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Thursday September 29, 2016

 

Destinations

Chippewa Falls pours on the charm
Fabled brewery aside, the northern Wisconsin town of Chippewa Falls taps into tourism with riverfront development…

The 10 Best Countries for Expats
HSBC just released the results of its annual Expat Explorer Survey in which researchers asked a range of questions to 27,000 expats from 190 different countries and territories. Here are the best countries to live in as an expat…


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Tours and Activities

Disney to debut 'The Muppets Present ... Great Moments in American History'
It's time to get things started on the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational take on the early days of the U.S.A. "The Muppets Present ... Great Moments in American History" debuts near the Hall of Presidents on Oct 2…

Where to sip in four cities famous for coffee
Our experts have traveled the world sipping coffee and experiencing international coffee cultures, and these trails are worth seeking out for any caffeine fiend. From the home of Starbucks to the land of Geisha, these destinations have shaped coffee drinking everywhere, but host distinct farms and cafes that reflect the local community…


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Cruise

This New Superyacht Looks Like A Ufo On The Water
If zooming over the waves in a sleek high-end vessel that looks right out of a science-fiction movie is your idea of fun, then London-based firm Glider Yachts has the answer: the Super Sports 18, a futuristic-looking luxury craft that can reach speeds of up to 64 miles per hour…

Boost for cruise passengers as China relaxes visa restrictions
Foreign tourists arriving in Shanghai on a cruise from October 1 will be allowed up to 15 days of visa-free stays in the country’s most populous city, the Shanghai General Station of Immigration Inspection announced this week…


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Transportation

Air travel hacks: How to fly for less
Frequent fliers know that in the competitive world of modern airlines, it takes a skilled player to spot the good deals among the gimmicks. In this month's episode of Business Traveller, we meet with bloggers and aviation insiders who've learned how to play the often risky game of travel hacking, uncovering the loopholes the airlines don't want them to find…

The 10 worst airports for Thanksgiving flights
Airport horror stories are as much a staple of Thanksgiving dinner as turkey and stuffing. With the whole country rushing home for the holidays, airports — especially the major airports — are at their busiest…


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Lodging

Laucala Island is Fiji’s most exclusive resort attracting the world’s rich and famous
It’s a private island owned by Red Bull billionaire, Dietrich Mateschitz, home to an ultra-luxe resort attracting the world’s super-rich…

Review: The verdict on Melbourne's new five-star QT hotel
QT Melbourne has only been open one day when I visit, but already flirtation is in the air. Walking out of the hotel lift, I hear an admiring, "Even better from behind!"…

Alien igloos, lions and leopards: Escape the crowds in Tanzania
A new sci-fi-style safari camp offers a more low-key, solitary experience than you would normally find around one of Africa's biggest tourist attractions…


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Other and Odd

6 Surprising Travel Secrets of the Royal Family
For most of us, preparing for a trip involves packing, downloading new Kindle books, and making sure we know where our passports are. But if you’re royalty, kick that prep level up about 10 notches. Prince William and Kate Middleton, who are currently on an official tour of Canada this week with their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, are no strangers to jet-setting, but that doesn’t mean their travels are any less complicated. In fact, it’s quite the opposite…

More Than 200 Tourists Trapped on Indonesian Volcano
A volcano in Indonesia erupted without warning on Tuesday, trapping more than 200 tourists. Indonesia’s Mount Barujari erupted in a giant column of ash just before 3 p.m. while nearly 400 tourists were hiking up its side…

The Europeans who chose mystical Islam
Despite Spain being home to many North African immigrants, Spaniards who convert to Islam – particularly the order of Sufism – are a rarity…


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Today in History

Washington National Cathedral
Construction on the Washington National Cathedral was begun on this date in 1907. Located at Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenues in Washington, DC, the National Cathedral is a Gothic edifice belonging to the Episcopal Church USA…

Reading Between the Lines

The Present: When Do You Light Up a Room?

"People feel more alive when being around him. In his presence they felt better about themselves.”

The Present by Spencer Johnson, page 82

There is a common belief that people have the ability to light up a room. Some people light it up upon entering, and others light it up once they leave. Which category do you fall…

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