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Friday January 06, 2017

 

Destinations

36 Hours in Ottawa
Ottawa gears up for its 150th birthday bash this year, with exhibits, galleries and a thriving food scene…

Ilha de Mocambique: The tiny island paradise that time forgot
In a remote fishing village in northern Mozambique, there is a time machine. It is a prosaic affair, a low-slung bridge snaking for two miles over the Indian Ocean to a vision of 16th-century Africa…


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Tours and Activities

6 LGBTQ events worth traveling for in 2017
From Miami to Sydney, there's no shortage of travel-worthy LGBTQ events to choose from in 2017…

Here Are The Great American Road Trips You Need To Take Before You Die
There’s no doubt that international travel is glorious. But sometimes we’re so eager to go abroad that we forget to be tourists in our own country. Why not explore the beauty in your own backyard by taking to the open road?…

SeaWorld announces death of Tilikum, killer whale featured in movie 'Blackfish'
Tilikum, a killer whale that was profiled in the documentary "Blackfish" that helped sway popular opinion against keeping orcas in captivity at SeaWorld parks, has died SeaWorld officials confirmed Friday…


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Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line Expands Staggered Embarkation in 2017
Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its staggered check-in program, where passengers receive an assigned time to board, through 2017. Between January and April, six more home ports will implement the embarkation procedure…

The giant is on the move: World's largest cruise ship begins new itinerary
San Juan is the latest destination for Royal Caribbean's 226,963-ton Harmony of the Seas…


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Transportation

Is your state's driver's license TSA compliant?
The Transportation Security Administration posts airport signs to warn travelers about ID rules…

This Social Media Account Takes the Pain Out of Travel Stress
The Transportation Security Administration’s Instagram account, @tsa, has become the season’s most unlikely viral hit. The social media manager, Curtis Burns…


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Lodging

The hottest and hautest new hotels for 2017
With so many outstanding hotels opening around the world this year, the question travellers face may not be so much 'where to go,' but rather, 'where to stay'…

These are the world's best boutique hotels
From treehouses to soundtracks curated by a former editor of NME, here's an exclusive look at the winners of boutique experts Mr…

A rare sighting of the Milky Way
Due to increased amounts of light pollution, Iceland is one of the few countries left in Europe where it can still easily be seen…


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Other and Odd

Why It Seems Like the World Goes Silent When It Snows
You're not imagining it. The world really does quiet down when it snows…

Want Hopeful Signs From 2016? Look to Some of Its Aggravations
Looking for a way to end 2016 on a hopeful note? So was I when I went back through the columns I had written this year about the consumer issues that confused or annoyed me most…

Today in History

Theodore Roosevelt Dies
On this day in 1919, the 26th President of the United States died. Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was a larger-than-life figure whose accomplishments spanned exploration, conservation, science, sports, the military, and politics…

Mike's Morning Missives

Break Away From Your Comfort Zone

The vacation has always been an effective marketing tool. Somewhere along the way, we have all grown self-important as we find ourselves becoming entrenched in the day-to-day activities of office work.

We have become too busy to care for as for the only differentiating factor you have, yourself. I have no intention twax eloquent and suggest that you do something that is totally out of reality. New year's resolutions are made from such nonsense and I refuse to play a role in this act of futility.

My recommendation? The walk. A daily walk is not a luxury, my friends. It is a necessity if you want to be at your best throughout the week, month, and year. You must get into the habit of getting out of…

  — Travel Research Online
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