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Tuesday October 03, 2017

Destinations

Why Rwanda is the Next Luxury Travel Hotspot
Over 20 years on from the devastating genocide, pockets of Rwanda have found their groove, providing a mix of luxury and adventure for discerning tourists…

England's Answer to Tuscany (But You've Probably Never Heard of It)
This land knows how to do high class. But it is class rooted in the fields, the moors and the fells of Bowland. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Lancashire…

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Tours and Activities

What to See and Do After Frieze London
The Regent’s Park will be the epicenter of activity for those attending Frieze London, but the sheer volume of things to see and do on the sidelines of the art fair can be intimidating. So here are some timely blockbuster exhibitions at famed museums, smaller shows at lesser-visited galleries, and characterful bars and alternatives to the ubiquitous megachain restaurants…

10 Things To Do In Bilbao
Bilbao is having a moment. With the Guggenheim Museum celebrating its 20th birthday in 2017 and the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards (the “Oscars of eating”) landing here in 2018, it’s clear there’s an ever-escalating cultural and culinary buzz around this once down-at-heel, now fabulously bounced-back, Basque city…

Inside Denmark's Giant LEGO House
Get ready to embrace your inner child at Denmark's new LEGO House -- a 12,000-square meter house of fun, filled with 25 million iconic colorful building blocks. For fans of the colorful little bricks, this new attraction in Denmark is a must visit…

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Cruise

Confessions of Australia’s Cruise Addicts
Many first-time cruisers have a “light bulb” moment when they realise life at sea is the life for them — and become repeat cruise guests. Escape speaks to four couples about what turned them on to the cruise life…

Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Receiving Multi-Million Dollar Makeover
Royal Caribbean has announced that they will be adding new features to Independence of the Seas that will make the cruise ship even more extraordinary than she already is…

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Transportation

The Most Surprising Airline Flights to Europe? Here are Two Dozen Options
Fancy a flight from St. Louis to Reykjavik? Or from Providence to Cork? It's the relatively obscure routes that spice up the USA's international flight schedules…

Allegiant Offering Free Flights to Victims, Family Impacted by Las Vegas Shooting
Allegiant Air said they are offering free flights for family members of victims of the mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. Las Vegas is the airline's hometown, so the company is offering flights to and from Las Vegas…

Top Tips for Using Public Transport while Travelling Overseas
Catching public transport when you are travelling overseas is a great way to meet the local people, see the sights, and reach your next destination while saving money. Here are a dozen tips to help you get from A to B on public transport around the world, wherever you may be travelling to or from…

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Lodging

October Roundup: A Look at Notable Hotel Renovations
The hotel industry is thriving, with new properties popping up all over the USA. As a result, existing properties are renovating to keep up. USA TODAY takes a look at notable hotel renovations this month…

9 Luxurious Fall Escapes
In many places throughout the United States, these coming months are a perfect time for an escape: The air is crisp, the crowds have thinned and mesmerizing colors abound. There's no need to rough it while taking in the autumn leaves. If you'd like to enjoy a luxurious vacation this fall, here are nine hotels to consider…

Top Spots to Stay in Switzerland: Three Stunning Alpine Huts
In a country as geographically blessed and diverse as Switzerland, a stay in an Alpine hut provides the perfect antidote to highly strung urban lifestyles. But while the Swiss Alps have long attracted snow lovers, now hiking, cycling and cheese are high on the agenda as summer has its time to shine…

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Other and Odd

Will Las Vegas Shooting Hit Tourism – and Does the Lack of Gun Controls Put You Off Visiting the US?
Las Vegas is the sixth most visited city in the US, accounting for just under 10 per cent of the nation’s overseas arrivals. Behind only the behemoths of New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Francisco, Nevada’s Sin City welcomes 3.3 million people from abroad each year - excluding Mexico and Canada…

These 18 Easy Tips Can Save You a Fortune on Your Next Trip
From websites that scour the globe for unbooked hotel rooms to insider tips for shaving hidden fees off your restaurant bill, here's the lowdown on how you can save on every aspect of your next trip…

Today in History

Edgar Allan Poe
On October 3, 1847, the great American poet, critic and novelist Edgar Allan Poe was found delirious on the streets of Baltimore, Maryland…

Press Releases of Interest

TAP is Europe's leading airline to Africa and to South America
TAP was voted the Europe’s Leading Airline to Africa and Europe’s Leading Airline for South America and its Inflight Magazine, UP, has won the first prize for Europe’s Leading Inflight Magazine at the latest World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony…

Mike's Morning Missives

Sad But True...But Definitely Not Funny

I almost started laughing when I heard her say it…but there was nothing funny about it. It confirmed what I have always believed and shared in my training sessions, but when I actually heard it in public, it still caught me by surprise. I was sitting at round table for eight at a Friday evening wedding. Sitting at the table adjacent to ours was a young and attractive woman with what I would call an "off-the-shoulder dress."

Don’t jump to conclusions. It was an appropriate black dress for the occasion. It did however allow a clear showing of a tattoo sculpted on the back of her right shoulder. It was large enough...and prominent enough to solicit attention from everybody within a five-mile radius. It was a tattoo of a…

  — Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography

Climb the Coastline in Cornwall with Back-Roads Touring
by Simone Hasskew
Tuesday September 26, 2017

With a long and magnificent coastline and an incredible history, the county of Cornwall is the perfect slice of the United Kingdom to take a trip to. Complete with activities for all ages that educate on what Cornwall's past and present, this county should be on everyone's travel list. Thanks to Back-Roads Touring, the supplier sponsor of this article, you will not miss a moment of what Cornwall has to offer.

  — Travel Research Online
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Outposts

Hike the Highlands of Scotland with Back-Roads Touring
by Simone Hasskew
Tuesday October 03, 2017

The Scottish Highlands are a beautiful and historic region in Scotland, containing many mountain regions that dominate the area. The Scottish Highlands are considered a natural playground of sorts, with so many sights and activities taking place in the lush greenery and landscape. This romantic region of Scotland is not one to be missed.

A portion of the Orkney neolithic site, the Ring of…

  — Travel Research Online
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