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Monday October 09, 2017

Destinations

7 Destinations to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, here are seven spots to celebrate, from Seville to Montevideo…

South Dartmouth or European village? It Can Be Hard to Tell When You're in Padanaram
Padanaram can feel like another world entirely. With its old-country vibe, this harbor village — tucked in the town of South Dartmouth — is where you might bicycle from art gallery to high-end clothing shop, eat fresh pastries, turn lunch and a bottle of wine into a long, lazy afternoon…

4 Perfect Picnic Spots in the Sierra Foothills, from Sonora to Yosemite
Summer's heat has waned and the crisp air makes us long for al fresco feasts – perhaps with a Thermos of something warm and hearty to accompany those sandwiches, cider and sides. The foothills of California's Gold Country are dotted with beautiful picnic spots…

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Tours and Activities

For Marathon Weekend in New York, Hotel Packages and Fun Runs
Even if you are not participating in the TCS New York City Marathon in November, there are plenty of running-related events (and meals) on offer…

Universal Parks Take a “Shining” to Halloween Events
Rather than passively watch scary films such as Stanley Kubrick's 1980 tour de force, The Shining, visitors become characters in carefully reconstructed sets from the movies…

The 'Devil's Swimming Pool' on the Edge of Victoria Falls is for Adrenaline Junkies Only
But while the power, beauty, and sheer force of the falls leaves most people with a sense of respectful fear, for others, it simply makes them want to dive right in. And luckily for them, for a few short months a year you can…

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Cruise

An Arctic Cruise in search of Whales, Walruses and the Mighty Polar Bear
Ioffe is a Russian-owned polar research vessel that is still used for its original purpose for several weeks each year, as well as being chartered for expedition cruises by the likes of One Ocean Expeditions…

Another Carnival Cruise Ship Emerges From Major Makeover
The Jacksonville, Fla.-based Carnival Elation on Saturday resumed sailings out of the city with a new water park, 38 new cabins and several new food and drink venues that were added during a multi-week overhaul in the Bahamas…

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Transportation

For Airlines, Two Engines are Better than Four
Could the end be near for passenger flights on four-engine jets? That's a question Boeing and Airbus may soon have to answer as sales languish. That Boeing’s humped 747 — perhaps the world’s most-recognizable jet — and Airbus’ mammoth A380 “superjumbo” jet struggle to find traction among passenger airlines may come as a surprise…

We've Entered a New Phase in the Story of Low-Cost Flights – and Higher Fares could be Next
We are certainly entering a new phase in the story of no-frills flying, one where fewer airlines are likely to dominate the market and fares may rise…

St Helena's Airport Finally Ready For Touchdown
But on 14 October an SA Airlink aircraft will touch down on the infamous runway after a six-hour flight from Johannesburg (refuelling in Windhoek, Namibia, en route). With it will arrive 68 passengers and a new chapter in the history this tiny volcanic outpost in the middle of the south Atlantic…

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Lodging

Returning Pilfered Goods to the Washington Marriott Wardman Park can earn you a Free Stay
To all you sticky fingered guests who have “borrowed” an ice bucket or light fixture from the Washington Marriott Wardman Park: The venerable hotel in Woodley Park wants its stuff back. In return, you could receive a two-night weekend stay in the Langston Hughes suite in Wardman Tower, plus 500,000 Marriott Rewards points…

The Reinvention of Sarajevo's Historic Holiday Inn hotel
Originally opened as a Holiday Inn for the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, the hotel became the glitzy accommodation for the International Olympic Committee leadership, the US and British Ambassadors to Yugoslavia, and US actor Kirk Douglas…

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Other and Odd

Oops, Wrong City! Stupid Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
You don't have to be an occasional traveler to screw up. It can happen to anyone. This is a good time to think about travel troubles, before your next big vacation or business trip…

Today in History

Supernova 1604
On this day in 1604, observers in Northern Italy witnessed a supernova which occurred in the Milky Way, in the constellation Ophiuchus…

Press Releases of Interest

PATH (Professional Association of Travel Hosts) Announces Hurricane Relief Donation
PATH announced today a donation of $5000.00 dollars to support the work being carried out by The ID (Island Destinations) Travel Group Foundation to assist in the recovery from Hurricane Irma and Maria…

Editorial Musings

Travel Tech: A product I need
by John Frenaye
Monday October 09, 2017

Every now and then you come across and idea and say, “why didn’t I think of that?” With me it is far more frequent than most. Band-Aids that are clear to match the color of an individual’s skin—my idea! Well, not really, but well before they came to market, I did think about why there weren’t different shades of band aids to match different skin tones—so I am going to own it. This past week, a new product scrolled across my Facebook timeline that I think has some incredible potential for the travel industry and frequent international clients. And like the Band-Aids, I did not think of this one either!

We already had an app called WordLens (which Google bought and merged into Google Translate)…

  — Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives

A Low-Cost Marketing Strategy Worth Considering. 

I am not sure if today's message is for everyone but if it does interest you, you can file this one under a Blinding Flash of The Obvious. Entrepreneurs and business professionals take heed.

Marketing aficionados from well-respected backgrounds offer that it takes at least five times the investment to capture a new client than it does to hold on to a current one. Five times! Wow. For argument's sake, let's consider this to be a…

  — Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner

Dealing with doubters
by Richard Earls
Sunday October 08, 2017

A poorly reasoned article titled “Reasons You Should Never Book A Cruise Through A Travel Agent” is making the rounds on Facebook with a few thoughtful comments as well as the usual number of trolls looking to poke the profession's collective spleen. At least once a quarter, if not more often, such articles appear as a reminder our marketing job is far from adequate to keep us in good stead with the public at large despite the spate of recent positive articles.

Unfortunately, the travel profession must share some portion of the blame. We are the professionals. It is our responsibility to make ourselves heard and understood. The travel industry has done a terrible job of…

  — Travel Research Online
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ARGENTINA POINT TO POINT WITH AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS

Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT

There are many reasons why one should really visit Argentina. Actually it is quite simple: Argentina is maximum diversity in nature, adventure, and culture. There are only a few places in the world where you can find glaciers, deserts, mountains, jungle, sea coast, and volcanoes all in one country.

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Next Stop Serengeti: Book Clients on Precision Air to Discover Tanzania’s Magical Wildlife

Next Stop Serengeti: Book Clients on Precision Air to Discover Tanzania’s Magical Wildlife

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT

The vast plains of the Serengeti National Park cover almost 5,700 square miles – and the annual wildebeest migration across the Serengeti is the most spectacular wildlife event on the planet. The migration is the lifeblood of the plains, fertilizing the soil, and providing vital protein for predators – without it, the entire eco-system would collapse. A glimpse into the interconnectedness of life itself!

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Learning Journeys For Women

Learning Journeys For Women

Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT

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Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT

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