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Thursday October 19, 2017

Destinations

36 Hours in Hamburg, Germany
Germany's second city is a watery wonder, teeming with architectural marvels, restaurants and cultural charms, including a shimmering new concert hall…

11 Secret Italian Villages to Visit Before the Crowds Do
The following secret Italian villages are scattered all over the country, from the mountains of the north to the sun-soaked islands in the south. Slip away from the crowds, wander down cobblestone lanes and get a first-hand look at how the locals live…

The 7 Most Haunted Places In The U.S. We Kinda Want To Visit
Ghost stories are great and all, but what you’re really jonesin’ for is a real-life run-in with the undead. Bucket list one (or all) of these seven famously haunted locales where paranormal activity is, well, the norm…

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Tours and Activities

Five Places to Go in Diani Beach, Kenya
At only an hour's domestic flight away from Nairobi, Diani Beach is becoming one of the most popular sun, sea and sand destinations in Kenya…

New Philip Pullman-themed Oxford Tour lets you Explore the City through Lyra's Eyes
With the first book of Pullman’s new trilogy hitting shelves on 19 October, Oxford is launching a Lyra-themed tour of the city…

In Wisconsin, Visitors can Literally Dip their Toes into the Cranberry Harvest
In the Badger State, late September to late October is cranberry season, and hundreds of devotees and curiosity seekers have come here, to Wetherby Cranberry Co. in the town of Warrens, for Harvest Day, when they tour the sprawling marshes by bus and, literally, dip their toes into the cranberry experience…

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Cruise

Royal Caribbean's Giant Symphony of the Seas to Debut Ahead of Schedule
Royal Caribbean has moved up the first sailing of its much-awaited, 230,000-ton Symphony of the Seas by three weeks, saying construction of the vessel is progressing at a faster pace than expected…

Can a Ship Designed by Kelly Hoppen Persuade Young Travellers to Take a Cruise?
The new state-of-the-art ship will be based in Europe from May 2019, sailing from Southampton and visiting Barcelona and Rome, following a maiden voyage on December 16 2018 and winter season in the Caribbean. Bookings are now open…

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Transportation

Airbus' New A330neo Completes its First-Ever Flight
Airbus' latest jet, the A330-900neo, took to the skies for the first time on Thursday here in the south of France. The airplane took off from Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport at 9:57 a.m. local time, flying for several hours over southern France before completing its first landing…

Family Forced to Sit Beside Pool of Sick on Jet2 Flight
Keeley Casewell, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, told The Sun the sick – from a previous flight – was beneath her daughter's seat, but claims staff wouldn't let her move…

Fort Lauderdale Airport Tries to Get Your Plane to the Gate More Quickly
You may not be spending as much time waiting at the gate for your plane at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.The airport is the first in the nation to try out pioneering technology that is expected to more efficiently and safely direct aircraft to and from airport gates…

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Lodging

Room 207: Reports from Haunted Hotels of BC
Rumours abound about the Inn at Spencer Birdge, built during the gold rush in 1862, having some strange guests including a report of a prosperous miner who either died or was “murdered” in the hotel, according to the Inn’s co-owner Dorothy Boragno…

Conde Nast Traveler Readers named this Maine Resort One of the 10 Best in the U.S.
Kennebunkport, Maine’s Hidden Pond resort is, indeed, hidden: The 60-acre New England getaway is tucked inside a birch forest, and its hand-painted wooden signs give it a “fantasy summer camp feel,” according to Conde Nast Traveler…

Massive Fire Guts Iconic Myanmar hotel
One person has died and two are injured after a fire tears through Yangon's Kandawgyi Palace hotel. The hotel, which was largely made out of teak and built in a traditional Burmese style, was a local landmark popular with…

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Other and Odd

Hilton hosts Passport Pop-Up this Weekend at O'Hare
The effort also includes a potential secondary benefit for Illinois residents, since passports are compliant with the Real ID Act, the program intended to tighten security standards for state-issued identification…

This Map Takes the Guess Work Out of Deciding When to Travel
A new animated map reveals the high and low travel seasons around the world, so you can better decide when to book a trip…

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Today in History

The First Chief Justice
On this date in 1789, Chief Justice John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States…

Press Releases of Interest

SAGA Cruises and David Morris International (DMI) announce strategic sales, marketing and reservations partnership for North America
SAGA Cruises has selected DMI, exclusively, to represent its cruise division to the North American market…

Mike's Morning Missives

Your "A" List

Today’s message may serve as a whack in the head.

Turning suspects into prospects into customers is the way the sales cycle works. And in today's competitive sales arena, it takes a great deal of time and effort to see the cycle through to completion.

Once a prospect raises their hand and indicates a genuine interest in what we are offering, I have always recommended that you paste this "hot" prospect onto your "A-List.” It then becomes your responsibility to cultivate your "A-List” until the prospect becomes a…

  — Travel Research Online
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Spotlight

Sky Bird Travel & Tours
by Simone Hasskew
Thursday October 19, 2017

With over 40 years servicing the industry, Sky Bird Travel & Tours has garnered the title of “Your Global Partner.” Since their founding in 1975 Sky Bird Travel & Tours has been offering a great product paired with great service, two elements for a successful company. Sky Bird has worked hard to secure contracts with over 90 airlines, giving them the ability to offer quite a variety of choices for travel agents to pass on to clients. Sky Bird Travel & Tours puts their clients first, reflected through their years of successful business.

  — Travel Research Online
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Departures

French History in Quebec City with Canada à la Carte
by Simone Hasskew
Thursday October 19, 2017

The capital city of the Canadian province Quebec is Quebec City. It is one of the oldest European settlements in North America, and throughout over 400 years of existence, Quebec City has served as a capital. With culture from years past and scenery that will take your breath away, Quebec City should not be missed on any trip to Canada. Thanks to Canada à la Carte, the supplier sponsor of this article, you will not miss a moment of Quebec City’s charm.

  — Travel Research Online
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Luxury Travel Tips

No Walk In The Park
by Mike Marchev
Thursday October 19, 2017

Good customer service remains the key to growing business in a poor economy.

At my age few things should catch me by surprise, yet a week seldom passes when I don’t catch myself scratching my head in wonderment. Two such occurrences have prompted the following thoughts. I think you will see the…

  — Travel Research Online
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