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Tuesday January 16, 2018

Destinations

In Spain, Searching for Ancestors, Dry Wine and Calm Seas
Today Spain itself is a top international travel destination, with 75.6 million tourists in 2016, nearly double the nation’s population of 46.5 million. Its popularity in Western Europe is nothing short of phenomenal…

This Tiny Island Is New Zealand's Secret Conservation Weapon
Tiritiri Matangi – a 75-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland – is one of several offshore islands that New Zealand has turned into sanctuaries for its native birds…

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Tours and Activities

Hidden Hanoi: Map Creators Share City's Secret Spots
Whether you're looking for secret spas or sunset walks, terrace bars or street food stalls, Der Hagopian shares a shortlist of hidden Hanoi destinations with CNN Travel…

Five Fantastic Mind, Body and Soul Festivals for 2018
Relax, restore and reset yourself at these festivals that feature yoga classes, spa treatments, healthy food, live music – and, yes, occasionally, a little alcohol…

Why a Trip to Amritsar's Golden Temple will Restore your Faith in Humanity
The Golden Temple has been on this site since the 16th century but it was destroyed several times by raiding armies from Afghanistan and the Mughal Empire. Each time it was steadfastly rebuilt…

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Cruise

Think You Know What to Expect at a Cruise Ship Buffet — Think Again
As palates become more sophisticated and our tastes more discerning, mediocre buffets have been pushed into the archives with food and wine taking the spotlight on cruising’s centre stage…

Grace Kelly’s Restored Yacht Now Transports Passengers Around the Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos are filled with cruising vessels taking travelers from island to island, and many of those boats tend to be miniature cruise ships: clunky, charmless, and impersonal. Not the case with this ship…

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Transportation

Traveler Arrested at Airport for Wearing Too Many Clothes
A man traveling from Iceland to England was arrested at the Iceland Keflavík International Airport for attempting to avoid an excess luggage fee by wearing eight pairs of pants and ten shirts…

101 Freeway Won't Open for At Least a Week. Amtrak adds Extra Trains to Accommodate More Travelers
Until the road reopens, the quickest way to travel to and from the affected area is by train. Detours using Interstate 5 can take up to five hours, depending on traffic…

Could you Really Survive a Plane Crash on Water? Hero Pilot Sully Talks to Telegraph Travel
We spoke to aviation expert John Turner, Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and director of the Honorary Company of Air Pilots, to find out what airline manufacturers are doing to prepare their planes for a water landing…

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Lodging

The Innovative Hotels That Are Making Travel Better in 2018
From political action to digital doors and museum-worthy art, these hotels are setting a new standard for a good stay today…

Inside Muji's New 'Anti-Gorgeous' Hotel in Shenzhen
Minimalist fans can get an early glimpse inside Muji's first ever hotel before it launches later this month in China's Shenzhen…

Everybody in the Pool: Great Wolf Lodge to Open Hotel with Indoor Water Park in Arizona
The 350-room all-suite hotel will be built next door to Salt River Fields, the Arizona Diamondbacks' and Colorado Rockies' spring-training home…

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Other and Odd

The Art of Travel: Six Simple Extravagances that can Transform a Holiday
A spontaneous moment of extravagance had turned a miserable wait into an enjoyable evening. Here are a few other indulgences which might have a similar effect…

Today in History

The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution Ratified
On this day in 1920, the 18th Amendment to the US Constitution went into effect, initiating Prohibition…

Mike's Morning Missives

The Power of Persistence

Many Americans seem to have been stricken with the disease “quit-itis.” They quit everything too soon. It is almost an epidemic. From marriages to diets, jobs to exercise programs. The malady is even more acute in the sales profession. It makes me stop and wonder what happened to good old fashion persistence? Has “flight” taken over for “fight?”

In a marketplace that has more than its share of options in just about every category imaginable, it is becoming harder and harder to gain somebody’s attention, no less carve out enough time to conduct a meaningful conversation about providing meaningful products and services. It has become a real head…

  — Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography

The Natural Beauty Of Hokkaido With Super Value Tours
by Simone Hasskew
Tuesday January 16, 2018

Standing as the second largest and northernmost island in Japan, Hokkaido is a place of breathtaking natural beauty. From bustling cities and top notch sake to undisturbed forest and National Parks, Hokkaido has many reasons to be on your travel list this year thanks to Super Value Tours, the supplier sponsor of this article.

  — Travel Research Online
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Independent Consultant

Tips and Tricks for Travel Agents to Find a Great Host Agency for Adventure and Sustainable Travel
by Mary Stein
Tuesday January 16, 2018

Hi, Mary.

I am interested and have been considering this career for the past few years.

Wondering if you have a recommendation of a host agency that would better cater to the Family Adventure Travel niche? This is where my passion is, and I would really like to find a company that can foster and mentor me in this…

  — Travel Research Online
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