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Thursday April 05, 2018

Destinations

Living on the Edge: 21 of the World's Most Dramatic Villages
From villages perched on cliff tops, to people living on the edges of volcanoes, this is our Telegraph Travel guide to the world's most dramatic…

Florence Renaissance: How to Experience the Historic City Now
Florence, Italy is having something of a renaissance right now. With the opening of Gucci Garden, and jewelry designers such as Temple St. Clair opting to set up shop in historic locations like the Ponte Vecchio, there’s never been a better time to…

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Tours and Activities

America's Wild and Scenic Rivers Live Up to Their Name
In 2018 America celebrates the 50th anniversary of public rivers. The passage of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 created the National Wild and Scenic River…

San Antonio Tricentennial Remembers the Alamo and Much More
San Antonio, Texas, is remembering the Alamo along with the rest of its history as part of a 300th birthday…

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Cruise

Exploring Galapagos by Cruise Ship
The Galapagos is one of the major bucket-list destinations best experienced by cruise ship, and while the journey may be long and on the pricey side of things, the rewards are many – especially when you cruise with Lindblad Expeditions-National…

Princess Cruises: Liner to Celebrate Record-Breaking Season
The 2019-2020 Australian cruise season will be a record one for Princess Cruises. Five ships, including the return of flagship Majestic Princess, will sail more than 125 departures offering itineraries to more than 100 destinations departing from Sydney, Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and…

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Transportation

Japanese Baggage Handler Spotted Cleaning Luggage Before Passengers Arrive
A Japanese airport employee has been videoed going above and beyond the call of duty by cleaning bags as they come onto the carousel before passengers arrive to pick them…

Delta Says Credit Card Details May Have Been Exposed by Cyberattack
Delta Air Lines said Wednesday that some of its customers' payment information may have been breached in a cyberattack last fall. The airline said the incident involved (24)7.ai, a chat-services provider used by Delta and other…

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Lodging

The Best Hotel Chains in the U.S., for Every Type of Budget
If you’re looking to make your dollar go further while traveling, hotels can be a good area to focus on. Hotel room costs actually make up a significant portion of the average American’s travel…

18 Magnificent Caves Around the World You Can Actually Spend the Night In
If you’re looking for an onyxpected experience on your next getaway, check out these 18 spectacular gems…

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Other and Odd

Stop and Smell the Holiday as 420 Celebrations Grow Around the US
It’s a beloved holiday full of feel-good songs, feasting, and friends gathered around fragrant green trees. But unlike Christmas, this is an herb-centric, non-denominational celebration that is growing in popularity and helping to drive tourism in states where recreational marijuana is legal.…

7 Travel Gadgets You Should Pack in Your Carry-On
Traveling brings challenges both maddening and mundane: fees for overweight suitcases, tight fits in overhead bins, lost luggage and ever-shifting security policies. Fortunately, for every travel problem there's a tech solution that fits neatly in the overhead…

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Today in History

The First Presidential Veto
The word "veto" is Latin for "I forbid". The US Constitution provides that the President, as the head of the executive branch of government may veto a bill passed by the…

Press Releases of Interest

American Cruise Lines Kicks Off its 2018 West Coast Season this Saturday
GUILFORD, CT—April 3, 2018—American Cruise Lines kicks off the new 2018 West Coast season this Saturday, April 7th with American Constellation’s inaugural cruise in the Northwest. The new ship will depart on a Tulip-themed cruise in Puget Sound, roundtrip from…

Mike's Morning Missives

Is Your Net Working?

I was recently asked my opinion on the timing of follow-up at a networking event.

“What was the proper protocol? When should the person seek personal information? How soon after the meeting can a follow up phone call be…

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Departures

Charming La Cruz de Huanacaxtle with Sirenis

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle lies on the long stretch of coast known as the Riviera Nayarita, along the Pacific side of Mexico. It’s a small village with character, and Sirenis wants you to know more about this relaxing holiday spot.

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Spotlight

Jeff & Gina Paglialonga, Owners, Teeming River Cruises
by Joseph DeLoach
Thursday April 05, 2018

Teeming River Cruises is an independent family-owned business. Although newly founded the beginning of 2017, their story began well before that. Owners Jeff and Gina Paglialonga’s love for travel spans decades as does their romance (high school sweethearts, fellow University of Florida graduates, married 30+ years with four children). This twosome was bitten by the travel bug early in their marriage and instilled the same love of travel, adventure & exploration into all their four kids. They have toured the globe (visiting 6 out of the 7 continents) both as a couple and as a…

  — Travel Research Online
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5 Things You Need to Know about Rail Travel in Canada & Planning Your Clients Next Vacation

5 Things You Need to Know about Rail Travel in Canada & Planning Your Clients Next Vacation

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT

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Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT

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NEW ZEALAND 101 WITH GOWAY AND TOURISM NEW ZEALAND

NEW ZEALAND 101 WITH GOWAY AND TOURISM NEW ZEALAND

Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT

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