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Destinations
The Perfect Islands Where Horses Play In the Surf
Mozambique's coastline stretches about 2,470 kilometers along the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, and most of its beaches remain in pristine condition without hordes of tourists or tacky boardwalks. But even in a country blessed with immense natural beauty, the Bazaruto Archipelago, a group of six islands off the coast of Vilankulo, are a standout…
— CNN
Maui's Kapalua Bay Beach Tops Dr. Beach's Best Beach List
A crescent-shaped beach on the Hawaiian island of Maui got the top slot Thursday on the list of best beaches issued annually by a Florida professor known as Dr. Beach. Kapalua Bay Beach topped the list released by Stephen Leatherman, a coastal science professor at Florida International University in…
— Vancouver Sun
Tours and Activities
Disney Announces When New Star Wars-Themed Land Will Open
Disney announced new details about the highly anticipated upcoming Star Wars land, calledStar Wars: Galaxy Edge, which will open in California and Florida. The new expansion is expected to open in summer 2019 at Disneyland Resort and in late fall 2019 at Walt Disney World Resort, the company announced. The new world is roughly 14 acres and under construction at both parks.…
— Miami Herald
Hong Kong Walking Guide: Exploring the Sham Shui Po District
Traditional industry, bargain electronics, hipster wares and some of the city’s best bites make Sham Shui Po an essential Hong Kong stop-off. Sham Shui Po has long been a working-class district of Hong Kong. This humble area hides an intriguing press of markets, shops, stalls, eateries – and, inevitably, a touch of hipster resurgence.…
— The Guardian
Cruise
Royal Caribbean Ship Gets First New Sky Pad Attraction
Royal Caribbean’s new bungee-jumping, trampolining, virtual reality attraction has made its debut on Independence of the Seas. The feature was installed on the top deck during a dry dock for the 3,858-passenger ship that will spend the summer based in Southampton, England before returning to Fort Lauderdale in…
— Sun Sentinel
China Will Someday Be the Largest Cruise Market in the World, Carnival Corp CEO Says
From the deck of the Carnival Horizon, docked at New York City's Pier 88, Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald told CNBC that, eventually, his cruise line's U.S. business would shy in comparison to China. "China, someday, will be the largest cruise market in the world," the CEO told "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer on Wednesday. "It's in their five-year plan, so if cruising is in their five-year plan, ... they're going to make it…
— CNBC
Transportation
These Strikes and Engineering Works Could Wreck Your Bank Holiday Travel Plans
Record high temperatures for the bank holiday weekend could trigger record numbers of people on the move. But after a dismal start to the week for rail and air passengers, travel disruption is set to…
— The Independent
Norwegian Air Now Lets You Book Flights Based on Temperature
Just in time for summer vacation, Norwegian Air has launched a brilliant travel hack—a map that allows you to plan your trips around the weather. Yes, really. The interactive tool lets would-be fliers choose from more than 40 of Norwegian's destinations—Dubai, Stockholm, Newark, and Singapore are all in the mix—and, with a few simple clicks, find the best time to go based on the forecast. All you have to do is figure out if you're gunning for a warm beach or uh, skiing. There are options for…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Lodging
6 Tips to Book the Best Hotel for You
Travelers today are spoiled for choice when it comes to booking a hotel, said Jeffrey Sirota, senior director of leisure operations for Protravel International. “Hotels are increasingly opening all over the world at such a fast clip that the choices can be overwhelming.” But how do you wade through the options and find the best one for…
— New York Times
Hotel's New Dog In Residence Program Looks to Boost Adoption
As visitors go, Mavis the Shih Tzu mix is lower-maintenance than most. A bowl of water, a fluffy bed and some well-chewed toys, and Mavis was the life of the party Wednesday as she was introduced to a crowd of admirers in an Orlando hotel…
— Orlando Sentinel
Other and Odd
A Wider, Deeper Beach Awaits Ocean City Vacationers, But Is It Safe?
Vacationers returning to Ocean City this weekend could notice deeper, wider beaches, the product of a $282 million sand dredging project that protects the resort town from storm damage. But the work also raises concerns about surf injuries and swimmer safety. Over the winter, the U.S. Army…
— Baltimore Sun
Another Thing Your DNA Can Tell You: Where You Might Go On Your Next Vacation
If you’re interested in finding out more about your ancestral homeland, a DNA hook can make your next vacation more meaningful. But if you take one of the commercially available DNA tests from Ancestry.com or 23andme.com, they can be…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
Peter Minuit Buys Manhattan
Peter Minuit was the Director-General of the Dutch New World colony of New Netherland. Seeking to claim a legitimate title to the land the colony desired to rule, Minuit entered into negotiations with the local Native Americans. Minuit purchased the island of Manhattan on May 24, 1626 for 60 guilders and a collection of European handicrafts and…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Does Size Really Matter?
 A very interesting thing happened to me while I was on vacation last week. I finally managed to read a non-business related fiction piece. This is news in and of itself. Believe me. This is big news.
I noticed by the fifth chapter that all the chapters in this 550 page Jack Reacher thriller were “short.” Two to three pages at most. This confirmed my belief that most people have short attention spans and that in order to grab and keep their attention and interest, you’re best to do so in bite size…
— Travel Research Online
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Luxury Travel Tips
How I Stay Sane as a Home-Based Professional
by Dan Chappelle
Thursday May 24, 2018
For many years, I counseled home-based business people. I was uniquely qualified in that I had owned a successful travel business before entering the world of corporate bureaucracy. When I made the leap back to sole proprietorship, it was baptism by fire and I had to adapt rather quickly. I discovered that as a professional working from home, there were a few things I needed to do differently than working from an office. Five things come to mind that every home-based professional must do to thrive.
— Travel Research Online
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