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Destinations
Introducing India's Best Sustainable Shopping Destination
Beenaben is working on her embroidery. Head bent in concentration, her hands go up and down steadily in an ancient rhythm. A shy smile plays on her lips when she notices me watching her. All around me, women like Beena (“ben” is a local honorific meaning “sister”) are sitting on the front courtyard of their bhungas – traditional round houses of the Kutch region – busy…
— The Independent
A Visitor’s Guide to Washington Area Beaches
Ditching the never-ending streams of traffic for a steady line of passing dolphins isn’t difficult for residents of the Washington area. More than a dozen beachfront communities, each sporting a different vibe, are within a half-day drive. Here’s a look at some of our favorites, covering a little something for every type of beach lover. The Jersey Shore Ocean City is a tad quieter…
— The Washington Post
Tours and Activities
There is Magic in Those Jekyll Island Oaks
It was after we bicycled out of the marsh, and rolled into the dappled shade beneath the live oak trees, that a kind of magic took hold of my daughters. They had pedaled along fairly happily until then, complaining once or twice about the 80-degree heat (a sentiment I swiftly rejected as unacceptable). But now, coasting through an enchanted landscape, under overspreading branches…
— The Boston Globe
Tracing Nelson Mandela's Footsteps 100 Years After His Birth
July 18 marks 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela, who died in 2013. Visitors can follow in Mandela’s footsteps from the villages where he was born and raised, to the Soweto township where he became an anti-apartheid leader, to Robben Island where he was imprisoned for years. “When Mandela was just a child, he walked for miles on this route, moving from one village…
— Vancouver Sun
Cruise
First look: Inside Viking Cruises' newest ocean ship, Viking Orion
Thinking about an ocean voyage with Viking Cruises? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel above, offers a deck-by-deck look at the line's newest ocean-going vessel, the 930-passenger Viking Orion. Unveiled earlier this month in Italy, Orion is the fifth ship for Viking's fast-growing ocean cruising division, which just debuted in 2015. Founded more than two decades ago as…
— USA Today
This Shark-Themed Summer Cruise Is Like 'Jaws,' Except on a Bigger Boat
Forget the Super Bowl or seemingly every episode of Game of Thrones. The biggest appointment television event of the year is Shark Week. It’s when the Discovery Channel gives us a full week of sharks swimming, attacking, feeding, and generally sharking up our televisions. It’s like a week of Sharknado crossed with reality. In its 30 years,…
— Thrillist
Transportation
Everything You Need to Know About TSA's New Carry-On Rules for Powders
Anytime you think you've got TSA rules down is probably the moment something is going to change. Beginning June 30, foreign airports with direct flights to the United States are requested to provide additional scrutiny to fliers carrying more than 12 ounces of powder in their carry-on luggage. The change is partly because of a plot to blow up an Etihad Airways plane in…
— Thrillist
Airlines Faces Boycott After Moving Women From Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Men
One of Israel’s largest tech firms has announced a boycott of national airline El Al after it once again moved female customers away from ultra-Orthodox Jewish men despite a court ruling against the practice. Barak Eilam, CEO of Ra’anana-based software company NICE Systems, said his company would not fly with the Israeli flag-carrier until it changed its “practice and actions…
— NBC News
Lodging
Guitar-Shaped Hotel Tower Nears Top-off at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood
he Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood has announced it is less than three weeks away from topping off its new guitar-shaped hotel — a 450-foot tower that has become visible for miles around South Florida. The hotel is part of a sweeping overhaul of the Hollywood gambling and entertainment complex, which started in 2016. The existing property opened in…
— Sun Sentinel
3 New Services That Bring Hotel Amenities to Travelers Not in Hotels
If you’d rather save money and stay in a bed-and-breakfast or Airbnb, but don’t want to give up amenities like room service, a fitness center or spa, these new services are for you. Home sharing services like Airbnb can be great money savers. But the greatest money savers tend to require skipping common hotel amenities like fitness centers,…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
Goa Brings in 'No-selfie Zones' on Coast After Spate of Deaths
The Indian state of Goa has identified 24 “no-selfie zones” along its coastline after a spate of deaths and injuries. Signs warning against taking selfies have sprung up in recent days on cliffs, popular beaches and swimming holes in the state, which attracts about six million tourists each year. The safety push comes after two tourists from Tamil Nadu state died on separate incidents on…
— The Guardian
10 odd tourist attractions in Germany you shouldn't miss
Though these tourist attractions range from a little quirky to downright creepy, you’ll want to add them to your list of must-sees in Deutschland. Are you the kind of tourist that seeks out the strange or quirky attraction? Maybe you’ve already seen the Brandenburg Gate or Munich’s Glockenspiel, so you want to find something a bit more… ermmm… off the beaten track. If so, look no further. We have collected some of the most peculiar attractions nationwide you…
— The Local
Today in History
Ich bin ein Berliner
On June 26, 1963, US President John F. Kennedy stood in West Berlin. The Communist government of East Germany had recently erected the Berlin Wall, a barrier to free movement between the East and Western sectors of the city. The President said, in part: Two thousand years ago the proudest boast was civis romanus sum [I am a Roman…
— Travel Research Online
60-Second Geography
The South Island of New Zealand with AAT Kings
by Joseph DeLoach Tuesday June 26, 2018
New Zealand, ju st off the east coast of Australia, is separated into two primary islands. The North Island, warmer with bigger cities, is where most of Maori culture lives. The South Island, however, is known for sparse natural landscapes. From skiing snow-capped mountains to hiking lush forests, the South Island offers a great getaway. That’s why AAT Kings wants to show the traveler how beautiful New Zealand is though their tours.
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Mike's Morning Missives
People Like People Who Like Them
One of my favorite “bits” during my live seminars and corporate presentations involves a skit I like to do with an unsuspecting male member of the audience.
I approach a man and ask him if he remembers his first girlfriend. I then role play exactly how that important “first love” actually unfolded.
I can’t do the skit justice in print so I will simply deliver one of the most important lessons you will ever learn, remember, or think…
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Independent Consultant
House Arrest
by Anita Pagliasso Tuesday June 26, 2018
Sure, when work ing from home we save on gas, dry cleaning, clothing, and even contact lens solution. We have no commute, and don’t have to drive in bad weather conditions. But at times you may find yourself wishing that you had somewhere to go besides the next room. And while it’s really pretty mundane to most people, sometimes the simplest outings like a trip to the grocery store, can be a bit of an exciting event or a nice break in the day.
If you are at all extroverted, working from home is not always easy. In the winter months, when everyone is moody and crabby anyway, the isolation factor can get magnified. Even if you are relatively introverted, you may find yourself wanting to spend…
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Following the footsteps of Darwin in Patagonia
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What would be the major reasons to visit New Zealand? This makes for a long list. One has to say that one reason is nature at her best offering breathtaking landscapes of stunning and diverse natural beauty which include majestic and dramatic fjords, spectacular glaciers, rugged mountains, vast plains and farmland, long coastlines, wonderful sandy beaches and active geothermal regions plus so much more. The country also has history, culture and, not least, winelands producing excellent wines.
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