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Destinations
5 Amazing Day Trips From Mexico City
With world-renowned restaurants like Pujol, iconic local artists like Diego Rivera, and hip neighborhoods like Condesa, Mexico City is arguably the cultural and culinary capital of North America. Lesser known, however, is that beyond the city’s haze spreads a world of volcanoes and mountains to climb, ancient ruins to explore,…
— National Geographic
Most Underrated Countries in the World That You Definitely Need to Travel To
Our world is brimming with mystic and fascinating destinations, some are loved thoroughly by travellers but some escape the spotlight and the attention that they deserve. There are several such countries in the world that are still unexplored, not making it to the bucket list of most travellers. For example, Iran is simply…
— Times of India
Tours and Activities
Disney Parks Celebrate Pixar on Both Coasts
Step aside Mickey. Keep your lightsaber in off mode, Darth Vader. Attractions are on the way featuring the Star Wars gang, Mickey Mouse, and other notables from Disney's vast empire, but it is the Pixar stars that will hog the spotlight this year at the company's theme parks. The big news at Walt Disney World this year is that Toy…
— USA Today
Finding Space On Earth On the Ultimate Extraterrestrial Road Trip
With Richard Branson claiming he is “tantalisingly close” to putting passengers in space, and Elon Musk racing Boeing to reach Mars, space travel is back on the agenda and I am getting a taste of it in what Nasa calls the multi-axis trainer, or MAT. This gut-churning ride for would-be astronauts is guaranteed to put your head in a…
— Telegraph (London)
Cruise
20 Cruises to the World's Most Beautiful Gardens
My mother blew her Second World War widow’s payment on a holiday to Interlaken, in Switzerland, so she could get away from bomb-blasted London to see gentians, edelweiss and alpine meadows. At the age of 24 she had lost the love of her life and from that day on she found solace in the great outdoors. She taught me to…
— Telegraph (London)
Carnival Cruise Line to Return to San Diego as Carnival Miracle Redeploys
San Diego is back as a hub for cruise giant Carnival. The Miami-based line on Thursday announced its 2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle would redeploy to the city in late 2019 for a three month season of Mexico and Hawaii cruises. The ship currently is based in Tampa, Florida. "We've got good demand (in the San…
— USA Today
Transportation
Mt Agung Volcano: Bali Flights Cancelled as Volcano Erupts Again
BALI’S main airport in Denpasar has been closed due to the volcanic ashes from an eruption of Bali’s Mount Agung volanco. Australians are being urged to check their airlines’ websites this morning after Mount Agung began spewing water vapour and ash into the atmosphere, forcing the closure of Ngurah Rai International…
— Escape
Boeing is Making a Long-term Play for Hypersonic Travel—But Will Passengers Ever Pay for It?
It’s fair to say that air travel ain’t what it used to be. Full service cabins imbued with the glamour of the skies have given way to an era of lean travel. Today, the majority of long haul travelers are keen to get somewhere as cheaply as possible—even at the expense of amenities, service, and an efficient itinerary. But leading…
— Quartz
Lodging
18 Luxury Castle Hotels Where You Can Live Like Royalty
If medieval castles, opulent interiors, and the thought of being surrounded by centuries upon centuries of history set your heart racing, consider staying at a luxury castle hotel in Britain. There are many great ones in locations including the Scottish Highlands, County Limerick in Ireland, and outside London. The castles have…
— Travel+Leisure
For Formerly Incarcerated, Little Room in Airbnb's Sharing Economy
Airbnb doesn’t care about people like me. I learned this the hard way a few months ago when I tried to find accommodation in Washington, D.C. After chaperoning two busloads of youth from New York City for the March for Our Lives, I decided to stay a couple more days. The other chaperones agreed to ride the bus back to New…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
With Ban Upheld, Travel Industry Urges a Welcome for Tourists
Travel to the United States has declined after President Trump’s initial executive order. Now, after a Supreme Court ruling, companies are emphasizing their commitment to hospitality. The travel industry is hoping to turn the page on a bad public relations chapter in the wake of the Supreme Court decision upholding the travel ban…
— New York Times
There's a New Reason to Smile in Your Passport Photo
While "natural" smiles (whatever that means) are good to go in passport photos, non-neutral facial expressions are a no-go—and might even cause your application to be denied. But murky rules be damned: A study published last week by the University of York suggests that a smile might actually be more effective at…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Today in History
First Globe Theatre Burns Down
On June 29, 1613, the first Globe Theatre burned to the ground. The theatre went up in flames during a performance of Shakespeare's Henry VIII, probably a result of a mistake with a prop cannon. The theatre (and its replacement, built the following year…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Emerald Waterways Adds Two New Danube Itineraries
The Danube Rive r travels nearly 1,800 miles through Eastern and Central Europe, from the Black Forest in Germany to the coast of Romania where it empties into the Black Sea. Along the way, it traverses eight countries and touches four capital cities. For 2019, Emerald Waterways has added two new Danube river itineraries that allow guests to spend more time in favorite ports or visit new destinations along this route.
The eight-day Classic Danube river cruise, which sails between Nuremberg and Vienna, offers a slower-pace than the popular Nuremberg to Budapest route, which translates to more time to explore the larger ports that bookend the itinerary. A full day and overnight in Nuremberg allows guests to learn about military history through a tour of the WWII…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
The Customer Four-Step
 Greet; Listen; Ask; Follow-up.
I once was asked to improve the already admirable selling skills of two-dozen professional (incoming) telemarketers. My challenge was to help telephone call specialists develop meaningful relationships during a single phone call. The ideal scenario would have this initial call resulting in future business. This is what is known as a tough…
— Travel Research Online
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