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Destinations
Most Relaxing Destinations Around the World
Chill with these photos of the world's most relaxing destinations, including a wilderness retreat in Finland, wine country in Argentina and a yoga studio in lush Bali. A designated "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty," the series of chalk cliffs on the coast of East Sussex, located on the coast of East Sussex between Seaford and Eastbourne, is one of the peaceful places…
— CNN
The Best Solo Travel Destinations for Women
Barcelona has it all: history (there are some amazing free historical tours), art (there's a Picasso museum, not to mention that the street art is among the world's best), gastronomy (tapas are tiny, perfect if you're dining alone), fashion (you'll love the Design Museum of Barcelona), a serious party scene, nice weather, and gorgeous beaches. It's also a walkable city where hotel…
— Shape
Tours and Activities
From Undercover to Underwater: Four New Times Square Attractions Offer a Variety of Immersive Experiences
Just when you thought Times Square had it all — monster LED billboards, Broadway shows, roaming cartoon mascots, a grown man crooning in his underwear — four new themed attractions have opened near Manhattan’s main tourist drag, all vying for your attention, selfies and dollars. While the Big Apple is known for its cultural landmarks — the Metropolitan Museum of Art,…
— The Washington Post
First-Ever Listing Of Ten Most Popular Travel Experiences, U.S. And World-Wide, From Trip Advisor
When you travel, you may be choosing your destination by what you do, rather than where you go. If so, check out these award-winning experiences from TripAdvisor®, the travel planning and booking site that has just announced the winners of its first-ever Travelers’ Choice® Awards for Experiences. The awards recognize 345 experiences, tours, and activities globally,…
— Forbes
Cruise
10 Cruise Ship Suites That Will Blow Your Mind
One of the biggest stories in the cruise world in recent years has been the arrival of a new generation of unprecedented, over-the-top suites on ships: Big, bold and beautiful cabins that can cost tens of thousands of dollars per voyage. Just how over-the-top are they? Scroll through the carousel above to see for yourself. We've assembled our picks of the 10 most spectacular…
— USA Today
Seabourn Cruise Line to Get Into Expedition Cruising with Two New Ships
Add Seabourn to the list of cruise lines getting into expedition-style cruising. The Seattle-based luxury cruise operator on Monday signed a letter of intent with a shipyard in Italy for the construction of its first two expedition vessels. Scheduled to debut in June 2021 and May 2022, respectively, the as-yet-unnamed ships will offer all-suite luxury accommodations and carry…
— USA Today
Transportation
Another Delay at the Airport: Snacks
When I was standing in the security line three weeks ago at Newark Liberty International Airport en route to Paris, I heard two Transportation Security Administration officers ask passengers to remove any food from their carry-ons and place it in a bin. “It’s a new policy,” one officer said. “Anything edible must now be screened separately.” I travel with an extensive amount of…
— New York Times
Ryanair Strikes Latest: Unions Warn of ‘Summer of Industrial Action’ Unless Staff Treatment Improves
Ryanair could face a series of summer strikes unless it improves its treatment of staff: that is the warning from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). The federation, which represents cabin crew working for Ryanair across Europe and North Africa, has convened a meeting at the airline’s home city, Dublin. A group called Cabin Crew United will hold a summit in the office of the Irish trade union Fórsa on Tuesday and Wednesday, 3 and 4…
— The Independent
Lodging
Airbnb's Newest Weapon Against Regulation: The Real Estate Industry
Everywhere you look, regulators are cracking down on Airbnb. In Paris, the company’s largest market, hosts must now register with the city government and can only list their homes for 120 nights each year. In Amsterdam, new rules, which go into effect in 2019, will restrict hosts to listing for just 30 nights annually. And after the Japanese government forced the home-sharing…
— Wired
Hidden Hotel Fees Can Lead to a Costly Surprise
Book a hotel room and you need to check for mandatory fees that could drive up the price of that room. Some hotels add a daily “resort fee” or "destination fee” to their room rate. They say it’s to cover a lot of the extras they offer, such as gym, pool or newspapers. But you’ll pay that fee, whether you use these services or not. The national average resort fee right now is $27,…
— KOMO News
Other and Odd
New British Airways In-flight Safety Video Could Be Its Best Yet
They’ve got their Oscars, they’ve got their BAFTAs, but it seems what Britain’s top actors really want is a chance to get a line in British Airways’ in-flight safety video. The airline has just released a follow-up to last year’s hilarious star-studded release, which featured Gordon Ramsay, Rowan Atkinson, Thandie Newton and Sir Ian McKellen. While sequels are notorious for…
— Escape
Help Reforest Hurricane-damaged Puerto Rico by Volunteering on Your Next Vacation
Puerto Rico’s ecosystem is still recovering from the devastating hurricanes that struck last fall. The environmental organization Para La Naturaleza provides free volunteer activities year-round for travelers who want to make a difference. The deal: You can craft your own DIY volunteer tour with the help of the organization that features many opportunities to travelers who want to…
— LA Times
Today in History
The Downing of Iran Air Flight 655
On July 3, 1988, Iran Air Flight 655 was flying to Dubai. Aboard were 290 passengers, including 66 children. As it passed over the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Navy's USS Vincennes mistakenly identified the Iranian Airbus A300 as a F-14 Tomcat fighter in an attack attitude. The order…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
The “Break” Is Not a Luxury
 Why do you think that all major strenuous sports activities have breaks? They don’t call them “breaks,” but that is exactly what they are.
Baseball players break every three outs. Football players have half times and timeouts. Basketball players also have a half time. Hockey players need even more rest as they have three periods. Tennis players sit down every once in a while to wipe their brows and to take a swig of Gator Aid.
It is for this exact reason why the idea of a vacation was introduced to people. I suppose you can toss in the weekend under this same concept as well. Eight hours of sleep and an occasional power nap also qualify as legitimate breaks in the…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Discover the Best of Banff Lake Louise This Holiday Season
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
The Banff Lake Louise area is the one destination your clients must visit in winter. It is the quintessential winter wonderland where thrilling outdoor adventures blend with the rich heritage of this magical destination.
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Selecting that Perfect Safari Experience for your Clients
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
South African Airways Vacations presents “Selecting that Perfect Safari Experience for your Clients” webinar. This webinar will help you narrow down all the many choices for the safari portion of a client’s itinerary and what questions you need to ask.
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Following the footsteps of Darwin in Patagonia
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
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Friday, July 6, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
How many times have you promised to better organize your digital marketing efforts? You have a website, a Facebook page, maybe a Twitter account and you started an Instagram page, but they now languish at the back of your marketing plans going nowhere. Are your efforts disjointed, inconsistent and infrequent? If so, you already understand the symptoms of this malaise.
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