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Destinations
36 Hours in Montreal
Its cobblestone streets and French architecture make Old Montreal, the original settlement on the St. Lawrence Seaway, compelling. But the second largest city in Canada, now 376 years old, also has much to offer in its surrounding neighborhoods. From the new restaurants of Gay Village to the annually updated murals of the Plateau…
— New York Times
This is Ireland’s Most Mystical, Celtic, Rugged Region — Plus the Towns Are Cute
When someone asks me about visiting Ireland, I tell them not to miss the southwest coast. This is the place to experience the wonders of the Gaelic language and old Irish civilization, as well as the country’s contemporary charms. It’s the most mystical, Celtic, spiritual, and rugged region of Ireland — and the towns along the way are just…
— Miami Herald
Tours and Activities
Five Places to Go in San José, Costa Rica
In the last few years, the urban core of San José has undergone a revival. For decades, the city center has felt a bit abandoned and sometimes seedy as well-heeled locals gravitated toward modern suburbs like Escazú and Santa Ana, home to American-style malls and restaurant chains. But lately, expatriates and Costa Ricans have returned…
— New York Times
10 Can't-Miss Things to Do in Hawaii
Writer Paul Theroux famously said that Hawaii is not a state of mind but a state of grace. I’m inclined to agree. From its natural wonders immense in size to its sheer breadth of things to do, there’s a reason that the Aloha State is often the trip of a lifetime, a destination that tops bucket lists and inspires exhaustive research. I’ve done some of…
— USA Today
Cruise
The Movie-Themed TCM Classic Cruise Will Return After a Three-Year Hiatus
The movie-themed TCM Classic Cruise is making a comeback. Turner Classic Movies this week announced it would bring back the concept in late 2019 after a three-year hiatus. The network said its first movie-themed cruise since 2016 would kick off on Oct. 22,…
— USA Today
Disney Cruise Line to Unveil New Cruises in 2020
Here are some quick hits about Disney's ties to the Space Coast: Disney's two largest ships — the 4,000-passenger Dream and Fantasy — currently are based at Port Canaveral year-round. In recent years, one of its smaller ships — either the 2,700-passenger Magic or Wonder…
— Florida Today
Lodging
Best Western Launches Two New Hotel Brands
At the Lodging Conference in Phoenix, Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced a pair of new boutique brands: Sadie Hotel and Aiden Hotel. Sadie Hotel will fit in the upscale segment while Aiden Hotel will compete in the upper-midscale…
— Hotel Management
Airbnb Activates Open Homes Program for Wildfires in Utah
Airbnb has activated its Open Homes Program to aid residents forced to evacuate from their homes in connection with the forest fires throughout Utah, as well as relief workers arriving to provide assistance. Airbnb hosts in Utah and Sanpete counties are…
— Sanpete County News
Other and Odd
Man Arrested After Running Out of Dublin Airport Terminal and Towards Plane
GARDAI have confirmed that the man, aged in his 20s will appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice at 10.30am. It comes after Airport Police were forced to arrest him after he broke out onto the tarmac and ran towards the Ryanair plane while shouting at the pilot to…
— The Irish Sun
Airline Carry-on Luggage Size Restrictions: What You Need to Know
The vacation countdown is almost over, and it’s time to get packing. Before you print that boarding pass and set your out-of-office message, though, it’s important to conduct a bit of research to avoid any hiccups at the gate — especially with your…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The First Model T
On this day in 1908, the first production Model T automobile left the factory at the Piquette Plant in Detroit, Michigan. Henry Ford's vision for an automobile for the masses was realized. Mass produced with completely interchangeable parts on assembly…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Celestyal Cruises Appoints Stewart Williams Regional Manager, APAC
Celestyal Cruises (“Celestyal”), the main home-porting cruise operator in Greece and the preeminent cruise line serving the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, today announced the appointment of Stewart Williams as Regional Manager, APAC, effective 10 September 2018. Mr. Williams will report to Marios Polydorou, Director, Sales and Travel Services.…
— Travel Research Online
Spotlight
The Nile River with Central Holidays
by Joseph DeLoach
Thursday September 27, 2018
The longest riv er in the world, the Nile River runs 4,258 miles down the length of Africa. Along its winding route are countries with some of the most well-known landmarks in history. It is the foundation of Egyptian society, which has spurred some of the greatest engineering and science discoveries in history. Thanks to Central Holidays, today’s article will be about this mythical river and the sites along…
— Travel Research Online
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A Sneak Peek of 2019 with Canada à la Carte
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT
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