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Destinations
Why French Polynesia Should Be Your Next Destination
If you are a Disney fan then I pose this question for you - have you ever wanted to travel to the islands where Moana and the demi-god Maui live? If your answer is yes, then you should keep reading this article. If your answer is no, you should still read the rest of this article and consider a…
— IOL
Traveling in 2019? Cairo and Macau Top the List of Emerging Destinations
The World Travel and Tourism Council just released its report on the economic impact of tourism around the globe, and it just might be time to cash in on all the vacation days you’ve been hoarding–because the list could easily make up your 2019 travel…
— Fast Company
Tours and Activities
Chinese Guided Tours Bring New Energy to Old New York
The New York City mansion of Henry Clay Frick, one of America’s greatest Gilded Age industrialists and patrons of the arts, is now home to the public museum known as the Frick Collection. And while it’s usually quiet after closing hours, tonight it was filled with a lively crowd of around 20 Chinese tour…
— Jing Travel
Tunisia Tours Are Back as This Operator Expands Its Middle East & North Africa Itineraries
They report that the Middle East and North Africa is surging in popularity, and have added five new itineraries because of the increased demand. Turkey and Egypt saw the largest number of bookings (up by 197% and 150% respectively). Jordan (146%) and Israel (101%) have also seen…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Alaskans Travel to UK to Protest Cruise's Heavy Oils
Alaska indigenous leaders traveled to the United Kingdom this week to deliver a petition asking a cruise industry giant to stop using inexpensive fuel believed to be harmful to the environment and human…
— Juneau Empire
Just Back From A National Geographic Expeditions River Cruise On Scenic
In a first for the storied company, National Geographic Expeditions formed a river cruise partnership with Scenic Cruises earlier this year, placing an expert lecturer and a National Geographic photographer on a series of branded…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Another Low-Fare Airline in Europe Shuts Down, Others Drop Routes
Three relatively new low-fare airlines have run into troubles ranging from minor to bad, with one shutting down completely and the other two cutting or delaying new air routes. Industry pundits have been saying for some time that it wouldn’t be easy for the slew of new low-fare airlines…
— Smarter Travel
Airline Data Breaches Raise Questions of Accountability
The data breach at Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Dragon Airlines, which exposed the sensitive personal and financial details of up to 9.4 million customers, is certainly not the first and probably won’t be the last such event in commercial aviation. The likelihood of further hacks raises alarms…
— Runway Girl Network
Lodging
Japan Has a Hotel Made Entirely of Ice, and It's a Real-Life Winter Wonderland
Japan is no stranger to interesting hotels, but its latest, an "ice hotel" in the town of Shimukappu, might just take the cake. The Hoshino Resort Tomamu in Hokkaido is completely frozen from top to bottom. Besides fuzzy sleeping bags used at bedtime, everything in the resort is made of ice: rooms, baths, the lounge, and even the…
— Insider
Airbnb is Bringing on New CTO From Google
Ahead of Airbnb’s expected initial public offering sometime within the next two years, the accommodation rental business has brought on a new chief technology officer. Aristotle Balogh, formerly Google’s VP of engineering, application storage, indexing and serving, is starting at Airbnb in…
— Tech Crunch
Other and Odd
US Embassy in Australia Apologizes for Sending Out Email With Photo of Cat Dressed Like Cookie Monster
The U.S. Embassy in Australia apologized on Monday after it accidentally sent out a photo of a pajama-clad cat dressed like the Cookie Monster. The embassy in Canberra sent out an email invitation titled “meeting” to an unknown number of recipients, the BBC…
— The Hill
Greece Earthquake Aftershocks: Is It Safe to Travel to Greece? Zante and Crete MAPPED
The massive 6.8 magnitude quake struck in the Ionian Sea close to the tourist island of Zakynthos, also known as Zante, on Friday morning, October 26. Tremors were first felt just before 2am local time. The earthquake had a depth of around 16 kilometres and according to reports, the quake…
— Express
Today in History
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
The Tombstone, Arizona Territory gang loosely known as "the Cowboys" had business interests that conflicted with the new Sheriff(s) in town: Virgil, Wyatt and Morgan Earp and their notorious partner "Doc" Holiday. The subsequent events and historical accuracy of much of what happened, and why, are a matter of dispute. To this day, family members of those involved…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
My 12 Favorite Cruises
One afternoon i n 2015, cinematographer Chris Stanley and I pulled our rental car into the dusty parking lot of the Arkadi Monastery. We were here to film the monastery for Seabourn, which offered a visit to these historical grounds on shore excursions from Heraklion and Chania.
The Arkadi Monastery is such a beautiful place that you’d hardly suspect its tragic history. In 1866, nearly 1,000 people were taking refuge here against Ottoman invaders. When the invaders attacked the monastery, those inside made the ultimate sacrifice. They blew themselves up with gunpowder rather than surrender.
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
A Lesson Worth Learning
 If you are an honest, hard-working business professional who has more than a modicum of interest in helping others get through this whacked-out world we live in, then I say it is your obligation to let people know you exist and that are in business to help them.
The secret is, (and it seems very few people know this) you have to do something. Here are four ideas to help grease your creative…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Explore the wildlife of Patagonia with Australis on a journey to
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
Set sail with Australis Cruises on a journey of discovery and learn about the wildlife that inhabits this region. Find out why your nature-loving clients should consider a journey with us. Patagonia is perfect for anyone interested in seeing landscapes and habitats largely untouched by man for thousands of years. With a huge variety of birds, sea life and more this region is sure to please wildlife lovers and bird watchers alike. Australis delivers our guests to even more via the pristine and remote waterways of the Patagonian Fjords. Otherwise inaccessible by most other methods, our custom built ships are designed to navigate these areas in safety and comfort. Our all-inclusive rates include meals, open bar and excursions allowing you to get up close and personal with our landscapes with tremendous value.
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Top Travel Trends and Great Escapes to Africa
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Discover Aboriginal Australia with Down Under Answers – a cultural journey
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
When people are asked why they travel internationally, one of the most common responses is to learn about the people!!
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Perillo's Learning Journeys - 2019 Products and Blue Ocean Strategy-Grow Your Business
Monday, October 29, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Join Professor Carol Dimopoulos on an unforgettable professional development webinar. Learn about the 2019 Learning Journeys portfolio and the "Blue Ocean" strategy to develop skills to attract new business and grow market segments for groups and independent travelers.
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