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Destinations
Jamaica resorts facing a 'historic' sexual assault problem
In a dark laundry room at a Jamaican Sandals resort, pinned to the floor by a hotel lifeguard, a Michigan teenage girl lay paralyzed with fear as the man bit her lip and raped her, violently robbing her virginity. When her mother found her after the assault, trembling and holding herself…
— USA Today
10 reasons why Cairo is your best winter escape destination
Whoever thinks New York is the only city that never sleeps has never visited the lively city of Cairo before, and Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza has a few splendid reasons why now’s the perfect time to jet off there. With winter well on its way and now that temperatures are…
— Time Out | Dubai
Tours and Activities
Disney World? Not Again. Four Surprising Alternatives for Your Next Family Trip.
When my husband, Daniel, and I first moved to London, we were young, child-free and eager to travel. But mere days before we left for our first long adventure — a 10-day train ride from London to Lisbon, with stops in France and Spain — I discovered I was pregnant. Needless to say, Daniel…
— New York Times
19 brilliant things to do in London for winter 2018
The days may be getting shorter and weather getting colder, but there is still so much to look forward to throughout the winter! As well as the countdown to Christmas and exploring pop-up attractions like Winter Wonderland London and Winterville, there is so much to see and…
— Hello!
Cruise
Disney's first-ever cruise out of New Orleans sells out in just an hour
The "Happiest Place on Earth" applies to the seven seas. Disney's new Caribbean cruise from New Orleans sold out in just one hour after going on sale to the public, according to the Sun Herald in Gulfport, Mississippi. (I wonder if Princess Tiana from "Princess and the Frog" was able to snag a pair of…
— USA Today
In Venice's War on Mega-Ships, Cruise Lines Fire Back
The population of Italy's Renaissance canal city of Venice has been on a steady decline for years. At the same time, the number of tourists keeps rising and many Venetians complain their city should not be turned into what some critics describe as a "Disneyland on water." Their biggest complaint is about the arrival of gigantic cruise ships that dock right at Saint Mark's Square. Big ships present a dilemma for the city and its…
— Voice of America
Transportation
JetBlue Increases International Flights With New Ecuador Service
Is snorkeling with sea lions near the Galápagos Islands on your bucket list? If so, you’re in luck. JetBlue can now take you to Guayaquil, Ecuador, nonstop with its newest route from Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are on sale for travel beginning Feb. 28, 2019, between Fort…
— nerdwallet
An airline pilot was arrested in Florida after a loaded handgun was found in his luggage
A Sun Country Airline pilot was arrested in Florida on Friday night after a loaded handgun was found in his luggage as he passed through a TSA security checkpoint, according to multiple reports. According to NBC 5 Minneapolis, Brian A. Machtemes, 54, a pilot for Twin Cities-based…
— Business Insider
Lodging
This New Hotel Will Assign You a Room Based on Your Mood
What if, in addition to handing over your credit card at check-in, you told the front desk how you were feeling? At the 146-room Angad Arts Hotel in St. Louis, which opens Nov.1, that’s exactly what happens. Snug in the city’s Grand Center Arts District, guests can opt for a room…
— Travel+Leisure
How A Wedding Titan Created Trunk Hotel, Tokyo's Coolest Property
Last year when Trunk Hotel opened in Tokyo it instantly shook up the city’s hotel scene. Despite being a leader in zeitgeisty fashion and impeccable design, Japan’s capital lacked a cool hotel up until that moment. So it only seemed right that Trunk would open in Shibuya, a neighborhood…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Ranked: The 17 Worst Travel Annoyances On A Plane
What bothers you most when you're flying? Armrest hogs? Aggressive recliners? Stinky seatmates? Genfare — a company that works with transportation companies to update and improve systems for collecting transit fares — decided to get to the bottom of things. In a new study of…
— Forbes
20 of the world's creepiest museums
Some of our worst fears are explored at these bizarre museums. They’ll give you the creeps for Halloween … or any other time of…
— The Guardian
Today in History
The Death of Harry Houdini
On this day in 1926, the world-famous magician and illusionist Harry Houdini died of peritonitis from a burst appendix. The 52-year-old Houdini had been in considerable pain for many days beforehand, performing despite a fever of over 102° Fahrenheit. During his final show, Houdini fainted halfway…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Persistence Pays Dividends
 Although there may not be any “do-overs” or “mulligans” in business these days, there is certainly time and rationale for “do-agains.”
Let me explain:
I recently sent out a blast email promoting one of my books. In this case, I was featuring my 52-Week Sales Planner. What better time to start planning for a brighter future than right now? I wrote a sales letter and hit the button, which sent my words out to internet…
— Travel Research Online
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