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Destinations
The 10 Best Places to Travel to On a Budget in 2019
Finding a good deal is always a great feeling, and that's especially the case when it comes to traveling. Budgetary constraints can often make dream vacations seem out of reach. But fortunately, Lonely Planet has put together its top recommendations for places to visit that won't break the…
— Insider
8 Destinations for Every Type of Traveler
Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but planning them—particularly deciding on where to go—can feel like work. Fortunately, your personality can help you hone in on the perfect destination. Whether you’re more introverted, romantic or open to new experiences, follow this vacation…
— Time
Tours and Activities
7 Coastlines Around the World You Need to See From a Helicopter
Travel author Bill Bryson taught me that pretty much the entirety of human existence occurs within the span of a few vertical miles. It’s true — the deepest recorded dive is about 1,090 feet, and passenger planes can’t fly much higher than seven miles. And as someone who doesn’t do…
— Travel+Leisure
Escapes: Why the Spirit of Ireland is Both Hellacious and Hilarious
It would appear I’m still in the Halloween spirit, but I’m actually looking ahead. This little whimsy from “Macbeth” pretty much describes my Thanksgiving menu, which I’m already starting to fret about, especially because I’m fresh out of lizard’s leg. It was so much easier when I could go…
— LA Times
Cruise
First Time Taking a Cruise? Here's What You Need to Know
You always remember your first — whether it’s a kiss, a car or a cruise — because of that heady combination of anticipation and trepidation. (My first cruise was to the Caribbean in 1999.) For a first-timer, all the decisions that come with taking a cruise — ship, cabin, clothes, tipping and so on — can be overwhelming, especially when you’re clueless about how a cruise…
— The Washington Post
Cozumel Cruise Port Guide
Sun-lapped and reef-clad, Cozumel is Mexico’s premier Caribbean island, a microcosm of the best of the Mayan Riviera: great resorts, crystal white beaches, Mexico’s best diving and a jungle rich with Mayan ruins. With port facilities to rival the Caribbean’s best, Cozumel is fast becoming an…
— Telegraph (London)
Transportation
Amtrak Upping Rail Service for Thanksgiving Travel
Amtrak is already preparing for a busy travel period over Thanksgiving. The company said it will accommodate the surge of travelers over the holiday with extended schedules and additional frequencies and capacity. Last year over the Thanksgiving travel period, Amtrak said it had its…
— WTNH News 8
Which European Airline Will Fall Next? Hint: Look At The Hubs
Even before Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary gleefully predicted that more European airlines will go dark this winter, punters were eagerly taking bets. Recall that just in the last thirteen months, no fewer than six European airlines shut down, including Air Berlin, Monarch, Primera and last…
— Forbes
Lodging
The 10 Most Popular Ski Destinations In North America Have Been Revealed, So Gear Up
See you on the slopes! Well, maybe. You'll be zipping down the black diamond trails, holding your poles back, and cutting through the wind. On the other side of the mountain will be me, scooting down the bunny trails and riding the chair lift over and over again. The instructor will have to…
— Elite Daily
On the Move: When Hotel Lighting is a Turn-Off
I’m no technophobe, but having stayed in two five-star hotels in Abu Dhabi in the past month, I’m sorry to report that my previously long list of hotel hates has only grown longer and more detailed. As technology becomes more ambitious and ubiquitous, so do the pitfalls, and there’s nothing like…
— The National
Other and Odd
Google Already Knows What You Did Next Summer
In the world of luxury travel, two superpowers currently prevail above all: personalization and intuition. The better a hotel, app, or travel company can respond to users’ needs and desires—and ideally, predict them before they bubble up to the surface—the more likely they are to gain a loyal…
— Bloomberg
World's First 'Craft Beer Airline' Scheduled to Takeoff from London
Craft beer and travel go together like, well, craft beer and bratwurst or craft beer and bourbon. Honestly, craft beer pairs well with everything. Scottish craft brewer BrewDog agrees, which is why it’s launching “the world’s first craft beer airline.” Sort…
— The Manual
Today in History
Flight of the Spruce Goose
In 1942, the U.S. Department of War needed a new type of aircraft to transport men and materials long distances. The Hughes Aircraft company won the bid and aircraft designer Howard Hughes and Henry J. Kaiser began work on a prototype aircraft that was to become the Hughes H-4…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Father Brown, Queen Victoria, the Beatles and Medieval Knights
by Paull Tickner
Friday November 02, 2018
What do Father  Brown, Inspector Morse, Midsomer Murders and Downton Abbey all have in common? They can all be incorporated into one eye-catching, travel less, 'see more' on-location tour, based in the Cotswolds, one of the most attractive regions in the UK. Having lived there for over 5 years, it’s somewhere I know well and can put together customised tours as a 4-nighter arriving and departing from London or as a shorter pre/post cruise sailing in or out of Southampton. Take a look at a map and you’ll see how well the region is placed for London Heathrow and the great seaport on England’s south coast.
In 2019, we’re celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria, and if you look at my second,…
— Travel Research Online
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Deck Plans
Voyage Preview: Antarctica On Silver Cloud
Next week, I’ ll embark on my third visit to the White Continent. My upcoming voyage, however, is quite different from the others.
For starters, the weather forecast for the Antarctica Peninsula looks to be bone-chilling. The Norwegian Meteorological Institute, which arguably gives the most accurate forecasts for Antarctica, is showing -24°C for Thursday, November 8. That’s -11.2°F. We won’t be in Antarctica until the following week, so hopefully it will warm a bit.
On previous visits to Antarctica, temperatures have ranged from the mid-20s°F to close to 40°F. If there is sun, we’ll get lots of it. Sunrise, as of October 29, was at 7:05 a.m. and sunset was at 1:05 a.m. With the seasons being opposite of those in the Northern Hemisphere, the days will continue…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Can You Handle The Truth?
 Never known for my political correctness, I have some bad news for many of my readers working in the travel industry. If not “bad news,” it certainly falls under the category of “less-than-motivating facts.”
The truth is…the undisputable truth is…the undeniable truth is…many of you in the travel business DO NOT want to become successful. From what I see on a daily basis that is the truth.
It is painfully obvious that many travel industry practitioners would rather offer excuses, appear overworked, be misunderstood, and be victimized than address the facts. I don’t mean to insult anybody. But, I believe I am speaking to most of you. You’ll hear no apologies from my end of the keyboard. As the saying goes, “If the shoe fits, wear it. If not, get back to…
— 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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Discover the Authentic Beauty of New Caledonia, a Thousand Faces Destination
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 3 pm EST/12 pm PST
Located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, New Caledonia is the third largest island in the Pacific. Offering one beautiful beach after the other, here you can immerse yourself in crystal clear turquoise lagoons, and vast open spaces.
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Selling Packaged Rail Vacations & How to be Profitable Doing It
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 12 pm EST/9 am PST
Join Vacations By Rail’s Selling Packaged Rail Vacations & How to be Profitable Doing It and learn how to easily sell rail vacations worldwide with Vacations By Rail, the leader and trusted authority on rail vacations.
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