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Destinations
36 Hours in Bucharest
Bucharest is like cilantro, a Romanian resident once told me: You either love it or hate it. But there’s much to love about a city that provides a less-expensive taste of Europe (Romania is in the European Union but not in the eurozone). Still grappling with allegations of government corruption and working to rebound from layers of grim…
— New York Times
The Ultimate Guide to the Perfect Stay in Sydney
Elegantly wrapped around its spectacular harbour and posing against the backdrop of over 100 secluded beaches, Sydney is undoubtedly Australia’s most photogenic city. With buzzing markets, scenic coastal walks and world-class museums, it’s no wonder that newlyweds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to jet off to New South…
— The Independent
Tours and Activities
Disney does tours: Exploring Montana and Wyoming with the Mouse
“Hey look! It’s Disney,” exclaimed a little girl as my family and I made our way along the Fountain Pot Trail in Yellowstone National Park. We were part of an Adventures by Disney tour group, and the girl was referring to the distinctive logo imprinted on the sign that one of our guides was carrying. Rather than offering fanciful lands and…
— USA Today
The Safest Places to Go on Holiday According to Which?
The safest places to go on holiday might not always be the ones you’d think, according to data collated by Which? Travel. Pulling together information on crime rates, terrorism threats, risk of natural disasters and health issues in 20 countries, it found that popular European and American holiday destinations pose more of a risk to travellers than…
— The Independent
Cruise
New Orleans' Largest Cruise Ship Ever Arrives on Sunday
Norwegian Breakaway, the largest ship to call New Orleans its home port, will arrive in the city on Sunday (Nov. 11). The ship will sail a regular rotation of multi-day cruises to the Caribbean. Norwegian Cruise Line announced last year it would bring the 3,963-passenger ship to New Orleans, nearly doubling its cruise capacity from the city. Breakaway…
— NOLA.com
Queensland's Only Mega Cruise Ship Terminal Already has 180 Bookings
Cruise enthusiasts can get a glimpse of the vision for the new $158 million Brisbane International Cruise Terminal in fly-through footage released on Thursday. State Development Minister Cameron Dick said the Port of Brisbane facility would be Queensland's first mega cruise ship terminal, which could attract the world's largest ships, at 270 metres or…
— Brisbane Times
Transportation
Sleeping Airline Employee Flies in Cargo Hold from Kansas City to Chicago
An American Airlines employee fell asleep in a cargo hold of a Boeing 737 in Kansas City, Missouri, and when he emerged about an hour later, he was in Chicago, the airline said Wednesday. The employee — who wasn't identified but who the airline said works for its Piedmont Airlines subsidiary — was intoxicated, said a source with direct…
— NBC News
Flying For Thanksgiving? This Airline Checks Your Wine For Free
It's a common problem: How to fly with wine? As a solution, one west coast airline checks an entire case of wine for free. The Wines Fly Free program from Alaska Airlines is available on nonstop domestic flights to 29 cities in California, Oregon, Idaho and Washington. While it's limited to members of the Alaska Airline frequent flier program…
— Forbes
Lodging
Hotels in the USA and Caribbean Get Major Renovations
It’s been a successful year so far for the hotel industry. Rooms have been filled up in many cities. As the holidays draw near, many hotels are expanding and upgrading to welcome vacationing crowds. Here are a few notable…
— USA Today
Going to Europe? Here’s How to Book Smart When You’re Looking for Lodging
I used to travel with absolutely no hotel reservations. Europe 30 years ago was relatively ramshackle, things were cheaper, and because fewer people could afford to travel for fun, I faced much less competition for budget rooms. I could make decisions on the go, show up in a new town, and improvise my accommodations. But the tourism boom…
— Miami Herald
Other and Odd
6 Smartphones With Enough Battery Life for a Full Travel Day
Lugging around a giant camera bag while on vacation can be a huge hassle and a major eyesore. Plus, there are plenty of museums that don’t even allow flash photography or cameras into their building. For a stress-free and easy way to capture a moment, your phone might actually be your best…
— Travel+Leisure
TSA Warns: 2018 Thanksgiving Travel Will Be Unprecedented
If you are flying somewhere for Thanksgiving, be prepared for a lot of other people making the trip with you. The Transportation Security Administration estimates 25 million people will travel this Thanksgiving - up 7 percent from last year. And the Thanksgiving rush is longer than most people think. The travel season begins November 16 and…
— KMOX
Today in History
The Beer Hall Putsch
On this day in 1923, Adolf Hitler, a leader of the fledgling Nazi Party in Germany, attempted a violent overthrow of the government. In what became known as the Beer Hall Putsch, Hitler, Erich Ludendorff, and others unsuccessfully tried to seize power in Munich,…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Central Holidays Unveils Innovative New 2019 Italy Brochure
Central Holidays unveiled its new 2019 Italy brochure with innovative travel opportunities for all ages of travelers in this new 92-page publication that showcases the company’s most comprehensive range of travel programs ever. Central Holidays is pleased to present even more exciting places to explore, more exclusive experiences to enjoy, and more travel…
— Travel Research Online
Luxury Travel Tips
Is Her Host to Blame?
by Dan Chappelle
Thursday November 08, 2018
I was perusing  one of the many travel agent forums on Facebook, when I came across a post (since deleted) by a woman who had joined the industry six months earlier. She was blaming her marketing and host agency because she has yet to make a sale.
It quickly garnered over a hundred comments, many from other “host bashers” who took similar amount of time to make their first sale. While this is unfathomable to me, I understand where they are coming from – sort of.
It’s no secret, most join our industry because they like to travel, and they like to take care of others. I haven’t met too many people who actually got into the business to sell…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
The Delta Way
 Today, I want to share another true-life experience. It occurred when I was traveling to Europe on business. I was taking a river cruise which I really can’t refer to as “work,” but that is exactly what it was.
It wasn’t until I was packing to return home that I realized that I was missing my Kindle reader. I had over 75 business books loaded on this device so this was more than a slight inconvenience. The truth was, I was extremely disappointed in myself for letting this valuable device slip away from me.
After calling myself every name that I could think of, I realized that most of my readings were backed up on the “cloud.” This softened the blow, but I was still very disappointed…
— 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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Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 12 pm EST/9 am PST
Join Prof. Carol Dimopoulos to learn how to target the lucrative Women's and Family travel markets.
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Our Journeys of Transformation series for women features wellness, and culinary travel. Clients experience all aspects of the destinations and cultures, while enjoying options for daily learning experiences, wellness art, journaling, photography, cultural immersions, classes and “giving back” to local communities. In the same theme, Learning Journeys is proud to partner with Smithsonian Journeys for a series of family adventures. Learn about the 2019 line up as well as custom family groups.
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