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Destinations
5 (more) Hidden-Gem Greek Islands
Millions of visitors flock to Greece each year to seek out its cultural treasures and natural beauty. Some rubberneck with the crowds chasing sunsets in Oia on Santorini, or seek out raucous revelry on ultra-chic Mykonos. Far beyond the usual Greek island suspects are less-touristy gems where you experience a more authentic Greek lifestyle without forfeiting vibrant village life…
— USA Today
South America's Other 'Easter Island'
A decade ago, death stalked my drive to Parque Arqueológico Nacional de Tierradentro. The road from the town of Popayán over Colombia’s Cordillera Central mountain range was infamous for ambush and kidnap. Lonesome military posts hinted ominously at the presence of Farc guerrillas. I gripped the wheel tightly as I negotiated the unpaved road through a…
— BBC Travel
Tours and Activities
In Chilean Patagonia, Following a Track to the End of the World
The hiking trail leading to the Morada del Diablo volcano (the Devil’s Dwelling) crossed a field of blackened lava, congealed during the last ice age. Black lizards covered with white speckles, known as lagartijas Magallanicas, skittered across the ground, and the desiccated corpse of a guanaco, a wild grazer related to the llama, baked beneath the…
— New York Times
Amazing Pics From Kyoto/Nara 'Bullet Tour' Show No Matter How Tight Your Schedule, You Should Go
Although the Shinkansen is commonly referred to as the “bullet train” in English, the Japanese name for Japan’s high-speed rail network, has no connection to high-speed projectiles (Shinkansen just translates to “New Trunk Line”). However, Japan does have its own bit of ballistic travel vocabulary in the form of the “dangan…
— Japan Today
Cruise
The Best New Cruise Ships for 2019
The cruise boom is continuing full steam ahead into 2019, with plenty of new ships -- piled high with innovations -- lined up to sail the seven seas. Shipbuilding trends are leaning toward sustainability (with industry-first hybrid and LNG-powered ships on the roster) and high-tech gadgetry (from onboard AI-enabled digital assistants to excursion…
— CNN
Storylines to Have Fresh Produce Farm On Planned Residence Ships
Storylines and its residence cruise ship start up project continue to gather momentum as the company announced that it will grow food aboard its residence ships. The company said its ships will offer a fresh produce farm, with “ship-to-plate” offerings using hydroponic food production. “This will enable portions of the menu and indeed whole dishes to be…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Ask the Captain: More Reassurances About Turbulence
Question: How would you suggest a passenger cope with turbulence, physically and emotionally? Answer: Turbulence is uncomfortable for everyone. Pilots try to avoid areas of turbulence whenever possible. The best steps to take physically are to remain seated with your seat belt securely fastened. This will prevent you being bounced around in the…
— USA Today
Southwest Plane Slides Off Runway at Hollywood Burbank Airport in California
A Southwest plane slid off the runway at Hollywood Burbank Airport on Thursday but came to a stop and no one was injured, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The flight rolled off the end of the runway in Los Angeles County while landing at about 9 a.m. PT (12 p.m. ET), but was halted by the Engineered Material Arresting…
— NBC News
Lodging
New Orleans Hospitality Leaders Pitch Hotel Sales Tax Increase Dedicated to Local Infrastructure
New Orleans hospitality industry and business representatives are pitching a plan to raise $81 million in one-time money to plan and undertake fixes to drainage and other city infrastructure. Mayor LaToya Cantrell panned the proposal shortly after it was made public Thursday (Dec. 6), calling it “not adequate to the scale of our…
— NOLA.com
A Look at Enso Ango in Kyoto, Japan's First Dispersed Hotel
In October, Kyoto welcomed Enso Ango, the country’s very first dispersed hotel. A collective of five buildings all within walking distance of one another, four are located in a quiet residential neighborhood just a few blocks away from Nishiki Market while the fifth is tucked away in a quieter stretch of the city’s famed Gion district. The goal is to provide visitors…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Why DNA Tourism May Be the Big Travel Trend of 2019
“These are your cousins. You will probably be spending the night with them.” So said the translator after my husband Brian and I arrived at the rural Slovakian home of his relatives, the cousins we'd just learned about. This unexpected visit followed months of chasing a trail to find his grandfather's best friend's daughter in the small northwestern town of…
— NBC News
5 Secrets to Taking Great Travel Photos
How do you take better travel photographs? Start by taking the advice of a seasoned travel photographer like Graeme Green. This British photographer, journalist and travel writer has spent the past 15 years travelling the planet, from Cambodia to Mexico to Botswana, capturing remarkable images and reporting stories for international newspapers and…
— Forbes
Today in History
The King Abdicates the Throne
His name was Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David and he ascended the throne of the United Kingdom on January 20, 1936 as King Edward VIII. But shortly after he took the throne, Edward announced he wished to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Donating to charity? Here's another thought!
by John Frenaye
Monday December 10, 2018
Did you know th at in 2018, corporations are estimated to give more than $17 billion to non-profits? Have you written a check for your portion of that? Hold the door. Put the checkbook away. There is a better way to give back and it will likely cost you a LOT less.
Sponsorships. Every community has events going on. Festivals…carnivals…little leagues…dance troupes…theatrical productions…parades….and here in my waterfront town we just has a lighted boat parade this weekend!
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Making Effective Presentations Requires Preparation
 Today I decided to change gears and address an area that is pertinent to those agencies pursuing the corporate travel market.
I cannot think of a better way to position one’s agency and influence a group of select decision-makers then through a formal group presentation.
My reasoning is simple. Travel represents the third largest controllable expense for most companies following payroll and data processing. Therefore, it makes sense that a group decision is called for when selecting a travel management…
— Travel Research Online
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