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Destinations
A Dream Destination for Every Month in 2019
If your 2019 New Year’s resolution is to see the world, consider each month of the year an opportunity for new adventures – but before you book your next trip, keep in mind that some destinations are better for your wallet than…
— USA Today
10 Islands Filled With Adorable Animals You Can Visit
Whether you’re a bird nerd or a crazy cat person, there’s a destination with a high concentration of your favorite animal beckoning you to visit. Maybe your newest bucket list addition will be the Instagram-perfect island in Aruba teeming with friendly flamingos…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
The Perfect Irish Trip for Kids and Grandparents
Have young kids to keep entertained? Teenagers who are just looking for that perfect moment for Instagram? Or grandparents who want the traditional Irish experience? Here's how to do all of that on one memorable trip to Ireland.…
— Irish Central
Where the Travel Industry Thinks We'll Be Going on Holiday in 2019
Whether we’re travelling to destinations as varied as Tunisia, Rwanda and Beijing or going away for a quick “micro-trip”, here’s what the travel industry thinks will be the key holiday trends for the year…
— The Independent
Cruise
Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas Saves Sailors Who Were Stranded for 20 Days
Two sailors who were stranded at sea for 20 days were rescued by a Royal Caribbean cruise ship Friday, the company said. The mariners were saved in dark waters between Grand Cayman and Jamaica by the Empress of the Seas, according to Royal Caribbean Chief Meteorologist James Van…
— Miami Herald
How to Lose the Crowds on an Alaskan Cruise
When you’re visiting the wilderness, no one wants to have to queue. It’s worth bearing in mind that Alaska is vast, so when we talk overcrowding here, you won’t experience anything on the scale of Santorini, Venice or St Thomas, but ports can feel…
— Telegraph (London)
Transportation
Discount Carrier Norwegian Air Faces Financial Pressure As Year Ends
It's been a tough year for international discount air carriers. Faced with ballooning jet fuel costs and new competition from legacy operators, many budget airlines have been forced to cut costs and limit service just to stay afloat. Many carriers are struggling to stay…
— Forbes
United Refunds Michigan Soldier, Offers Free Travel After Cancellation
United Airlines is making up for the expensive cancellation hiccup that forced a Michigan soldier to spend thousands of dollars to make it home for Christmas with his family. United spokesman Madhu Unnikrishnan confirmed Monday that the airline will be sending the family a check to cover the…
— Detroit Free Press
Lodging
5 Reasons Why This Park City Hotel is One of the Most Luxurious Places to Sleep - and Ski - in the World
What sets apart the most luxurious hotels from the average destination property? Is it the distinctive view or location? The fresh flowers in the lobby? The handmade chocolates left for guests each night? Or the sumptuous robes, slippers and towels in the…
— Salt Lake Tribune
New Hotel Concept Will Display, Encourage Purchase of American-Made Products
The movement to encourage purchase of American-made products isn't new. What is new is a trend in real estate to capitalize on it. Consumers live with the products and can decide whether they want to purchase them. "So everything you see here has been pieced together to be made in America,"…
— WTHR 13
Other and Odd
It's Not Where You Travel But How That Could Make All The Difference To Your Well-Being
Today is considered the busiest day for British airports over the festive season and in the four days leading up to Christmas Day, almost 70 million people will "take to the skies". Yet it's not just the festive season that creates a buzz for the travel…
— Forbes
The Best and Worst Air Travel Ideas of 2018
Air travel sucks. Yes, it has become democratic since the exclusive glamour of the early days, with inexpensive flights available to the masses. But in turn, airlines often alienate low-cost travelers. New airplane developments in 2018 only served to widen the gap between wealthy travelers and the rest of…
— Fast Company
Today in History
George Washington Crosses the Delaware
On December 26, 1776, George Washington took temporary control of Trenton, New Jersey in the Battle of Trenton. The trek to Trenton required a crossing of the Delaware River in the dead of winter. Due to these tough travel…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Family Reunion Ideas from Grandparents to Parents to Grandkids
by ShoreTrips
Wednesday December 26, 2018
Whether you see your extended family regularly at Sunday dinners or only gather during holidays, breaking free from the status quo rejuvenates your group and creates new chances to bond and create lifelong memories. Plan that family reunion or vacation you’ve been putting off and join together for a trip of a lifetime.
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Are Salespeople Good or Bad?
 Over the years, the sales practice has appropriately earned a pretty poor reputation. To grasp the scope of the negative predicament salespeople have created for themselves, try this exercise:
Put this book down, walk over to the person nearest to you (spouse, friend, co-worker, stranger...it doesn’t matter) and ask what word immediately comes to mind when you say “salesman.” Go ahead...I’ll wait.
Did you hear any of these very predictable responses: sleazy, crooked, fast talking, unscrupulous, dishonest, shifty, lacking trust, lacking ethics, liars, car lots, insurance, egotists, or manipulative? I’m sure you can come up with a few thoughts of your own...perhaps even based on a previous personal…
— Travel Research Online
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