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Destinations
These Are Five Luxurious Destinations You Should Splurge On At Least Once
You work hard for your money, and while traveling for the low is never a bad thing, every now and then a girl deserves a little splurge. From spa safaris and private islands to suites fit for royalty, if you want to spend a few coins celebrating you this year, then these five trips are perfect for indulging in luxury like the queen you…
— Essence
The Best Things to Do, Eat, and See in Curaçao
When you're in the mood for a beach vacation and can't figure out where to go, it may seem like most of the Caribbean islands blend together. They offer basically the same experience—soft white sand, warm turquoise water and blinding sun. Your basic screensaver situation. Right? And then you consider…
— Town and Country Magazine
Tours and Activities
Take a train through North Korea's rarely seen countryside
As a child in the 1960s, Mark Doran was fascinated by steam locomotion. In 1978, a decade after they were phased out of his native Britain, he went to East Germany to “chase steam” and also because it was a “forbidden land.” Forty years later, those passions drew Doran to North Korea—for the second time. In…
— National Geographic
Disneyland’s New ‘Star Wars’ Ride Is Opening in June — and Your Score Will Haunt You for the Rest of Your Visit
It appears that the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is on the horizon — and approaching quickly. The immersive, 14-acre theme park land at Disneyland Resort will officially open in June, according to a Barrons interview with The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger. Walt Disney World’s version, located at Disney’s…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
17 things you might be surprised to learn you can't do on cruises
Whether you're a cruise-line veteran or have simply always dreamed of vacationing at sea, you probably have some idea of what the average cruise is like. And between the beautiful ocean views and opportunities to see new places, cruises undoubtedly have tons to offer. But what most people don't realize is that cruise lines often…
— Insider
Carnival Cruise Line Temporarily Reverses Decision to Charge for Room Service
Carnival Cruise Line has canceled plans to begin charging for individual room service items ordered before 10 p.m., a plan that many Carnival cruisers criticized. In a statement, a Carnival spokesperson said the company would be "making some adjustments to that plan to balance the interests of our guests with our efforts to…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Biggest Dreamliner: United Airlines now flying Boeing's 787-10
United Airlines’ newest aircraft type – the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – is now in service at the carrier. United Flight 2418 marked United's official debut of its “Dash 10,” departing from Los Angeles at 8:49 a.m. local time (11:49 a.m. ET) on Monday morning en route to Newark, New Jersey. Though United touted the flight as the…
— USA Today
Portuguese airline aims to be first free of single-use plastics
Portuguese airline HiFly recently took its first flight completely free of single-use plastic items like straws and cutlery, with the goal of eliminating all disposable plastics in 2019.
TravelPulse reports that plastic knives, forks, and spoons were replaced by items made from biodegradable bamboo on the flights from Lisbon to Natale, Brazil. Containers were made from compostable materials, while non-plastic cups and cocktail stirrers were…
— Business Traveller
Lodging
At Hotels, Space That’s Like the Office, ‘but Cooler’
Hotels have already turned their lobbies into spaces where guests can socialize or work. Now, some properties are going one step further to cater to business travelers and professionals in general: They’ve set up WeWork-style co-working areas. Traditional hotel business centers these aren’t. Yes, they offer practical amenities like office…
— New York Times
Here's The Nicest Room at the Hotel Splendide Royal in Paris
It’s the rare first-time visitor to Paris who isn't struck dumb with shock that some people actually get to live in such a beautiful city. Normal people get to stroll these gilded bridges en route to work? Get to eat these pastries every morning? Residing there seems like a fantasy.…
— Town and Country Magazine
Other and Odd
The Preliminary Cybersecurity Guide To International Travel
Taking a break from writing about Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), I thought now would be a good time to write about a topic relevant to me right now. I have been accepted to speak at Insomni'hack in Geneva, Switzerland in March and Hack in Paris in June. While I have been outside the United States, I have only flown to Canada.…
— Forbes
The addictive allure of travel booking sites
Delhi for £321 on Feb. 1? Or maybe Taipei for £470, which leaves on the same day? Or wait—for a little bit more I can go to Bangkok for two nights on the 3rd. In truth, I am not going to travel to any of these places in February. But here I am, at my desk, running my cursor over the Skyscanner’s flight comparison…
— Quartz
Today in History
The Battle of New Orleans
The War of 1812 was over. On December 12, 1814, the United States and Britain signed the Treaty of Ghent ending the war. Unfortunately, American forces under the command of General Andrew Jackson and British forces encamped near New Orleans were unaware of that fact.…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Little Things Work
 I just got off the phone with a former business associate, who was casually reviewing his contact list (Rolodex) and came across my name. He took the time to give me a call. We talked.
After we exchanged pleasantries, I began to ask a few questions. I found out that most if not all of his new accounts resulted from informal calls like this one. He had no hidden agenda…just time enough to say hello and remind his prospect that he was standing by and in position to offer assistance when needed.
He confirmed something that I strongly recommend doing in my seminars. Whenever a name of a prospect shoots into your head, without apparent rhyme or reason, call that person immediately. This, as you know, happens…
— Travel Research Online
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