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Thursday January 17, 2019

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Destinations

Snow and ice cause travel disruption
Snow and ice have been causing difficult driving conditions across the north east of Scotland. A woman was taken to hospital after an unoccupied car slid into her in Quarry Road in the Aberdeen suburb of Cults. Collisions and breakdowns have also closed the A920 at Huntly and the A947 between Turriff and Oldmeldrum. The road problems have already led to…

10 great affordable winter sun holidays: readers' travel tips
We escaped to the north-west coast of Fuerteventura, in the Canary Islands, for a week before Christmas. With flights from £80, reasonable car hire (£50) and a great Airbnb in Lajares (£30 a night), it was a great week of cycling, surfing, hiking, boat trips to the small island off the north coast and epic sunsets from the lovely fishing village of El Cotillo. Lajares is fun, a…

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Tours and Activities

The LGBTQ Pavilion At The New York Times Travel Show Has Everything You Need For Your Next Adventure
The New York Times Travel Show is the American travel event of the year for both industry pros and the travel-loving public, and this year’s edition is grabbing more attention than ever. More than 170 destinations from around the world will be represented by more than 550 exhibitors with cultural performances and international cuisine fueling the frenzy from…

The secret travel club that's been everywhere
Amid the neon-lit diners and coffee shops of New York’s Upper East Side sits a townhouse that’s a world away from the fast-paced drama of Manhattan. In sight of Central Park, but not as far north as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it is just one of many such houses on a street full of elite mansions and enviable residences. No sightseeing map would direct you to…

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Cruise

6 Reasons Why a Wind Star Cruise is the Ideal Romantic Vacation
Everyone has their own idea of what a romantic vacation entails. On Windstar Cruises' flagship, Wind Star, a romantic vacation means soaking up the sunset beneath wind-blown sails, dining under the stars and venturing into off-the-beaten-path ports. We've just returned from a 10-night Panama Canal and Costa Rica cruise onboard Wind Star, a 148-passenger,…

Man leaps from Royal Caribbean ship in video stunt; banned for life
A 27-year-old man from Vancouver, Wash., is finding Internet fame this week with a video of himself jumping from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. He's also now banned for life from the line and could face legal consequences. "This was stupid and reckless behavior, and he and his companions have been banned from ever sailing with us again," Royal Caribbean said in…

Passengers sue Carnival Cruise Line, claim injuries when ship tilted near Port Canaveral
Three Carnival passengers who say they were injured when their ship listed suddenly near Port Canaveral in October filed a federal lawsuit this week against the cruise line. Susan and Charles Orgbon of Georgia and Aleveta Jordan of North Carolina filed a suit on Tuesday against Carnival Cruise Line, claiming they suffered injuries when the Carnival Sunshine cruise…

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Transportation

The Government Shutdown May Delay Delta’s Much-anticipated Airbus A220 Planes
The government shutdown is well into its third week with no end in sight. Though we know that the shutdown isn’t great for national parks, and that TSA agents are going unpaid, it turns out the shutdown is also bad for big businesses, too. According to USA Today, Delta Air Lines’ upcoming release of its new, much-anticipated Airbus A220 planes will likely be delayed…

First look: United unveils new uniforms for 70,000 frontline employees
United Airlines employees will get their first look Wednesday at new uniforms that will soon roll out to all 70,000 of the carrier’s frontline workers. The new line comes with a distinct look that includes colors like “Pacific Blue,” “Premium Purple,” and “Atlantic Amethyst” -- all among a half-dozen hues that United first teased this past…

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Lodging

Luxe hotels you can afford to stay in
Just because you're not a member of the 1% doesn't mean you can't travel like you are. Below, we've handpicked 10 hotels around the globe that boast five star-worthy amenities -- think infinity pools, Instagrammable views, plush beds and exceptional service -- and are surprisingly affordable…

A treehouse with all the creature comforts
Staying in a rustic treehouse appeals to some travelers, but others hold dear to the modern amenities and creature comforts of a hotel room. Skamania Lodge on the Washington-Oregon border won’t make you choose. The property’s new treehouses, nestled in the Douglas firs and overlooking a golf course and wooded hiking trails, have heated floors, hand-tufted wool…

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Other and Odd

Pretty Italian town sells homes for $1
Looking for a dose of instant sunshine to help you through the winter? This latest deal out of Italy could be just the warm jolt of vitamin D you need. As of right now, you can buy a house on southern Italy's beautiful island of Sicily for less than the cost of an espresso. Sambuca, a hilltop town with views over the Mediterranean island and nearby beaches, has placed dozens…

Travel Secrets Unveiled: Where Does the Money Tossed in the Trevi Fountain Go?
On Monday, it was reported that Rome’s city council was in a quarrel with the Roman Catholic Church over what would come of the coins tossed into the Trevi Fountain. Typically, visitors sling a coin into the fountain (while their backs are turned to it) with hopes that they will return to Rome and find love. Almost €1.5 million ($1.7 million) is collected every year from the attraction and given to a Catholic charity to help the poor and…

5 travel fails that can cost you money or ruin your trip
We all do dumb things when traveling from time to time, but if we learn from our mistakes we can save time and money. Here are some of the most common failures – ones I’ve been guilty of, too –plus what they can cost and how to avoid them. In case you’ve been in a sensory deprivation tank for the past few weeks, the U.S. government is experiencing a…

Today in History

Benjamin Franklin Born
On this day in 1706, American statesman, inventor, author, printer, satirist, politician, and diplomat Benjamin Franklin was born. Franklin invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, and a variety of other devices, including the forerunner of the car odometer. He instituted the first…

Press Releases of Interest

Windstar Cruises and the James Beard Foundation Entice Travelers with Culinary Programs and Theme Cruises Led by Celebrated Guest Chefs and Beverage Experts
Seattle, WA, January 16, 2019 — Culinary travel is sky-rocketing in popularity as cultural diversity and the appreciation for local food customs and heritage grows. Together, small ship cruise expert Windstar Cruises and formidable sustainable food advocate James Beard Foundation,…

Mike's Morning Missives

Whistle While You Work

My dad was a salesman. He regularly left home on two-week missions to sell more of his “stuff” in order to pay the mortgage for a home large enough to house my mother and seven children. I was #2, and I remember those days like it was yesterday.

My dad loved to fly and he loved his work. Based on our comfortable living conditions while growing up in a big house open 24/7 to all shape and size kid and their friends, he was a pretty good salesman.

Flying to him used to be an exciting proposition. I suspect that another reason he enjoyed traveling so much had a little to do with that 24/7 thing…but that is just my guess. That being said, he liked meeting…

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