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Destinations
36 Hours in St. Moritz
A tiny Swiss mountain town with a big, glitz-infused name, St. Moritz is the winter getaway that made the ski holiday a high-life ideal. As far back as the 1860s, a patrician British contingent was spending the cold months in the winter sun here; by the 1960s, the jet set had anointed St. Moritz the hallowed ski spot of wealthy scions and the internationally fabulous. In…
— New York Times
Why Nelson Mandela's birthplace is South Africa's most underrated gem
After bumping and juddering down a dirt track for five minutes, we arrive at a round, Pepto-Bismol-pink house. A small board hanging from the wire fence announces “Kwa Nokrimesi Homestay”. It’s the only sign that we are in the right place: the village where Nelson Mandela is buried. Plump chickens scurry out of neat rows of vegetables to greet us, followed by…
— The Independent
The 10 best destinations for March sun
It’s not too late to plan an escape in March, ahead of the Easter rush. Below are 10 sultry shortcuts to the sun, but there are many more great destinations for March, or other months of the year, on The Heatseeker, our interactive tool that helps readers plan their…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
The Travel Company Making Machu Picchu Wheelchair Accessible
Machu Picchu, the dazzling Inca city built nearly 8,000 feet above sea-level atop Peru’s Andes mountains, is comprised of sprawling terraces, narrow lanes and more than 100 flights of stairs. More than 1 million tourists make the challenging trek through Machu Picchu each year; now, people in wheelchairs will also get a chance to experience this world…
— Smithsonian
The 10 best destinations for March sun
Chicago is a cradle of live theatre. It’s the U.S. city that nurtured the birth of improv; launched the world-renowned Lyric Opera, and boasts having five Tony award-winning musicals running concurrently. With more than 250 professional theatre companies, the city ranks third (after London and New York) in terms of the vibrancy of its theatre scene. This year,…
— Telegraph (London)
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line Partners with Michaels to Offer New Onboard Craft Activity
Craft lovers on Carnival cruises can now preserve their vacation memories in a variety of creative ways, through the line's new partnership with art supplies retailer Michaels. Available across the fleet, the "Make It with Michaels" experience allows passengers to create personalized key chains, bracelets, picture frames and other merchandise to bring home as…
— CruiseCritic.com
6 Unusual Cruise Destinations For Your Next Trip
Are you looking to book a cruise but want to try something new and interesting? Perhaps you're looking for a hidden gem or just want to go somewhere that doesn't always get seen when people talk about going on a cruise. Here are a few favorite off-the-beaten-waterway…
— Forbes
Transportation
Super-luxe airport lounges of the world
Airline lounges are hardly created equal. Many have bare-bones amenities, limited seating and far too many people. These extremely average lounges are often just a step up from the cramped gate area. The more premium ones, however, are fine for killing an hour or two between flights. They offer tasty, if predictable, food, reliable Wifi, and comfortable chairs…
— CNN
Southwest Airlines: First Hawaii test flight is today
Southwest Airlines appears to be inching ever-closer to launching its long-anticipated service to Hawaii. The carrier plans to make its first flight to the state this week, the airline confirmed Monday. But there won’t be any passengers on board. Instead, the flight from Oakland, California, to Honolulu, will be a proving flight that’s part of Southwest’s effort to secure the…
— USA Today
Lodging
Billionaires, Luxury Hotels Flock to Japan’s Answer to the Swiss Alps
Niseko in Japan’s snowy northern island of Hokkaido is emerging as Asia’s answer to Aspen and St. Moritz, drawing billionaires to its slopes and, soon, global hotel brands like Park Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton and…
— The Wall Street Journal
Hotel guests are baffled by after-the-fact damage charges. Here’s what’s going on.
After Doris Weller checked out of the Hampton Inn Parsippany, she assumed that she’d settled her bill. But the New Jersey hotel had a final surprise: a mysterious $250 charge to her Discover card. A manager claimed that she’d damaged her bed, but offered no details. “I asked him to send me a copy of the incident they wrote up,” says Weller, a social worker…
— The Washington Post
Other and Odd
Valentine's Day Gift Guide: The Most Comfortable Travel Clothes
When it comes to travel, anything that makes you more comfortable is a real find. There’s nothing worse than having the wrong clothes with you, leaving you shivering or sweating, tugging on tight jeans or feeling pretty good but looking like a schlub. These clothes will get you through security, through ever-changing plane temperatures, and through…
— Forbes
Siri Is Actually a Great Travel Tool -- Here's How She Can Help You Find Parking, Open Your Hotel Room and More
Travel would be so much better if we all had a personal assistant. Well, it turns out we all do. She’s just in our pockets. If you’ve ever thought Siri would only be useful for the occasional Google search or to call your friends when your hands are full, you’d be surprised to learn that she can do so much more. Especially when it comes to…
— Travel+Leisure
5 Reasons an Off-Season Vacation Is the Ultimate Hack for Travelers Looking to Recharge
Spending time at a hotel during the off season doesn’t need to be like a scene out of The Shining. In fact, if you can home in on the right destination, off-season travel can be some of the most fun, rewarding and -- yes -- cost-effective vacationing you can do. Plan your trip right, and you’ll be able to gain access to hotels, restaurants and events that are too crowded…
— Entrepreneur
Today in History
The Tybee Bomb is Lost
Somewhere off the coast of South Carolina on the bottom of a shallow channel, lies an 11-foot-long canister. Written on it, a serial number: "No. 47782." It is a fully functional hydrogen bomb, lost by the US Military fifty years ago. On February 5, 1958, a B-47 bomber collided with a…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Windstar Cruises Announces New Travel Agency Recognition Program
Seattle, WA, February 5, 2019 – Windstar Cruises is proud to announce a new travel agency recognition program dubbed Club 180, a riff on Windstar’s tagline that sailing with the small ship company is truly “180 Degrees from Ordinary.” The multi-tier travel agency recognition program…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Make The Call
 When the Rolling Stones sang “Time Is On My Side”, they were not talking to you or me. When Simon & Garfunkel suggested that we “kick on down the cobblestones while feeling groovy” they obviously were not aware of the 24/7 thing soon to be coming into vogue.
If nothing else I believe I piqued your interest in wondering where Marchev is going to take this one.
I am certain that you can all benefit from today's…
— Travel Research Online
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