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Destinations
The Spanish town celebrating New Year's Eve in August
The streets are brightly lit with holiday decorations, mounds of grapes standing at the ready to accommodate the Spanish tradition of eating 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight to ensure good luck. As the minutes tick past, the small town of Bérchules prepares to ring in the New Year. Only it isn’t 31 December. It’s the first weekend of August. In the grand scheme of…
— CNN
48 hours in... Bruges, an insider guide to Belgium's city on water
Little Bruges, the perfect pocket-sized medieval city, was a Sleeping Beauty. Laced with canals, it was one of the great North European trading ports in late medieval times. The magnificently detailed paintings of its artists, such as Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling, record its wealth in clothing, jewellery and ornament. Then it fell rapidly into decline and slept…
— Telegraph (London)
30 Places in the US You Should Visit Before You Turn 30
Your 20s are a time to get out and explore new cultures, but don't forget to take advantage of the diverse destinations right here in the United States. Even if it's a quick weekend trip, it will feed that desire of wanderlust in just a few hours by simply hopping on a train or taking a road trip. From big popular cities to laid-back coastlines, the United States is made up of…
— Popsugar
Tours and Activities
The world's best beach for 2019 revealed
It's time to shake the sand out of the golden envelope for a fresh set of awards -- TripAdvisor has announced its best beaches in the world for 2019. Ranked by traveler reviews and ratings, the list is made up of 25 idyllic spots in the likes of Aruba, Cuba, Turks and Caicos and Spain. But it's a secluded beach off the coast of Brazil that comes out on top in the…
— CNN
Cask masters: A craft-beer enthusiast’s guide to Manchester
Beer fans will head to Manchester for Cloudwater’s first Friends & Family festival, from 1-2 March, which is putting the spotlight on a city where craft-beer tourism is booming. And aside from the festival, each weekend visitors can tour a walkable collection of brew-taps and brewery-owned city-centre bars – and drink some of Britain’s best beer. Here is your…
— The Guardian
Cruise
Revamped Norwegian Joy Cruise Ship to Feature Musical 'Footloose' Among Entertainment Options
Norwegian Joy will relaunch in May 2019 after a $50 million renovation, featuring an entertainment lineup that includes the sea debut of Tony Award-nominated musical "Footloose," as well as cruise line favorites "Elements," an aerial acrobatics show, and "Wine Lovers: The Musical," billed as "the world's first wine tasting musical production." "Footloose" is based on…
— CruiseCritic.com
New river cruise ships to set sail in 2020
As APT prepares to launch the super-sized AmaMagna on the Danube in May, its sister company Travelmarvel has ordered three new river ships. The first is due to set sail in April 2020 and its fleet mates will follow in April 2021. Travelmarvel is a more budget-friendly premium line than APT. It has three ships in its European fleet – Jewel, Diamond and Sapphire –…
— Traveller
Transportation
Is this the best airport in the United States?
It wasn't very long ago that the The Points Guy, an American travel website with an aviation focus, reported a rat infestation at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, thanks to both growth in airport construction projects as well as an increase in passengers. Washington state's largest city, Seattle sees a lot of visitors each year and is one of the fastest-growing cities…
— CNN
An Amtrak Train Was Stranded in Oregon for 36 Hours With All 183 People on Board
Update: Feb. 26, 1 p.m. EST: After being stranded for 36 hours, the Amtrak train is finally moving again, CNN reported. A Union Pacific locomotive is pulling the train back toward Eugene, according to Tim McMahan, spokesman for Union Pacific. "UP crews worked overnight to clear the tracks," he added to CNN in an e-mail. On Sunday evening, an Amtrak train…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
Why This Luxury London Hotel Needs To Be On Your Spring Bucket List
From pubs to parks, royal history and beyond, London is always brilliant and beckoning. But, come spring when the city’s green spaces bloom and temps start to thaw—this is the season to fancy a visit. And the place to get the royal treatment is The Langham, London, a circa 1865 ultra-posh, 380-room haven at the urban pulse. Here’s why it delivers the…
— Forbes
Would You Stay in a Hotel Room That Cleans Itself?
When it comes to hotels, smart technology just keeps getting smarter. As if digital room keys and concierge robots aren't edgy enough, we keep hearing news of rooms that can anticipate your needs and rooms that can drive you to the airport (yes, really). And now, thanks to Copenhagen's newly opened Hotel Ottilia, you can stay in a hotel room that cleans itself.…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
Travel Like A Girl Boss: 13 Trips Led By Successful Women Founders
Want to experience travel in a more meaningful and authentic way? A number of female-owned travel companies are running founder-led trips to the world’s most amazing destinations. Some of these trips are led by women who are inviting travelers to the places they grew up. These journeys offer an intimate homecoming experience, providing the opportunity to go…
— Forbes
How to Become a ‘Digital Nomad’
More than 4.8 million American independent workers describe themselves as digital nomads: extended travelers who work remotely with the help of digital tools like a laptop or smartphone, according to a report by MBO partners, a work force management company. “It was amazing to have the flexibility to build a temporary home anywhere in the world — as long…
— New York Times
The 13 Best Travel Accessories for Men
Traveling can be a real pain if you’re unprepared. Loose travel documents and tangled tech chords will create unnecessary panic. A stiff neck from an uncomfortable sleep on the plane (that also had a screaming baby nearby) will get your trip off to an exhausting start. But all frequent fliers know that traveling smart requires an arsenal of top-notch gear. From grooming…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The Reichstag Fire
Marinus van der Lubbe, a former Communist party member in Berlin, decided to strike a blow for the working man. He was most likely acting on his own. With a torch in hand, he set fire to the Reichstag Building, the assembly location of the German Parliament. His act of arson was…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Travel Show Marketing Group Launches European Travel Agent Forum
(Boston, MA – February 26, 2019) Travel Show Marketing Group (TravelSMG) an independent event organizer which caters to the North American travel agents and global travel supplier communities has announced the launch of the European Travel Agent Forum (ETAF), set to…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Do What You Say You Will Do
 You have often heard me say that the answer is often found in the question. You have heard me suggest that you must stop selling and start asking more intelligent and meaningful questions. You have heard me infer that you are making this “selling-thing” harder than it has to be.
Here are a few questions worth…
— Travel Research Online
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