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Destinations
10 Cheap Spring Break Spots You Should Book Today
You, like your Tinder account, are in spring break mode. These precious weeks from early March through roughly mid-April, are designed for a number of things, depending on your age or demographic: Escaping the last gasp of wintry cold, relaxing with friends and family, and blowing your tax return on a trip abroad. The most ideal…
— Thrillist
A local’s guide to Seville, Spain: 10 top tips
Some of the best places in Seville are found by taking a wrong turn. Like when you stumble into a time-worn taverna peddling crisp local sherry or come across the rickety home of Seville-born painter Diego Velázquez. Which makes it all the more of a shame that many visitors to Spain’s fourth biggest city don’t venture much beyond…
— The Guardian
Tours and Activities
Mardi Gras: The most fun you'll have with a history lesson
Break out your beads and get in your last bites of king cake -- Mardi Gras is nigh. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It's also called Shrove Tuesday, Carnival Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday, depending on where the celebration is taking place. No matter the name, it's a day of revelry that includes parades, parties and gastronomic…
— CNN
Travel news, holidays, destinations and information from New Zealand and around the world
What could be better than a tropical island holiday? A bunch of adorable rescue puppies desperate for your attention you can play with on the beach, that's what. And this dream location actually exists. A dog rescue charity called Potcake Place is based on the Caribbean island of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands,…
— NZ Herald
Cruise
From The Amazon To The Nile: Your Guide To River Cruising In 2019
River cruising. It’s been a hot topic in the travel world recently, especially with the average age demographic dropping as cruise brands start targeting younger travelers for their voyages around the world. (According to the Cruise Lines International Association’s 2018 Cruise Travel Report, millennials are choosing to river cruise at…
— Forbes
Viking Ocean Cruises Signs Contract for Two New Ships
Two cruise ships that will feature the industry's "latest available technologies" are on the horizon for Viking Ocean Cruises, according to a press release from the Fincantieri shipbuilding group. Viking Ocean Cruises, which has options to build new ships with Fincantieri through 2027, confirmed it signed a contract for two new ships to…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Travel Smart! These Savvy Tips Will Make Flying Budget Airlines a Breeze
Budget airlines tend to get a bad rap. The seats can be small and legroom is nonexistent. Some don’t even provide you with water unless you’re willing to pay up. And that’s in addition to all the add-on fees that can be tacked on to your basic fare, including paying for a carry-on bag or selecting your seat. However, if your funds are low or…
— Essence
The world's longest-running airlines
When we hear that an industry is celebrating its 100th anniversary, images of the industrial revolution might spring to mind, with its coal-powered steam machines, railways and chimneys. But this will soon apply to a sector generally associated with cutting-edge technology and the modern world. October 2019 will mark the…
— CNN
Female Crew Members No Longer Required to Wear Makeup on Virgin Atlantic Flights
Virgin Atlantic announced Monday that female cabin crew members are no longer required to wear makeup on flights. They will also be provided trousers as an option for their uniforms rather than having to request them. According to Virgin Atlantic, these two changes mark a “significant change” in the airline industry. “We want…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
SpaceX's Crew Dragon Launch Could Make Space Hotels A Reality
With the successful launch and docking of its Crew Dragon spacecraft under its belt – although it still has to stick the landing – SpaceX could soon be launching humans to a number of exciting orbital destinations. And, yes, that includes space hotels. The launch of Crew Dragon on Saturday, March 2 had no crew on board. This was a…
— Forbes
Why Le Pigalle Is The Sexiest Hotel In Paris
There’s a reason Le Pigalle takes its name from the local area, Quartier Pigalle. Nothing about Paris’s illustrious sex district, a popular tourist spot that houses some of the city’s most famous cabarets, including the Moulin Rouge, is PG. The surrounding streets are lined with garishly lit up sex shops and nightclubs, including one opposite the hotel…
— The Independent
Other and Odd
5 must-have travel apps that you can use with or without cellular data
It’s often when we leave home that we need the help of apps most. But unfortunately, that can end up eating tons of our data, adding to the already exorbitant cost of travel. The good news is that your app store is filled with handy services that don’t require too much data — if at all. The best part? They’ll keep you safe and…
— Mic
What Raúl de Molina Can’t Travel Without
The television personality Raúl De Molina covers events like the World Cup and the Latin Grammys for Univision, but he’s best known as co-host of the entertainment news show, “El Gordo y La Flaca.” Mr. de Molina and his co-host, Lili Estefan, have been with the show, which has featured guests from Shakira to Hillary Clinton, for 20…
— New York Times
A New 'Vacation Stylist' Service Delivers Clothes Straight to Your Hotel Room — No Suitcase Necessary
Imagine arriving at your hotel or private villa, swinging open your closet doors, and finding a vacation wardrobe that perfectly befits your location and personal style. This is the idea behind Voyager Clubthis link opens in a new tab, a new full-service travel company that has partnered with retail giant MatchesFashion.comthis link opens in…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The Boston Massacre
Tensions were running high between the colonists and the British soldiers in Boston. King George, fearing war with France, had imposed a series of taxes on the Americans. The colonists, having no representation in London, resented the imposition of the taxes…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
How Magnetic Are You
 Today I have two reminders that are extremely important. The first one reminds us of the Law of Attraction, while the second one reminds us of how to use just three questions to position strangers for future interaction. Let’s look at one at a time.
I remember the day like it was yesterday, when I first found myself attracted to a member of the opposite sex. Well, I wasn’t exactly attracted as I was flattered. The whole thing wasn’t my initial idea, but I fell right into step as the story unfolded.
I was approximately ten years old when I experienced my first “crush.” A very interesting phenomenon occurred as soon as I learned that a female thought I was pretty “cute.” Sweet! I immediately returned the…
— Travel Research Online
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