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Tuesday March 12, 2019

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Destinations

Jekyll Island named a top travel destination
Money magazine has ranked Jekyll Island as the number one U.S. travel destination on its list of “The 20 Best Places to Go in 2019.” The top ranking follows the island’s selection for the second position on a list of “19 best beaches for families and kids,” by NBC-TV’s “Today” program last…

Alentejo wants to be 'wine tourism destination of excellence'
The Alentejo Wine Route oversees the promotion together with a dozen wine tourism units and support of the Regional Tourism Entity (ERT) of Alentejo and Ribatejo. The head of Portugal's Alentejo Regional Winegrowing Commission (CVRA), Francisco Mateus, said that “the event is the most important one in the country regarding…

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Tours and Activities

Best destinations for female solo travellers in 2019
Thanks to a surge in solo travel, there are more ways than ever for female travellers to safely hit the road alone. But if you're having trouble narrowing down a destination, you may want to consider one of these six…

4 walking tours worth planning a trip around
If you’ve ever been unsure of where to book your next vacation, maybe you scrolled Instagram for the brightest-hued beaches or asked your friends about their experience at a cool new hotel. But it might be time to look toward the good old-fashioned walking tour, which, according to the Trekk Soft 2018 Travel Trends…

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Cruise

How To Take A Cruise For Nearly Free
If you’re an expert in some field, there’s a chance you and your plus one (if you have one) could take a cruise vacation for pennies on the dollar. This is particularly true if you know a cruise port destination inside and out. These are temporary positions that might last a week or two, or sometimes a little longer — the length of your…

Princess Cruises Announces New Restaurant for New Cruise Ship
Princess Cruises is adding their first new French restaurant to North American cruise passengers. The debut of La Mer by Three-Michelin Star Chef, Emmanuel Renaut, onboard the cruise line’s next new cruise ship Sky Princess, will arrive in Ft. Lauderdale in December 2019 for an inaugural season of Caribbean…

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Transportation

NYC Airport Guide: Should You Choose JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark?
You’ve done the impossible: you nabbed cheap airfare to New York City. Now comes the hard part: You have to navigate your way from the airport to wherever you’re…

Cup holders and memory foam seats: How Alaska Airlines is revamping its cabins
The glamour days of plane travel may be long gone, but some airlines are putting a focus back on comfort. Alaska Airlines, which became the nation's fifth-largest carrier after buying out Virgin America, is now unveiling a brand new look with special attention to how passengers experience flying from their seats.…

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Lodging

Google Quietly Rolled Out a Hotel Site That's Already Booking Rooms and Taking Names
Flying under the radar in travel news, Google quietly released its own hotel search and booking site last week. Aiming to compete with other hotel booking sites, as well as services like Airbnb, Google Hotels also offers last-minute booking on…

These Tiny Hotel Rooms Are Like First Class Airplane Suites on the Ground
Sometimes all you need is a comfortable bed, a bathroom with a shower, and some privacy. Luckily, the new ZIP hothis link opens in a new tabtelthis link opens in a new tab concept by Premier Inn was designed to satisfy these basic needs — with a flair for design and all of the modern conveniences. And with overnight rates starting £19 (about $25) a night, ZIP is just right for those who travel on a budget, plus an excellent alternative to staying in a…

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Other and Odd

Important Tips for Cruising With Kids From a Cruise Ship Accident Attorney
More families are taking cruises than ever before according to recent reports from Cruise Lines International Association Inc which shows that demand has gone up 20.5 percent in the last five years.…

Here's Why Your Travel Agent Might Be Inviting You To A Party
Chances are when you hear from your travel agent, it might be to see if they can help you with a getaway for your upcoming birthday or to check in after you returned from that vacation trip to Italy they helped you plan to perfection. But that’s…

Today in History

Coca Cola Sold In Bottles
If you believed its press, Coca Cola was a miracle drug, capable of curing all manner of ills including morphine addiction, headaches and impotence. Invented in 1885 in Columbus, Georgia, the drink was first sold in soda fountains in Atlanta in 1886 as a patent medicine for five cents a glass. The syrup was mixed with carbonated water and during its first year sold an average of 9 glasses a day. Frank M. Robinson, the pharmacy's accountant, suggested the name "Coca…

Mike's Morning Missives

Do You Floss?

“Do I what?”

I asked you, "Do you floss?” If not…why not? If not, you had better start. But only if you want a brighter future.

And speaking of futures, I have another recommendation for you—if you are interested in making your days ahead a little more beneficial. I must admit that I'm really not into your personal oral hygienic practices, but I think you will soon understand my…

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