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Destinations
Destination Dubai...Playground of Privilege, Glitz and Glamour
Dubai is my kind of town…. “G. L. A. M….O, R, OUS… yeah”….. This was the mantra playing on repeat inside my head compliments of Fergie, inspired mid-flight while indulging on Dom Perignon, Caviar and Blinis. With dreams of one-of-a-kind adventure, gourmet cuisine and five-star accommodations, I stepped off my first-class Emirates flight into the “City of…
— Luxury Travel Magazine
5 Destinations Art and Design Lovers Will Travel To in April
If you’re planning to travel in April, you’d better be making hotel and restaurant reservations now. Milan will see a massive influx of architects and designers for the Salone del Mobile, and we’ve got the lowdown on where to stay—and where to escape the crowds for a post-event…
— Architectural Digest
Which European city is the most affordable to visit?
What are your priorities when you're planning a European city break? Good food? Culture galore? Interesting history? More likely than not, you'll also prioritize price when you're considering where to jet off to for a weekend…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Luxury Tour Operators Expand Into Wellness to Meet New Demand
Luxury tour operators are introducing more wellness-inclusive tours to greet demand as well as attract a new demographic of conscious and health-first Luxury tour operators are introducing more wellness-inclusive tours to greet demand as well as attract a new demographics of conscious and health-first…
— Skift
The ultimate road trip: Australia's Melbourne to Sydney coastal drive
While it's possible to fly from Melbourne and Sydney in an hour and even drive the 878 kilometers in a (long) day, inland via the Hume Highway, there's a far more captivating way to journey between the Victoria and New South Wales state capitals. Taking a few days to follow the coastal route offers…
— CNN
Cruise
Carnival Drops Antigua Like A Hot Potato, Again
Carnival Cruise Line suddenly and unexpectedly canceled all future port stops to Antigua, according to the AntiguaNewsRoom today. Carnival’s announcement comes two weeks after Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne accused the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (“FCCA”) of “exploiting the…
— Cruise Law News
Disney Cruise Line To Develop Second Bahamas Destination
The Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Dr. Hubert Alexander Minnis, announced that the Bahamian government has signed a Heads of Agreement with Disney Island Development Ltd for a proposed cruise port and entertainment facility at Lighthouse Point, Bannerman Town, South Eleuthera.…
— Get.com
Transportation
Malaysian Government May Close Malaysia Airlines
According to reports, the Malaysian government is weighing up the future of Malaysia Airlines. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has said he is considering whether to invest, sell or close the airline following a turbulent few…
— Simple Flying
Ethiopian air crash: These airlines around the world have grounded Boeing 737 Max aircraft
After the deadly crash of the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 on Sunday, several airlines have taken a decision to either ground the Boeing aircraft or ensure safety measures are taken up. This is for the second Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane crashed in less than five months. In October 2018, an aircraft operated by Lion Air crashed killing over 180 people in…
— CNBCTV18
Lodging
9 New Hotel Brands Entering The D.C. Market
The hospitality scene in the nation's capital is exploding with a host of new brands courting a variety of different visitor types. The District is welcoming everything from ultra luxury hotels typically reserved for New York and Los Angeles, to European hostel-style offerings making their U.S. debut. From the Conrad to Yotel, here are nine hotel brands preparing to open their first D.C. locations.…
— BisNow
Barbie-themed hotel suite in Mexico will make all your 'glamping' dreams come true
Girls just want to have fun! In honor of Barbie's 60th birthday, the Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe partnered with Barbie's parent company Mattel to transform one of its guest suites into the ultimate glamorous-camping experience, also known as "glamping."…
— ABC13
Other and Odd
Women Lead the Charge in Solo Travel
A new survey by OnePoll and Travelex found that nearly one in four travelers prefer traveling alone—a trend being led by financially secure women over 30. The Solo Travel Society on Facebook has more than 225,000 followers, and 63% of them are female. And a recent Booking.com survey found that 65% of Americn women are taking vacations without their partners—something many in the forefront of travel have been seeing on the ground for a…
— Newsweek
Children can learn through travel
As you and your children begin to navigate the planet together, sharing your knowledge, while teaching them to make their own way, will create confidant and compassionate travelers for the…
— Watertown Daily Times
Would Tax Law Proposals Kill Travel Agencies in Some States?
Travel advisors in the U.S. states of Connecticut, Utah, and Nebraska are mobilizing for a fight against tax proposals they fear could put travel agencies out of business. In Utah, a tax reform bill that would impose state sales taxes on travel agencies and others who provide professional services is scheduled to be voted on this month by the state legislature.…
— Skift
Today in History
Passage of the Butler Act
A high school teacher, John Scopes, was charged on May 5, 1925 with teaching evolution. His source was a textbook outlining the theories of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species." The prosecution was led by William Jennings Bryan with Clarence Darrow acting as attorney for Scopes. The trial drew worldwide attention and was later memorialized in the play and subsequent movie "Inherit the Wind." H.L. Mencken, the famous journalist for the Baltimore Sun, coined the name "Scopes Monkey Trial" for the case.…
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Central Holidays…Innovating and Evolving the Tour Operator Concept
 Central Holidays continues evolving the concept of what a tour operator is, developing innovative new product lines that deliver what travelers are looking for today—truly authentic destination moments and personalized experiences. Further expanding the travel brand's horizons across the globe, Central Holidays has recently introduced a superb new range of programs that take travelers to experience popular destination favorites as well as off-the-beaten-path treasures throughout the country.
"Most of our travelers value having a personalized experience…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Don’t Spit Into The Wind
 Some of you might remember Jim Croce. He was the dude that reminded us that it is not in our best interest to tug on Superman’s cape. It is definitely not wise to pull the mask off the old Lone Ranger. And rumor has it one should not mess around with anybody named Jim. Lyrics Don't Mess Around With Jim by Jim Croce. Circa 1972.
It raises the question: Why do some things that should be so obvious need a reminder? The answer: Because they do. Here is a wake-up-call that should not have to be written…but it does.
Let’s flip this wisdom around by saying, “Marketing to the right people is like swimming down river...going with the flow. It is easy, fun and does not take much effort.…
— Travel Research Online
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