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Destinations
Beyond the beaches: a cultural guide to Jamaica
As the northern hemisphere whimpers its way through the winter, there is an island so bright and colourful that even the iridescent feathered hummingbirds blend into the background. These are animals that have been furnished with a peacock-like coat so luminescent it changes colour from angle to angle…
— Harpers Bazaar
5 small-town destinations you can access from big-city airports
There’s a reason big cities become tourist hotspots: They tend to be hubs of culture, entertainment and dining — and they’re typically fairly accessible by plane from almost anywhere. But while cities like Chicago, Brussels and Boston are well worth visiting; there are also equally worthy…
— Mic.com
Tours and Activities
Kamakura fantastic day trip destination
A convenient 20-minute train ride from Yokosuka or approximately one hour from Tokyo Station, Kamakura is a fantastic choice for a day trip that offers visitors a variety of experiences: towering bamboo groves, mysterious caves, elegant Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, and hands-on workshops that will leave a lasting impression of this ancient…
— Stripes Japan
Art, architecture and palaces in Russia's imperial city – an expert guide to St Petersburg
Stacked with grand old buildings, exquisite churches and venerated artworks, and with two breath-taking palaces within easy reach, Russia’s imperial capital never fails to impress. Its history is as captivating as its sights. No wonder almost all cruise ships spend at least two days…
— Telegraph (London)
Cruise
These 5 New Ships Are Redefining the ‘Cruise’
THE SHIP: Billing itself as the first hybrid cruise ship and launching this summer, the 265-cabin MS Roald Amundsen from 126-year-old Norwegian line Hurtigruten will be partly fueled by liquefied biogas—a renewable gas made from organic waste. You’d never know the ship is so granola: Designed by Rolls-Royce, it’s kitted out with flourishes like an…
— The Wall Street Journal
MSC Cruises Confirms Order for 4 Small Luxury Cruise Ships
MSC Cruises has signed final contracts with Fincantieri for the construction of four small luxury cruise ships. The ships will be 64,000 gross tons in size and have 481 suites. The first of four luxury cruise ships for MSC Cruises will be delivered in 2023. Following ships will go into service in 2024, 2025, and 2026.…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
These Are the U.S. Airlines You Should Choose If You Want to Get to Your Destination on Time
If you need to get to your destination on time, you shouldn’t treat every airline equally. Hawaiian Airlines has the highest on-time performance of any U.S. airline, according to the annual results of the Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Reportthis link opens in a new…
— Travel+Leisure
American Airlines union tells pilots not to fly to Venezuela amid unrest
American Airlines pilots’ union told its members not fly to Venezuela after the State Department warned about crime and unrest there and pulled its diplomatic staff from the country, threatening to further isolate the South American nation that is mired in a humanitarian…
— CNBC
Lodging
Stealing From This 5-Star Hotel Could Earn You a Weeklong Stay in Its Presidential Suite
From extra plush pillows to cozy bathrobes, hotel rooms are stocked with items begging to be stolen, and plenty of us have probably taken off with at least something we weren't supposed to after check-out. And while swiping too much is a quick way to land on a no-stay list, one five-star hotel in New Orleans…
— Thrillist
The Best Hotels to Book in 2019
MONEY’s fourth annual Best in Travel guidethis link opens in a new tab highlights 20 destinations in the U.S. and around the world that are mindful of both your wanderlust and your wallet. To create our list, we employed a rigorous methodology featuring more than 43,000 data points collected from dozens of sources, including our main partner, Kayak.comthis link opens in a new…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
The Best Wrinkle-Free Women’s Clothes for Travel, According to Frequent Fliers
You’ve tried packing cubes and rolling your shirts up Marie Kondo–style and yet, most likely, all your clothes still come out of your suitcase wrinkled when you reach your destination. Or maybe you have an important meeting right after…
— New York Magazine
6 Awesome travel apps to use for your Spring Break trip
There are so many travel apps out there it can be hard to choose the right one, so we’re here to help. We’ve gathered a list of apps you’re probably missing out on. For the sake of this piece, we’re going to focus on lesser-known apps, so you won’t see Priceline, Travelocity or Airbnb on this…
— The Gadgeteer
Today in History
The Ides of March
On this date in 44 B.C.E., members of the Roman Senate, including Marcus Junius Brutus, Gaius Cassius Longinus, and 60 other co-conspirators, stabbed to death Julius Ceasar. According to the contemporary historian Plutarch, an oracle warned Caesar to be on his guard against a threat to his life on the Ides of March. On his way to the where he would be assassinated, Caesar commented "Well, the Ides of March have come." The oracle replied "Aye, they have come, but they are not gone."…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Piecing Together Britain’s Heritage
by Paull Tickner
Friday March 15, 2019
One of the Chri stmas presents I always looked forward to was the jigsaw puzzle from my aunt, which gradually became more complex as the years went by. It probably explains why I so enjoy identifying different aspects of the UK and piecing them together as memorable and unique travel experiences for your customers. This week’s ‘box of tricks’ introduces England’s Jurassic Coast, numerous great detectives (anglophiles will recognise them immediately), embroidery collections, ceramics and the 75th anniversary of D Day. Read on and then send me the jigsaw puzzle I can help you with!
— Travel Research Online
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Deck Plans
River Cruise 101: Riviera River Cruises
Founded more th an 30 years ago in the UK as Riviera Travel, Riviera River Cruises recently started targeting English-speaking guests from the United States and Canada for its value-priced river cruise offerings in Europe.
The company has a fleet of 12 vessels on the rivers of Europe, with more on the way. Unlike other river cruise lines, Riviera offers a price-point that is substantially lower than most of its competitors. It does this by “unbundling” some features, like inclusive drinks. You’ll pay extra for things like bottled water, beer, wine, and spirits, but Riviera believes the overall cost savings justify the add-on charges by making river cruising accessible to a wider swath of people who might be put off by the multi-thousand-dollar-fares charged by other…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Are You Easy?
 This is not intended to be a forward question. And no, I am not being fresh.
In today’s fast-paced world with a zillion options for just about everything under the sun, the last thing in the world we need (as consumers) is for somebody to make our lives more difficult. This is especially true when there involves a voluntary exchange of money.
If you are not already “easy,” you had better become…
— Travel Research Online
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Soundings
Best Things to do in Juneau, Alaska
by ShoreTrips
Friday March 15, 2019
Lucky travelers heading to Alaska will find a variety of things to do in Juneau Alaska from visiting a majestic Glacier to dog sledding across the snow. After all, Alaska is known for its rich wildlife, lush landscape, and unbelievable beauty. And the best activities in Juneau are all about enjoying nature on unique excursions and experiences. Whether you are traveling by cruise ship or driving through the countryside, there are dozens of guided tours and hiking trails to explore. Get started on your unforgettable Juneau vacation with these eight unique experiences:
— Travel Research Online
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