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Destinations
More Tourists Are Flocking to the Bahamas Than Ever Before
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation reported historic visitor numbers for 2018 and 2019. After the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, islands in the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, had to rebuild as tourists seemed to stay away shortly after the…
— Travel+Leisure
19 best places to travel for the spring of 2019
Choosing between a world-class flower festival, Argentine wine harvest or trans-Africa road rally may be tough for travelers, but spring is calling and it's time to make a…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Don't Succumb to the Fear - Women Share Travel Safety Tips
No woman is responsible for harassment or any other violent act against her. But experienced travelers and government agencies show how to travel as safely as…
— New York Times
Find LGBTQ-Friendly Accommodations When You Travel With Mister B&B
When you're searching for accommodations online you can often find information about how big the place is, what kind of bed you’re sleeping in, and what sorts of restaurants are nearby. However, what you might not be able to find out in a listing is whether or not your hosts are…
— Lifehacker.com
Cruise
Viking Sky cruise timeline: A breakdown of what we know happened
A Viking cruise ship needed to be evacuated over the weekend as engine trouble and stormy weather caused the ship to take on water and endanger the 1,373 passengers and crew aboard. What played out was a chaotic 48-hour nightmare.…
— USA Today
National Park Service announces Glacier Bay cruise plan
The National Park Service says seven cruise lines have been approved to conduct day trips inside Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. The 10-year plan preserves the park's two ships per day…
— KTOO
Transportation
BA flight lands in Edinburgh by mistake
The mistake only became apparent when the "welcome to Edinburgh" announcement was…
— BBC
Grounded Southwest Boeing 737 Max 8 makes emergency landing
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 on its way from Orlando to a temporary storage facility in California made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff Tuesday…
— USA Today
Lodging
Travel Longer, Cheaper and Better: Hostels for Beginners
Hostels are the best way to travel cheaply all over the world. Here are some tips if you've never stayed in one, or worse, have the wrong idea of what a hostel is…
— New York Times
A troubling slide for hotels
What goes up must eventually come down, right? Still, it's disconcerting to see Hawaii's hotel industry, which has enjoyed robust performance for years, blip downward in key metrics for the first time in a…
— Star Advertiser
Other and Odd
Insider tricks for traveling first class on an economy budget
Enjoy some of the perks of first class travel, without the hefty price tag. There’s no better feeling than setting your out of office reply, packing your bag and setting off to explore a new city … except when you get to do it style, traveling in…
— NBC News
Travel like a pro: Road warriors share their secrets
Turn off your cellphone. Downsize your luggage. And remember that your standards aren't necessarily their…
— USA Today
Today in History
The Great Alaska Earthquake
On March 27th, 1964, it was life as usual in the city of Anchorage, Alaska. At 5:36:14 p.m. local time, the ground shook violently. Reaching a magnitude of 9.2, the ensuing earthquake remains one of the most devastating on…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Central Holidays Develops Progressive Small Group Escorted Tours Featuring Exclusive Experiential Activities
Central Holidays is unveiling an innovative concept in touring – small group escorted tours that feature exclusive activities and excursions for the most immersive of destination experiences.…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Perfect Practice Makes Perfect
 You have to practice.
If you want to be the best at what you do...you have to practice. The truth of the matter is that people – adults – do not seem to internalize this message as advice worth taking. If you have not learned anything from me in the past 25 years, please listen to me today. There are no shortcuts to your success. You must dig in, take your shots, listen, learn, try, fail, adjust and succeed. You must practice.
Most people feel that wishing and hoping for future success will see them through to the promise land. They don’t find time to practice and they don’t see the benefits associated with…
— Travel Research Online
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