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Destinations
Vietnam's Empty Forests
The Asian nation is a hot spot of biological diversity, but local and international conservation groups are struggling to halt what amounts to animal…
— New York Times
New Orleans’ offbeat charms
New Orleans is a city that revels in its quirks: the voodoo boutiques, sidewalk snake charmers, haunted graveyards, magic potion brews, dodgy dive bars and little musty museums crammed with cabinets of…
— The Washington Post
Tours and Activities
Worried about crowds at Star Wars Land? So is Disney, and here is what it's doing about it
Ever since Disney announced Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, people have fretted about huge crowds. Disney has taken many steps to alleviate those…
— USA Today
Disney, SeaWorld and Universal pet options allow furry friends to join your vacation
There are a plethora of boarding, kenneling and hotel options for Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort visitors traveling with…
— Orlando Sentinel
Center in Havana opens to preserve Hemingway's legacy
Officials from the Boston-based Finca Vigia Foundation and Cuba's National Cultural Heritage Council cut the ribbon Saturday evening on a state-of-the-art, $1.2 million conservation center on the grounds of Ernest Hemingway's stately…
— Miami Herald
Cruise
The best cruise line for every type of traveler
Cruiseline.com used data from 30,000 reviews to learn which cruise line is best for certain types of…
— Insider
The Challenges of Captaining a Cruise Ship: Women Who Travel Podcast
In this week's episode, we sit down with Kate McCue, the first American woman to captain a cruise…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Transportation
Airline Booking Hacks: What Works, and What Might Get You in Trouble
Finding the lowest airfare has become a favorite frugal pastime, and there are websites to help you nail down cheap fares. Some strategies, however, are…
— New York Times
Aviation photos: Behind the scenes at Miami International Airport
Check out April's batch of fun airplane and aviation photos, all shot during a day behind the scenes at Miami International Airport in…
— USA Today
Lodging
Hyatt adds 60 more properties to its loyalty program
Hyatt Hotels is adding more hotel brands to its World of Hyatt loyalty program this year, starting with Thompson Hotels this week and Joie de Vivre Hotels in…
— SF Chronicle
The middle class in America is disappearing. Hotels have to choose between 2 distinct paths to survive, says the man who invented boutique hotels.
As the middle class in America shrinks, hotels will become either super luxurious and expensive or more value-oriented, he…
— Business Insider
Other and Odd
Game of Thrones water show in Las Vegas brings fire to Bellagio fountains
Is it the beginning of the end? The hotel-casino's popular attraction pays tribute to the final season of the fantasy drama with a dramatic…
— LA Times
Komodo Island Is Closing to Tourists Because People Are Stealing Dragons
Komodo Dragons are a protected species and considered to be the largest living lizard in the…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
Coinage Act of 1792
An act establishing a mint, and regulating the Coins of the United States. That was the long title of a law passed by the United States Congress on April 2,…
— Travel Research Online
60-Second Geography
The Serenity and Wonder of Iceland's Coasts
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday April 02, 2019
Iceland is a wo ndrous and sparse landscape with few distractions, as the it is the most parsley populated country in Europe. Most of the population lives in Reykjavik, the capital and largest city of Iceland. Even with all the natural sites to see inland, such as active volcanoes and serene mountains, the coasts are a sight that will inspire a return to the calm of Iceland’s culture and landscapes.
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Applause, the Much-Needed Missing Link
 It appears that minimizing expenses and setting up camp in a spare bedroom or on the corner of your dinning room table remains very much in vogue.
The mental picture that used to be referred to as “being a consultant between real jobs” is now known as “home-based entrepreneurship.” The difference today is that the "home-baser" can truly be considered a professional in every way. The travel industry is very supportive of this category...at least on paper. It is a growing segment that requires focused attention and understanding.
Call it what you will and refer to it as whatever floats your boat. One thing is perfectly clear...I know EXACTLY what I am talking about when it comes to working from…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Learn about Portugal and TAP Air Portugal
Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
TAP is Portugal's leading airline and has been a member of the global airline Star Alliance since 2005. Flying since 1945, the 74-year old TAP today finds itself in the top 10 global airlines in terms of growth.
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Patagonia: Cruising At The End Of The World With Australis
Monday, April 15, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Explore the “end of the world” during the first session webinar series. Navigating the Patagonian waterways for over 25 years, Australis offers passengers an exclusive look into remote areas of the region, that include visits to glaciers, sub-polar forests and a view of amazing marine and terrestrial wildlife.We will focus on educating attendees on:
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Introducing TUI fly, your Non-stop option from Miami to Brussels
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
You are invited to join Jerry-Max Theophile for an introduction to TUI fly.
TUI fly is the only airline offering direct service from Miami International Airport port to Brussels International Airport.
During peak travel season, TUI fly provides over 120 routes towards 85 destinations, and over 61 routes towards 46 destinations in the winter months. These destinations include Spain, Greece, Morocco, Italy and France just to name a few.
For Summer 2019, TUI fly is offering a slew of flights to Morocco from France, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium and Spain!
After the webinar, you will have a better understanding of:
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