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Destinations
Photo tour of Newport Beach: See the ritzy coastal enclave in Orange County
Newport is flanked by Huntington Beach, known as "Surf City" to the west, which attracts a younger, more party-hearty crowd, and Laguna Beach, the art capital of Orange County, to the…
— USA Today
D.C.'s cherry blossoms just hit peak. Here's where to go and see them
The famed spring pinks and whites on Monday hit their peak in Washington, from the Tidal Basin to Capitol Hill. The display is expected to last at least a…
— LA Times
This Country Is the Most Desired Vacation Destination in the World (Video)
Delicious food, gorgeous countryside, and ancient ruins — do you want to visit the most desired vacation destination,…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
These are the 10 hottest destinations billionaires are flying to via private jet this summer
The ultra-rich are known for a jet-set life. We teamed up with the private-jet service XOJET to find the top summer spots billionaires are flying…
— Business Insider
Travel: Bringing the Kids (Podcast)
Kim Barrington Narisetti of the Urban Crayon Press joins Felix to discuss the somewhat daunting prospect of traveling with kids. Narisetti explains how to get kids excited about travel, how to adjust your strategy as they…
— Slate
Cruise
A Wisconsin cruise ship passenger faces years in Cayman Islands prison
Her vacation turned into an expensive lesson in how American gun rights don't always travel…
— USA Today
The Best Cruise Ships For Every Personality
In 2018, there were more than 300 cruise ships on the high seas, and this year, 21 new ships are launching. With those numbers, it's hard to know where to begin when you're trying to figure out where to go on a cruise…
— Forbes
Transportation
Prepare to leave laptop and liquids in carry-ons as TSA's new scanners roll out across U.S.
TSA is bringing new 3D security scanners nationwide, which means your next airport experience could be a lot…
— USA Today
How to fly cheaply to Europe with budget airlines going belly up
With the demise of Iceland's budget carrier WOW Air this week, bargain hunters are likely wondering what the future of low fare flying to Europe is going to look…
— SF Chronicle
Eurostar drops 'no travel' warning, but French unions insist protest will continue
It looks like good news for weary Eurostar travellers as the company has finally dropped its warning to passengers to avoid all but essential travel due to industrial action by French customs…
— Local France
Lodging
A Look At Joali, One Of The Maldives' Most Luxurious Resorts
The Maldives certainly doesn’t have a shortage of exquisite accommodations. As a premier honeymoon destination that provides hoteliers plenty of opportunities to build private island…
— Forbes
How Airbnb Handles Hosts Who Are Caught Secretly Filming Guests
A California couple said they found a hidden camera disguised as a smoke detector positioned over the bed in their…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
Plan a Careful Budget, Then Get Ready to Splurge
Even the most budget-conscious travelers have one thing they are willing to spend big on, from nonstop flights to luxurious hotel rooms to a black car waiting at the…
— New York Times
Severe obesity raises particular travel health issues
International travelers who are obese may face difficulties with flights, hotel access and certain leisure activities, say researchers who suggest the travel industry and travel health specialists should address these…
— Reuters
Today in History
The First Pony Express Run
On this day in 1860, a series of Pony Express messengers rode their mounts from Saint Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. Reducing the time for mail delivery between the coasts to approximately 10…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS EXPANDS NONSTOP FLIGHTS BETWEEN WASHINGTON DULLES AND ACCRA, GHANA
Starting today, South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, has increased its frequency on nonstop flights between Washington, D.C.-Dulles International Airport and Accra’s Kotoka International Airport to five days…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Don’t Sell Trust Thought
 I was reminded yesterday during my weekly “Open Mic Phone Call” how this thing called trust really works. Trust is an intense concept. It takes months (if not years) to establish...and mere milliseconds to destroy. Once you have it however, you become an entity worth listening to.
My Inner Circle Sales & Marketing Group features an “open” phone call now and then where members get to talk, share and collaborate.
During a recent call I asked who was reading what. One in the group said this word for word: “I have just finished reading the best business book I have read in the last ten years. It is titled WORTH EVERY PENNY by Sarah Petty and Erin…
— Travel Research Online
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Learn about Portugal and TAP Air Portugal
Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
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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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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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