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Destinations
Decades after nuclear disaster, tourism is booming in Chernobyl
We climbed 16 flights of slippery, icy stairs in an abandoned apartment building — the iron railings long ago pilfered, balcony doors stuck open — until we reached the roof and peered over the ghost town of Pripyat, the once-hailed Soviet “futuristic city” where Chernobyl nuclear plant workers and their families lived. Thirty-three years after the…
— Chicago Tribune
Buying a $1 Italy dream house just got easier
What's stopping you buying one of those homes that Italy keeps selling for less than the price of an espresso? Maybe it's the fear of buying something sight-unseen, or anxiety over bureaucratic red tape and labyrinthine regulations? Well, you might just have run out of excuses. Two Italian destinations, hoping to revive declining communities by luring…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
The Lake District's latest spa is all about minimalism, but there's still enough luxury to make Cleopatra swoon
I reckon we could learn a thing or two about wellness from Cleopatra. Celebrated in history for her undulating beauty and cunning intellect, the former queen of Egypt (circa 51 BC) bathed in milk, a known softener for skin; she dipped into the Dead Sea, with its mineral-rich waters; and used rose water as a hydrator. Even her much-emulated smokey-eye…
— Telegraph (London)
Cycling Tours, Once for the Hard-Core, Now Offer E-bikes
On a cycling tour along the coast of southwest Sardinia, Kathleen Robinson thanked God she was riding an electric bike up the winding heights. But she wished she’d had a class beforehand on the proper etiquette. She didn’t realize that the hum of her motor would annoy some of the traditional cyclists on the tour, a nor was she certain whether to spin in…
— New York Times
Cruise
Seabourn Reveals Design Details of Its New Luxury Expedition Cruise Ships
Luxury cruise line Seabourn pulled the curtain back on its new expedition fleet today at the 35th annual Seatrade cruise conference in Miami Beach, releasing the first-ever renderings of the ships' public spaces. Designer Adam D. Tihany, who oversaw interiors for Seabourn's last two ships, Encore and Ovation, is in charge of all indoor and outdoor guest areas…
— CruiseCritic.com
Soon you can play 'Family Feud' on a Carnival cruise ship
Carnival cruise guests, get ready to feud with your families − in a fun way. Carnival Cruise Line announced Tuesday that "Family Feud Live" will be coming to its Mardi Gras ship, which makes its debut in 2020. The game show will mimic the TV show with the same format and set, with two five-person teams battling it out for prizes by guessing the most…
— USA Today
Transportation
Virgin Trains to disappear in less than a year
The familiar red trains that have been running on the West Coast main line for more than 20 years will be gone in less than a year. Virgin Trains has had its bid to continue the franchise from London Euston to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, North Wales, Glasgow and Edinburgh rejected. The train operator is owned by Sir Richard Branson’s…
— The Independent
More than 500 Denver International Airport flights cancelled in advance of blizzard
A total of 527 flights had already been canceled at Denver International Airport more than four hours before a powerful blizzard is expected to strike. Most of the canceled flights — a total of 267 — were outgoing DIA flights, according to FlightAware. Southwest Airlines has canceled 195 flights or 48 percent of all its flights in and out of the…
— Denver Post
Doctor dragged off United flight forgives airline, men who dragged him away
The United Airlines passenger who was forcibly dragged off a United Express flight a year ago said he forgives the men who dragged him off the plane. Dr. David Dao, a pulmonologist from Kentucky on board a Chicago flight to Louisville, was dragged off the plane by Chicago Department of Aviation security officers to make room for United employees.…
— Chicago Business Journal
Lodging
Florence Travel Tips From A Luxury Hotel Concierge
Home to such masterpieces as Michelangelo’s David and Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, Florence is a city of wonders. But tackling all of the city’s gems on a single trip can be daunting. Luckily, a lifetime in this historic metropolis has equipped Hotel Brunelleschi chief concierge Sergio Iannotta with a wealth of knowledge about this Renaissance city. Forbes…
— Forbes
The best hotels to network and chill in... London, from experimental meeting rooms to the ultimate room service
Business travel used to be a luxury-lite experience, featuring trouser presses, UHT milk and conference calls in your dressing gown. However, times (and travellers' needs) are changing. The line between business and leisure has never been so blurred, and ‘bleisure’ – like the word or loathe it – is rife on the London hotel scene. From co-working…
— Telegraph (London)
Other and Odd
How to choose truly eco-friendly tourism partners
Earth Day is around the corner and according to tourism development expert Shannon Guihan of the not-for-profit TreadRight Foundation, responsible eco-tourism is possible. “All tourism causes an impact and so it’s important for travelers to understand what companies are doing to not only limit that impact but to ensure that travel…
— The Ladders
8 of the best travel hair dryers, according to Amazon reviews
Any hot tool aficionado will tell you that the right hair dryer can make or break your look. So you want to make sure that you find one that can handle all of your specific hair styling needs. And while you've probably already found the perfect hair dryer for your home (if not, read our guide here), this task becomes trickier when you’re looking for a travel…
— Mashable
New book takes whack at hacking Disney World vacations
A new book for Disney World visitors is designed to help them pack -- and hack – their way to productive vacations. Susan Veness’ “Walt Disney World Hacks” features helpful hints for first-timers and veteran theme-park goers. The tips are “ways to make your trip less stressful, get more out of it,” she said. “This is not a guide book, but more of a…
— Orlando Sentinel
Today in History
The Titanic's Maiden Voyage
On April 10, 1912 the RMS Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage. The ship departed Southampton, England, bound for New York City, New York, with Captain Edward J. Smith in command and 2,223 people aboard. The Titanic stopped in France and Ireland to pick…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Central Holidays Presents Panama Travel Deal Flash Sale
Central Holidays is launching a fabulous Panama Flash Sale, featuring amazing rates on their 6-day “Panama’s Sloths and Sandcastles” package for travel from May 1 - December 19, 2019. This Panama travel package showcases the diversity of Panama, a travel destination…
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Iceland ProCruises
 Iceland has been a rising star in the travel industry for almost 15 years now. With 2.3 million visitors in 2018, it has become a major choice of destination for travelers. There’s no denying why it has become popular among travelers. The sparse population leaves much of the natural sites intact and pristine, while the people are welcoming to anyone who wishes to come see their exquisite country. Surreal fjords and waterfalls create a sense…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Are All Small Businesses Going To Hell In a Hand Basket?
 I pride myself as being upbeat, self-motivated, make-it-happen type of guy. In fact, my business card labels me as a “Motivational Speaker” so I must be more than squared away more often than not.
But I am also a seasoned realist...a guy who has been around the bases more than once and who has developed the skill of spotting a creep from down the block. I am a student of the customer service game and not much gets by me.
This week alone, four organizations entered my world and rapidly positioned themselves as “not-so-good.” In each case I had a wallet that I was prepared to make lighter with them in mind. Disappointment is not the right word...incredible disenchantment better sums up my experience. Why do so…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
If Only I’d Known – Why you should explore the Central North Island, New Zealand
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
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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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