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Destinations
UK warns against Sri Lanka travel
The UK is advising against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka after the Easter Sunday bombings in which more than 350 people died. The Foreign Office says terrorists are very likely to try to carry out indiscriminate attacks there, including in places visited by foreigners. Eight Britons are known to be among those killed in the attacks on churches and hotels…
— BBC
The French foodie capitals you've probably never heard of
Here are six slightly obscure French destinations with a surprising number of gastronomic restaurants. Alsaciens exact high standards – in the kitchen as elsewhere. Olivier Nasti meets them to two-star Michelin level at the grand Chambard hotel. Thus is Kaysersberg becoming the pint-size culinary hotspot of this outstanding…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Destroyed by volcanic eruptions, popular trail at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park reopens
Nearly one year after the Kīlauea Volcano eruption at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, much of the famed Kīlauea Iki Trail reopened in time for this week's National Park Week. The national park, which protects one of the most active volcanoes in the world, closed on May 11, 2018, as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and flowing lava destroyed trails…
— CNN
I paid $22 to walk across the famous glass bridge that spans China's 'Grand Canyon,' and it was the worst experience I had in a year of traveling the world for work
I left New York a year ago to travel around the world as Business Insider's international correspondent.While I've had some epic adventures, some bucket-list attractions were overpriced, uninspiring, overcrowded, or just plain boring.
The worst offender was the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge in China, the longest and highest glass bridge in…
— Business Insider
Hiking trails set to open beside the world's most hostile border
Hikers will soon be able to explore the infamous demilitarized zone that divides North and South Korea. This month, the South Korean government approved plans to construct three walking trails within the "DMZ" buffer, which is 2.5 miles wide, 160 miles long and has divided the two nations since 1953. The first is scheduled to open at the end of…
— Telegraph (London)
Cruise
5 of the best cruises for accessible travel
If you or someone you are traveling with has a disability, the accessibility of a cruise ship can be an important factor when it comes to deciding where to spend your next vacation. Most cruise ships are at least somewhat accessible but certain cruise lines and ships offer better accommodations than others. Both Princess Cruises and Disney Cruise Line have ships with designs and features that make ships more…
— Insider
Royal Caribbean starts building next world's largest cruise ship
Royal Caribbean has cut steel on the fifth Oasis-class cruise ship that will take the title of world’s largest cruise ship when it debuts in 2021. The yet-to-be-named ship will be a sister ship to the current title holder, Symphony of the Seas, which debuted in 2018. That one comes in at 228,081 gross tons, 1,188 feet long and has a maximum capacity of 6,680…
— Orlando Sentinel
Transportation
EasyJet bans peanuts on all flights
Not only will the British-based budget airline no longer serve peanuts, passengers are also being asked not to consume products containing nuts in order to protect travelers with allergies. The move comes after mounting consumer pressure, which has seen airlines such as Qantas, Southwest Airlines, Lufthansa and British Airways remove peanuts as snacks…
— CNN
You'll Notice One Iconic Thing Missing From United's New Planes
United’s famous yellow globe is disappearing from the trail of its aircraft. The airline debuted its new livery at an event at Chicago O’Hare Airport on Wednesday. Before the launch, United CEO Oscar Munoz described the new livery as “an evolution not a revolution,” according to FlightGlobal. The new aircraft features the same gray belly as the previous…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
Airbnb wants to create TV shows to convince people to travel more
Even Airbnb is getting into the TV game. According to Reuters, the hotel and rental platform is looking into building its own TV studio to produce short films, documentaries, and shows that it can use to promote travel and, by extension, its platform. The idea isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds. Reuters reports that Airbnb has, for a few years now, been…
— The Verge
An Exclusive First Look At Asbury Ocean Club Hotel, Opening This Summer
It wasn’t all that long ago when Asbury Park, the Jersey Shore town most famous for its boardwalk and music scene – Bruce Springsteen’s debut album is titled “Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.” – was reserved for residents. Though it was once was a popular vacation hub for Mid-Atlantic families, the race riots of 1970, along with Atlantic City’s casino…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
From Salon Marketplace: Travel in effortless style with this ultra-organized bag
The best bags you could own are the ones that can do many things. It's rare to find a backpack that's sleek enough for your morning commute to the city and give you an equally cosmopolitan look when you go to the airport — mostly because backpacks tend you make you look (and feel) like you're ten years old on your way to summer camp again.…
— Salon
An Instagram travel couple with nearly 500,000 followers shared what their photos look like before and after editing
It's no secret that great Instagram photo opportunities are among the highlights for many of today's travelers. Indeed, a recent survey found that 40.1% of millennials deemed "Instagrammability" an important factor when considering a holiday destination. Some tour companies have even launched packages that allow travelers to hire…
— Insider
This Site Connects Solo Travelers Who Are Looking for Someone to Travel and Split Expenses With
Travel is a wonderful thing, but traveling solo can get lonely — and expensive. Sometimes all you want is a little company as you walk along the Great Wall of China or someone to split costs with when you splurge on a rental car to explore the French countryside. One travel site is working to fill that need by connecting travelers from all over the world who…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
La Marseillaise
On April 25th, 1792, Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle composed "La Marseillaise", the song destined to become the French national anthem. Rouget composed the song as a rallying cry as Prussian and Austrian armies marched on France. The song became the French…
— Travel Research Online
TRO SMITH
How to Take the Vex Out of Video
by Catherine Heeg
Thursday April 25, 2019
Do you love goi ng live, and now want to make even more of your time and effort?
Do you HATE going live and wonder if it’s worth jumping onto the bandwagon now?
No matter which end of the spectrum you fall into, let’s explore these vexing video…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
The Price Worth Paying
 "But I don't want to bother people."
That is the common response I hear when I ask clients why they are not attempting to remain more visible in their marketplace. "I don't want to be a nuisance", is a close second.
Every time I send out a notice reminding people I am still alive, I get a few emails requesting to be taken off my mailing list. "How dare I contact people offering to help…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Culinary Travel in China and Asia
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
Thanks to Food Network launched in 1993, America has become more sophisticated with how food should look, prepared and taste. Thanks to Food Network success, many TV culinary shows are dominating our TV landscapes now with celebrity chefs such Gordon Ramsey (Hell's Kitchen), Mario Batali and Bobby Flay (Iron Chef America), Andrew Zimmern with Bizarre Foods, and of course from the late Anthony Bourdain. Chef Bourdain is well-known to bridge the food and the local culture that makes it more up-close and personal, on how we look at food preparation and how the locals consume them.
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Blue-Roads Touring Co Expands Small Group Touring Portfolio!
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Join us for an informative webinar about Blue-Roads Touring Co, the experts in small group travel for almost 30 years! Known for their leisurely paced itineraries through Europe, Blue-Roads Touring Co has now expanded into Asia, and by the end of May will expand into the USA as well.
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Learn About Air Astana: award winning carrier from the Heart of Eurasia
Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Join us for a webinar featuring Eurasia’s Awards wining 4-Star SkyTrax carrier - Air Astana.
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Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires & Argentina's Patagonia With Aerolineas Argentinas And Borello Travel & Tours
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
The largest airline in South America, AR offers convenient connections to/from 37 domestic destinations in Argentina and 22 International destinations, including our daily non-stop flights from New York’s JFK and MIAMI, as well as code share flights from ATL with Delta Airlines. We’re proud to be the recipients, once again, of the 2019 Traveler's Choice Awards by TripAdvisor for “Best Major Airline Latin America.”
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