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Destinations
A local’s guide to Palma de Mallorca: 10 top tips
I love the maze of Moorish-feeling little streets in the historic district between Plaça de Cort and the seafront. If you just wander towards La Seu, the cathedral, you always come across something surprising. A lot of the old mansions have been done up and are now hotels, cafes and restaurants, which is great to see. You…
— The Guardian
Why the most English corner of the Mediterranean should be your next holiday destination
There are very few tourists around in May but the weather is warm, in the high 60Fs to low 70Fs (the low 20Cs). Gibraltar is also the perfect jumping-off point to southern Spain – assuming Brexit doesn’t get in the way – and from there to even hotter North Africa. Connections from the UK by air come courtesy of British Airways (ba.com)…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
These Glass Houses Have an Outdoor Tub Overlooking Chile’s Wine Country
Chile’s Millahue Valley is located about two hours’ drive south of the capital city of Santiago. It’s a winemaker’s paradise whose name translates to “place of gold” from the native Mapundungun language. And, with the opening of a unique new hotel, the valley is becoming a destination for seekers of luxury — and good…
— Travel+Leisure
Is this the world's most dangerous sea route?
To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the Strait of Magellan, a writer sets off in his grandfather’s wake to the deadly Cape Horn headland. When I was a child, my grandfather Alfred Downes often spoke about the 128-day journey that he took in 1949 aboard the Pamir. The famous…
— BBC
Going offline: the benefits of a break from the internet
On the first day we kept checking our phones, even after they had died. Maddy, who was quite young at the time, seemed to find the absence of screens inexplicable, as if she was being unfairly punished. What kind of a holiday fails to deliver the basics of human existence, like an iPad? She slept a lot. It was only on the…
— The Guardian
Cruise
From grand palaces to wartime memories, a Danube cruise brings Europe’s past into focus
The Danube, it turns out, is not “blue” at all but a murky green. At least it was from where I sat on my balcony in the late autumn sunshine, watching the occasional swan drift by. This was my first river cruise and I had no idea it would be so enjoyable. I had imagined a much busier and fustier experience. Yet here I was, aboard APT’s slick…
— Telegraph (London)
Just Back From a "Strictly Come Dancing" Cruise on P&O Cruises' Britannia: 7 Things Fans Should Know
The partnership between P&O Cruises and BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" (or simply "Strictly") may be in its ninth year, but like the show itself it shows no signs of getting old. This year, the onboard experience has been updated, so as well as a host of free Strictly events, participants can now get even more up close and personal with the pro…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Families With Autistic Children Can Practice Getting on a Plane
Everything from planning the perfect vacation destination to roaming around an airport for hours can be a challenge for families who have a member who is on the autism spectrum. That's why Autism Double-Checked and JetSuiteX are partnering up, not just to train crew members on how to help those with autism have…
— NBC 7
The incredible rise of Dubai as the world's air travel hub
Sixty years ago Dubai was little more than a village. Pearling and fishing propped up the economy and around 25,000 called it home. To put that into perspective, more people attend Sunderland’s football matches on a typical Saturday afternoon. The city’s airport was just a single runway on a salt flat. Alongside it was the only place to stay in the…
— Telegraph (London)
Lodging
The New AC Marriott Sunnyvale Cupertino Brings Millennial Style To Affordable Travel
All the major hotel brands have more affordable lines, and Marriott's is, perhaps, the boldest of them all in terms of style, design, and implicit demographic. The recently opened AC Marriott Sunnyvale Cupertino, a mid-priced and very comfortable hotel in the heart of Silicon Valley, is doing just about everything right…
— Forbes
Hotel Review: The Generator Miami, in Miami Beach
Europe’s hip hotel brand brings a hybrid between a hostel and a boutique hotel to the high-profile Mid-Beach…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
35 Countries Where Americans Are Most Likely To Get Kidnapped
Earlier this month, California resident Kimberly Sue Endicott traveled to Uganda on a bucket-list trip to see gorillas in their natural habitat. This traveler's dream vacation soon turned into a nightmare. She and her safari guide were kidnapped on April 2, and their captors demanded a $500,000 ransom. For five days,…
— Forbes
Is a vacation for a caregiver even possible? Yes -- here's how
Three hospitals. Four rehab centers and nursing homes. And 24/7 private home care in between. That was my widowed mother's life -- and by extension my life -- in 2018 and spilling over into this year.
When a family member has an extended illness, there really aren't enough hours in the day for…
— CNN
Barack Obama on why travel matters
This month at the World Travel & Tourism Council global summit in Seville, Spain, BBC Travel was fortunate enough to attend a Q&A with former US president Barack Obama. In his wide-ranging remarks, the author and Nobel Peace Prize recipient talked to Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta about how travelling helps each of…
— BBC
Today in History
Joan of Arc enters Orleans
For over 116 years, France and England were at war. The English House of Plantagenet and the French House of Valois both claimed the French throne based on lineage. In April of 1429, the French city of Orleans was under siege by the English. The battle was…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
South African Airways Receives Corporate Leadership Award In Honor Of Shared Interest's 25th Anniversary
Fort Lauderdale, FL (April 26, 2019) - South African Airways (SAA), Africa's most award airline, was honored with the "Corporate Leadership" award at the 25th Shared Interest Anniversary Fala held in New York City on April 25. Shared Interest is a non-profit social investment fund that mobilizes the resources for Southern Africa's economically disenfranchised communities to sustain themselves…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Mind your manners. They can pay off richly
by John Frenaye
Monday April 29, 2019
I think I may h ave won a battle with my kids. Sure, I am an old-geezer and don’t know anything. How dare I assume that my 56 years of experience could surpass that of a young twenty-something? But I think I got them. I am in the throes of college-mania. Figuring out how to juggle finances with three kids in college. And in this battle, I finally hit it home to my kids that it pays to be polite.
In Maryland, our legislators are given a budget to dole out scholarships to constituents. The criteria varies from person to person, but it is usually a nice $500 or $1000 to help offset the cost of books. I remember getting on my son to send the local…
— Travel Research Online
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One-to-One Interviews
Gudmundur Kjartansson, CEO, Iceland ProCruises
 Since 1992 the native Icelander has lived in Hamburg where he has been leading a successful international tour operator with focus on Iceland and Norway. He has one goal and that is to show the world how amazing Iceland is, and promises good experiences to all travelers. With a private pilot license Gudmundur enjoys to fly in his spare time, where customers and friends alike have enjoyed amazing flights, amongst them stunning flights over Iceland.
Travel Research Online (TRO): Hello, Gudmundur. How are you…
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
The Secret
by Richard Earls
Sunday April 28, 2019
Last week, a tr avel professional emailed me with a simple, yet profound, request. She wanted THE SECRET. You know, the magic trick that transforms ordinary marketing to extraordinary. The secret that will drive more business through your door than you can handle.
So, I told her. She was the secret. So are you.
I'm pretty sure she didn't like the answer. She wanted a trick. She preferred illusion over reality. Early on in our travel practice, we are convinced that there is a bag of tactics we can use to generate business. All we have to do is learn what the tricks are and we will be…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
What Is The Best Time To Grow a Tree?
 This could take a moment. Go grab a cup of coffee and come back prepared to give my message some serious thought.
Not spring. Not fall. Not winter. Not summer. The answer to the question is "20 years ago." If you planted a tree 20 years ago you would be enjoying a little shade today. "Duh! Is that all you have for us today Mike?" Stay tuned.
I love to receive incoming phone calls. I love to receive email from the people I care about. I love to hear how well people are doing. I love to hear success stories. What I DO NOT like is when people call me with the "call of doom." These usually come near the end of the week and sound something…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Journey to Laos and Beyond with Lao Airlines
Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
Join us for an educational and fun journey to Laos and beyond with Lao Airlines.
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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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