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Destinations
The most beautiful villages in Italy
Fabulous food, amazing art, rich language, dramatic and gorgeous landscapes -- we all know what makes Italy so special. Perhaps best of all are the scenic small towns and villages, where it's possible to enjoy all these while surrounded by picturesque coastline, mountains, valleys, rivers or volcanoes. Here are some of the most idyllic villages where you…
— CNN
Visit Game Of Thrones Film Sites Around The World, From Kings Landing To Winterfell
The Game of Thrones series may have ended, but you can book a trip to the real-life places where your favorite scenes were filmed – from Kings Landing to Winterfell. As the Red Viper once said, “It’s a big and beautiful world.” For GOT-enthusiasts looking for the ultimate show experience, global tour operator Friendly Planet Travel is offering trips to…
— Forbes
Tours and Activities
The Sublime Sensation of the Swimming Hole
If you live in Texas, a desire will overtake you on an unforgiving summer afternoon. Wool-thick humidity, heat fumes undulating over asphalt, your truck’s air conditioner outmatched. You should be working, but the pull is relentless. It’s a current, a wave, a yearning. You want to journey to a quiet place that surprises you with its depths. You want to be…
— Smithsonian
38 must-have apps for summer camping and road trips
Although we retreat to the great outdoors to escape from the daily grind of email and work, mindfully-applied technology can enhance our adventures. Fortunately, from trip planning to RV checklists to finding the perfect hiking trail—there’s an app for it all. Love campers and trailers? Come join our community group. Unlike in say, 2012 or so, the problem today…
— Curbed
Cruise
6 Most Coveted Cabin Locations on a Cruise Ship
If you’ve been on a cruise ship, you know — no cruise cabins are created equal. Sure, many rooms may be the same as far as design and amenities, but there’s one important factor that can completely set virtually identical rooms apart — location. That’s right — just like when choosing where to live, location, location, location is a primary consideration…
— Cruise Fever
Carnival cruise ship rescues man who jumped overboard
Passengers reportedly watched as a man desperately tried to swim back to their cruise ship after possibly going overboard on purpose. The incident occurred on Saturday morning near San Juan, Puerto Rico. The man was traveling on the Carnival Fascination ship and was successfully rescued from the waters. According to a statement from a spokesperson…
— Fox Travel News
Transportation
Summer Air Travel Expected To Hit Record As Airlines Add Seats, Despite 737 MAX Grounding
The annual summer travel avalanche will be even bigger this year than in 2018. That may be a whopper of a mixed metaphor, but if you’re a frequent traveler or an airline or airport employee, you know exactly what that means. It’s the enormous jump in the number of people traveling during the 13-week summer vacation season. This summer U.S.…
— Forbes
Family flying guide: Avoid these mistakes when you travel with kids
Planning to travel with kids? Before you board that plane, before you pack your bags, before you even book your ticket, you'll want to read this. A solo plane trip can be stressful. But add kids or grandparents to the mix, and it's enough to make you throw yourself out that emergency exit door at cruising altitude. In a recent Yahoo Travel survey, one in…
— USA Today
Could you give up flying? Meet the no-plane pioneers
It has taken Roger Tyers four days to reach Moscow by train from Kiev. His destination is Beijing: a trip that will take 14 days, with a couple of overnight stops along the way. Tyers, an environmental sociologist at the University of Southampton, is on his way to China to research attitudes to the environment, the climate emergency and…
— The Guardian
Lodging
Here's How Teachers Can Get a Great Deal on a Disney World Hotel This Summer
If anyone deserves a good vacation this summer, it’s teachers — but it can be difficult to afford a true getaway on a teacher's salary. If Disney World is on the possible vacation list for a teacher you know, many resorts at Disney Springs are offering deals just for teachers. Seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels in the Walt Disney World Resort are…
— Travel+Leisure
The Glacier View Lodge Reopens For A Truly Luxury Experience In The Canadian Rockies
As if the drive along the picturesque icefield between Banff and Jasper national parks in Canada’s magnificent Rockies, wasn’t spectacular enough, you can now stop and stay at the newly refurbished Glacier View Lodge for a luxurious mountain experience. And what an experience it will be! Situated at the Athabasca Glacier, the lodge is so much more…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Tips for beating travel hassles over Memorial Day weekend
With Seattle-area traffic twice as bad as it is on normal days, and many people expected to start their summer season with a Memorial Day trip, travelers should plan for rough traffic this holiday weekend. Despite rising gas prices, AAA recently projected that about 43 million Americans will travel this weekend, an increase of 3.5% compared to last year. Of…
— Seattle Times
Away Just Became a Unicorn. Its Leaders are Finally Ready to Embrace Being 'Female Founders'
Away, the trendy luggage and travel brand, became a unicorn—a startup valued at more than $1 billion—last week when a $100 million investment took its valuation from an estimated $700 million last November to $1.4 billion. The funding, led by Wellington Management Company, is part of the brand’s plan to expand its retail footprint, reach more…
— Fortune
These Vacuum-Sealing Travel Bags Will Help You Pack More In Less Space
Hopping on a plane and discovering a new destination is one of the most freeing things a traveler can do. The one thing that sets you back? Your airline’s ever-shrinking carry-on limits that force you to choose between another outfit or a souvenir for the fam. The good news is that you don’t have to hand over a chunk of cash to check your bag anymore.…
— HuffPost
Today in History
Aer Lingus is Founded
On May 22, 1935, Aer Lingus was founded as the flag carrier of Ireland. In Gaelic, Aer Loingeas means "Air Fleet" - the term was anglicized to name the airline. Established as the national carrier owned by the government, the airline today is owned 25% by the government of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
COLLETTE SALE CONTINUES IN THE MONTH OF MAY WITH DEALS ON EXOTICS TOURS
Pawtucket, RI (May 20, 2019) – Collette, global tour operator, is pleased to announce that through 5/31/19, guests will save 15% on select exotics tours including Wonders of China, Mysteries of India, Kingdoms of Southeast Asia, Experience Colombia, Peru: Ancient Land…
— Travel Research Online
South African Airways Announces Amazing Fares To Africa Starting From $699* Roundtrip
Fort Lauderdale, FL (May 21, 2019) - South African Airways (SAA), announces amazing savings to Africa with new low fare starting from $699* roundtrip (restrictions apply) and to Cape Town from $765* roundtrip (restrictions apply). Travel on these sale fares is applicable…
— Travel Research Online
Outposts
Dubai with Mill-Run Tours
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Dubai is a diff erent destination than others. It is an oasis of skyscrapers, man-made islands, and affluence in the middle of the desert. The city caters to the traveler with lavish lodging and choice shopping. Observation decks on the tallest buildings in the world give a view of a place that seems to spring from the sand. Dubai’s aesthetic is one of having one foot in tradition and one in the future.
One of the main past times in Dubai is shopping. Whether it be the ultra-modern malls, such as the Mall of the Emirates that features an indoor ski slope, or the more time-honored street markets called souqs—the shopping is known as some of the best in…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Enthusiasm Sells
 The information you share is very important. How you share it can be just as important—if not more so.
I once was given an opportunity to address an audience for 10-minutes at an annual convention. This isn’t much time to “connect” with an audience or leave them with anything worth thinking about.
I gave it my best shot, and was pleasantly surprised at the warm ovation I received at the conclusion of my message. According to me, I hadn’t said much. I didn’t have enough time to set the hook, and follow up with some brilliance. I soon realized they were not applauding my…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Airline Consolidation: The Sky Bird Advantage
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Sky Bird's Business Development Director, Michael Dunne, shows agents the advantages of working with an airline consolidator. Agents will explore the many benefits offered including: assistance booking large groups, low net fares, and customizable land packages through Sky Bird's tours division, and how to navigate the WINGS booking engine, available exclusively to agents who register for free with Sky Bird.
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ACCELERATE YOUR UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
With new attractions, new hotels, and so much more, your clients may not be aware of all we have to do – or that they’ll need multiple days to see and do it all. Be sure to register to take our webinar course so you can stay an expert on everything going on at Universal Orlando Resort™.
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Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm 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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