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Destinations
What to See and Do in South Australia’s Outback
South Australia sits in the southern center of the country, giving way to the Great Australian Bight in the south and Northern Territory and Queensland in the north. Though the capital, Adelaide, is home to the majority of the state’s population, most of SA is made up of rugged land known as the “outback.” In fact, the outback stretches across most of the Australian continent: Though you’ll get some argument as to exactly which areas fall under the term outback, what defines the vast territory is simply its…
— Travel+Leisure
The Alaska town where money grows on trees
In May 2016, a year after moving his family to Skagway, Alaska, John Sasfai walked into Skagway Brewing Co. with his wife, Aelinn, and ordered four pints of Spruce Tip Blonde Ale. But instead of pulling out his wallet, the guide for Klondike Tours put a 4lb sack of spruce tips on the bar to pay his tab. That’s because in this town, the bounty he foraged from…
— BBC
The English-speaking country with ancient ruins, spectacular wildlife – but hardly any tourists
Belize, one of only two English-speaking nations in Latin America (the other is Guyana), offers wildlife, underwater wonders, idyllic beaches and Maya ruins – yet fewer than 500,000 tourists went there in 2018, according to the latest UNWTO statistics. More people visit Colchester Zoo each year than this entire country. Here are seven good reasons…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Stressed? 3 Relaxing Travel Tours To Hit The Reset Button
If you’re feeling stressed, the right trip might just do the trick. A recent Gallup report showed US citizens are some of the most stressed out in the world—results which undoubtedly come as no surprise to the majority of Americans. The 2019 Global Emotions Report, created from more than 151,000 interviews with adults in over 140 countries, explores…
— Forbes
Eastern promise: contemporary art on the Norfolk coast
I’m not sure which is more remarkable, the sculptures or the way they have been positioned. I am considering two colossal works by Henry Moore at Houghton Hall in north Norfolk. Large Reclining Figure (1984) lies before the west front, its back to the house, demanding to be appreciated against the Palladian mansion. Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae…
— The Guardian
Cruise
Carnival to start delivering beer on cruises, but there's a catch
It’s about to get a lot easier to get drinks on a cruise… as long as you’re also looking to get a pizza at the same time. Carnival Cruise announced that their Carnival Hub app will start including the option to get drinks, including beer, delivered anywhere on a ship whenever a passenger uses it to order a pizza. The feature will only be available on four ships to…
— Fox Travel News
Caspian Sea finally opens to luxury cruises
Tired of the Caribbean? Called at every Mediterranean port? Bored of the Alaskan fjords and the Baltic capitals? An entirely new body of water may soon be open to intrepid cruise fans seeking new horizons. The only issue: It's a landlocked sea surrounded by some of the world's most cloistered countries. But for many travel adventurers, this will be part of…
— CNN
Transportation
World's shortest super jumbo A380 flight
As airlines fight to claim ownership of the "world's longest flight operator" title, Emirates is heading the opposite route in the distance stakes. The Dubai-based airline has just announced plans to launch the world's shortest flight on the world's biggest commercial plane -- the double-decker Airbus A380. Two daily A380 flights between Dubai and Muscat…
— CNN
Being Late for a Flight Gives Some Travelers a Rush
Some people like a little danger. And what’s more dangerous than almost missing your carefully planned vacation? Sure, missing your flight isn’t exactly akin to skydiving out of a plane or trekking an active volcano, but some people actually do get a bit of a rush by showing up to their gate at the very last minute, according to The Atlantic. Maybe it’s the thrill…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
A Train Station? A Jail? These Hotels Were Once Something Else
For your next travel adventure, why stay in a regular hotel when you can stay in a famous jail? Or a train station? There's a new flock of hotels, in the U.S. and abroad, that are part of the adaptive re-use movement, where existing buildings are recycled and refurbished into something new. Here are some examples of adapted hotels, identified by room booking…
— Forbes
2 new hotels planned for Tinley Park
Tinley Park’s inventory of hotels would rise to an even dozen under plans being proposed to build a Marriott Courtyard and Marriott Residence Inn near the interchange of LaGrange Road and Interstate 80. Village officials are being asked to support a property tax incentive from Cook County that would reduce the tax assessment rate on the property. The…
— Chicago Tribune
Other and Odd
Chefs declare 'Bourdain Day' in celebration of our late friend
In 2018, the number one read digital story across the world wide web was CNN's Anthony Bourdain obituary and tribute.
In the days, weeks and months following the intrepid traveler's passing, fans around the world emerged to share stories of the storytelling chef. Through grief and sadness over the loss, a common theme emerged: Anthony Bourdain meant…
— CNN
7 Novels That Would Make Great Airport or Beach Reads This Summer
Whether it’s hours spent waiting in an airport terminal due to an unexpected (but really, expected) delay or hours under the sun (with sunscreen) on the beach, a good book is a welcome companion. And a page-turner at that is necessary to keep you entertained and pass the time enjoyably. Thus, here’s a list of fictional works you should consider for packing…
— Fortune
Today in History
Big Ben
Big Ben, the tower clock in St. Stephen's Tower that looks out over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London began keeping time on this date in 1859. Designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, the clock was completed in 1854. Five years later, the tower was finished. The…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
South African Airways And Alaska Airways Launch New Interline Agreement
Fort Lauderdale, FL (May 30, 2019) - South African Airways (SAA), the national carrier of South Africa and Alaska Airlines, the fifth largest airline in the United States, announced today that they have established a new interline partnership, which provides new and convenient…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
What To Pack When River Cruising – For Women
We can all agre e that one of the hardest parts of a trip, second to paying your cruise fare, is packing. The great news, though, is that someone always seems to have advice for how to make packing easier.
Last year, Ralph wrote an article on packing tips. In this article, Ralph provides a lot of great insight to how and what to pack; however, one of our readers pointed out that this list was geared mostly toward men. I reached out to you, our women readers, for help on what to pack, and some of the best packing tips you’ve learned throughout your years traveling. So let’s look at your tips, as well as some of mine.
As you can see in the photograph above, I…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
It’s My Party And I’ll Cry If I Want To
 It dawned on me this morning that this is my column, and I can write anything I want to write. Cool! Very cool indeed.
I also reflected on the fact that it is your time and you can choose to use your time any way you wish. Reading my thoughts each day is just a single option.
Therefore, if I want you to read, I better write something worth reading. This is known in the trade as “customer…
— Travel Research Online
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