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Tuesday June 11, 2019

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Destinations

Chernobyl suddenly becomes visitor hotspot
It was the scene of the world's worst ever nuclear disaster, but three decades later Chernobyl is emerging as one of the planet's hottest tourism tickets after a new TV series. For the past few years, a steady stream of adventurous visitors has been drawn to the macabre spectacle of the deserted, decaying city around the power station. Now,…

Dominican Republic faces tourist backlash after David Ortiz shooting, multiple deaths
Between a string of tourist deaths — and more being called into question as a result — plus the shooting of famed Boston Red Sox player David Ortiz, the Dominican Republic has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. And it's concerning potential tourists. Recent incidents are putting the Dominican Republic in the headlines. In May, within…

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Tours and Activities

The Most Beautiful Beaches You've Never Heard Of, According To Travel Influencers
For many people, summertime means lazy days spent on the beach. While there are plenty of beautiful beaches to chose from in America, why not go a bit far out and spend some (virtual) time at some lesser-known spots around the world? The folks at Tiny Atlas Quarterly (if you don’t follow them on Instagram, do so at once) asked their…

The unique culture of Japanese convenience stores
In her popular novel, Convenience Store Woman, Japanese author Sayaka Murata tells the story of Keiko Furukura, a worker at an unnamed convenience store who is struggling to find a place in a traditional society due to her status as an unmarried 36-year-old with a blue-collar job. However, the true star of the unorthodox character’s story is…

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Cruise

Cruise ship rescues fishermen stranded at sea for two days
Carnival Cruise Line ships keep coming to the rescue. One of the cruise line’s ships heading toward Miami made a detour to come to the aid of a small fishing boat. Seven passengers were successfully rescued after reportedly spending two days stuck at sea. Carnival Horizon was returning to Miami from Aruba on Friday when they were…

How Cruise Lines Handle Storms, Fog, Bomb Cyclones, and More
Water sloshing across the deck, waves lapping at cabin windows, furniture flying, dishes smashing. We’ve all seen terrifying videos of what happens when a cruise ship gets caught in a major storm. But the toughest reality might be this: generally, it looks worse than it is. Though we can’t control Mother Nature, when bad weather strikes, cruise…

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Transportation

She meant to go to the bathroom. She opened the plane’s emergency exit instead.
A passenger on a flight bound for Pakistan caused a seven-hour delay after she opened an emergency exit before the plane took off from Manchester, England, reportedly mistaking it for a bathroom door. Pakistan International Airlines Flight 702 was about to depart for Islamabad Friday night when the woman opened the rear exit, causing…

Drunk Florida man vapes into bag on Spirit flight, gets banned for life, deputies say
A Florida man won’t have to worry about sneaking smoke breaks on Spirit flights anymore — because his vaping got him permanently banned from the budget airline, authorities said. The 30-year-old St. Petersburg man was traveling from Detroit to New Orleans when a flight attendant caught him smoking an e-cigarette and exhaling into a…

Helicopter Crash Lands Onto New York City Building, Killing One
A helicopter believed to be used for executive travel crash landed on top of a building in midtown Manhattan about 11 minutes after taking off on Monday afternoon, killing the pilot on board, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters at a news conference. The building is a 54-story office complex in midtown Manhattan located between…

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Lodging

10 of Europe's best new seaside hotels
On a remote and rocky hillside on the Mani peninsula, a 90-minute drive south from Kalamata airport, Aria Estate is a group of 13 B&B apartments built last year. Each minimalist suite has exposed brickwork, a simple kitchenette and a terrace where the seasonal four-course breakfast is served. Afternoon tea with homemade cake and aperitifs…

This NYC Hotel Is Celebrating Pride Month by Giving Guests Drag Makeovers
Now that the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 11 has been crowned and Pride Month is in full swing, you might be wondering: should I become a drag queen? Well, one New York City hotel wants to help you figure it out. To celebrate Pride, The James New York — NoMad is pulling out all the stops (and the wigs) for a night of “drag…

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Other and Odd

Measles cases surpass 1,000 in span of 6 months; medical experts worry about summer travel
Reported measles cases exceeded 1,000 in the first six months of 2019 – the highest number in 27 years, according to the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. The total in the U.S. has grown to 1,022, the CDC reported. That's the highest since 1992, where there were 2,200 cases nationwide. Cases have been reported in…

These 10 Cookbooks Will Make You Want To Travel (and Also Eat)
If there’s anything that sways the pendulum to a definite “yes” when it comes to whether or not I decide to go to a place (any place), it’s whether or not there will be food. If yes? I will go. If no? I will probably not go. Therefore, when deciding on whether or not I’d like to visit a destination, I am easily swayed by the cuisine of that particular land.…

Club Med's Chinese owner wants to buy Thomas Cook
The Chinese owner of Club Med wants to buy the tour operating business of Thomas Cook, a move that could rescue the 178-year-old British brand and help it expand in Asia. Thomas Cook said Monday that it's discussing a sale with Fosun, though it's unclear if talks will result in a formal offer. Fosun (FOSUF), a Chinese conglomerate with…

Today in History

Jacques-Yves Cousteau's Birthday
Born on June 11, 1910, in Saint-André-de-Cubzac, Gironde, Cousteau was a French naval officer who became one of the world's greatest explorers, ecologists, filmmakers and scientists. His passion was the oceans of the world and the sea life in them, and he…

Press Releases of Interest

G Adventures Announces 2nd Headquarters, Expansion in the U.S.A.
June 3, 2019 (Boston, MA) -- Tour operator G Adventures has announced the establishment of a second global headquarters for its international business in the United States, with the creation of an HQ2 in Boston, Massachusetts. The second head office will complement…

60-Second Geography

Naples with ShoreTrips
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday June 11, 2019

Italy, as always, is a top-tier vacation for most travelers. But while most travelers have a tendency to choose Rome and Florence, they are missing out on one of the most authentic cities in Italy—Naples. Located on the southwest of the peninsula, Naples is a coastal city with a connection to other famous sites nearby; the well-preserved cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum which lie in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius, and the picturesque Amalfi Coast. With a distinct culture and sites that showcase a different side of Italy, Naples is a choice destination for the traveler. Today's 60-Second Geography is brought to you by ShoreTrips.

  — Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives

Business Savvy Do’s and Don’ts

Today I am going to cut to the chase. I will spare the excessive rhetoric and go right for the jugular.

Here are six essential qualities that are the key to success:

1. Sincerity
2. Personal Integrity
3. Humility
4. Courtesy
5. Wisdom
6. Charity…

  — Travel Research Online
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