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Destinations
34 Reasons Sri Lanka Should Be Your Next Travel Destination
A diverse country overflowing with culture and authentic opportunities for local travel experiences, Sri Lanka is a destination worth exploring while it's still relatively under the radar. With strong culinary tastes, ample wildlife encounters, and the ability to hike in the highland mountains in the morning and catch a surf on the beach in…
— Sri Lanka
San Clemente Island, A Venetian Oasis With A Luxury Hotel And Contemporary Art
The San Clemente Palace Kempinski first came on my radar when we visited to see a sculpture exhibition on the grounds of the hotel's private island during the 2017 Venice Biennale. Curated by Gisela Winkelhofer, the exhibition featured works by six contemporary artists: Sylvie Fleury, Jeppe Hein, Lori Hersberger, Gregor Hildebrandt,…
— Forbes
Tours and Activities
Underwear photos prompt Chernobyl criticism
The writer and producer of the hit HBO series "Chernobyl" has called on visitors to the site of the nuclear disaster to show respect, after a series of inappropriate photos were posted online. "It's wonderful that #ChernobylHBO has inspired a wave of tourism to the Zone of Exclusion. But yes, I've seen the photos going around,"…
— CNN
6 Disney World Tips to Make Your Vacation Even Better, According to a Disney Expert
Anyone planning a trip to Walt Disney World knows it’s a fun and exciting place. But it can also be an expensive and confusing one. Not to fear, there are plenty of ways to navigate the park, from strategically planning your FastPass+ to getting your food quickly to finding the best places to see a show. Disney expert Susan…
— Travel+Leisure
Western Spain road trip: Madrid to Seville
Extremadura takes a little bit more effort to get to than many other parts of Spain. And because there is no beach, few of the 82.8 million people who visited Spain last year went to the region. Yet it is home to some of the country’s finest medieval towns and Roman architecture – and all the people who created Spain (Romans,…
— The Guardian
Cruise
The best cruises to try on the Mississippi
With the legendary Delta Queen decommissioned for the foreseeable future, just two cruise lines – American Queen Steamboat Company and American Cruise Lines – continue to ply the Mississippi. Here's how to discover the delights of this mighty river in style. As the largest riverboat in the world, American Queen is the go-to…
— Telegraph (London)
More Stunning New Suites Aboard Seabourn's First Purpose-Built Expedition Cruise Ships
After providing the industry and media the first peek inside its first purpose-built expedition ships during the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in April, Seabourn, a unit of Carnival Corporation & Plc, has revealed the rest of the Adam D. Tihany designed suites. The Seabourn Venture is set to take to the seas June 2021 with her soon…
— Forbes
Transportation
The best — and worst — airports in the world, according to Fodor's Travel
When it comes to traveling, you want to be prepared. That means knowing what the best experiences are in the world travel — and the worst. The inaugural Fodor's Travel Awards results are in, chosen by the company's editorial team of travel experts, which have named the best airports, airlines and cruises across the U.S. and…
— USA Today
Behind the scenes at a private jet factory
Just like in the artisan neighborhoods of old European towns, each section of the factory floor is dominated by a particular craft. Carpentry in one corner, upholstery in another -- some areas look more like an artistic atelier than an aircraft plant. We are at Bombardier's Centre of Excellence, a facility on the outskirts of Montreal,…
— CNN
Lodging
One Step Beyond: How The China-Based Sangha Retreat Promises Leadership When It Comes To Wellness
Taking the concept of spas to a new level is Sangha Retreat, which has recently added to its immersive offering and is launching to an international traveller. Found in the historic garden city of Suzhou, China, west of Shanghai, it looks set to cause a frisson of excitement – or at least a nod of holistic approval – in the wellness industry…
— Forbes
Universal’s newest hotel costs less than $100 a night
A beach-themed hotel - Universal’s latest - is opening soon near International Drive, and it’s the first of its kind because of its affordability, the theme park touted. Universal gave the media a tour Tuesday of Surfside Inn and Suites for the first time before the 750-bed hotel opens June 27. For a seven-day stay, a standard room with…
— Orlando Sentinel
Other and Odd
Where We're Traveling This Summer: Women Who Travel Podcast
Summer may have already started, but it's still not too late to plan a trip. And considering there are a few national holidays (July 4th and Labor Day among them) to plan your vacation around, there's no better time to maximize your travel plans, either. As a follow-up to last year's summer travel episode, Meredith chatted with travel…
— Conde Nast Traveler
She’s Visited 175 Countries and Expects to Become the First Black Woman to Visit Every Country in the World. Here Are Her Favorite Travel Tips
Jessica Nabongo had everything she thought she wanted. Quickly moving up the ladder at a prominent pharmaceutical company in Detroit, Nabongo bought her own condo. Her company paid her cell phone and internet bills, and she had a 401(k). She bought nice clothes and shoes, and she could easily travel with her…
— Money
13 Awkward and Amazing Stages of Traveling Alone For the First Time
The thought of traveling alone can be scary, but once you get past your fears, it's actually incredibly fun, freeing, and life-changing. The most valuable lesson solo travel has to teach you is just how capable you are all by yourself. Learning to depend on yourself to solve problems as well as how to keep yourself entertained without…
— PopSugar
Today in History
Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall
On June 12, 1987, US President Ronald Reagan stood in front of cameras poised at the Berlin Wall. It was clear that the arms race with the Soviet Union was nearly over, that the United States had driven the Soviets to the brink of collapse. Soviet leader…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Don’t Tell Me “Cold Calling” Doesn’t Work
 This email just arrived from one of my marketing mentor participants:
“Hi Mike,
I’ve been out hitting the pavement and just got another two bookings, one for the Mexican Riviera and one for the Caribbean from the Harbor Light Restaurant. So, I am following through with my commitments about visiting businesses and asking for the…
— Travel Research Online
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