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Destinations
Dominican Republic deaths: What we know, including two more US tourists incidents
Questions are swirling following the deaths of several tourists vacationing in the Dominican Republic. This week brought news that two more Americans were found dead in their hotel rooms in the Caribbean vacation destination: Joseph Allen, 55, of Woodbridge, New Jersey, and Leyla Cox, 53, of Staten Island, New York.…
— USA Today
Traveling to Europe? Make sure your measles vaccination is up to date
Measles is not the souvenir you want to bring back from your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe this summer, but there's an increasing likelihood that could happen if your vaccinations are not up to date. Researchers who work with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning travelers to get their…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Chicago River architecture tour second only to Vatican in popularity, travel website says
Other cities have rivers and big, shiny buildings, but none, apparently, that can quite measure up to Chicago’s. So say customers who book on TripAdvisor.com, which bills itself as the “world’s largest travel site.” Only the Vatican beat out Shoreline Sightseeing’s architecture river cruise in the top 10 of Travelers’ Choice awards…
— Chicago Sun-Times
You Could Live and Work in Yellowstone National Park This Fall
It’s well-documented that spending time in nature is good for your health. The fresh air can put your mind at ease, a walk through the woods can give you just the right amount of cardio, and the pristine vistas of the great outdoors can give you a whole new perspective on the world. So, of course we should all be…
— Travel+Leisure
'My rebel grandmother would approve' – a street art lesson in the laneways of Melbourne
“Let’s do a sneaky one here,” says James Wilson. “This is one of Melbourne’s laneways where street art is tolerated if you do something nice.” The artist reaches into a brown paper bag and pulls out a can of spray paint. My heart starts to thump. I look around to see if anyone is watching. Having met in the glittering marble…
— Telegraph (London)
Cruise
River cruising continues to rise in popularity as visitor numbers soar
River cruises are on the rise. A total of 232,300 river cruises were taken by British and Irish holidaymakers last year, an increase of 10.4 per cent from 2017, according to figures released from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK today. The Danube overtook the Rhine to become the most popular destination for…
— Telegraph (London)
Azamara Club Cruises Rebrands As Azamara, Expands Land Offerings
Azamara Club Cruises has dropped the "Club Cruises" from its name to become Azamara, to reflect a move of significantly expanding its land offerings. The boutique line, part of Royal Caribbean International's portfolio, will offer a total of 1,700 land program tours as part of the rebrand -- which also sees a new logo.…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Amtrak Wants to Lure Millennials Back to Train Travel With Faster Speeds (on Wi-Fi and the Tracks)
Amtrak has revealed a sneak peek of its new Acela Next-Gen trains, expected to hit the tracks from Boston to D.C. in 2021. The new trains are expected to shave 20 minutes off the journey time from New York City to Washington, D.C and include a host of millennial-friendly features, like faster Wi-Fi and power outlets.…
— Travel+Leisure
Would you be willing to fly on a pilotless jet? Airbus bets the answer is yes – eventually
The chief salesman for Airbus says his company already has the technology to fly passenger planes without pilots at all – and is working on winning over regulators and travelers to the idea. Christian Scherer also said in an interview with The Associated Press on Monday that Airbus hopes to be selling hybrid or electric…
— USA Today
Fury over US military using Galapagos airstrip
A plan by Ecuador to allow the US military to use an airstrip on the Galapagos island of San Cristobal has drawn an outcry from politicians and activists in the South American country. Critics say the move could threaten the fragile environment of the Pacific archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and…
— CNN
Lodging
Airbnb introduces 'adventures' for a trending travel experience
Hiking from Dana to Petra in Jordan, tracking lions on foot with Warriors in Kenya, or taking a paranormal tour of the US Southwest may not be on everyone’s summer to do list, but with the help of Airbnb, these once-in-a-lifetime adventure opportunities can become an every year reality. Over the past decade, the…
— CBS WSAW
Gleneagles in Scotland: The Quintessential British Country House Experience
Scotland’s Gleneagles just might be the most magical place on earth. The five star four-season resort on 850 lush acres in Perthshire offers something for everyone, regardless of their age. And, as it is less than an hour away by car from Edinburgh and Glasgow airports (and with direct train service from London), it is easy to…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
How to be a better tourist
“More people are travelling – which is great! – but there are no hidden gems anymore.” That’s a comment I overheard waiting in an immigration queue in Dublin last month. The travellers were talking about Dubrovnik, and how crowded all destinations seem lately. The idea struck me in a weird way. Sure, more people…
— BBC
5 Must-Haves For Your Next Luxury Vacation
The luxury travel market is projected to become the world's fastest growing travel sector. While the major luxury players clamor to offer more exotic and bespoke accommodations, adventures, and the like, one consideration remains: how to have a luxurious experience while getting to and from to all those luxury…
— Forbes
Today in History
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are executed
On June 19th, 1953, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison. Their deaths marked the first execution of civilians for espionage in U.S. history. Accused during the McCarthy era of passing secrets on atomic…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
South African Airways And On Show Solutions Announce The 2019 Dates For The Africa Showcase
Fort Lauderdale, FL (June 18, 2019) – South African Airways (SAA), the national flag carrier of South Africa, and South Africa-based event organizer, On Show Solutions, announce the 2019 dates and locations for the Africa Showcase in North America.…
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Easing the Burden of Booking with CTS Fares
 Cosmopoliton Travel Service (CTS Fares) has been consolidating the details of getaways for over 50 years. They work closely with airlines, and hotels to help the travel consultant and their clients save money. Their goal is to do good business, and help agents do good business in return; meaning that, not only do they provide some of the best discounts in the travel industry, the complete process of booking through CTS is transparent: mark-ups, net rates, and…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Finish What You Start
 E-X-E-C-U-T-I-O-N is a nine-letter word that identifies the reason most companies and individuals fail to meet their full potential. More realistically, it is a lack of execution
According to Webster’s New World College Dictionary ‘execute’ is defined as: [to carry out; perform; do.]
The issue is not a lack of knowledge. It is a shortage of do. Try this out, for the next seven days focus on the do…the concept of…
— Travel Research Online
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