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Destinations
Our Favorite Moments from the Women Who Travel Trip to Bermuda
Group travel can be intimidating. Sure, it provides an easy way to hop on a pre-planned trip and check a new destination off your list, but the idea of traveling alongside strangers for a week can be a foreign concept—even to the most seasoned travelers. But as our Women Who Travel community has grown over the past couple years (our Facebook group is…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Easter Island threatened by bad tourist behavior
Easter Island has long been a bucket list destination for travelers from around the world. But the very thing that keeps the island's economy going strong may be the thing that ultimately causes its ruin: mass tourism. Recently, a spate of bad behavior by travelers on Easter Island, which is famed for its enormous statues known as moai, has spurred…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
These Are the Most Romantic Spots on Earth, According to Travel Experts
Pinpointing the best destination for a romantic getaway isn’t exactly easy. The definition of romance, after all, is subjective, and every couple travels differently. For guidance, we’re looking to the collective wisdom of our very own A-List. Travel + Leisure’s lineup of the world’s top travel advisors have a stockpile of dreamy recommendations across…
— Travel+Leisure
Exploring Colombia's 'Lost City'
Hidden deep in the jungle of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains in Colombia sits Ciudad Perdida, the "Lost City." Built by the Tairona people more than 1,000 years ago, the archaeological site only became an attraction after it was uncovered in the 1970s. Named Teyuna by the Tairona but dubbed Ciudad Perdida upon rediscovery, the ancient wonder…
— CNN
Cruise
Trump banned U.S. cruise ships from traveling to Cuba, and Carnival is feeling the pain
The Trump administration's ban on cruise-ship travel to Cuba has made Carnival Corp more pessimistic about its financial performance this year. The company projected the Cuba travel ban would slash $0.04 to $0.06 from its share price this year. In a note to investors, JPMorgan said it believed Carnival shareholders had expected the impact of the Cuba…
— AOL
The world's best cruises of 2019: Fodor's Travel names top picks
With a million different cruise ships out there, Fodor's Travel has now made it easy to choose the best one for any occasion. The results of the first-ever Fodor's Travel Awards aim to highlight all the travel standouts, including the world's best cruises of 2019 broken down by categories that matter to all types of travelers. Scroll through the gallery to find…
— USA Today
Transportation
Why do airlines overbook flights?
Airlines have been deliberately overbooking flights for decades. Following the deregulation of the U.S. airline industry in 1978, airlines have become incentivized to increase the number of passengers on their flights. They identified one big missed opportunity for more revenue - all those sold but empty seats. Airlines now use sophisticated AI driven…
— CNBC
Mexico Airline Offers Central America Migrants $1 Trips Home
Mexican airline Volaris has launched a program called “Reuniting Families” that is offering to fly Central American immigrants in Mexico back to their countries of origin. For $1, plus applicable taxes, Volaris will fly immigrants in Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez, Guadalajara and Mexico City to Costa Rica, El Salvador or Guatemala. Immigrants need only show…
— Bloomberg
Can a budget, double-deck, high-speed train change the way people get around France?
Two weeks from now, at 09.38 on 6 July, a double-deck high-speed train will escape from the joyless gloom of Montparnasse station in Paris to make the maiden voyage of the Ouigo brand to Toulouse. Five hours later, hundreds of passengers will arrive in the much more agreeable surroundings of Matabiau station, the city’s handsome rail hub.…
— The Independent
Lodging
The Taco Bell Hotel Is About to Start Taking Reservations
When Taco Bell announced it was opening a pop-up hotel in Palm Springs, California, taco fanatics freaked out. Rightfully so, considering that the hotel is designed to “celebrate and pamper the world’s biggest fans of the fast-food chain,” as Travel + Leisure previously reported. Now Taco Bell has released important details of how Chalupa-lovers can actually…
— Travel+Leisure
The Best Hotels In Orlando
Orlando, Florida hosted a record-breaking 75 million visitors in 2018, with nearly 50 million people flying into Orlando International Airport alone. This well-oiled tourism machine has endless options for where to stay (and what to do when you get there). Here are eight of the best hotels in Orlando for your next stay. This luxury resort sits on 1500 acres,…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
We’re in the age of the overtourist. You can avoid being one of them.
Now is the summer of our tourism discontent. There have been protests against cruise ships in Venice after a crash this month. Workers mounted a strike over crowding at the Louvre. New taxes targeting visitors in New Zealand go into effect soon. Even the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are limiting some tours. The world was traversed by 1.4…
— The Washington Post
'The Bachelor' star Melissa Rycroft falls ill after family trip to the Dominican Republic
Reality TV star Melissa Rycroft is the latest person to come forward with a story about falling ill after a trip to the Dominican Republic. Rycroft, who is known for starring on "The Bachelor" and "Dancing with the Stars," noted in a social media post that she felt sick after a family trip at the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts in Punta Cana earlier this month.…
— USA Today
The Best Travel Yoga Mats for Your Om Away From Home
A yoga flow is one of my very favorite ways to unwind, both on the road and at home. And I've found that a few sun salutations and hip- and heart-opening poses work wonders for my post-plane body and mind. What I don't love is trying to get my flow on without enough grip or support; hence, my hunt for the perfect travel yoga mat. I set out to find…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The Japanese Attack Fort Stevens, Oregon
On June 21, 1942, a federal fortification at the mouth of the Columbia river in Oregon became the only military installation in the continental US to be attacked by the Japanese during World War II. A Japanese submarine fired 17 shells during the nights of June 21 and 22. Fort…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
South African Airways Receives Numerous Honors At The 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards
Fort Lauderdale, FL (Jun. 20, 2019) – South African Airways (SAA), the national carrier of South Africa, was honored with the "Best Airline Staff in Africa" award by world renowned aviation experts Skytrax™. This award recognizes service excellence across the entire spectrum of…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
The Beatles, Chatsworth, Wedgwood and Well Dressing
by Paull Tickner
Friday June 21, 2019
Ours is a creat ive industry and if you like thinking out of the box, you’ll love what’s in store for you and your clients on this side of the northern gateway of Manchester. As many of you can easily use Virgin Atlantic’s flights from Atlanta, Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York and Orlando (see schedule) start a conversation with anglophile clients about customised tours that include Beatrix Potter, the Brontës, Wedgwood, David Hockney, Hadrian’s Wall and the heritage cities of Chester and York. Let’s create something that matches their interests, time frame and budget. Take a close look at this website and discover no fewer than 23 exciting new products that are waiting, just for you!
— Travel Research Online
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Deck Plans
Family River Cruises With AmaWaterways
Cruising is oft en a great choice for family travel. There is no packing and unpacking, lugging bags and backpacks on trains and busses, or trying to figure out what to do each day. The ease of cruising is what makes it so appealing to so many people. However, a lot of times families forget to look at river cruising as an option for travel – and for good reason. Families could not easily be accommodated … until now. New cruise ships are being developed with connecting staterooms for families, as well as triples and quads that will accommodate a family of four…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Get This, And Get This Good!
 This just in off the breakfast table. Where better to glean important, life-changing information? News Flash: Referrals are a good way to go.
When we first relocated to Florida my wife and I did not have a rolodex of “go-to” resources. When an eye ailment hit my wife we first went the quick fix route by going to Walgreens. When the problem persisted, I asked if a doctor’s office may be a better place to tear up?
If you have been hibernating the last dozen years, you may not realize that Florida is a place where old folks go to hang out for the winter months. It soon became obviously apparent that folks, both young and old, have learned how to prey upon these…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
An Unforgettable Journey Through Patagonia with Australis Cruises
Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Take a journey through the wondrous land of Patagonia with Australis Cruises. In this webinar we will be taking our attendees on a journey through this vast, oft-overlooked region in Southern Chile and Argentina. Our presenter will cover the basics of why your clients should visit Patagonia with Australis, starting with the different locations that they can visit and continuing with why our ships are uniquely equipped to take them there. Glaciers, penguins, vast fjords, and unforgettable Cape Horn are only a few reasons why Patagonia is a good choice for any traveler with an adventurous spirit. There will be a Q and A portion to cover any fine details.
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Introduction to Universal Studios Hollywood™
Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT
BECOME AN EXPERT IN AWESOME! Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations™ is excited to announce Universal Studios Hollywood™. Please join us for this webinar to learn all about the park, packages, tickets, hotels and the ins and outs of how to sell this amazing new vacation destination! Find a vacation full of the action-packed adventure Hollywood is known for all in one place at Universal Studios Hollywood™: a real working movie studio, a thrilling Theme Park with epic rides, shows and attraction, plus Los Angeles’ best shops, restaurants and cinemas at Universal CityWalk®.
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better way to truly immerse yourself in a new destination than to befriend it through its history and food. Take a walk-through Old San Juan on a culinary walking tour to discover a world-class destination and one the second oldest European-founded city in the…