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Destinations
This Historic, Greek Island Wants to Pay Young Families to Live and Work There
A lot of people have fantasized about running away to an idyllic island, but very few actually get the opportunity. Until now, that is. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Greek island of Antikythera is looking for new residents to come live on its beautiful and historic shores. Much like the various towns in Italy, Sicily, and Sardinia that have launched special programs…
— Travel+Leisure
Beyond the 50 states: Exploring America's empire
White sand, turquoise water and an American flag lofted by tropical winds -- it's a scene worthy of a picture postcard. But if you're imagining Key West or Kauai, try again. Think beyond the 50 states that claim a star on the American flag, because from the island of Saipan to American Samoa's Pago Pago harbor, the United States' territorial claims stretch across the…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Paddler’s paradise: Poland's lakeland
We lifted our paddles from the water and let ourselves drift downstream. Deep in a wood, far from anywhere that was anywhere, unseen birds above burst into song in the canopy of spring-leafed trees. Up ahead, sunlight illuminated our way through a tunnel of greens and browns, melting as it touched the water. Emerald lettuce-like plants, blurred out of focus…
— The Guardian
This New England indoor water park is among the best in the U.S., according to USA Today readers
Whether you’re looking to escape the summer sun or hit the water slides and wave pool during the colder months, an indoor water park in New Hampshire is worth the trip, according to USA Today readers. Kahuna Laguna in North Conway, N.H., ranked No. 7 on USA Today’s list of best indoor water parks, released on Friday. It is the only New England spot on the…
— Boston.com
Cruise
7 of the best cruise ship loyalty programs to join
Major companies like Disney, Norwegian, Carnival, and Celebrity offer member loyalty programs. Joining the programs can help you earn perks such as discounts on future cruises and onboard credits. Membership levels are determined by the number of sailings a guest has taken with a certain cruise company. Before you hit the high seas, it would behoove you…
— Insider
An environmental-advocacy group graded 16 cruise lines on how well they limit pollution. Every Carnival cruise line they graded got an 'F.'
The environmental-advocacy group Friends of the Earth graded 16 cruise lines on how well they limit pollution from their ships. The cruise lines were evaluated on how they treat their sewage, the steps they've taken to limit air pollution at ports, whether they follow water-pollution rules in Alaska, and the quality of information they provided about their…
— Business Insider
Transportation
World's most crowded train line revealed
You've just landed in an unfamiliar city after an excruciatingly long overnight flight. "It's rush hour," you think to yourself. "Forget the taxi. I'd better take the train into the city." What you didn't consider was the fact you're going to be fighting for space in a carriage so crowded you can barely breathe, all the while facing down the scowls of the locals as they shift…
— CNN
Mom praises passenger who looked out for autistic son flying alone: 'Thank you so much'
A woman in Las Vegas is heaping praise on a kind stranger who looked out for her autistic son during the boy’s first flight on his own. Alexa Bjornson had recently sent her son Landon to visit his father in Oregon. But since Landon was flying alone, and also has high-functioning autism, she sent him along with a note to give to his seatmate, explaining that Landon “might…
— Fox Travel News
United apologizes after mother says unaccompanied minor put on wrong international flight
A 14-year-old traveling alone from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Stockholm, Sweden, was put on the wrong connecting flight headed to Germany on Sunday, according to his mother. And United Airlines has issued an apology to the family. His flight leg from Raleigh to Newark, New Jersey, was on United Airlines, with the intention of connecting to Sweden on…
— USA Today
Lodging
Why Hotels and Restaurants Are Embracing Water Sommeliers
These days, it seems wine sommeliers are a dime a dozen. Of course, a truly gifted connoisseur with years of experience can be an invaluable asset to any fine dining establishment. But the idea of employing an in-house wine expert to elevate the dining experience is nothing groundbreaking. The typical job description of a professional sommelier is to educate…
— Travel+Leisure
The best family-friendly hotels in Dubai, from action-packed kids' clubs to wild water parks
It's not hard to see why Dubai is such a family-friendly wonderland. Walking along the winding paths of Atlantis’ blooming gardens, past pirate-ship playgrounds, with butterflies threatening to land on the tip of your nose, it’s plain to see how much effort has gone into creating fairy tale escapes for visiting tribes. Atlantis also offers free access to its water park, as…
— Telegraph (London)
Other and Odd
Can overtourism be stopped in its tracks?
We first hear about these places when we're kids. Famous destinations full of wondrous architecture, spectacular scenery or ancient mysteries that fire our imaginations and fill us with yearning. We dream, we grow, we save up all our money and one day we finally get to visit -- only to discover that everyone else is visiting at the same time. Overtourism is fast becoming…
— CNN
Trending In Travel: Turn Up In Rome For $300, Gayle King Believes In Angels, Staying Safe Abroad And More!
You can’t travel better if you don’t know what’s going on in the world around you. That’s why each week, ESSENCE will bring you the latest in trending travel news to help you stay woke, discover new adventures, and provide you with useful tips that will help you journey farther, deeper and cheaper. This week we’re kicking 2020 off with a Roman turn-up, discovering…
— Essence
How learning languages can enrich the way we travel
A large UK aviation company was recently taken over by a French firm. On the morning the deal was signed, I met the top executives and asked whether we should conduct our discussion in French or English. “That all depends,” said the British CEO. “Do you want a short conversation or a long one?” The interview proceeded in English, predictably spoken flawlessly by…
— The Independent
Press Releases of Interest
Blue-Roads Touring launches 2020 Europe itineraries with exclusive launch offer
Small group touring experts Blue-Roads Touring have unveiled their most exciting progression yet – a new range of tours through North America. Blue-Roads’ new brochure includes nine all-new tours, two new countries and 20 improved itineraries, alongside some of Blue-Roads’ most…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Refuse To Get Bored
 New Orleans is where I first read the four words in today’s title. They immediately caught my attention. I was waiting for a flight to Atlanta while reading the Sunday edition of The Times – Picayune, wondering what the heck a “Po’ boy” was on the breakfast menu.
“Refuse to be bored” read the headline.
Just the day before, I had shown a slide during a franchise presentation which read “Mistakes are never boring.” I think this is why I made the connection with this particular headline. I wanted to know…
— Travel Research Online
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