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Destinations
Turquoise Coast is the next seaside hotspot
As our flight from Istanbul sweeps over Turkey's southwestern coastline, my first thought is: "Ah, so that's why it's called the Turquoise Coast." My second thought, looking around the airplane, is that everyone else is probably thinking exactly the same thing. The water, clear as Baccarat crystal, is, after all, a surreal kaleidoscope of electric blues, teals and…
— CNN
Rick Springfield cancels Dominican Republic performance amid travel safety concerns
Rick Springfield is canceling a scheduled performance in the Dominican Republic over safety concerns after several U.S. tourists have died and developed serious illnesses while vacationing. Springfield, 69, has announced he'll be pulling out of a fan getaway event titled "Rick Springfield & Friends" scheduled for Nov. 7-11 in Punta Cana in "an abundance of…
— USA Today
Tours and Activities
Vietnam's vast underground world
You won’t bump your head in the caves of central Vietnam’s Quang Binh province. Not when they’re big enough to fit a 40-storey building. Three of the world’s four biggest caves are in this skinniest part of the slender nation. Hundreds of other limestone caves housing deep grottoes and underground rivers are here too, with new caverns discovered…
— BBC
Amsterdam's mayor wants new brothel rules
Amsterdam's red light district is set for a major overhaul, with plans afoot that could draw curtains over the Dutch capital's notorious window brothels. Femke Halsema, Amsterdam's first female mayor, has presented four options aimed at protecting sex workers from degrading conditions, tackling crime, and reducing the impact of tourism in…
— CNN
Italy firefighters douse fires on Stromboli after eruptions
A pair of hikers found themselves trapped by flames after a volcano erupted on the Sicilian island of Stromboli and thought they had escaped to safety but only one of the men survived, a Brazilian tourist said Thursday. Thiago Takeuti, 35, told Italian news agency ANSA that after Stromboli volcano's violent eruption Wednesday, he and the friend he…
— ABC News
Cruise
The World's First Hybrid Powered Ship
The narwhal horn Wayne Brown is holding must be almost two metres long. He waves it around in front of him like a light sabre as he talks, explaining more about the unicorns of the sea. This isn’t your usual cruise ship scene. But we're not onboard any usual cruise ship. We're on Hurtigruten’s MS Roald Amundsen – the world’s first hybrid-powered…
— CruiseCritic.com
Coast Guard searching for Carnival cruise member who fell overboard near Cuba: report
The United States Coast Guard continued its search Friday morning for a 37-year-old man who fell overboard from a cruise ship. The US Coast Guard’s Southeast division first tweeted Thursday evening that the man fell from the cruise ship Carnival Victory approximately 30 miles northwest of Cuba, tweeting again Friday morning to confirm that the search…
— The Hill
Transportation
World's most luxurious train gets an upgrade
One of the most luxurious trains in the world is getting an upgrade. As of 2020, the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will boast three swanky new "Grand Suites" that are the epitome of timeless glamour. The new additions, which cost around $7,800 per person a night, are named after three cities the train serves, Vienna, Prague and Budapest. Each…
— CNN
What Is The Future Of Aviation? Bright, Young, Creative Minds Explore The Possibilities Of Air Travel In The Next 100 Years
Our desire to explore the skies is set to grow, yet sustainability and technology will be the driving forces for change. So how best to utilize advancement to enhance our flying experience? This summer, a team of young creatives will unravel the possibilities of aviation and air travel with an immersive experience taking us back to the future. “BA 2119: Flight…
— Forbes
Italian airline Alitalia 'deeply apologizes' for Obama video showing an actor in blackface
An Italian airline has scuttled its promotional video featuring an actor in blackface as former President Barack Obama and apologized for the offensive clip. The video, part of Alitalia’s social media campaign for a new Rome-to-Washington route, was met with stunned disbelief when the airline shared it across social channels. “Alitalia deeply apologizes for…
— USA Today
Lodging
Moxy Washington, DC Downtown
A thoroughly modern hotel in the center of Washington. The Moxy's Instagrammable flourishes, upbeat staff and hip yet relaxed bar and lounge space appeal to on-the-go, fun-loving travellers. Lively music makes it feel like a party's going on all day. A thoroughly modern hotel in the center of Washington. The Moxy's Instagrammable flourishes, upbeat staff…
— Telegraph (London)
Beyond free Wi-Fi: Offbeat hotel perks that make resort fees a little more tolerable
In-room coffee makers, Wi-Fi, a bottle of water and, sometimes, complimentary nationwide phone calls are now among the standard amenities travelers will find included with most hotel rooms. But to stand out — and in many cases, justify — the sometimes hefty “resort” or “convenience” fees many properties now tag onto bills, hotel guests are being…
— CNBC
Other and Odd
Mindset Matters: Travel, Inclusion And Why The Industry Needs People With Disabilities As Consumers
Summertime is upon us and that means high travel season is here. While the disability travel market has begun to make real strides, the industry still needs to realize that there is so much more than can be done to leverage opportunities and find innovative ways to differentiate their brands to cater to an ever-expanding customer base. Open Doors, the…
— Forbes
Why Running Competitively Is the Best Way to See the World
My breath was ragged. Sweat stains had spread like Rorschach blots across my sports bra. My socks were full of sand. It was almost noon, and the sun beat down so hard as I shuffled along the oceanfront path, I swore I could hear my skin cells screaming. If I had been home in Miami, I would have returned from my usual Saturday long run ages ago. But…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The First Clone
On July 5th, 1996, a female domestic sheep was born, becoming the first mammal cloned from a single cell. The process was successfully completed by the Roslin Institute near Edinburgh, Scotland. Scientists cloned the animal named "Dolly" from a mammary gland cell taken from…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Celebrate The 4th of July with Pearl Seas Cruises on the Great Lakes
GUILFORD, CT – July 02, 2019 – Pearl Seas Cruises is celebrating the 4th of July this year in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With all of Pearl Seas’ summer Great Lakes cruises operating between Milwaukee and Toronto, the Line has a cruise arriving to Port Milwaukee on July 3rd just in…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Castles, Cathedrals, Chester and Chatsworth at Christmas
by Paull Tickner
Friday July 05, 2019
Bustling and co lourful Christmas markets in historic settings, treasure-filled castles and stately homes in full festive mode: carol singers, sparkling and highly decorated Christmas trees, mulled wine, mince pies and ice skating outdoors at famous London attractions. Welcome to an exciting series of London and the countryside tour ideas that can be gift-wrapped to generate valuable extra commission in the run-up to Christmas.
My top story brings together 5 Christmas markets in London, Winchester, Salisbury and Bath which can be given extra festive flair by adding one or more of my After Dark Tours. December also sees the appearance of outdoor skating rinks at several famous heritage sites in London, and they provide a starting point for an unusual Girls Getaway.
I couldn’t resist creating a programme…
— Travel Research Online
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Deck Plans
Planning Two Perfect Days In Prague
Part of the app eal of river cruising is the ability to see so many destinations in one trip. Many people choose to add pre- and post-cruise extensions to their trips, or maybe even both.
On my last trip with AmaWaterways guests could opt for a pre-cruise extension in Prague before departing for the cruise in Vilshofen, Germany. Not only does adding an extra stop on your tour, allowing you to see more of Europe since you are already there, but it also gives you time to settle in and get acclimated to the time change before you start your cruise.
Because cruise companies offer land extensions, it is easy to simply book those and not worry about researching where to go in certain destinations. This is another…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Too Many Choices
 “Too many choices.” That was the headline of the article I read on page 14 of the AARP Bulletin. (This is a weekly news “rag” for fossils and fossils-in-training.)
The subhead read, “From cookies to cell phones and dog food to discount drug cards, Americans are finding that more is less.” Translation: There are just too many choices.
I knew this ever since I focused on the choices we have in hand soap, or the products we have to choose from to put an end to a simple headache. I could have written this article ten years ago. In a word: Incredible. In a second word: Confusing. Want another word?…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT
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Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
At the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), we strive to bring travel agency professionals events that are designed to help you thrive in the always evolving industry of travel. Industry events are vital for travel advisors to continue to learn about the industry, further expand your network and make connections that can take your business to the next level. Choosing an event that's right for you can also be tricky.
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Discover Buenos Aires and LGBT destinations in Argentina flying with Aerolineas Argentinas
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Argentina is widely regarded as one of the leading countries in embracing and catering to LGBT travelers. This growing market provides unique opportunities for you to expand your business. We invite you to join us to learn more.
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