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Destinations
Black Travel Vibes: The Gorgeous Lakes Of Udaipur Are Fit For A Queen
Royal monuments, floating lake palaces, regal gardens and postcard-worthy scenery are just a few reasons why Udaipur, also known as the ‘City of Lakes,’ is a destination built for Kings and Queens.…
— Essence
Germany's 30 most beautiful places
From Berlin to Bavaria, Germany boasts countless attractions, including opulent palaces, rich forests, soaring mountains and adorable villages. Discover its 30 most beautiful places to…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Experts Suggest Four Essential Questions to Plan a Memorable Family Getaway without Incurring Excessive Costs
Trips and vacations are becoming an essential way to help family members remain close and maintain interaction with each other. Between our professional lives and commitments, it's easy to lose sight of what's important in life. Children get older and build their own lives. Other family members may move away or have different…
— Bigtime Daily
Maui Now: Molokini Crater Tour on National Ranking Lists
Redline Rafting Co.’s Molokini Crater Adventure is included on two national Readers/Travelers’ Choice ranking lists. The company is among 20 being considered on USA Today’s Best Tour Company in Hawaiʻi list. The four-week voting period has since ended, with the winning tour companies, as determined by public vote, to be announced on Friday, July…
— Maui Now
Cruise
Tropical Storm Barry causes Carnival Cruise Ship Valor to dock in Mobile
While Tropical Storm Barry is gaining strength in the gulf, some route changes had to be made for those cruising home from paradise. Instead of its home port of New…
— FOX 10
Carnival Cruise Line to Operate Largest Bermuda Season Ever
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it will operate its largest Bermuda season ever in 2019-2020, with more than 40 voyages, including eight…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Doctor who was told to cover up on American Airlines flight says she was 'humiliated' and wants an explanation
A doctor who was asked to cover her outfit with a blanket on an American Airlines flight last month has said she was 'humiliated' and that the airline's apology was not…
— The Independent
Travel demand pushes ticket prices, profits higher for Delta
Delta Air Lines is benefiting from strong demand for air travel this summer and the grounding of Boeing Max planes at key rivals to post record revenue and a bigger profit.…
— FOX 5
Lodging
The Hottest Hotel Openings of This Summer
The hotel openings of 2019 that we're most excited about include a decidedly cool spot in an old Venetian palazzo and treehouses up the California…
— Conde Nast Traveler
This Hotel Has Its Own Population Of Giant Tortoises
Twenty minutes away from the Seychelles’ main island of Mahé is the flat coralline island of Desroches, home to the ultra swanky Four Seasons Desroches—and an ancient population of Aldabra Giant Tortoises.…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
I've been traveling around the world for over 2 years — here are the 13 best budget hacks that will make your next vacation cheaper
You can save a ton of money on your next vacation by following some simple rules and planning strategically. Take it from a perpetual…
— Business Insider
Saudi Arabia to 'ease' male guardianship law restricting women's travel
Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning to relax its strict male guardianship laws to allow women to travel without requiring permission, in what would be the biggest reform yet to women's rights in the ultra-conservative…
— Telegraph (London)
Today in History
Mr. President, Chief Justice
On July 11, 1921, William Howard Taft, who had been the 27th President of the United States, was sworn into office as the tenth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. He is the only former President to also serve on the Court. President Warren G. Harding nominated Taft, who faced little opposition to his appointment. Taft considered his time on the Court to be the pinnacle of his career, once remarking, "I don't remember that I ever was…
— Travel Research Online
Departures
Exploring Cape Town
Known by the locals as the Mother City, Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa. Its charms span from the natural wonders that surround it to a population diversity that is the most multicultural in the world. Mountains, wine, beaches, and magnificent sunsets are plenty. South African Airways is ready to fly the traveler to Cape…
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Spotlight
Santa Cruz Island with Marnella Tours
by Joseph DeLoach Thursday July 11, 2019
In the center of the Galapagos Islands is the place where Darwin set up shop to formulate the theory of evolution. Santa Cruz Island, the second largest island in the archipelago with Puerto Ayora as its capital. It is a paradise, its beaches teeming with wildlife. That’s why Marnella Tours sponsored today’s article.
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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Luxury Travel Tips
What Business Are You In?
by Dan Chappelle Thursday July 11, 2019
Depends on who you ask. Think about where you spend most of your time and money. My bet is that you spend a significant amount of effort figuring out how and where to market – not to mention how much it will cost.
In fact, most industry experts, coaches, and executives will be the first to say that you are in the marketing business. Why else would virtually all of the industry learning and promotional programs be based on building out marketing plans and advertising budgets?
I’ll tell you why: Marketing is sexy. How many television shows have been made about sales, not many? But we all know about Don Draper and the hit series Mad Men. What most people don’t realize is that marketing executives tend…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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Mike's Morning Missives
Do What You Say You Would Do
Customer Service Wisdom #4:
“Talk is cheap” is an age-old saying that is as true today as ever.
From politicians on down, people in general say what they think their audiences will believe or simply want to…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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