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Destinations
36 Hours on Outer Cape Cod
Wine-tasting, bird-watching, biking and gallery-hopping: In the Outer Cape towns of Eastham, Wellfleet and Truro, there's plenty to do both in and out of the…
— New York Times
What's Open Now in Puerto Rico
In the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017, many of Puerto Rico's hotels and businesses shuttered—some for good, others for a recovery period before what has become a grand comeback. It's been less than two years since, but Puerto Rico is officially back as…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
‘Watermelon’ Pink Snow Is Covering the Tops of Yosemite's Mountains
Yosemite National Park is always a glorious place to see. But, this week, visitors were treated to something extra special at the park — pink snow. On Sunday, rangers shared a photo of the magnificent and rare weather event on Facebook. In a post, the rangers…
— Travel+Leisure
There's a secret way into Egypt's new museum
When it finally opens, Cairo's Grand Egyptian Museum will be the largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. Standing just two kilometers away from the pyramids of Giza, the monument, which will house some of Egypt's most precious relics, is expected to…
— CNN
Cruise
What Travelers Need to Know About Venice’s New Cruise Ship Regulations
The Italian government has had it with cruise ships. On Wednesday, officials announced they will start rerouting the massive boats away from the historic center of Venice. In 2017, the government announced plans to limit the number of large cruise ships allowed to…
— Travel+Leisure
Virgin Voyages Opens Fall and Winter 2020-21 Cruises for Booking
Virgin Voyages has released the fall/winter 2020-21 sailing schedule for its first ship, Scarlet Lady, set to debut in April 2020. Made up of four- and five-night sailings operating roundtrip from Miami, the new voyage options mean passengers can now book cruises through…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Arrivals At Hong Kong's Airport Get 'Travel Warning' From Protesters
Hundreds of protesters in Hong Kong waved banners and passed out anti-government leaflets to passengers arriving at the city's airport, as they sought to bring international attention to their campaign for greater freedom in the Chinese territory. "Dear…
— NPR
Booming Travel Is Transforming Asian Airports Into Mini-Cities
On the southern fringe of Beijing, a giant starfish-shaped building is about to transform the city’s economy. The new Beijing Daxing International Airport, which cost 80 billion yuan ($11.3 billion) to build, will be one of the world’s biggest when it opens in September.…
— Bloomberg
American Airlines Will Start Flying to Morocco, Poland and Tel Aviv Next Summer
On Thursday, American Airlines announced its plans for several new routes in 2020. Those routes, the airline said, will include flights to Poland, Morocco, Tel Aviv, and its first-ever flights to Africa. American Airlines will become the first U.S. airline to offer nonstop…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
Zaha Hadid-designed hotel nears completion in Dubai
Dubai's hotels are among the most luxurious and extravagant in the world. But there's one that's about to set itself apart from all others in the Emirate. The soon-to-be-opened ME by Melia, will be the first and only in the global city to be designed by the late,…
— CNN
Who needs snow? Family fun and fromage in the French Alps
Squeezed into a rental hatchback, our family of four are climbing up and up into the mountains. We pass fields and farms and small towns. The rock face comes closer and the switchbacks get faster until at last we pull up outside Les Grandes Alpes apartments, and…
— The Guardian
Other and Odd
Traveling in Hurricane Season: Is it Worth the Risk?
Hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean — and that includes the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico and destinations in the Bahamas and Florida — runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. Hurricanes can strike at any time, but peak season runs August through October, when…
— New York Times
Have followers, will travel
A few years ago, several forces — the Internet, the global population’s increasing desire and ability to tour other parts of the world, and capitalism — came together to create a new kind of social media star: the travel influencer. These intrepid wayfarers started out…
— The Washington Post
Traveling while disabled is four times more expensive
Five years ago, Kathleen Burt took a vacation to Puerto Rico with her parents. The trip itself was enjoyable. But traveling one way—from Edinburgh, Scotland, to San Juan, Puerto Rico—took nearly 22 hours, including a stop in Amsterdam and a long layover at John F.…
— Quartz
Today in History
The First Mass in the Sistine Chapel
On this date in 1483, the first mass was held in the newly constructed Sistine Chapel. Celebrating the Feast of the Assumption, the ceremony consecrated the chapel, dedicating it to the Virgin Mary. The…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
India, Abu Dhabi, the Red Sea and More with CroisiEurope
Earlier this summer, CroisiEurope Cruises announced the acquisition of a new sea-going ship, La Belle des Océans (FYI it was previously the Silver Discoverer). After the ship completes its first rotations this fall…
— Travel Research Online
South African Airways Awarded "Favorite Airline In Africa" By Trazee Travel's Millennial Readers For The Fifth Consecutive Year
Fort Lauderdale, FL (August 7, 2019) - South African Airways (SAA) has been named "Favorite Airline in Africa" for the fifth consecutive year at the annual The Trazees awards. The award was presented to…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
American Queen Steamboat Company Opens Booking For American Countess
American Queen  Steamboat Company opened sales for the 2020 season of its fourth vessel, the American Countess. As the newest paddlewheeler on U.S. rivers, the American Countess will officially debut for her inaugural voyage on April 5, 2020 and will travel from New Orleans to Memphis.
Built using the existing hull of the Kanesville Queen, a former gaming vessel built in 1995, the American Countess was cut in two as part of her planned lengthening, with the addition of a 60-foot mid-body…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
The Power Of The “Break”
 Why do you think that all major strenuous sports activities have breaks? They don’t call them “breaks,” but that is exactly what they are.
Baseball players break every three outs. Football players have half times and timeouts. Basketball players also have a half time. Hockey players need even more rest as they have three periods. Tennis players sit down every once in a while to wipe their brows and to take a swig of Gatorade.
It is for this exact reason why the idea of a vacation was introduced to the people. I suppose you can toss in the weekend under this concept as well. Eight hours of sleep and an occasional power nap also qualify as some form of…
— Travel Research Online
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