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Wednesday August 14, 2019

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Destinations

Jamaica extends 'state of emergency' travel warning in popular tourist destinations
Canadians planning to visit Jamaica this year may want to rethink their travel plans as the country’s government has extended its “state of emergency” advisory until Oct. 28. The warning states that the increase in violent crime in the areas of St. James parish,…

Oman's ancient biblical scent
Wisps of frankincense smoke wafted through the bazaar as I plunged through the crowded, labyrinthine passageways of Muscat’s Mutrah Souq. This alluringly musky scent permeates Omani cities and culture, and I was never far from the distinct, earthen aroma…

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Tours and Activities

Is this the most unusual museum in Europe?
The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Spain stands as one of the strangest museums in all of Europe. Salvador Dalí's bizarre self-curated collection is the master statement from the famed surrealist. Best known for his unusual paintings of melting clocks and eccentric lifestyle,…

A Restaurant in South Africa Serves Only Insect-based Gourmet Meals
Forget tofu or soy milk. Entrepreneurs out of South Africa have opened a pop-up restaurant dedicated to serving gourmet meals, all made from alternative, insect-based ingredients. The Insect Experience opened in Cape Town last month and has been successfully…

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Cruise

Inspectors give Carnival Cruise Line one of its worst sanitation grades ever
The Carnival Cruise Line ship “Fantasy” has earned one of the company’s worst sanitation inspection reports ever, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Inspectors with the agency who examined the 855-foot ship last month detailed dozens…

Seabourn Cruise Line Introduces Private Jet Charter Service
Seabourn Cruise Line has introduced a new private jet charter service for mid-voyage overland adventures and to transport passengers to and from ports of call. Known as Seabourn Private Air, the new service will be available for bookings beginning August 15. Utilizing a group…

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Transportation

Ten Airlines That Are Changing The Game In Business Travel
Here I take a look at 10 airlines that have delivered business class seats worthy of competing with many other airlines’ first class offerings, compiled from my experiences flying around the world over the last 10 years. Airline awards are not just about the hard product offering…

10 of the UK’s best railway station and cottage stays
Coalport, built in 1861, was never a bustling hub even at the height of the Industrial Revolution. Today, its owners, Lisa and Steve Rawlings, who fell in love with the sleepy, disused station, platforms and waiting room, capitalise on its bucolic location in the heart…

Man arrested, accused of trespassing at Phoenix airport, triggering plane emergency slide
Authorities have arrested a man accused of criminal trespassing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Phoenix police say 39-year-old Zackaria Mohamud Mudasir also has been booked into jail on suspicion of criminal damage and failure to provide a true and lawful…

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Lodging

The Hotel Spas To Travel For This Fall
These new and entirely redesigned spas provide the ideal retreats for a wellness escape this fall, from the wilderness of Cambodia to the Hamptons. This summer the Bensley Collection’s jungle camp Shinta Mani Wild launched its all-natural Khmer Tonics Spa. Here in the…

Barcelona on a budget: 10 cool hostels in Catalonia's colourful capital
With the advent of the 'poshtel', dorm-living has never been more glamorous, and is no longer the domain of the gap year backpacker. Barcelona excels at hostels, from the old city party palaces to the more peaceful retreats up in the hills on the outskirts of town. Organised…

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Other and Odd

This Is When Travel Insurance Is Worth It—And When It Isn’t
You’re planning a big cruise for next year—or maybe you’re just flying to see relatives for Thanksgiving. When is it worth it to get travel insurance? What does travel insurance cover? You can get two types of travel insurance: basic and comprehensive. “Whenever I…

From Bowie to Beyoncé: what the stars can teach us about travelling in style
Mia Farrow opted for a kaftan while Marilyn Monroe went for high heels. What can vintage celebrity fashion tell us about cool, comfortable travel? Air travel was nothing if not a photo opportunity for Marilyn Monroe, one of Hollywood’s first jet-setters. A tiny clutch bag…

Dangerous Heat Wave Expected to Cover Most of the U.S. This Week
If you thought summer was nearly over, think again. On Tuesday, a monstrous heat wave spread over 13 states across much of the southern U.S., including parts of Southern California, Arizona, Texas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Laredo, Texas, set a new record…

Today in History

The Cologne Cathedral
On August 15, 1248, the cornerstone of the Cologne Cathedral was laid. Construction was completed in in 1880, a period of over 600 years. Originally, the Cathedral was conceived as a home for religious relics…

Point-to-Point

Write Down Your BHAG and Start Telling Everybody You Know
by Stuart Cohen
Wednesday August 14, 2019

This is the sixth of seven articles in a series titled Discover Your Group Niche. You will be able find the others in our Point-to-Point section.

Is your Big Hairy Audacious Goal set?

My BHAG for GSSS1 (Group Sales Success Summit 1) was to execute a gigantic event that would be a life-changing catalyst for growth, prosperity and happiness. I envisioned 1,000 participants. Almost 2,500 showed up. (It’s a good thing an online conference offers space for an infinite…

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Mike's Morning Missives

What Are You Waiting For?

Today. Now. This minute. Pick up your pen, grab a clean sheet of paper (or sit yourself down in front of your computer) and write/type that letter you have been talking about for the last six months.

In ten minutes the “chore” will become yesterday’s news, and just think how good you will feel? Better yet, think of what good might come from this very small investment in time.

It’s not your words that will make a difference. It is the fact that you took the time to do it. Today more than any time in history, people know the right thing to do. They just don’t do it. And, in most instances, their excuse is spelled out in a four-letter word:…

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