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Friday August 30, 2019

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Destinations

These Are the World's Safest Cities in 2019 (Video)
We spend so much time, money, and energy planning a vacation, so it should be a given that where we go should also give us a sense of security as well. If you’re looking for a great destination where you can also get peace of mind when it comes to your own personal safety as well, it might be a good idea to book a trip to Tokyo, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit's…

Black Travel Vibes: Feel Irie On An Escape To Jamaica
In the words of the late, great Robert Nesta Marley, “Don’t worry about a thing. ‘Cause every little thing gonna be all right.” Still, this sentiment is the unofficial motto of Jamaica. From the moment you land, the sounds and vibes of the island penetrate your soul and fill you with its laid back spirit. Bustling streets, the rhythmic sounds of reggae and dancehall around every corner,…

Next stop, Stockholm: one family’s European rail adventure
Watching my two children struggle along the platform like geriatric tortoises under their new backpacks, I had a moment of doubt. It was 5am on a dull, Monday in London and we were about to embark on a journey that would take us, by train, all the way to Stockholm. With the help of the Man in Seat 61 website, I worked out that a Global Interrail pass was the best way for our…

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Tours and Activities

Biggest, Tallest, Fastest: 20 Record-Breaking Travel Destinations
If your travel motto is go big or stay home, you should plan a visit to these record-holding attractions and destinations around the world where size definitely matters. The first step to most trips is getting there and often that means heading to an airport. Istanbul New Airport, which handled its first flight in October 2018, is being constructed in four phases, according to CNBC,…

8 of the world's most unusual drinks
Many travelers consider themselves to be "foodies," but what about "drinkies"? Just like food, there are hundreds of thousands of drinks to try around the world. Some of these are fairly common -- variations of tea, coffee, soft drinks or alcohol. But other beverages are mysterious, sometimes curious, concoctions with cultural significance, medicinal properties and/or mind- and…

Disney’s opening of Star Wars land drew crowds to Florida. Now they face Hurricane Dorian.
Tourists flocked to Central Florida on Thursday for an intergalactic experience: the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World. But they may be in for some atmospheric action as well. Hurricane Dorian continued on its path toward the Southeast United States the same day, with landfall possible in Florida by afternoon on Labor Day. The latest National Hurricane…

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Cruise

Family awaiting Royal Caribbean cruise 'trapped' in Italy after their hotel room's safe was stolen
Though one member of the Canadian family reportedly stuck in Italy after their passports and wallets were stolen ahead of a Royal Caribbean cruise has acknowledged that the gorgeous country is “definitely not the worst place to be trapped,” the Ontario residents are eager to return home – and track down the crooks who stole their valuables, along with the safe from their…

Unforgettable activities to enjoy on a cruise adventure this winter
Winter is the time to hibernate, right? Wrong. With a Saga cruise, this is the time when when things really heat up – with the Explore Ashore programme offering a smorgasbord of thrilling, expert-picked adventures. Highlights sweep from behind-the-scenes carnival experiences in Italy and spa retreats in Tenerife through to dog-sledding in Norway and jaw-dropping…

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Transportation

Global Demand For Air Travel Has Reached The 50% Level, And It Likely Won't Slow Up
No matter where you are in the world you can now turn to the person next to you and accurately assume that one of the two of year flew someplace last year – at least statistically speaking. That’s because for the first time ever the number of airline passengers worldwide topped the 50% mark of the world’s entire population. The International Air Transport Association…

High-speed California-to-Las Vegas train plan is a go
After a number of fits and starts, plans for a high-speed train connecting California and Las Vegas are back on track. The announcement was made at the Nevada Economic Development Conference on Tuesday. The train will travel at speeds up to 150 miles per hour, making the nonstop trip between the Victor Valley region of California and the Las Vegas Strip in about…

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Lodging

Aspen’s Newest Hotel Is Big Ski Season Travel News
Aspen has long been one of the most exclusive and famous ski towns on earth, with sky high real estate prices to match its chic reputation. As a result, development is limited, and not a whole lot changes here - even the restaurant and bar scene is more consistent than in many other mountain towns, with favorites that have been in business for decades. But this is especially…

Amsterdam's best spa hotels for pampering beside the canals
Glide down canals on a salon boat, stroll through a leafy park, sip cocktails on a waterside terrace, amble along alleys lined with design shops and fashion boutiques. Whatever your idea of a languid break might entail, Amsterdam can take you there. Chill out, cheer up, revive, detox, or indulge in its top hotel city-spas: a pool with a riverside view, perhaps, specialist Japanese…

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Other and Odd

Traveling This Weekend? Here's What to Know About Hurricane Dorian
Airlines and cruise companies are taking precautions as Hurricane Dorian approaches the Southeastern United States, where it’s expected to hit as a major hurricane. Hurricane Dorian is expected to become a Category 4 storm before hitting Florida or Georgia Sunday night into Monday morning, according to the latest forecast from the National Hurricane Service. Florida Governor…

Millennials are making travel a priority more than previous generations—that's not a bad thing
Your Instagram feed is probably littered with photos from your friends on vacation sharing breathtaking views of exotic beaches or snapshots of once-in-a-lifetime meals. And if you think that the sheer number of these vacation photos is growing, you're not wrong. That's because millennials, more than previous generations, are making travel a priority. In 2019, the average…

Agent Perspectives

Strawberries, Lavender, Tea Rooms and Treasure Houses
by Paull Tickner
Friday August 30, 2019

From the steady flow of interesting travel advisor requests greeting me every morning here in the UK, two clear patterns are emerging as more and more of your UK-bound independent travellers and small groups are looking for tour ideas that:

Travel less, so that they can see and experience a whole lot…
  — Travel Research Online
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Deck Plans

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The topic you would like to see covered can be as broad or as narrow as you’d like. Please write in the topic you would like to see included in the webinar in the form at the bottom of this page. Next week, we will select the most requested topics and create a poll to narrow down.

Sample topics…

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Mike's Morning Missives

Weight Watchers vs Marketing Watchers

My wife went to Weight Watchers once upon a time. We're joined at the hip. Whatever she does, I do. I went to Weight Watchers. When you go to Weight Watchers, they give food points. You adhere to the point system, you will lose weight. This system works. I felt it work.

Weight Watchers works. I went home and I said, "You know, if it works for weight, it's going to work for marketing." So I went home and I put the point system in place with marketing. I gave points to different marketing strategies. I figured if you accumulated a certain number of points every week, you would become successful.

Today I am not “selling” you the system. I just want to introduce you to the…

  — Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities


Destination Bariloche (presented by INPROTUR)

Destination Bariloche (presented by INPROTUR)

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT

San Carlos de Bariloche (commonly known as Bariloche), is a town in the Argentina’s Patagonia region. Bariloche is an all-season destination for all travelers, offering great skiing during the winter months as well trekking, climbing, etc. in the summer. 

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Affordable Non-Stop Flights to Paris with XL Airways

Affordable Non-Stop Flights to Paris with XL Airways

Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT

“Paris is always a good idea!”, famously said Audrey Hepburn, and we couldn’t agree more. Now that XL Airways has year-round scheduled flights between New York and Paris, the magnetic ‘City of Light’ becomes even more accessible on a budget. Paris is one of the “World’s Best Places to Visit”, and there has never been a better time to enjoy it than in the fall and around the winter holidays! The crowds are gone, the mood is mellow, and its beautiful colors add just a notch more charm and romanticism.

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