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Tuesday September 24, 2019

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Destinations

Black Travel Vibes: This Couple's Kenyan Babymoon Was A Feel Good Moment
Let some people tell it, the minute you get pregnant your ability to explore the world immediately comes to an end. Wrong! Being with child doesn’t diminish your love of travel, it only enhances it by giving you the ability to see the world through new eyes. Taking a babymoon is the perfect way to spend some quality time with bae, and…

‘My experience solo travelling Peru’
Gazing up at the peaks surrounding Machu Picchu, the Inca citadel that is forever frozen in time, I couldn’t have felt further away from home. There was nothing but blue sky and forested mountains all around me, and the mysteries and unanswered questions surrounding this lost civilisation seemed to seep from every stone. I was alone and I…

48 Hours In Palermo: What To See, Do And Eat
As the former capital of the Kingdom of Sicily, Palermo has long been regarded as one of the most important and dynamic cities in the Mediterranean. The Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Greeks, Arabs and Normans all left their mark on the city making it a fascinating place to discover. And with United Airlines announcement of a new…

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Tours and Activities

Is this the emptiest Disneyland on Earth?
It was Friday, sunny, and at the end of summer -- all the perfect components for a day at Disneyland. The theme park should have been packed. Instead, a recent visit to Hong Kong's very own "Magic Kingdom" saw empty lines and sparsely populated streets, a far cry from its usual crammed crowds. Lines for the rides, which usually take upward…

Elephant riding on holiday should be banned, British travel companies told
Elephant rides on holidays have been deemed unacceptable by new British Travel Association (ABTA) guidelines, the trade body has announced. Wildlife charities have for some time campaigned for the "cruel" practice to stop, as elephants are routinely "broken in" by being beaten and abused before being offered to tourists for rides. Over…

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Cruise

We’re All Overlooking the Easiest Group Trip Ever: The Cruise
Planning a vacation for a group of friends can be incredibly tricky. Depending on the crew, you’ll need enough flexibility to please participants of every age, while also eliminating the stress of committing to pre-booked activities for the whole group. There’s also the matter of accommodating dozens of dietary restrictions, and, well, making…

MSC Cruises Releases More MSC Seashore Details at New Ship's Coin Ceremony
MSC Cruises unveiled new details about MSC Seashore -- the first of MSC's two Seaside EVO vessels, scheduled to debut in 2021 -- at a coin ceremony for the ship at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, on September 19. MSC Cruises' Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago said, "Today's ceremony marks another key milestone in…

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Transportation

Delta Is Having a Major Sale With Winter Flights Starting at $97 Round-trip
It’s not often that you hear the words “Delta Air Lines” and “money-saving fares” in the same sentence. But this week, the airline is offering some major steals on airfare for travelers through major U.S. hubs, starting at only $97 round-trip. The airfare deals are only available through Wednesday, Sept. 25, so you’re going to have to jump…

What will happen to Thomas Cook's airplanes?
On any other day, they'd be crossing continents and pulling up at gates in all corners of the world. But as of September 23, the 34 planes dressed in Thomas Cook livery were grounded at UK airports because of the travel company's abrupt demise. The planes have been "stored" in aviation terminology. That means they're being…

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Lodging

One Of The Most Haunted Hotel Rooms In The Country Is Available To Book
Halloween is just around the corner, and for many, that means finding ways to experience fear. Many people head to haunted houses or hayrides while others watch a scary movie. But we all know it’s just entertainment. So, why not test your limits this year by staying in a real haunted place? Well, The Read House in Chattanooga, Tennessee,…

Hotel Employee Works 32 Hours Straight by Himself to Help Guests Trapped During Flood
A 21-year-old hotel worker made his best case for Employee of the Year last week when he worked 32 straight hours to take care of guests during intense flooding in the area. While Satchel Smith typically only works one day a week at Homewood Suites by Hilton in Beaumont, Texas, to balance his time with college, he put in an extreme amount…

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Other and Odd

How To Avoid A Thomas Cook-Like Travel Disaster
News of the final collapse of the 178-year-old Thomas Cook travel agency came early morning today, creating a seismic effect across the travel industry. The venerable company ceased operations after a last-minute rescue attempt failed last weekend. As a result, an estimated 21,000 employees lost jobs and 600,000 travelers were left stranded…

UK weather: Warning issued as commuters facing travel disruption due to heavy rain
The Met Office has warned commuters to check the forecast before travelling as heavy rain is set to hit the UK. A yellow weather warning is in place for most of England and part of Wales from the early hours of Tuesday as heavy rain and potential flooding is expected. The downpour is being brought by a burst of low pressure travelling…

Man Mysteriously Drowns During Underwater Proposal While on Vacation With Girlfriend
Steven Weber from Louisiana reportedly drowned while proposing to his girlfriend underwater at a resort in Tanzania last week. Now, his sister says they are no closer to an answer as to what happened. According to Weber’s longtime girlfriend Kenesha Antoine, the pair were vacationing at the Manta Resort on Pemba Island in Tanzania. It was…

Today in History

The First National Monument
The 1859 Yellowstone Expedition first reported the find of an amazing rock formation, known by local Native Americans as the "Bear's Lodge". On September 24, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower, Wyoming the first National Monument of…

60-Second Geography

The Osa Peninsula with Costa Rica Dream Adventures
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday September 24, 2019

Costa Rica is already known as one of the premiere spots for its forests and beaches. But to the very south of the country is a remote peninsula that has maintained its untamed ways. Miles and miles of pure rainforest meet empty beaches. The water is the blue of serenity, while surfable waves crash near the shores. The Osa Peninsula is where nature still reigns supreme, and the Tico (a colloquial term for a native of Costa Rica) life of old carries on as it always has.

  — Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives

Sales Mistake #2: Not Being Obsessed With Helping People

If you want to get to the top of this profession, you have to stop worrying about yourself and start thinking about helping others. Sounds absurdly simple. It isn’t.

Your primary goal is to stop selling and to start helping others.

When you appear to be selling, more often than not you come across looking push and even a bit aggressive or manipulative. Nobody I know enjoys being “sold.”…

  — Travel Research Online
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Australia & New Zealand Guided Vacations: AAT Kings NEW 2020-2021 Brochure, Product and Destination Update

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT

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What's New for 2020 with Image Tours

What's New for 2020 with Image Tours

Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT

Having been in business since 1939, Image Tours is one of the most experienced Europe tour operators in the world and they have earned a reputation for high quality tours at an affordable price. While their emphasis is on introducing your clients to the European way of life, Image Tours remains aware of the small details appreciated by American travelers.

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Sustainable Cruising In Patagonia

Sustainable Cruising In Patagonia

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT

Protecting the wondrous land of Patagonia while sharing it with our guests is our primary goal at Australis Cruises. In this webinar we will be taking our attendees on a journey through this vast, oft-overlooked region in Southern Chile and Argentina. Our presenter will cover the basics of why your clients should visit Patagonia with Australis, starting with the different locations that they can visit and continuing with why our ships are uniquely equipped to take them there. Glaciers, penguins, vast fjords, and unforgettable Cape Horn are only a few reasons why Patagonia is a good choice for any traveler with an adventurous spirit.

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A Classic Journey of South Africa with South African Airways and Tourcan Vacations

A Classic Journey of South Africa with South African Airways and Tourcan Vacations

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT

Learn about South African Airways, the largest airline in Southern Africa. SAA offers convenient connections from more than 100 cities in North America and daily flights from New York JFK and Washington Dulles with connections to over 75 destinations in Africa.

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