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Destinations
10 things Nigeria does better than anywhere
From email scams to oil spills and charlatan Pentecostal preachers, it's clear that Nigeria has something of an image problem. While the outside world's perception of Africa's most populous country hasn't always been overwhelmingly positive, there's plenty more to this nation than its unsavory associations. With its vibrant culture, sense of humor and adaptability, Nigeria has become the "Giant of Africa" in…
— CNN
5 Things Not to Do in Hawaii
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) have come together for a new project aimed at teaching tourists all the dos and don’ts of visiting their gorgeous island chain. And it all comes down to “Kuleana,” which translates to “responsibility.” To get that message across, the two tourism authorities asked locals across the islands to explain what is OK for tourists…
— Travel+Leisure
When will Ireland become a top LGBT travel destination?
If there's more to Irish life in 2019 than The Quiet Man, Golf trips and the Cliffs of Moher then it would probably do us no harm to say so. LGBT travel operators here in the USA and elsewhere are increasingly keen to work with gay-friendly Irish destinations and tour operators, but a firm introduction to all the key players in this lucrative market looks like it still needs to be made across much of the Irish…
— Irish Central
Tours and Activities
Meet the Women Behind Two of Portland's Buzziest Restaurants
Full warning: a train comes barreling through the live recording of our podcast at the Feast Portland food festival earlier this month. But it hardly stopped us from chatting with Megan Sanchez, chef and co-owner of Güero, and Nong Poonsukwattana, owner and chef at Nong's Khao Man Gai—two of our favorite women in food right now. The two chefs, who both started with food carts next to each other…
— Conde Nast Traveler
The first cannabis cafe in the United States opens
The first cannabis cafe in the United States opens Tuesday in Los Angeles. Called Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe, it will be the first farm-to-table restaurant that highlights cuisine and cannabis. West Hollywood created eight cannabis consumption licenses and of more than 300 applicants, Lowell Farms was granted the first one, the restaurant says. That makes it the first business in the United States to…
— CNN
Is this Spain's most authentic paella?
Walking along the vast sweep of Valencia’s Malvarrosa beachfront as the waves lapped the shore, I came to the first in a long line of restaurants, the light and airy La Pepica. I’d arrived just before lunch service and the chefs were lighting up the wood-fuelled stoves and pulling down the heavy carbon steel pans as part of their daily hour-long prep. Between walls of decorative blue-and-white tiles,…
— BBC
Cruise
Cruise scams: 6 scenarios you should beware of when booking a trip
Those slick TV ads can make a cruise look like the “dream come true” experience of a lifetime. And a cruise can, in fact, be a wonderful experience. But sometimes that experience morphs from dream to disaster. A cruise is both a means of transportation and a destination resort with its own passport requirements. As a result, it can suffer some of the problems of both – especially if you fall victim to…
— USA Today
The World’s First Hybrid-Electric Powered Cruise Ship Has Arrived
When it comes to sustainability, cruise ships have always been somewhat of a boondoggle. However, Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten is working to change that with the launch of MS Roald Amundsen, the world’s first hybrid electric–powered expedition ship. Named after the first Norwegian explorer to cross the Northwest Passage and reach the South Pole, the 530-passenger vessel is the first…
— Forbes
Transportation
Southwest mega fare sale: Winter flights from $49 one way
Southwest Airlines is back with its annual winter fare sale, dangling fares as low as $49 one way to entice travelers to book trips outside the busy holiday travel rushes. The nation's largest domestic carrier launched the three-day fare sale, one of two mega sales it has each year, on Tuesday and it runs through Thursday. Travelers will find fares as low as $49, $79, $99 and $129 each way depending on…
— USA Today
Lodging
Your Dog Can Make Money Traveling the UK and Reviewing Pet-friendly Vacation Cottages
It’s hard to know where the best places to stay with your dog are, but one UK travel company is trying to make it much easier. When humans are looking to find the best hotels or destinations, we often look to human social media influencers to make the best recommendations. But where does that leave your favorite travel companion — your dog? UK-based cottage getaway website, Snaptrip,…
— Travel+Leisure
British couple spends $11,800 on Airbnb rental that doesn't exist
Ian and Denise Feltham, a couple from the UK, made vacation plans based on an Airbnb listing for a property that apparently didn't exist.
The Felthams' trip to the Spanish island Ibiza included superluxurious accommodations for £9,610 (about $11,800) for two weeks in a VIP penthouse, complete with a Turkish bath, hot tub and marble-decked terrace. The dog-friendly listing -- the Felthams were traveling…
— CNN
Other and Odd
The Romance Of Travel And Taking It Slow
Technology has made travel easier, quicker, and more accessible, no doubt, but has it also sucked a bit of the romance out of our vacations? After all, taking dozens of photographs, and pouring through them to find the best snaps to post on social media does distract us and pull us out of the genuine special moment we’re trying to capture in the first place. With the ease of use, the internet at…
— Forbes
This is how a no-deal Brexit will affect your travel and holidays
By the end of this month, says the government, the United Kingdom will have left the European Union. The prime minister insists that he is working to secure an agreement, though there is no clear evidence of what that might be and how it would pass through the legislative process by 31 October. The Conservative government has pledged to bypass the so-called Benn Act, which is designed to stop the…
— The Independent
Today in History
Disney World Opens
Walt Disney World Resort opened on this date near Orlando, Florida in 1971. As the largest recreational resort in the world, Walt Disney World Resort now consists of four theme parks, two waterparks and 28 resorts. Walt Disney began looking for an appropriate location as early as 1959. Unhappy with the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Annual ‘TRIP of a Lifetime’ October Promotion Underway
FRAMINGHAM, MA, September 30, 2019 – The Travel Institute’s annual October TRIP of a Lifetime promotion for new travel professionals is now underway, featuring substantial tuition assistance savings of 40 percent on its TRIPKit introductory training course bundle and automatic enrollment in the Travel…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Mistake #7: You Don’t Ask for the Business
 “If they wanted to do business with me, they would call me.”
BALONEY!
Think of it this way: I am sure you like to think of yourself as a professional. If you don’t ask me to do business with you, you are an AMATEUR. Now the choice is yours. Are you a pro, or are you a…
— Travel Research Online
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