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Destinations
Here are the world's 10 best places to vacation on a budget
East Nusa Tenggara? Madhya Pradesh? The average American vacationer might not have heard of these exotic, far-flung destinations — located in Indonesia and India, respectively — but iconic travel guide Lonely Planet says they’re among the best values for holidays around the world. The publication’s list of 10 “Best Value” destinations for 2020, part of its Best in Travel 2020 rankings, also includes more familiar…
— CNBC
Black Travel Vibes: Follow Your Dreams In Mexico
After a while, many destinations can feel basic and overdone, but there is one place that never gets old for travelers no matter how many times they visit. Mexico is far from your average getaway and offers everything you can find in other exotic escapes, but with less flight time and at more affordable prices. From culture, food, and beaches to bucket list activities, wellness and more, Mexico is the adventure that…
— Essence
16 Japan experiences every traveler needs to enjoy
There's no shortage of reasons to fall in love with Japan. Whether you're hunting down top eats in Tokyo and Osaka or basking in the country's stunning landscapes, it's impossible to take it all in in one visit. But you'll certainly have a good time trying. We've built the ultimate cheat sheet of top Japan experiences to help you plan your next visit. Also, be sure to click through the gallery on the top of this story of beautiful…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Prague Is a Surprisingly Great Family Vacation Destination — and These 12 Activities for Kids Prove It
Any parent — or obsessed aunt, like me — will tell you that traveling with kids is different. They need boatloads of gear — specific snacks, stuffed travel buddies, carriers, etc. — and they aren’t afraid to put up a fuss when faced with long lines or museums they deem boring. While some (arguably sane) parents have eschewed travel until their kids reach a reasonable age, experience-loving millennials seem to have…
— Travel+Leisure
Former Beijing temple named world's best restaurant
It's located in a centuries-old former temple with contemporary sculpture in the central courtyard, and serves European dishes made with local ingredients alongside a 950-strong wine list. And now Beijing's TRB Hutong has got the seal of approval of TripAdvisor users, whose positive ratings have won it the title of best fine dining restaurant in the world from the reviews aggregator. The Beijing restaurant, which charges…
— CNN
Cruise
Jim Henson Puppet Show to Feature Onboard Newest Princess Cruise Ships
Families of all ages will be treated to a Jim Henson "puppet" show onboard Princess Cruises’ newest ships, Sky Princess, which debuted last week in Europe, and Enchanted Princess, which debuts in June 2020. Created by the Jim Henson Company and brought to life by director John Tartaglia (a Tony nominee who directed and acted in the off-Broadway and Broadway hit "Avenue Q”), the 30-minute "Jim Henson's…
— CruiseCritic.com
Storylines: A New Ship Promises Affordable Living At Sea
Many cruise-lovers fantasize about living on ships for extended periods of time—or even permanently. For these devotees of the cruising lifestyle, it’s a way to visit new places, make new friends, and experience new adventures on land and shore by day, while enjoying the comforts of cocoon-like staterooms at night—along with captivating around-the-clock ocean views. To realize this dream, some travelers…
— Forbes
Transportation
A Chemical Spill on an American Airlines Flight Knocked Out Two Crew Members and Forced the Plane Into an Emergency Landing
An American Airlines flight from the UK to the US was forced into an emergency landing in Ireland Monday after two crew members were knocked unconscious by a chemical spill. American Airlines flight 729 was flying from London Heathrow to Philadelphia on Monday, but was forced to land in Dublin, Ireland when a cleaning fluid spilled on board caused staff to lose consciousness, according to an audio…
— Travel+Leisure
A former JetBlue employee scammed the airline out of $785,000. Now she faces prison time.
Former JetBlue gate agent Tiffany Jenkins, 31, pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court Friday to three counts of wire fraud after upgrading the plane tickets of friends, family and acquaintances over the course of roughly 15 months. The scam, according to reporting by the Boston Globe, cost JetBlue about $785,000. From roughly July 2016 through September 2017, Jenkins accessed the JetBlue reservation database…
— The Washington Post
Why do shipwrecks appear on in-flight maps?
Depending on how your flight is going - and whether you are engrossed in the latest Ryan Reynolds rom-com/action movie, or asleep with your head bumping against the window - you may, at some point, have found yourself gazing at your seatback screen, and the digital map which shows the progress of your plane towards your destination. For the most part, there is usually little - beyond the dreary realisation that you…
— Telegraph (London)
Lodging
The Police Get Involved In Paris’ War On Airbnb
France is Airbnb’s second largest market after the U.S. but the sharing platform has come under increasing pressure to verify that owners are renting out apartments in accordance with the law, particularly in Paris. Now, for the first time, the police are getting involved to combat rental fraud. Les Echos reported this week that the police entered six apartments in the same building in the 7th arrondissement (district, or…
— Forbes
Why Are Dressers Vanishing from Hotel Rooms?
When you check into a hotel room, you’re looking for a few things. A comfortable bed, excellent Wi-Fi, maybe a decent hair dryer and a USB port in the bedside table for charging your phone—the most important factors vary based on your travel personality. If you’re the type who likes to unpack and organize your clothes, you’ve probably noticed that dressers are just about the most elusive amenity of all right now.…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
Tourist Loses Both Hands in Rare Shark Attack During Whale-watching Trip in French Polynesia
A French tourist lost both her hands in a rare shark attack while swimming off the coast of Moorea in French Polynesia, according to local emergency services. The Telegraph reported that the victim is a 35-year-old female French national who was taking part in a whale-watching expedition when the attack occurred. She was reportedly attacked by an oceanic whitetip shark, which bit into her arms and chest. Local…
— Travel+Leisure
Reclaiming Inuit culture, one tattoo at a time
Candice Pedersen remembers hearing about her great-grandmother's tattoos and wanting the same traditional markings on her skin. "She had them on her forehead, her cheeks and her chin, on her wrists and all the way up her arm. When my mom was a little girl, she would trace each of the lines with her finger and remember each marking," Pedersen, a guide for One Ocean Expeditions in the Arctic, told CNN…
— CNN
Today in History
First Parliament of Great Britain
The first Parliament of the Kingdom of Great Britain was held on October 23, 1707. Evolving from the merger of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland, the existing members of the English House of Commons became the British House of Commons along with 61 Scottish Counterparts appointed by Scotland.…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
#1: Eye Contact
 For the next eight days I’m going to offer little “stings” of information, which I believe will make all the difference in the world to you and your future.
Most individuals believe they do not have to be reminded of something as simple as looking somebody in the eye. Wrong!
Most individuals think they perform this simple procedure well. They don’t. Their eyes (and yours’) wander all over the place during a conversation with just a brief second or two periodically glancing at their target…
— Travel Research Online
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