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Destinations
An ancient island at the centre of the world
With its crumbling ancient forts, narrow cobblestone streets and buildings made of coral rock and mangrove timber, Lamu Old Town in Kenya feels almost frozen in time. As the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, the Unesco-designated town (located on an island of the same name) was one of the most important trading centres in Africa during the 14th Century. Lamu…
— BBC
The Best Things To Do In Curacao
The sparkling clear waters of Curacao, just like the more famous nearby Aruba, are an excellent place to scuba dive, snorkel and swim. Along with Bonaire, they make up the Dutch-owned ABC islands and enjoy balmy temperatures outside of the hurricane belt. Along with idyllic, secluded beaches and luxurious hotels, Curacao is also home to many different must-see attractions that give it…
— Forbes
Tours and Activities
Crowds surge to Uluru as climbing ban imposed
If you ban it, they will come. That was the case at Uluru, the sacred red rock in Australia's Northern Territory, where tourists flocked to make a final ascent before a permanent ban on climbing came into force. Images posted on social media showed long lines of visitors hoping to ascend the landmark, once known as Ayers Rock, despite longstanding requests not to climb by Uluru's…
— CNN
Visit the Top 5 Most Haunted Places in Europe, If You Dare
A European vacation can be filled with any number of great attractions, from high-end dining to fairytale castles to bespoke tours that take in the continent’s expansive history. But there’s also a spookier side to Europe — and we’re not talking about the fear that can strike when your phone is on 5 percent battery and your portable charger is nowhere to be found (though admittedly,…
— Travel+Leisure
Adventure Tour Brings Young Travelers To Colombia’s Lost City
Have you ever dreamed of finding a lost city, looming out of the jungle? Such is the plot of the absorbing recent film The Lost City Of Z. Now Contiki, which calls itself the social travel expert for 18-35 year old travelers, is offering a $639, six-day hiking trip to Colombia’s own lost city. La Ciudad Perdida, the ‘Lost City’ of Colombia may not be quite as remote as the “Lost City of Z” site in…
— Forbes
Cruise
How Lisa Lutoff-Perlo Became the First Female President of a Major Cruise Line
Growing up in a small town in Massachusetts, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo never considered she'd get to travel the world—let alone travel the world for work. But fast forward to 2019, and not only has she spent the majority of her career at sea, working for Celebrity Cruises, but she's made history, too: In 2014, Lutoff-Perlo became the first woman to run a publicly traded cruise line when she…
— Conde Nast Traveler
First-Ever 'The Broadway Cruise' to Feature Alan Cumming
Sixthman, the theme-cruise division of Norwegian Cruise Line, will be offering the inaugural sailing of "The Broadway Cruise" aboard Norwegian Pearl in 2020. Highlighting the sailing will be Tony Award winners Alan Cumming of "Cabaret" and Laura Benanti of "My Fair Lady." During the cruise, Cumming and Benanti will perform multiple times, join in on karaoke fun and appear on…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Passenger shaming hasn't worked. So maybe it's time to try airline shaming.
Ever seen pictures online of airline passengers misbehaving? It's called passenger shaming. It's hard to unsee the images of barefoot passengers propping their feet on their TV screens or seat in front of them. Or of the gross items people put in the seatback pockets. Or of the babies getting a diaper change on an open tray table. But just in case you missed them, you've probably…
— USA Today
This Company Is Giving Nurses Free Flights to the Caribbean
If you’re a worn-out nurse wishing someone would prescribe you an island vacation STAT, well, you’re in luck. CheapCaribbean is sending fifty nurses — and their plus-ones — on free flights to the tropical destination of their choice. This flu season, instead of responding to code blues and charting until your eyes cross, you could be getting a hearty dose of vitamin D in places like…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
This Hotel Is the Most Haunted in America — and You Can Sleep in Its Spookiest Room
Amid the Art Deco style and grand splendor of the Queen Mary lies another, more sinister force that begs to be found — if you dare, that is. The Queen Mary, a ship that was converted into a hotel and permanently docked in Long Beach, California, is as stately as they come. But don't let its lush appearance fool you; it also happens to be one of the most haunted hotels in America. The ship…
— Travel+Leisure
Five new London hotels: reviewed
“Mama loves you,” my plate reads. The seemingly standard blue-and-white patterned china dish, on closer inspection, includes this tiny message. Behind me is a lamp with rabbit feet and ears and, by the reception, beaded Darth Vader helmets top birdcage-style cabinets. Across the restaurant’s black ceiling, graffiti by graphic designer and artist Beniloys is a mix of bright patterns and…
— The Guardian
Other and Odd
Is it safe and legal to travel with CBD? That's a definite maybe
I wish I could tell you it’s absolutely fine to take CBD with you on planes or as you travel to another state, but I can’t. It doesn’t matter whether it’s for you or, as one reader asked, for your pooch. It’s still dogged by a confusing spiderweb of regulations, misinformation and misunderstandings. That’s the bad news. The good news: If you are a bit of a gambler, you’ll probably be…
— LA Times
7 Helpful Tips I Have for Anyone Else Traveling With Type 1 Diabetes
If you live with a chronic illness, there’s no such thing as taking a vacation from looking after yourself—even when you’re, you know, actually on vacation. I say this as someone who’s been traveling with type 1 diabetes for 21 years (I was diagnosed at age 7), taking incredible trips from Vietnam to Italy to Nicaragua and more. No doubt, being diabetic means you’re going to be traveling with…
— Self
Today in History
The October Revolution
On October 25, 1917, members of the Bolshevik Red Guards captured the Russian Winter Palace in Petrograd, heralding the October Revolution, sometimes called the Bolshevik Revolution. Earlier in the year, a provisional government had been established, and the Bolsheviks sought to overthrow…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
The Inspirational Gardens of The Royal Horticultural Society
by Paull Tickner
Friday October 25, 2019
Previously, I� �ve introduced you to eight great Flower Shows staged between April and September by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). This week, I’m showcasing the four – soon to be five – RHS gardens around the country, which have to be included in itineraries for the most experienced horticulturists and those like myself who just love to be surrounded by the beauty of some of the best gardens in England.
Offering a year-round calendar of Rose Festivals, Sculpture Trails, craft showcases imaginatively themed private tours and festive ‘Glow’ illuminations, RHS gardens are inspirational at any time of year with something different to see and experience whenever you visit.
From RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey (their historic home) to the quintessentially English country garden that is RHS Garden…
— Travel Research Online
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Deck Plans
Live From Crystal Bach: First Impressions
Last Thursday,  I stepped aboard Crystal Bach in Amsterdam. Today, docked in a vineyard on the Moselle midway through our 10-night voyage, I sat down to pen my initial impressions of Bach and Crystal River Cruises. Here are three things that stand out for me – so…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
#3: Speed Wins
 I am about to share with you a truth in business that you can virtually take to the bank: Speed wins.
I know. I know. I can hear a number of you saying, “But Mike, it is a well-known fact that haste makes waste.” Yes it does. I am not referring that you shoot out of the blocks mindlessly. I am reminding you in no uncertain terms “he/she who hesitates is lost.”
Speed wins in horse races. Speed wins in car races. Speed wins in most every competitive contest. And speed definitely wins in business. I am not talking about casting your fate to the wind and jumping at opportunities without planning, thinking, or doing your homework. I’m talking about placing more emphasis on action than you…
— Travel Research Online
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