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Tuesday October 29, 2019

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Destinations

Black Travel Vibes: Become Obsessed With The Culture Of South Korea
For many, travel to Asia usually consists of hotspots like Singapore, Japan or Thailand. They often skip over an Asian gem that’s filled with, culture and adventures waiting to be discovered. South Korea offers more than what meets the eye. From quirky events like the Boryeong Mud Festival to remote islands, diverse nature, mouth-watering culinary experiences, and even surprising…

China bans 'uncivilized behaviors' on country's subways
China is cracking down on bad subway etiquette. State-run newspaper China Daily reports that eating, drinking, standing on seats, playing music on speakers, lying down and other "uncivilized behaviors" will be banned on all of the country's subways from April 1, 2020. There will be an exception to the "no eating and drinking" rule for people who have medical conditions and for babies…

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Tours and Activities

The latest victims of overtourism? Huskies
The nights are drawing in and temperatures are dropping in the Northern Hemisphere. And in Finnish Lapland, that means one thing: tourists are on the way, and they want husky rides. That's becoming a problem. In 2016, the top tourist activity in Finnish Lapland was snowmobiling. Three years on, it's husky sledding. Around 4,000 huskies work in the tourism industry -- compared with just…

Is this the world's freshest seafood?
Cast off the southern tip of South Korea, Jeju Island rises from the Pacific’s emerald waters in a medley of colours. White-sand beaches and black jagged rocks ring much of the coast, basalt craters pocket the volcanic isle’s interior and in the small town of Pyeongdae-ri, an orange-roofed restaurant called Pyeongdae Sunggae Guksu sits by the beach. Step inside and the first thing…

Why Music Lovers Travel To Attend The One-of-a-Kind Riviera Maya Jazz Festival
Picture this. You are standing under a starry sky along the stunning shores of Playa Del Carmen. You feel the sugary white sand beneath your toes and take in the gentle waves of the Caribbean Sea to your right. As the sun sets, jazz music from world-class musicians fills the air and takes over the night with a kinetic, positive energy that’s reserved for the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival,…

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Cruise

Do I Need Travel Insurance for My Cruise?
Rarely does real life make its way into our fantasies of a dream vacation: palm trees swaying in the breeze, expertly plated meals served at whim, toes pointed toward the horizon on a sun-soaked day at sea. That vision doesn't factor in missed flights, lost bags, or medical mishaps. But life has a way of getting in the way, even when you’re trying to get away from it all. For the projected…

This Cruise Line Sails 5-Star Luxury Hotels On The High Seas. I Had To Find Out More.
When I heard there was a cruise line that’s sailing, in essence, a fleet of mobile ultra-luxury hotels, I wanted to know more. The company, Seabourn Cruise Line, is a small, elite division of Carnival Corporation, and the way Seabourn does things is intended to delineate itself in nearly every way from the larger and more populist cruise options out…

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Transportation

Is It Really Faster to Fly East Than West?
Have you ever felt like your flight to an east coast city took way less time than a flight headed out west? You’re not alone. In fact, if you were to look at a round trip itinerary between Los Angeles and New York, you’ll notice that there’s a big difference in flight time to each city. In fact, there's usually about an hour difference, depending on which direction you’re facing. Many people swear that the…

Trump Administration Will Ban All Flights to Cuba from the U.S., with the Exception of Havana
The restrictions on traveling to Cuba from the United States are continuing to grow. Four months after the Trump administration banned cruises traveling to the country, it was announced last week that all flights to Cuba, with the exception of Havana, would be discontinued. “In line with the President’s foreign policy toward Cuba, this action prevents revenue from reaching the Cuban…

This woman faked a pregnancy to try to avoid excess baggage fees
Many travelers get creative with packing, whether it's sitting on your suitcase to try and get it to shut, or arriving at the airport wearing three coats. But travel journalist Rebecca Andrews took packing hacks to a whole other level when she created a fake pregnancy bump out of the clothes and laptop charger that she couldn't fit in her bag -- all in an attempt to avoid…

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Lodging

The World's Largest Tree House Mysteriously Burned Down in Tennessee
The world’s tallest tree house has been towering over Crossville, Tennessee for more than 25 years. But the 97-foot structure burned to the ground in just 15 minutes last week. The cause of the fire is still unknown. “Unless somebody comes up and tells us they seen somebody doing it, you’d probably never know what started it,” Bobby Derossett of the Cumberland County Fire Department…

Top 25 Most Haunted Hotels Can Appeal To Luxury Travelers
Halloween is not just for kids, anymore. In fact, it’s big business with at least one segment that can tempt the well-heeled who like to spend time at fine hotels with historic significance. Travel industry association Historic Hotels of America has come out with its list of the Top 25 Most Haunted Hotels. It ranges from coast to coast to coast and even includes Hawaii. The association said some…

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Other and Odd

Confessions of the World's Top Travel Fixers
The best concierges and travel specialists make it seem like nothing is impossible. A scavenger hunt across half a continent? No problem. Access to one of the most exclusive member’s clubs in the world? Sure thing. But behind the scenes, it can often take a village to pull these requests off. We’ve pulled together a few stories that show quite how remarkable some asks can be—and what…

Snow and Thunderstorms Expected Across the U.S. on Halloween Night
Hope your costume looks good underneath a puffer. Forecasters are predicting snow for some parts of the U.S. this Halloween. Trick-or-treaters from northern Missouri to the western Great Lakes should prepare for the chance of snow on Thursday, according to The Weather Channel. But those on the east coast won’t avoid the spooky weather either as rain and thunderstorms are predicted…

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Today in History

The Beheading of Sir Walter Raleigh
By varying accounts, Sir Walter Raleigh was either a true gentleman or a pirate. He was a poet, a soldier, a favorite of Queen Elizabeth, and an explorer. He was knighted in 1585 and assisted with the settlement of English colonies in Virginia. He married one of Queen Elizabeth's ladies-in-waiting…

Mike's Morning Missives

#5: Networking Secrets

A great many marketing specialists suggest that you should add networking to your overall general marketing campaign. I never was one who received the fuzzes by walking into a room full of strangers and trying to say something that would grab their immediate attention and become enamored with me. I am fast to admit that I, like many of you, had this networking thing backwards which probably was the cause of my networking chagrin.

Looking at networking from a visibility vantage point, at the very least you should be looking for ways to work your net. Let me explain.

If you were like me, you were not particularly fond of walking into a room full of strangers figuring out what to say that would make an initial…

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