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Destinations
Traveling to Cabo San Lucas Is About to Get More Expensive
Your trip to Mexico is going to cost you just a bit more. The Mexican state of Baja California Sur, which includes popular resort cities like Cabo San Lucas and La Paz, will start charging a tourist tax next week for each foreign guest who visits, according to The Associated Press. And while the dreamy beaches and warm water still beckon, it will be slightly pricier to take…
— Travel+Leisure
Black Travel Vibes: Chill Out In Alberta, Canada
One look at Instagram would have you thinking one thing – Black people don’t do cold weather. With a feed full of Bali swings, Santorini dresses and sunsets on exotic beaches, the thought doesn’t seem that far off. There’s just one thing, despite popular belief, Black people actually love to bring the heat in the cold weather. From ice hotels in Sweden to Blue Lagoons in…
— Essence
Living, Traveling in Mexico After Brutal Cartel Attack on Family
After nine U.S. citizens including three children were killed in the Mexican border state of Sonora, citizens on both sides of the border reexamined how they felt about traveling in Mexico. Blanca Garcia said she used to live in Guadalajara, but for the past 30 years has called San Diego home. Garcia said the brutal killing of the women and children was another example of why…
— NBC San Diego
Tours and Activities
Japan's secret udon mecca
I took the 05:27 train from Okayama one cool morning, though by the time I got off at Kaminocho Station just 25 minutes later, the air was already thick and sultry, foretelling another typically sweltering August day in Japan. A short walk down the street led me to a small, industrial-looking building, where a family of four and a handful of other customers were already…
— BBC
My Ideal Way to Explore a New City Is by E-Scooter — Here's Why
When my family visited Portland, Oregon, a couple months ago, we spotted the city's new electric scooters everywhere. So, after walking around and eating like gastro royalty on our second day, we grabbed a few. In minutes, we'd crossed the Willamette River, rolled through a sweet neighborhood we'd glimpsed earlier from a car, stopped for a leap off a pier to…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
'Game of Thrones' city debates restaurant ban
It has so far fought overtourism by limiting the number of cruise ships that dock in its ports, banning four in five souvenir stalls, and cutting the number of tables and chairs outside restaurants by 20%. And now the Croatian port of Dubrovnik has suggested an even more stringent measure: an effective ban of all new restaurants. The city has seen an substantial growth…
— CNN
Passengers Evacuated As Celebrity Xpedition Cruise Ship Runs Aground in the Galapagos
Celebrity Xpedition ran aground on Tuesday evening in the Galapagos Islands, with the ship’s 46 passengers evacuated to a nearby vessel. "All guests and crew are safe, and we have no reported injuries," Celebrity Cruises' parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd confirmed on Twitter. Passengers and some of the crew have been transferred to the line's other…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Amtrak Is Having a Major Sale on Long-distance Routes — but You'll Have to Act Fast
For three days, Amtrak is discounting some of their long-distance tickets by 60 percent, making it even easier to plan that last-minute fall rail getaway. Purchase a ticket this week from November 5-7 for travel valid on November 11-24 and enjoy the best that slow rail travel has to offer, journeying through the countryside to places up and down the coasts. The offer is valid for…
— Travel+Leisure
New Orleans airport opens new passenger terminal
For all the perfect Dooky Chase gumbo, Sazerac cocktails and live jazz that bathe New Orleans in unmatched flavors and rhythm, the Big Easy's 60-year-old airport passenger terminal left much to be desired. The snacks tasted like airport food -- in New Orleans! -- and modern conveniences such as free Wi-Fi and plentiful charging stations for electronics were lacking.…
— CNN
TSA Check: Self-Service Checkpoints And Fewer Pat-Downs? Yes, Please.
Travelers are already accustomed to using self-service kiosks to check in at the airport and pick up their rental cars. Now the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Safety Administration are exploring the feasibility of a passenger self-screening solution at airport security checkpoints for TSA PreCheck members. According to a new Request for Information…
— Forbes
Lodging
Airbnb Cracks Down on Party Houses Following Deadly Shooting
Airbnb is officially banning “party houses” on its platform after five people were fatally shot at a rental in Orinda, California. “Starting today, we are banning ‘party houses’ and we are redoubling our efforts to combat unauthorized parties and get rid of abusive host and guest conduct, including conduct that leads to the terrible events we saw in Orinda," Airbnb CEO and…
— Travel+Leisure
10 Best Country Hotels in Portugal
Lisbon and Porto have obvious charms. But now, as Portugal is having its moment in the spotlight, need to go beyond the cities. The country is dotted with rustic farmhouses-turned-very comfortable retreats. These are places to slow way down, appreciate rugged nature and rigorously simple design, and feel at home. (And thank you to Lounge Luxury Travel for bringing me into…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Travel writer Rick Steves explains self-imposed $1M carbon tax, where that money is going
For decades, in my work as a travel writer and tour operator, I’ve seen the harmful effects of climate change firsthand. I’ve watched the Dutch reinforce their dikes with massive storm surge barriers and the English build floodgates on medieval streets where they never needed them before. Climate change is happening everywhere – especially in the developing world,…
— USA Today
10 Best Places To Travel In December, If You Need A Break From Holiday Stress
While some people love vacationing in the summer, others prefer going away when it gets colder and seek out somewhere to travel in December for an early winter getaway. After all, not only will it probably be cheaper since you won’t be traveling during peak beach-weather season, but you could also spend time enjoying your favorite winter activities, from ice skating to skiing,…
— Bustle
Today in History
Meet The Press
The highest rated Sunday morning news talk show debuted on this day in 1947. Meet The Press is actually the longest-running television show. In its earliest incarnation, Meet The Press was a 30-minute press conference with a single guest and a panel. Its first hostess was its creator,…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
South African Airways Vacations® Offers Cape Town And Safari Package With 8-Nights For The Price Of 6
Fort Lauderdale, FL (November 5, 2019) - South African Airways Vacations® (SAA Vacations®), the leisure division of South African Airways, is offering a discount of up to $800 per person on its popular “Stunning South Africa” air-inclusive package. Starting from $4,399* (restrictions…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
A Journey of 100-Miles Begins with a Single Step
 Since I read the book titled Kaizen, I find myself eyeballing a zillion items that yesterday would have gone unnoticed. And, worse yet, I would not have done anything about them.
I figured if I were not in position to complete the task in one sitting, I would wait until I could find the time to do so. This has proven over time to be a wasteful decision. (Kaizen goes against the popular teaching of finishing what you start. With Kaizen, you eventually do complete the task, but not instantaneously.)
Kaizen comes into play in virtually every aspect of our lives. As an example, let’s focus on less-than-attractive current eating habits. French fried potatoes are as good as any place to begin. 6Say you want to stop…
— Travel Research Online
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Motivationally Speaking...
How to Quick Start a Home Agency Without Killing Yourself, Part 2
by Stuart Cohen
Wednesday November 06, 2019
If you chose en trepreneurship over employment this is an important message for you. Out of the blue, I received an email asking me if it’s possible to start a business fast and avoid the inevitable stress. As a seasoned entrepreneur, I believe it is highly unlikely.
How do I react when somebody wants to ‘pick my brain’ – particularly on such a weighty matter? I am not bothered, I am humbled. I regularly receive random high-mileage questions like this one.
— Travel Research Online
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The affluent travel market is one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry. Luxury cruise lines are investing billions of dollars to meet anticipated demand over the next five years. It’s not just ocean cruises: affluent travelers are adventure seekers, expedition cruisers, and river cruisers. And yet, according to an annual survey conducted by a leading industry weekly publication, agency focus on luxury travel is DOWN 5%!
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