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Destinations
Two people die as Venice floods at highest level in 50 years
Two people have died as the highest water levels for more than 50 years caused hundreds of millions of euros of possibly irreparable damage in Venice, officials have said, with another surge expected to cause further flooding. Flood levels in the lagoon city reached the second-highest level on Wednesday since records began in 1923 as a result of the acqua alta, which hit…
— The Guardian
The Latest: State Dept. warns against travel to Bolivia
The U.S. State Department is warning American citizens against traveling to Bolivia because of the unrest that has gripped the Andean nation since a disputed presidential election last month. Its notice says non-emergency U.S. government employees were authorized to leave Bolivia as of Tuesday because of the political instability accompanying civil discord that led to the resignation…
— The Washington Post
Black Travel Vibes: Explore The Colorful Side Of London
There’s no doubt about it, London is a destination that finds its way onto many travelers’ wish list. And can you blame them? Bright red double-decker buses, cobblestone streets, stylish neighborhoods, iconic sights, and let’s not forget that our girl Meghan Markle is now the Duchess of Sussex. In short, London is a vibe. Despite its popularity, however, many visitors have yet to uncover all…
— Essence
Tours and Activities
What happened to Myanmar's ghosts?
Captain Aung Khant, of the Burmese army, leaned back in his pink plastic chair. He was a handsome man in his 40s with a relaxed military bearing. We had just met, and I was immediately intrigued by him. “There are some people like Whoopi Goldberg who are close to ghosts,” he said. He pulled on his cigarette and smiled, gauging my reaction. “They are ordinary people, but they have…
— BBC
The Emirati guides opening their homes to tourists
The best way to see a city is through the eyes of its locals, but until recently, it has been easy to visit the United Arab Emirates and never get to experience true Emirati culture. However, Emiratis of a new generation are opening their lives -- and some their homes -- to become the representative of their heritage. CNN Travel has spoken to some of the Abu Dhabi Emiratis leading the way…
— CNN
Cruise
The World’s First Hybrid Electric-Powered Cruise Ship Brings More Sustainable Travel To The Seas
Cruise travel has gotten a bit of a bad reputation. As the industry continues to grow, so do concerns of overtourism and harmful CO2 emissions. It often seems like companies prioritize profit, designating sustainability and the well-being of local communities as an afterthought. Norwegian expedition cruise operator Hurtigruten hopes to change that—and rather than wait for industry…
— Forbes
Carnival Cruise Line to Switch From Coke to Pepsi Products in 2020
Carnival Cruise Line is making a big change to the soft drink choices aboard its vessels. Beginning in January 2020, the line will switch from Coca-Cola products to beverages from PepsiCo, Inc. The line said in a press release that the new beverage offerings would encompass everything from Starbucks ready-drink coffee to a wide selection of iced teas, sparkling water, coffee…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
8 things to do now to make Thanksgiving flights go more smoothly
Thanksgiving is a time for lists: Grocery lists. Menus. Black Friday shopping strategies. Holiday wish lists. Here's one to add to the list if you're flying over the holidays: steps to take now to make your Thanksgiving travel go more smoothly. You wouldn't wait until the night before Christmas to shop, so why wait until you get to the airport to prepare for your Thanksgiving…
— USA Today
JetBlue Debuts Its Own Basic Economy Fare
JetBlue is joining the airline unbundling trend. The airline’s new “Basic Blue” fare is its cheapest offering yet — however, like most other basic economy fares, it lacks many of the features travelers may desire when booking their flights. "Our new low fare will be anything but basic, designed to help customers save while still offering the full JetBlue experience," President and COO of…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
It’s A Re-imagination Of Rural Living At Four Seasons Hampshire
There’s been a flurry of UK ‘rural estate’ hotels opening of late – making the usual quiet lanes of the UK countryside practically abuzz with a gentrified, urban crew wanting to find out what all the fuss is about. The Georgian Heckfield Place in Hampshire has wowed with its beautifully-curated and crafted interiors; The Newt In Somerset, carved out of the Palladian Hadspen House,…
— Forbes
Nutella Is Opening A Hotel Where The Pillows Are Made Of Croissants And Celebrity Chefs Cook Breakfast
Calling all people obsessed with Nutella (AKA everyone)! Your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread announced that it's launching a full-blown hotel in Napa Valley where you eat, sleep, and do all things Nutella! That's right, Nutella is opening its very own Hotella Nutella (lol) for one weekend only in Napa Valley, CA. It's designed to be perfect for superfans of the brand and that's…
— Delish
Other and Odd
The 75 Best Black Friday And Cyber Monday Travel Deals
Looking for a deal on travel? You’re in luck. Black Friday is coming, with Cyber Monday hot on its heels, followed by Travel Tuesday—December 3—which experts are saying is the best day of the year to get amazing deals on hotels, cruises, airlines and more. So what’s a bargain shopper to do when confronted with three days of deep discounts? Read on for a curated sneak peek at…
— Forbes
Ingenious Trip Hacks From a Guinness World Record Holder for Travel
At the age of 21, Lexie Alford has already visited all 196 countries in the world. That makes her the new Guinness World Record holder for youngest person to travel to every country, by three years. (There are 195 states widely recognized as countries, plus Taiwan.) With a family that ran a travel agency, Alford traveled widely as a child—by the age of 18 she’d already hit 72…
— Bloomberg
Switzerland Decides to Keep Emergency Coffee Stockpile After Public Backlash — for Now
Switzerland has decided to keep its emergency three-month stockpile of coffee after public outcry. In April, the Swiss government announced it would scrap its emergency stores of coffee beans because it considered the item to be “nonessential.” The public emphatically disagreed and, on Monday, the Swiss government announced it would not proceed with its controversial…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The Holland Tunnel
New York City's Holland Tunnel opened on this day in 1927. The tunnel is a marvel of early 20th century engineering, running under the Hudson River, and connecting Manhattan with Jersey City, New Jersey. The tunnel is named for its designer, Clifford Holland. Situated in bedrock under the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Croatia’s Katarina Line Debuts Updated 2020 Cruise Program, Pricelist and Fleet-Wide Specials, Featuring Additional Departures for Popular Routes
Katarina Line, Croatia’s small ship cruise company and DMC, has introduced its updated 2020 program and pricelist. The program features an expanded cruising schedule and additional departures dates for some of its most popular cruises out of Split and Dubrovnik. As part of the introduction, Katarina…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Lifetime Value
 A mistake that many sales professionals make is that they are shortsighted when it comes to evaluating their customers. With the blame pointing toward a tough economy, too many sales people try to rush the sale to meet their sales quota prematurely. There is a more attractive strategy that I am afraid very few sales professionals endorse, much to their demise.
Try becoming the exception by seeing new customers as the potential annuity they truly represent.
Anybody can sell anything once to anybody. People are easily fooled … once. It takes skill and a good product to sell a second time to the same person. It takes real talent to consummate a third sale to the same…
— Travel Research Online
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