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Destinations
Why Venice's Flooding Shouldn't Cancel Your Travel Plans
When I heard that Mayor Luigi Brugnaro declared a state of emergency after the historic high tides in Venice last week, my first reaction was, “I have to get there right away!” As a travel advisor, being able to see the situation on the ground firsthand would enable me to give our travelers an honest update. And after an eye-opening tour of the waterlogged city, I can say with certainty: the flooding is…
— Travel+Leisure
Black Travel Vibes: The Classic Vibes Of Havana Will Steal Your Heart
There are very few places in the world that still capture the imaginations of travelers like Havana, Cuba. Its old-world architecture and classic vibes pull you in from the moment you arrive and make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time. From writer Ernest Hemingway to the queen herself Beyonce, Havana is at the top of everyone’s list. Despite our current president making travel to Cuba much…
— Essence
What's left of New York's Dutch past?
When his children were at preschool in Hackensack, New Jersey, building restorer and historian Tim Adriance taught them a simple nursery rhyme. Although it has a Dutch name – Trip a Trop a Tronjes (“The Father’s Knee is a Throne”) – the song can be sung in English too, making it easy for them to learn. Soon, Adriance remembers, their whole class, mostly Filipino and African American…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
The city of spas where A-listers go to relax
Although Budapest's stunning architecture and unique tourist attractions are world renowned, many travelers flock here to sample therapeutic waters from the 118 natural thermal springs that flow through the "City of Spas." You'll find everything from Zen-inspired spa retreats to traditional Turkish Baths in Hungary's capital, but its luxury spa experience is the pièce de résistance, with a whole host…
— CNN
Experience these 3 adrenaline-pumping activities in Banff National Park
With my heart pounding through my chest, my fingers grip tighter onto the rock. My legs are starting to shake and before I can stop it from happening, the first sob bubbles up and escapes. It’s only when I look back and down at my belayer that I realize I’m barely three feet off the ground. For weeks, I’ve been amping myself up to this moment and now it’s here: Rock climbing in Banff National Park.…
— Canada.com
Cruise
Royal Caribbean Is Opening the First Overwater Cabanas in the Bahamas
An exclusive retreat on Royal Caribbean’s private island destination Perfect Day at CocoCay is about to make your trip to the Bahamas even better. Beginning Jan. 31, 2020, the new Coco Beach Club on CocoCay will officially be open for business, offering travelers unique and incredible luxury and relaxation during a stop on a Royal Caribbean cruise. With the grand opening only a couple of short…
— Travel+Leisure
This Cruise Line Is Making History With The First Women-Led Cruise
When it comes to the cruise industry, women are very much in the minority, accounting for just 2% of the world’s mariners. But Celebrity Cruise Line’s president and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is on a mission to transform gender equality in cruising. In 2015, she appointed the first American woman captain of a cruise ship; Celebrity now has an unprecedented three female captains. Celebrity also has some of…
— Forbes
Transportation
Dreaming of traveling to Australia? Qantas offers $100 flights — but you have to book fast
Australia-based airline Qantas is celebrating its 100th year with a sale: $100 flights to the land down under from four major U.S. airports. The one-way economy fares cost $100 each way (the price includes taxes and fees) and must be purchased as part of a round-trip itinerary from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas/Fort Worth or Chicago. So if travelers play their cards right and snag one of the…
— USA Today
New Zealand Airline Derails Thousands of Holiday Travelers with Flight Cancellations Due to Engine Issues
Thousands of travelers will have to reconsider their flight plans after Air New Zealand announced changes to its international schedule during peak holiday time. Due to engine issues on some Boeing 787-9 aircraft, Air New Zealand has canceled a number of international flights from December 10 until January 5, 2020 which will impact up to to 14,000 travelers. "Based on the maintenance needs of…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
Food fantasia: Lyon’s new gastronomy centre puts the world on a plate
The Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie is part of a €230m redevelopment of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu, a monumental, pale-stone building that was the city’s main hospital until 2007. And it’s well positioned, being right on the Rhône River, in the heart of Lyon. “It’s not just about Lyon and French cuisine,” says Régis Marcon, Michelin-starred chef and chairperson of the Cité’s strategic orientation…
— The Guardian
Celebrate The Holidays At These Luxury London Hotels
Winter terraces, festive food and whimsical decoration are bringing the holiday spirit to hotels across London. From a ski lodge and rooftop cinema to a Christmas tree designed by Christian Louboutin, this is how the city’s best hotels are celebrating the season. Dalloway Terrace is among London’s most talked-about outdoor dining venues. Throughout the year, this popular spot in…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Sick Of Traveling? Or Just Sick Because Of Traveling? New Study Shows Many Of Us Have Poor Travel Cleanliness Habits
Most travelers either remain blissfully unaware of facts, or just try not to think about it, but a new study released today shows what we’ve kinda, sorta always known: public transportation – from subway cars and buses all the way up to commercial airplanes are among the most germ-filled places Americans (and others) go. Indeed, four out of 10 Americans (39% to be precise) say they still choose…
— Forbes
19 Travel Photographers to Follow on Instagram Right Now
Travel photography on Instagram can feel pretty predictable. The path to easy likes and virality is paved with clifftops in Greece, colorful Caribbean walls, and food-in-the-air shots that are meant to tickle some universal pleasure center. But just because that's what we see the most of on social media doesn't mean it's the start and finish of what's out there. In fact, it's hardly representative of the breadth…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Today in History
National Review
The first edition of William F. Buckley's National Review was published on this day in 1955. A former Yale debater and editor of the Yale Daily News, the young Buckley wrote "God and Man at Yale" in 1951, establishing him as a serious intellectual thinker. He raised $300,000 to start National Review which he…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
You Can't Handle the Truth
 Never known to mince words or to endorse the practice of political correctness to excess, I have some bad news for many of my readers working the travel industry. If not “bad news,” it certainly falls under the category of “less-than-motivating facts.”
The truth is… the undisputable truth is… the undeniable truth is… many of you in the travel business DO NOT want to become successful. That is the unfortunate truth.
Say what? It seems many travel industry practitioners would rather offer excuses, appear overworked, be misunderstood, and be victimized than recognize the truth. I don’t mean to insult…
— Travel Research Online
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Hungary – The Wellspring of Wonders
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
Hidden in the centre of Europe is a country where water roils under the earth and erupts to the surface, hot and healing. A country, where you can refresh your body and mind by relaxing in the hot water of genuine medieval Turkish baths, both in the summer and winter. Where you can always find something historic or modern that touches your soul, and the atmosphere is vibrant and relaxing at the same time. Where the ”aszú” grape berries are harvested during autumn, from which beautifully balanced “gold wine” is produced. Where on hilltops, deep in the valleys and on endless plains, you find the hustle of small, centuries-old villages, charming towns, luxurious castles and a lively metropolis.
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