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Destinations
The 25 travel destinations you need to visit in 2020, according to National Geographic
National Geographic just released its list of the top 25 must-see travel destinations for 2020. This list features places from all over the world, and it's part of the publication's effort to advocate for more sustainable tourism. Their picks take into account a number of factors, including cultural engagement, diversity, value, affordability, and community benefit. Divided into four categories, the…
— Business Insider
15 of the most underrated travel destinations of the year, so far
Many crowds are drawn to popular travel destinations, but sometimes the best spots are the under-the-radar places you may not have heard of yet. Here are some of the most underrated travel destinations of the year, so far. There are so many old and beautiful cities to visit in Europe that it's easy to just focus on the major ones, but there are tons of underrated spots worth visiting,…
— Insider
Tours and Activities
Inside the Women Who Travel Meetup: New York City
Almost every month, we fly to a new city in the U.S. to host a Women Who Travel meetup. This month we did things a little differently, though—we decided to stay grounded and host our latest event in New York City, where we're based. We've loved flying to cities like Portland and Chicago. But this time, we wanted to bring our local community together and give the rest of our members a reason…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Why this Tokyo bar celebrates solo drinkers
Tokyo is a city filled with tiny spaces, so it's not unusual for bars or restaurants to have room for a dozen patrons or fewer. But Hitori, a bar in the chic Shinjuku district, stands out from the neighborhood's many standing-room-only establishments by encouraging a slightly different clientele. The bar's name is a clue: Hitori means "individual." The bar allows patrons to enter only if they are…
— CNN
It's one of the largest non-polar glaciers on Earth
Straddling the border of Chile and Argentina, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field is one of the largest non-polar glaciers on Earth – but now it’s thinning out at an alarming rate. Even in person, it’s hard to appreciate the scale of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field – entire cities would be dwarfed if placed upon the white expanse. From the lookout at Paso del Viento (Windy Pass), vast tracts of…
— BBC
Cruise
White Truffle Macarons and Living History: Why You Should Take a Disney River Cruise in France for Your Next Trip
“What’s a cow’s favorite drink? A Cos-moo-politan.” The whole bus groaned, and I quietly laughed. We were having cosmopolitans for the "drink of the day," and the joke, perhaps the tenth bad cow joke our Disney Adventure Guide Veronika had regaled us with that afternoon, was just terrible enough to be funny. “What did the mother cow say to the baby cow? It’s pasture bedtime,” she…
— Travel+Leisure
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Silver Cove Villas on Private Island Great Stirrup Cay
The Norwegian Edge refurbishment program has made landfall on the cruise line's private island, Great Stirrup Cay. As part of Norwegian Cruise Line's ongoing enhancements to the Bahamian port, the line unveiled Villas at Silver Cove November 19. The 38 private, air-conditioned villas range in size from studios to one- and two-bedroom spaces. Each features a daybed, a TV with…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
How to deal with record Thanksgiving traffic: When not to drive, what to expect at airports
Plan on traveling around Thanksgiving? You're far from alone. The American Automobile Association predicts record-breaking numbers on the road and in the air this year. A total of 55.3 million travelers are expected to travel from Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1 by car, plane, train, bus and cruise ship. That makes for a 1.6 million-person increase from last year, the second-highest…
— USA Today
Hopper’s New Price Freeze Feature Will Let You See a Flight Price Now and Book It Later
Airfare forecasting app Hopper just announced a major change that can ease the stress that comes along with initial phases of trip planning. The app, known for finding great prices on flights, just launched a price freeze feature that will give you more time to decide if you want to book without losing your deal. “Customers come to Hopper to save time and money during their travel…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
The Lodge At Blue Sky Captivates The Cowgirl In All Of Us
The recently opened Lodge at Blue Sky in Utah could arguably seize the entire “blue sky” claim due to its incredible land, vistas, and now, 45-room resort. Montana typically owns the whole “blue sky” slogan. Indeed, there is something spectacular about the skylines there. Yet, the recently opened Lodge at Blue Sky in Utah could arguably seize the entire “blue sky” claim due to…
— Forbes
This Japanese hotel room costs $1 a night. The catch? You have to livestream your stay
When 27-year-old Tetsuya Inoue began running Asahi Ryokan -- the Fukuoka, Japan hotel owned by his grandmother last year -- he wondered how he could improve business in the new economy. After a British YouTuber passing through livestreamed much of his stay at the inn, Inoue had an idea -- what if he could use the internet to bring in a new audience and a new revenue stream? Now,…
— CNN
Other and Odd
How To Travel With Friends On Different Budgets
Traveling with friends is a great way to escape the stress of everyday life, form deep connections and make memories that will last a lifetime. But group trips can also cause conflicts, especially if the travelers have different budget considerations. Although money may feel like the elephant in the room, there are ways to ease the tension over finances before and during your travels. We asked…
— HuffPost
Where (not) to go in 2100: sites under threat from climate change - Lonely Planet
Planning a beach holiday for the year 2100? The travel agent might suggest Dolphin Sands in Tasmania. If sea levels rise by a metre – the estimated outcome at current temperature patterns – flood maps based on NASA data show that this nine-mile stretch of golden sand may be one of the only remaining beaches on the planet. Even with significant investment in sea defences, many of the…
— Lonely Planet
Paleontologists Just Found Preserved Dinosaur Feathers in Australia
Preserved fossil feathers dating back 118 million years were found in Australia, leading experts to think that feathered carnivorous dinosaurs lived in the Land Down Under. National Geographic reported on Monday, that the feathers most likely belonged to small dinosaurs to help insulate them from what was frigid temperatures in the southern polar circle in the early Cretaceous period.…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The Sinking of the Essex
On this day in 1820, a giant sperm whale attacked and sank the whaling vessel Essex off of the western coast of South America. The survivors climbed aboard two life boats and made it to a small island. However, they soon exhausted the islands' food supply. To survive, all but three of the sailors…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
9 Reasons Why Most Salespeople Aren't Successful at Prospecting, Part 1
 One of the most often re-quoted reminders by those attending my live training sessions is: “There are only two types of people you will ever encounter. Those who you can help and the other kind.” No truer words have ever been spoken.
In the next two days I plan to touch on nine reasons why most salespeople are not more successful. Today we will discuss the first…
— 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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