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Destinations
A local’s guide to Aberdeen
Scotland’s third-largest city is known as Granite City, and has a wealth of beautiful architecture: either on the Granite heritage trail or just by having a wander around and looking up. Styles and eras vary greatly, from the three Victorian domes of His Majesty’s Theatre, the Central Library and St Mark’s Church, to the neo-gothic Marischal College, and…
— The Guardian
Italy Revives Abandoned Villages as Experiential Travel Destinations
As Venice continues to suffer from both climate change and overtourism, and cities like Rome and Florence are overrun with visitors during peak summer months, an alternative concept rooted in Italy’s ancient hill villages is gaining momentum. It’s designed for travelers who want to go beyond the usual stops on the Grand Tour and experience…
— Skift
Tours and Activities
Forever in fashion: a tour of Naples’ finest arts and crafts makers
In Naples the build-up to Christmas is chaotic. Pilgrims descend on the city, pushing their way through narrow streets to Via San Gregorio Armeno, where workshops sell handcrafted miniature nativity figurines. The religious scenes, which are made year-round to keep up with demand, are beautifully crafted in wood, terracotta and silk. They are prized…
— The Guardian
The Disney Parks Are Even More Magical This Holiday Season
Believe it or not, the "Happiest Place on Earth" is even more magical during the holiday season. You can meet Santa, eat peppermint-flavored treats, and take family photos in front of decorated trees anywhere, but with endless entertainment, holiday-themed rides, and a celebration of all cultures, nothing beats celebrating the festive season at…
— Yahoo
Cruise
MSC Cruises Offers New Accessible Shore Excursion Program
MSC Cruises has announced the introduction of custom, accessible shore excursions designed for passengers with all types of mobility, available in 20 destinations including 11 ports in the Caribbean and nine ports to come in the Mediterranean. MSC has curated a collection of shore excursions with its new Accessible Tours Program that…
— CruiseCritic.com
Man Describes Granddaughter’s Fatal Plunge From Cruise Ship
An Indiana man charged with negligent homicide in his granddaughter’s fatal plunge from a cruise ship docked in Puerto Rico insists he didn’t realize an 11th-floor window was open before the 18-month-old fell. Salvatore Anello told “CBS This Morning” that Chloe Wiegand fell to her death in July after he lifted her to a window on the Royal Caribbean’s…
— New York Times
2020 events you can cruise to, from the Olympics to Mardi Gras
Maybe you've dreamed of taking part in Rio de Janeiro's annual Carnival — or maybe you're a sports fan and want to attend the British Open or Monaco Grand Prix in person. No matter which 2020 events and festivals you hope to attend, you might be surprised to find out you can cruise there. Cruising to major world events — from elite…
— USA Today
Transportation
How Japanese bullet trains changed the world
Early on October 1, 1964, a sleek blue and white train slid effortlessly across the urban sprawl of Tokyo, its elevated tracks carrying it south toward the city of Osaka and a place in the history books. This was the dawn of Japan's "bullet train" era, widely regarded as the defining symbol of the country's astonishing recovery from the trauma of World…
— CNN
American Airlines Bumped More Passengers Than All Other U.S. Airlines Combined (Video)
American Airlines bumped more passengers in 2019 than all other U.S. airlines combined, according to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The carrier bumped more than 3,400 passengers this year in the travel period from July through August. During that same time, Southwest bump 314 passengers, United bumped 15 and Delta did…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
The Best Room At... The Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Lisbon has been called many things—the new Barcelona, the new Paris, the European version of San Francisco. But it's really a singular European capital, with its own unique character, that doesn't quite compare to anything else. Where else can you find excellent wine for four euros, beaches half an hour away from the city center, and the best bread…
— Town & Country Magazine
Plan On Perfection At The Corinthia Hotel London
I was impressed the minute I entered this stately hotel, one of London’s most elegant grand properties. The Corinthia Hotel London combines grandeur with heritage and a modern touch, and is ideally located in the heart of London. It is perfectly positioned, in fact, as it is within walking distance of Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament,…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Holiday travel is expensive: Here's what to tell family when you can't afford to come home
Last year, Raven Fatool and her husband had to tell their families they wouldn’t be home for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years. The two are entrepreneurs and own a seasonal shaved ice business that’s closed from November to February, which usually means they can visit. But last year, a decrease in sales meant the pair needed to get…
— USA Today
Where In The World? Travel Trends For 2020 - Part 2
From the rise in eco-friendly hotels to the search for authentic experiences, the world of travel has never been so ‘woke’. In a series of articles revealing what’s new and what’s coming up on the horizon, I continue my look at what’s happening in travel for 2020. Of course, the appeal of not doing very much on holiday is not a new concept – in fact, it’s often…
— Forbes
Today in History
Pope Urban II Launches First Crusade
On this day in 1095, Catholic Pope Urban II launched the First Crusade to reclaim the Holy Lands, and in particular Jerusalem, for the Christians. The motivations for the Crusades were multi-faceted: though often attributed to religious zeal, the Crusades were also ordered in part…
— Travel Research Online
TRO SMITH
27 Minutes to a Savvier Social Presence
by Catherine Heeg
Wednesday November 27, 2019
Do you feel like you’ve got a lot on your plate?
- marketing
- selling
- researching
- client meetings
- webinars
- the list seems endless at times…
Then you have to add in social marketing… stressful, right?
Wouldn’t you rather feel like you’ve got it all covered… that you’re a savvy marketer?
Here are some social marketing tactics you can do in 27 minutes or less to market your social presence, earn new fans & skyrocket your marketing savvy…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Give Yourself Permission To Make Mistakes
 You heard me right. It is okay to fail.
I’m not suggesting that you commit flagrant fouls. I’m simply asking you to allow yourself to experiment and make mistakes that come with trying to stretch beyond your current comfort zone. Mistakes are visible signs that you are trying to do something new. Here is a corollary:
Allowing yourself to make mistakes will actually make you and your life more interesting. The words “mistake” and “boring” do not work well together. Mistakes are never boring.…
— Travel Research Online
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