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Destinations
Little town of Bethlehem – a travel photo essay
Smells of spices and coffee waft from shop doorways in Bethlehem’s market. Outside limestone buildings, sellers perch under parasols with stacks of sweet ma’moul biscuits and buckets of bright-pink pickled cauliflower, orange loquat fruits and green sour cherries. I’m being shown around by Fadi Kattan, a French Palestinian chef and hotel owner, and Nadine Baboun, co-founder…
— The Guardian
Black Travel Vibes: Embrace The Traditional Vibes Of Qatar
While neighboring hotspots like Dubai are known for their glitz and glamour, countries like Qatar still manage to hold on to their traditional vibes, even as they push forward towards the future. The country is the perfect place to visit if you want a glimpse into what the region was like before record-breaking feats became a thing. From learning about falconry and watching…
— Essence
Tours and Activities
Wine Scholar Guild: Curious to Taste and Travel While Learning Wine?
If you are eager to learn more about wine, you have many options. They include books, physical wine classes, and a variety of online wine academies. Yet what if you could find a certified wine education program that also offers a wine study immersion trip to your region of choice? The Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) is a wine certification organization conceived by Julien Camus. As…
— Forbes
Where to eat in the Bay Area now
Will it be cioppino, chop suey or a simply steamed Dungeness crab with butter, lemon and a hunk of sourdough bread? With so many tempting specialties to choose from -- many reflecting diverse immigrant communities -- it's hard to decide where a culinary journey through San Francisco should begin and what exactly it needs to include. Some locals say that creamy…
— CNN
Cruise
The demise of formal nights on cruises: How dress codes are tearing passengers apart
Gerry Eggert has taken a lot of cruises in his 78 years. But the Chilliwack, B.C., resident has noticed something recently: People aren’t dressing up like they used to. He took his concerns to Facebook and quizzed a group of fellow Holland America Line fans: “This should draw some controversy!” he began. “My wife and I … don’t particularly like the ‘relaxed’ dress code HAL now…
— The Washington Post
8 things you should never hide from your cruise line, from pregnancy to expiring passports
For some reason, some cruise ship passengers assume that rules don't apply to them. That's probably why we see babies bobbing in hot tubs, chair hogs leaving their towels on loungers for hours at a time and people cutting in line at the bar. Cruisers also attempt to board the ship with all kinds of prohibited items, like surge protectors, curling irons and candles. But…
— USA Today
The Five Best Cruises for a Post-Holiday Detox
Has the holiday season been taking its toll? If you're craving a post holiday detox after all the festivities, consider booking a cruise early in the new year as a way to reset. Though the old cliche was that you gain weight on the luxury liners, it just doesn't hold today. Cruises now focus in particular on wellness, with ships offering plant-focused dining, holistic health programming…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Transportation
A Man Gave Up His First Class Seat for an 88-year-old Woman — and Her Reaction Was Priceless
In a heartwarming story in keeping with the holiday spirit, one man generously gave up his first class seat on flight so an 88-year-old woman could enjoy the luxury experience. In a recent Facebook post, a Virgin Atlantic crew member detailed how a man named Jack gave up his plush seat to Violet, who was traveling to see her daughter in New York. Turns out, Violet had…
— Travel+Leisure
Are cell phone calls on airplane flights inevitable?
Ah, holiday travel. Between huge crowds and weather delays, flying during this time of year is hectic. Now close your eyes and imagine the entire scenario with one additional annoyance: Loud talkers yammering into their cell phones at 35,000 feet. Don't worry -- this potentially ear-splitting scenario isn't a reality yet. At least not in the United States. But it could be soon. Some…
— CNN
Lodging
How Patagonia beautifully blends luxury and planet-friendly travel
With tourism taking a toll on the environment, more luxury tour operators than ever are now offering eco-friendly alternatives for travelers. This is especially true in the remote South American region of Patagonia. Shared by Chile and Argentina, Patagonia runs along the southern range of the Andes Mountains. The area is famed for its four-seasons-in-a day-climate and…
— CNBC
How One Hotel Chain Plans To Be Carbon-Neutral by 2050
“Our 32,000 employees are impassioned advocates for the environment,” declares Megan Morikawa, Iberostar Group’s Director of Sustainability. The Stanford University-trained scientist has just returned from Madrid where she addressed delegates at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25), on Iberostar’s commitment to the ocean. According to Morikawa, the…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Giving Children Vacations Instead of Toys Can Lead to Advanced Brain Development, Experts Suggest
If you’re stressing about missing Black Friday deals and looking for an alternative to an expensive toy, there’s good news: Gifting your kids experiences and bonding time rather than things might be better for their soul (and mind!). In a recently resurfaced 2017 study published in The Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, researchers surveyed close to 500 women between…
— Travel+Leisure
8 People Explain What They Do If They Get Sick While Traveling
Having a health issue is never fun, but it's a million times less fun when you're on vacation. Between dealing with ongoing health issues when you're away from home, or getting sick while traveling, being laid up while you're on the road can be nightmare. But what’s the best way to manage? Family physician Dr. Jen Caudle, DO, an associate professor at Rowan University, says to…
— Bustle
Today in History
The President Takes A Wife
President Woodrow Wilson was the last President of the United States to become a widower while in office when his wife died of Bright's Disease. A few months later, his sister introduced him to Edith Bolling-Galt from Wytheville, Virginia. At age 58, President Wilson married the 43-year-old Edith…
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Sky Bird Travel & Tours
 Sky Bird Travel & Tours is an award-winning airline consolidator who has served as a top resource for all types of travel agents since 1976, committed to connecting its clients with the lowest net fares from nearly 100 airline partners. Because of the close relationships Sky Bird has with the world’s best airlines, travel agents find incredible airfare deals for clients while simultaneously securing higher commission by choosing their own markup.
Beginning as a small office…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
A Journey of 100 Miles Begins with a Single Step
 Since I read the book highlighting the “kaizen” approach, I find myself eyeballing new projects from a refreshingly new angle. Items that yesterday would have gone unnoticed and untouched are now put into motion.
I once figured if I was not going to complete any one task in one sitting, I would wait until I could find the time to do so. This has proven over time to a wasteful decision.
The Kaizen Approach goes against the popular teaching to finish what you start ASAP. With Kaizen, you eventually do complete the task but not instantaneously. Kaizen also works when it comes to healthy eating habits. You do not have to give up French Fries cold turkey. Not all at once. Your brain will fight you and…
— Travel Research Online
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Motivationally Speaking...
You Can Make the Food Taste Better
by Stuart Cohen
Wednesday December 18, 2019
I went out for  dinner with my son, daughter and son-in-law. They took me to a ‘best of Long Island’ restaurant that was busy-as-usual on a Saturday night. We were seated after waiting twice as long for a table (despite the four-tops that were empty). We were served by an uninspired waiter (who was empty as well).
I had expected our welcome to have matched the ambiance (which was warm and inviting). I was eager to have my salivary glands activated upon hearing a decadent description of the dishes (which I had heard so much about). Sadly, this experiential let-down threw cold water on dinner.
I am convinced that our meals would have tasted better, if only we had…
— Travel Research Online
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