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Destinations
Is This the Next Tulum?
Travelers in the know say the Yucatn peninsula town of Bacalar is poised to be the region's next big destination. Can it survive the tourist…
— New York Times
Why Montreal wants you to visit in the winter
Quebec's largest city hosts an array of cold-weather festivals that tempt visitors to venture…
— The Washington Post
Tours and Activities
'Star Wars' locations that actually exist
A galaxy far, far away is a whole lot closer than you think. These Star Wars filming locations are just a plane ride away -- from Iceland and Italy to Tunisia and…
— CNN
10 of the best family holidays for 2020
There's a mind-boggling amount of choice when it comes to taking the family away next year - city break, beach holiday, active fun, or even all the above. Here are a few ideas to get you…
— The Independent
Traveling to Europe in 2020? Here Are Some Things You Can Expect
When it comes to hopping across the pond for vacation, there's good and bad…
— MSN.com
Cruise
What cruisers care about: Scoring deals, spending more time in port, getting sick at sea
InsureMyTrip announced the results of its annual Cruise Concerns survey, which reveal what matters most to cruise line…
— USA Today
Respectful clothes required | Carnival Cruise Line adds new dress code
If you're planning a cruise on Carnival, you should check out their new dress code before you…
— KHOU
20 Pictures That Will Make Most Skip Going On Cruises
We decided to take a look at all the things that can go wrong, and make you not want to book that super-expensive…
— TheTravel.com
Transportation
The secrets of air travel happiness
What makes for a happy air traveler? The happiest flier would depart from a secondary airport in winter on a very long or very short flight, choosing a discount carrier with comfortable seats, and maybe even sitting in basic economy, according to a new study from…
— San Francisco Chronicle
2020 Will Be A Little Better Year For The World’s Airlines
That $16.5 billion projected profit in 2020 would mean that North American airlines next year would see a very healthy $16 in profit from every one of their passengers.…
— Forbes
Lodging
Anti-aging resorts: 10 hotels and resorts promising to make travelers look (and feel) younger
Here are 10 properties boasting amenities promising to shave days, months and even decades off guests'…
— USA Today
This is Where You Should Stay When Visiting Torres del Paine in Patagonia
Unique lodging is nothing new - South America in general has long been known for its abundance of eco-domes - but now the bar is being raised in terms of overall comfort, style, exclusivity, and…
— Forbes
French Cities Fight Back Against New EU Ruling On Airbnb
2019 has been a year of fights between major French cities and Airbnb. A new ruling by the EU Court of Justice looks set to exacerbate…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
How Travel Will Change in 2020
Why “slow travel,” which lets you get under the skin of a place by simply staying put there for a little longer, is gaining traction. The idea doesn’t just make for more restful time off, it’s also more environmentally sustainable and…
— Bloomberg
A Doctor Told Us How to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling
Dr. Rand McClain, the medical director for LCR Health, told Travel + Leisure his best tips for staying healthy while traveling especially during…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The Christmas Truce
During the first year of World War I, forces along the Western Front (encompassing France, Belgium, and Germany) called an unoffical ceasefire to the hostilities for the holidays. It began with a British solider reporting at 8:30 PM on Christmas Eve that the Germany soldier had illunimated their…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Good Communication
 There are three fundamentals that are required for good communication.
First, you must have an audience.
Next, you must manage to capture the audience’s…
— Travel Research Online
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