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Destinations
36 Hours in Recife (and Environs)
A different kind of Brazil is waiting in the country's lively northeast corner, where musical, culinary and architectural marvels…
— New York Times
Be our guest! Chicago lands on top travel lists for hotels, bars and experiences
Chicago knows how to bring in national and international visitors. Here's hoping 2020 follows the…
— Chicago Tribune
Tours and Activities
SeaWorld Orlando to change centerpiece killer whale show in 2020
SeaWorld Orlando says it will begin 2020 by changing its centerpiece killer-whale…
— USA Today
20 of the best sustainable holidays in Europe for 2020
Vintage mountain trains, electric road trips and solar-powered yachts, plus an eco beach house in Sicily - Choose a green…
— The Guardian
Here's where you should book a trip in 2020, according to National Geographic
Calling all travelers: If you've been waiting for a spark of inspiration to book that trip of a lifetime, then look no further. National Geographic has unveiled its 2020…
— Yahoo
Cruise
Get the most out of your cruise beverage package
There are a variety of ways to make sure you get the most beverage bang for your buck. Read on for the eight best drinks to buy with your…
— USA Today
Why cruise lines keep cutting their ships in half
Stretching makes cruise ships bigger by adding a new midsection. It's like unsnapping two Legos and putting another block between. But with a…
— LA Times
Transportation
20 Destinations Where You'll Find Cheap Flights in 2020
From Africa to Asia and the rest of the world, here are 20 destinations with affordable…
— Travel+Leisure
An accessible-travel insider documents her trip on the world's longest passenger train
It was the Auto Train for the Amtrak contest winner and advocate for travelers with limited…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
20 great new hotels to visit in 2020
From Australia's first underwater hotel to space-age geodomes on the Bolivian salt flats, here are 20 of the best new hotels to check out around the world in…
— CNN
Remote Scandinavian hotels that will blow your mind
When Scandinavians want to escape city life, many flock to tranquil lakes and snow-covered mountains, seeking solitude in the great…
— Telegraph (London)
Other and Odd
How to travel without destroying the planet
Vacationing more sustainably doesn't just mean cutting down on flights. These green travel tips show you how to enjoy your trips without damaging what you've come to…
— CNN
The benefits of women-only trips, a growing travel trend
Older women especially enjoy the no-primping, noncompetitive environment and unique…
— Market Watch
She was ordered to repay victims she scammed as a travel agent. She then scammed new victims to pay back the old ones, prosecutors said.
The Maryland travel agent promised to make bookings but never did, leaving customers stranded at airports and in foreign…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
George Washington Crosses the Delaware
On December 26, 1776, George Washington took temporary control of Trenton, New Jersey in the Battle of Trenton. The trek to Trenton required a crossing of the Delaware River in the dead of…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Discover The Enchanting World of Alice, Harry and Matilda
by Paull Tickner
Friday December 20, 2019
Last week, a tr avel advisor asked me to put together a Grandparents and Grandchildren’s tour, which didn’t spend the entire vacation in London. My response seems to have hit the nail firmly on the head as I brought together Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, Roald Dahl’s BFG, a dash of Paddington Bear in London and an evening performance of Mathilda. The dates they chose were early July, which meant I could also include a visit to the fantastic new Alice in Wonderland Exhibition at London’s V&A Museum. If you have clients who’d like something similar, send me an email.
Wishing you and your family a very Happy…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Avoid Raising the Red Flag
 When I ask audience members to share the first word that comes to mind when they hear the word “salesman,” they quickly respond with sleazy, pushy, aggressive, manipulative, insurance, car, commission and dishonest.
I then remind the group that they too are salespeople and these terms do not define their professionalism. But, if that is what the population thinks that is the reality of their life’s calling.
But I was reminded again this past weekend of how this less-than-stellar reputation was…
— Travel Research Online
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