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Destinations
Black Travel Vibes: Look Towards The Future In Dubai
Despite being a relatively new city compared to the rest of the world’s hotspots, Dubai is a destination firmly planted in the future. From record-breaking attractions and a unique culinary scene, the Middle Eastern playground is all about what’s new, hot and next. From the moment you land you can’t help but be in awe of how much Dubai has built in just 48 years and how much is still left…
— Essence
Storm cuts power to 1,000 homes and affects travel
Western Power Distribution (WPD) said homes in Newcastle Emlyn and Cardigan in Ceredigion had been affected. Gusts reached 79mph on Mumbles head in Swansea and the windy weather was due to continue late into the night. A school closed due to a power failure after a tree fell on power lines and also hit a car at Bontnewydd, Gwynedd. Monday's yellow warning was for…
— BBC
Helicopters Drop Almost 5,000 Pounds of Food for Wallabies Starving in Australia Amid Wildfires
The New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service airdropped thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes to hungry wallabies in the outback, who haven’t eaten because of Australia’s bushfires. According to Australia’s national parks service, the wildfires had burnt the habitats of several important Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby populations. “The wallabies typically survive the…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
Why Michelin chefs are handing back their stars
Being awarded a Michelin star was once the ultimate culinary accolade -- a reward for the punishing hours and dedication to detail that helped usher chefs into the upper echelons of their industry and bring big-spending diners into their restaurants.
But for some in the culinary world, those stars have begun to seem more of a burden than a blessing. In the past few…
— CNN
Travel on Trial: Taking to the floor for a tango lesson and tour in Buenos Aires
The Argentine tango. Surely the world’s most sexually charged dance – full of passion, full of eroticism, full of fevered anticipation, full of… all that I’m not. So what on earth was I doing in Buenos Aires trying to learn it? Not since Ann Widdecombe and John Sergeant appeared on “Strictly Come Stamping” has anyone been less well-equipped for the ballroom. At least they had the…
— Telegraph (London)
10 great restaurants close to major Paris train stations
Travellers are spoilt for choice around the seething Gare du Nord, from oysters at the belle époque Terminus Nord to bargain Indian vegetarian diners on rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, down the eastern side of the station. A seven-minute walk from the station, Au Beaujolais looks caught in a time warp with its retro signage. It’s a genuine neighbourhood troquet (watering hole), offering…
— The Guardian
Cruise
Can a Cruise Line Get to Tell You What to Wear?
Dress codes on cruises are nothing new. In fact, it’s fairly standard for cruises to require certain levels of formality for evenings, special events, or certain onboard dining areas. But a major cruise line recently updated its policies on what can—or more specifically can’t—be worn when it comes to the messaging on passengers’ clothing and accessories. The new policy from…
— Fodor's Travel
Celebrity Cruises Teams Up with Gwyneth Paltrow's goop
Get out your wellness creams and pack your yoga pants: Celebrity Cruises has teamed up with Gwyneth Paltrow's controversial lifestyle brand goop to create the first "goop experience at sea" onboard Celebrity Apex's 11-night voyage from Barcelona on August 26, 2020. Limited to just one day (August 30) while the ship is in port, the goop at Sea event will feature Paltrow and…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Allegiant continues push into major cities, with new Chicago, Boston, Houston flights
Budget carrier Allegiant Air is growing again, announcing 44 new nonstop routes including its first Chicago, Boston and Houston flights. The Las Vegas-based airline, known for its cheap tickets and lengthy lineup of fees, called it the largest expansion in company history. Allegiant added 15 Airbus jets to its fleet last year and plans to add more this year. The seasonal flights, which…
— USA Today
Chicago Airports Now Have 'Amnesty' Boxes Where You Can Throw Out Your Leftover Weed
Bad news for people traveling to cannabis-friendly destinations in the U.S.: Just because it’s legal in your state, doesn’t mean you can fly with it. Now that recreational marijuana use is legal in Illinois, travelers are asking the question: Can a bring it with me if I buy it legally? The simple answer is no. Because the federal law states that it is still illegal, travelers cannot carry their…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
The Snow Hotels Of Scandinavia
Looking for something a little different from a winter vacation this year? Hotels made of snow and ice are not new, but with the rise of experiential travel there’s now more than ever before to choose from. Given the effort that goes into building these spectacular accommodations from scratch every year, the nightly rates run two to three times that of a regular chain hotel. But the chance…
— Forbes
A night at The George: This formerly fusty Edinburgh landmark has had a radical makeover... but where has the tartan gone?
My husband is staring at me across an Edinburgh hotel room with a look that means “even after 30 years together, you still have the ability to astonish me.” But not in a good way. “What do you mean you can’t go out because you’ve got no shoes?” he demands. “You packed four pairs.” “Yes, but these aren’t for walking,” I reply, holding my vertiginous animal-print heels aloft.…
— Telegraph (London)
Other and Odd
The Best Books We Read Last Year: Women Who Travel Podcast
Some of our favorite (and liveliest) episodes over the past two years as Women Who Travel hosts have been our book reviews. (You can find past episodes here, here, and here). This week's episode is no different. Being on vacation and flying to get to vacation—whether you're going to laze on the beach for days or zip around Southeast Asia on the back of a moped—are some of the…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Explore becomes first UK tour operator to carbon offset all parts of a holiday
Adventure travel company Explore has become the first UK tour operator to offset all components of its trips, including flights. The cost of offsetting will be reflected in a slight increase in the cost of holidays. The introduction of offsetting through Climate Care is part of a sustainability strategy that will see Explore “look at everything we do overseas”. “Offsetting is a not a band-aid…
— The Guardian
Today in History
Albert Schweitzer is born
A man for all seasons, Albert Schweitzer was a theologian, musician, philosopher, and physician. He received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his statements and activities on behalf of the philosophy of "reverence for life", after founding the Lambaréné Hospital in Gabon, west central Africa. He…
— Travel Research Online
Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Patience Is a Virtue
by Mike Marchev
Tuesday January 14, 2020
Wouldn’t it b e nice if everything we wanted, and everything we tried for could be ours… instantly? I venture to say that this would be true, but not for long.
Songs have been written reminding us that “it is the journey” that is worthy of the effort. “It is the climb” according to Miley Cyrus. This song still happens to be one of my favorite tunes.
If anything is learned, as we gain more experience and have more birthdays along the way, it is that nature takes its time and things always take longer than first…
— Travel Research Online
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