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Destinations
Black Travel Vibes: Take A Dip In The Endless Blues Of Southern France
In France, the city of Paris may be known by travelers as a romantic destination full of love and light, but there’s more to the beauty of the country than cafes, croissants and the Eiffel Tower. All it takes is a short trip to Southern France to uncover a dreamy escape full of sun, luxe, and adventure. Valensole, Saint-Étienne, Marseille, Saint-Tropez, and Monaco are just a few of the…
— Essence
'It's Iceland meets New Zealand' – exploring Europe's most epic archipelago
I can’t help thinking that the Vikings missed a trick with their tourism marketing. Don’t get me wrong, the intrepid Norse folk who settled on the Faroe Islands mostly did a fine job, imbuing this North Atlantic archipelago with mythology to inspire the most legend-hungry visitor. A vertiginous precipice near Sandavagur? That’ll be Trollkonufingur, the troll-woman’s finger.…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Russia's mysterious 'City of the Dead'
Just outside the remote Russian village of Dargavs lies a medieval necropolis fittingly called the “City of the Dead”. This ancient burial ground holds the remains of more than 10,000 people – many of whom lie eternally with their clothes and belongings – and some locals believe that anyone who dares to enter won’t return alive. While much mystery surrounds this graveyard located…
— BBC
You Can Book a Trip for Only $1 With This Adventure Tour Company
Booking a trip can be hard to do, especially when you have to shell out tons of money upfront. While there are lots of affordable trips out there, you can’t always go to your dream destination on a shoestring budget. To make things easier, adventure travel tour operator Intrepid Travel is offering customers the opportunity to book their dream vacation for only one dollar. From now until…
— Travel+Leisure
Everything We Know About Cairo's New Grand Egyptian Museum
It's been a while since news first broke on Egypt's much anticipated new antiquities museum: the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which will be the largest archeological museum in the world. The opening date has been pushed back on multiple occasions, but the museum now says it will open in the final quarter of the year, with 94.5 percent of the work currently completed. (Last fall,…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Cruise
MSC Cruises Launches Initiative to Preserve and Protect Coral Reefs; Will Use Ocean Cay as a Research Center
MSC Cruises, together with the MSC Foundation, the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee and 54 NFL players and influencers, has launched an initiative to raise awareness about the need to preserve and protect coral reefs. The multi-pronged initiative will see the line use its new Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve as a center for applied research into "super coral," a hardy species of coral…
— CruiseCritic.com
Actress, husband sue Princess Cruises over alleged bedbug incident
Ouch! An actress who appeared in the film “Marriage Story” and her husband have filed a lawsuit against Princess Cruises, alleging that they suffered such “horrific” exposure to bedbugs during a recent cruise that the woman had to be hospitalized for treatment. "Marriage Story" actor Connie Flores and her husband Alvin Flores have claimed that they were attacked by the pesky…
— Fox Travel News
Transportation
Damaged equipment at TLH could prevent some flights from landing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -- An incident at the Tallahassee International Airport early Monday morning could leave keep some flights from landing for weeks. Aaron Lennihan was charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle after being found driving a FedEx truck on the runway. The incident happened just after 1:00 Monday morning when airport security detected an individual out…
— WCTV
What Are the Chances the Boeing 737 Max Never Flies Again?
The Boeing 737 Max should have been the company's most important plane. It is the fastest-selling aircraft the plane manufacturer has ever made. But its worldwide grounding has dragged on since March 2019—after software installed on the aircraft pushed two Max planes into unrecoverable nosedives, killing 346 people in two fatal crashes—and has hit yet more setbacks in recent days.…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Lodging
Hilton Has a New Hotel Brand That Aims to Make Overworked Millennials' Lives Easier
Hilton unveiled today a new hotel brand built for what the company calls “modern achievers,” who are interested in getting the most out of life while not spending too much on their hotel room. Tempo by Hilton is the latest mid-priced brand from the company, which now has 18 in its portfolio, including luxury-minded Waldorf Astoria and LXR Hotels & Resorts, the…
— Travel+Leisure
Touring Tanzania In Total Luxury: The Gran Meliá Arusha
Tanzania is a country over endowed with natural wonders. Think for a moment of the world’s highest freestanding mountain, the mighty Kilimanjaro, and its not inconsiderable nearby sibling, Mount Meru. Ponder a while over the gargantuan Serengeti stretching its precious wildlife-rich grasslands across some 12,000 square miles of national park. Think too of the gorgeous…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
You want to be a responsible tourist. But what does that even mean?
The year is 2013, and the (hypothetical) trip is a mix of virtue and fun: Fly to a Caribbean island, stay in an Airbnb, help build a classroom at a school, visit an orphanage and then finish off by flying to a second island and kicking back at an all-inclusive resort. Highlight: a 45-minute swim with dolphins. See the world! Help locals make rent! Give back! Contribute to the economy! What…
— The Washington Post
I'm 27 & This Is How Much I Spent On My Solo Trip To Tokyo, Japan
I found a direct flight on All Nippon Airways leaving from JFK in New York to NRT in Tokyo, which means I’ll only spend 14 hours on the plane each way. On the way back I am flying out of HND in Tokyo back to JFK. The roundtrip ticket cost $850. I opted to get a hostel for this trip since I plan on spending most of my time exploring the city versus chilling inside. I’ll be staying at the…
— Refinery 29
Today in History
Benjamin Franklin Born
On this day in 1706, American statesman, inventor, author, printer, satirist, politician, and diplomat Benjamin Franklin was born. Franklin invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, and a variety of other devices, including the forerunner of the car odometer. He instituted the first…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Experience The Real England In The Cotswolds
by Paull Tickner Friday January 17, 2020
I often find that many travel planners like the sound of the words ‘The Cotswolds’, though many are unaware that the region covers an area of England with Shakespeare’s England (aka. Stratford upon Avon to the north), the Roman and Georgian city of Bath to the south and the university city of Oxford as the front door when travelling from London. By English standards, this is a large area of almost 800 square miles and filled with quintessentially English villages of honey-coloured stone, lively market towns and some of the country’s greatest palaces, castles, country houses, gardens, traditional country pubs and charming tea rooms.
Being close to London Heathrow, it is the perfect place to park before heading into London or taking the 2-hour run visit…
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Deck Plans
How to Save Money on a Cruise: The Best Tips and Tricks
On average only 6 out of 10 American’s take a vacation every year and for some that might be because they don’t feel they can afford it. If you are wanting to plan a cruise but need to save money while doing it, then you are in luck. We have plenty of tips and ideas to help you do just that.
Keep reading to learn about how to save money on a cruise.
1. Time it…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Not Taking Responsibility
by Mike Marchev Friday January 17, 2020
This may sound elementary and even absurdly obvious, but if you have any access to the daily news these days – you have to admit that failing to accept responsibility of one’s actions seems to be becoming an epidemic. “Don’t blame me. You don’t know the pressure I’m under.”
Here is the bare truth, the uncomfortable facts. If you don’t make something happen, chances are nobody will. You must make it your business to grow your business. Not assuming responsibility for what happens in your career, week, day or next sales call is a huge error in judgment.
The outcome of your sales career is entirely up to you. That is one of the beautiful things about sales. Your hands are on the controls. Your future,…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
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Argentina For All Seasons
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
Learn about Aerolineas Argentinas, the largest airline in South America. AR offers convenient connections from 37 domestic destinations in Argentina and 22 International destinations, including non-stop flights from New York’s JFK and Miami International Airport, seasonal flights from Orlando, and from Atlanta, code share flights with Delta Airlines.
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