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Destinations
Spain's Balearic Islands clamp down on booze-fueled partying
They've got a reputation for sun-soaking, all-night-partying and all-round-hedonism, but Spain's Balearic Islands are attempting a rebrand. The regional government has introduced a series of laws that attempt to curb alcohol excess in the tourist hubs of Magaluf and Playa…
— CNN
Why Canada is the world's most beautiful country
Turquoise waters, towering crags, the deep green of forest and the icy glint of snowcapped peaks: wind the only sound, the scent of pine in the air, and, deeper in the wilderness, the quiet footfall of elk, bears and moose. This is Moraine Lake, my favourite spot in…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Lonely Planet launches carbon-neutral tours
After almost 40 years of inspiring travellers to visit destinations all over the world, Lonely Planet has launched its own collection of carbon-neutral tours. In collaboration with adventure travel company Intrepid, the new small-group tours will be led by local leaders and…
— The Guardian
India's brilliant Bombay duck
When I was a little girl growing up in Bombay, June was the month I looked forward to the most. It was the month when the charred, inky monsoon clouds, clipped with streaks of lightning, brushed away the fetid summer heat. It was when I went back to school with…
— BBC
Edgar Allan Poe's Baltimore home was named a literary landmark
Poor Edgar Allan Poe. In life, he was a haunted writer whose Gothic works went largely unappreciated. In death, he's a celebrated literary icon whose talent has earned him no fewer than three memorial sites. The newest of the bunch was just ordained a Literary…
— CNN
Cruise
The ultimate guide to taking a Northern Lights cruise
If you're considering taking a Northern Lights cruise, now is the time to get clued up as the ever-growing demand for cruises to see the Northern Lights is proof that it's the thrilling winter holiday of the moment. As one of the most amazing ways to see the Aurora Borealis,…
— Good Housekeeping
Cruise Ships Return to Australia's Bushfire Areas
Australia’s cruise industry is celebrating the return of ships to regions affected by bushfires, with no cancellations on the horizon nationwide. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed that all major cruise lines in Australia are currently operating as scheduled…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
SARS Versus Protests: Cathay Pacific’s Different Responses To Hong Kong Travel Decline
Is it better to endure pain by quickly ripping off a Band-Aid or gradually peeling it away? While civil unrest in Hong Kong is subsiding, Cathay Pacific continues to forecast weak travel demand, making for a long and gradual burn. This contrasts to the rapid decline, but…
— Forbes
SpaceX's inflight abort test paves way to commercial human spaceflight
It is not every day that a successful test of a rocket involves destroying the launch vehicle in midflight. SpaceX managed the feat during the inflight abort test it conducted Sunday morning. The test was an important milestone in the development of commercial human spaceflight.…
— The Hill
Cash Crunch Forces South African Airways to Cancel Flights
A financial crisis at South African Airways deepened Tuesday as a funding squeeze forced the national carrier to cancel several domestic and international flights. Eight flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town will be cut this week, and 20 between Johannesburg…
— Bloomberg
Lodging
15 Places You Can Stay for Free Around the World
Traveling the world can get pricey, which is why it’s great when you can find free accommodation. Whether you’re looking to hike through or score a night at a luxury hotel, there are some ways you can do it all for free. From owl-shaped cabins to art-centric…
— Travel+Leisure
Four Incredible South African Safari Stays To Experience In 2020
Thinking about going on safari in 2020? The first step in planning can be the most daunting since there are so many options to choose from. Once you narrow down the country, there are still a variety of regions, terrains and accommodations to choose from. Price points are…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Should You Avoid the Philippines, China, and Bangkok in Foreseeable Future?
These dramatic current events are grabbing headlines, but should you still be grabbing your passport? Several destinations have recently been rocked by major events and tragedy: dramatic volcano eruption, severe levels of air pollution, and the ominous shadow of a…
— Fodor's Travel
Coyote on the runway forces flights to circle at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
A coyote interfered with multiple flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Monday morning, according to an airport spokesperson. Employees managed to coax the coyote off the airfield, and it retreated toward the nearby Salt riverbed, airport officials said. Three…
— USA Today
Today in History
The US Hostages are Released
On January 20, 1981, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the President of the United States. Minutes later, the nation of Iran released 52 hostages they had held for 444 days in captivity. In retaliation for the…
— Travel Research Online
Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Attitude Adjustment: Part 1
by Mike Marchev
Tuesday January 21, 2020
One of the medi cal miracles that I find most amazing is not a new discovery. The recent sequencing of the human genome, the discovery of new disease markers and antigens, the clinical applications of gene splicing and recombinant DNA are all mindboggling. But, frankly, the one that bowls me over every time is the good old “placebo effect.” This is where, say, 100 patients are given a white pill to cure a medical problem. Fifty patients get the real medicine and the other fifty get nothing more than white powder (the “placebo”). Yet, some significant percentage of the placebo group (sometimes well more than half) will show symptom relief or even get cured.
This proves, beyond any doubt, the staggering importance of the mind and a…
— Travel Research Online
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