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Destinations
What Brexit will mean for travelers
Britain's departure from the European Union is finally upon us, but after all the warnings of chaos for inbound tourists and problems for UK travelers heading to the continent, what will situations will travelers actually face after January 31? The arrival of Brexit comes three and a half years after the country held a referendum that set it in motion and follows a series of missed deadlines, each one carrying the threat…
— CNN
The One Extremely Surprising Place Millions of Americans Visited in 2019
Although your Instagram feed may make it seem like everyone is visiting places like Greece, Portugal, and Peru, there is one location that is apparently more popular than ever: the local library. According to a recent Gallup survey, “Visiting the library remains the most common cultural activity Americans engage in, by far.” In fact, the average American adult took a trip to the library 10.5 times in 2019. That…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
How I learned to stay safe in Highland mountains – with the experts
Igo to the mountains to breathe. To look out over huge vistas. To put my body in a different environment. To have fun with friends. To get cold, tired and hungry. To wax lyrical about tea and hot showers. To see the world anew. The mountains of the UK and Ireland offer unique environments for adventure, exploration and nature connection. Over the years, I have had many amazing experiences in the remote…
— The Guardian
Napa Valley Has Its Own Gondola Tours — and It's the Perfect Way to Celebrate Valentine's Day
Cruising down the canals of Venice on a real gondola is quite possibly one of the most romantic ways to ring in Valentine’s Day. But if you can’t get to Italy by Feb. 14, there’s another Venetian-style way to celebrate your love – and it’s right here in the U.S. DoNapa.com is a one-stop spot for all the things you can do in Napa Valley, California. And one of the most popular and romantic activities currently available is…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
6,000 passengers held on cruise ship in Italy amid concern over coronavirus
An estimated 6,000 passengers and crew are being held onboard the Costa Smeralda while medical teams run diagnostic tests on a 54-year-old Chinese woman and a traveling companion who have been quarantined, the Italian cruise line confirmed to USA TODAY. The quarantine comes amid concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, which originated in Wuhan, China. The woman and her traveling…
— USA Today
Regent Seven Seas Takes Delivery of Newest Cruise Ship Seven Seas Splendor
Regent Seven Seas took delivery of its newest luxury cruise ship, Seven Seas Splendor during a ceremony at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard. In attendance at the handover were Regent Seven Seas' president and CEO Jason Montague and Luigi Matarazzo, general manager of the Fincantieri Merchant Ships Division. The 750-passenger Seven Seas Splendor is an all-suite ship with accommodations starting at 219…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
The completely correct guide to eating and drinking on a plane
Before a recent flight across the country, I bought a shawarma wrap at the airport to take into the cabin. At the time, it seemed like a brilliant idea: I knew I’d get hungry, and this Lebanese place looked good for an airport fast-casual spot. A chicken wrap would be much more satiating than whatever dry snacks would be offered for purchase. The minute I pulled the shawarma out on the plane, I realized…
— The Washington Post
This airline will let you sit in the co-pilot's seat, but it won't carry your cake
In these days of long airport security lines and faceless online reservation systems, imagine booking a flight with an airline where you can ask for your pilot by name and then sit in the co-pilot's seat. With that kind of availability, young pilots from around the world are gaining a bit of fame -- in China specifically -- and a great deal of precious experience at Star Marianas Air, a small Pacific island carrier. From a…
— CNN
Lodging
Get Your Travel Trend On In 2020 With Small Luxury Hotels Of The World
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has released its annual Luxury Travel Trends Report, looking ahead at what will be shaping the luxury boutique experience in the coming year. From bio-architecture and conscience-free cuisine to dispersed hotels and ultimate relaxation methods, the report has been crafted from the creative, inspiring and novel elements introduced by the luxury brand’s more than…
— Forbes
This Bali resort will make your island vacation dreams come true
Even when the resort is close to being full, it doesn't feel crowded. Accommodations, including rooms and suites, are spread out among four villages that are limited to four or five stories tall. (There are also villas with private pools.) Many rooms located in the South Village boast beautiful beach views – the kind of views that make you wake up before the sun. Rooms are a bit dated, with older televisions and…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
A Primer to Breastfeeding and Pumping While Traveling
This past December, Audrey Gelman, founder of co-working space The Wing, was traveling through New York’s LaGuardia Airport with her infant son, Sid, when she came across a Mamava breastfeeding pod—one of six at that airport. The company, which makes private nursing spaces with benches, outlets, mirrors, and coat hooks for new moms, has pods at over 50 U.S. airports including Atlanta, New York…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Want To Learn About Travel Hacking In 2020? Go To One Of These Conferences.
If you’ve resolved to learn more about points and miles in 2020, there are plenty of resources out there for you to explore. Besides a cornucopia of blogs, social media groups and videos, it helps to get together with travel hackers in person. Whether you’re a points and miles novice or a seasoned professional, there is always something new to learn at travel hacking get-togethers. This year, up your…
— Forbes
How climate change poisons our food
One thing I’ve come to love about travelling around Mexico is that you’re rarely far from a toilet. Yes, it will cost you five pesos (£0.20), but it’s a small price to pay for a few folded squares of toilet paper, a clean seat and peace of mind (and bottom). But what I didn’t know as I explored Oaxaca last May, spending a few pesos to slowly, sweatily tour the bathrooms of the city’s cathedral, a few ceramics shops and…
— BBC
Press Releases of Interest
Former Davenport, Iowa Mayor, Frank J. Klipsch, Joins American Cruise Lines
GUILFORD, CT—January 29, 2020—American Cruise Lines announced today that former Davenport, Iowa Mayor, Frank J. Klipsch, has joined the cruise line as its Director of City Partnerships and Special Projects on the Mississippi River. Mayor Klipsch has led a distinguished career in government, community service,…
— Travel Research Online
Departures
Shores of the Mediterranean: Where History and Beauty Meet
 There are magical places in the world, each with their own atmosphere and allure. But few of them compare to the shores of the eastern Mediterranean. From the aquamarine waters stretching out as far as the eye can see to the lively and accommodating locals, these shores have been memorialized in the minds of travelers for…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Attitude Adjustment: Part 8, Taking Rejection Personally
by Mike Marchev
Thursday January 30, 2020
Every book on s ales from the early 1800’s to today takes a few paragraphs to remind those in the sales profession that a great deal of rejection comes with the territory. Not me. I don’t buy it.
But if you insist on interpreting less-than-positive events as a rejection, then be my guest. But, please, understand that this is an exercise in futility.
If you place any credibility in my writings, observations and personal experiences please absorb the following advice: Taking rejection personally is an enormous waste of time. Sales comes with a whole bunch of “No’s” attached to this profession. These responses usually have nothing to do with you. Sales, my friend, is not about you. Sales never has been about you. Sales will never be about…
— Travel Research Online
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