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Destinations
'Parasite' filming locations you can visit in Seoul
With South Korean director Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite" becoming the first ever non-English film to snag the Best Picture award at the 2020 Oscars, interest in the Seoul locations it features has skyrocketed. The film is described as a haunting social commentary on the class divide, with much of the action taking place in the homes of the two protagonist families -- the Kims and the Parks. One's a…
— CNN
The Absurdly Beautiful Mountain Country You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
The most surreal vacation I ever took was to Kyrgyzstan. If you’ve never heard of Kyrgyzstan, don’t feel bad -- I hadn't either until a friend, who had read about it on Reddit, texted me a few Googled photos of the place. I remember thinking, “That’s what Kyrgyzstan looks like?” before promptly booking one of the most satisfying trips of my life. If you’re in Kyrgyzstan, you’re probably on top of a mountain. A…
— Thrillist
Tours and Activities
Holy Land theme park is laying off most of its employees and shutting down most departments
The Holy Land Experience is laying off most of the employees at its Orlando property — 118 people — in a corporate-wide reorganization that puts the future of the biblical attraction in question. Earlier this year, Holy Land announced it was ending all stage shows at its property visible from Interstate 4 at the Conroy Road exit. On Friday, the company notified the state about just how vast the layoffs were going to…
— Orlando Sentinel
After nearly 100 years, Indiana amusement park to close, with rides moving to other parks
Local officials expressed shock Tuesday when the California-based owner of the nearly century-old Indiana Beach amusement park said it would close. “We didn’t see this coming at all,” Randy Mitchell, White County economic development director, said Tuesday afternoon. That morning, Mitchell met with White County commissioners and council members, to relay word that things were going well for the…
— USA Today
Cruise
What It's Like Safari River Cruise Sailing On CroisiEurope's African Dream
Pioneering French-owned company CroisiEurope -- the largest river cruise line based in Europe -- has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to sailing in unusual and little-known areas. It is the only line to sail on Spain's Guadalquivir and the Loire in France, and offers an unusual itinerary on the Sava and Tisza waterways, in Serbia and Hungary respectively. Away from mainland Europe, the line sails across…
— CruiseCritic.com
Country Music Cruise Lineup Announced for 2021
The lineup has been announced for the 2021 Country Music Cruise. This seven night cruise to the Caribbean is already 70% sold out and will depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 24, 2021. The 8th Annual Country Music Party of Sea will feature neotraditional country artist Josh Turner as the headliner. The cruise will include special performances for passengers onboard in Key West, and Mark Chesnutt,…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Own a piece of the first Airbus A380 to be retired
Hearts broke around the world on Valentine's Day 2019, when Airbus announced that it was pulling the plug on its superjumbo A380 airplane.
However, A380 fans can now get their hands on their very own piece of the first A380 to enter scheduled service, a Singapore Airlines craft which was retired in 2017. German company Aviationtag, which specializes in upcycling scrapped airplanes, has created a limited run of…
— CNN
'Absolutely unacceptable': Boeing finds a new issue with Max, debris in fuel tanks
Boeing said Tuesday that it found debris contaminating the fuel tanks of some 737 Max jets that it built in the past year but was unable to deliver to airline customers. A Boeing official said the debris was discovered in “several” planes but did not give a precise number. Boeing built about 400 undelivered Max jets before it temporarily halted production last month. The fuel tank debris was discovered during…
— USA Today
Lodging
7 Leap Year Hotel Deals to Book This Month
Every four years you get an extra day on your calendar—a whole 24 hours to do whatever you want. Instead of staying at home in your pajamas for the eighth Saturday in a row this February, you might as well make the most of the day and see the world...or at least book a vacation to do so later this year. Whether you’re looking to take a trip to the Caribbean or strap on your hiking boots stateside, hotels…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Sneak Peak: This Luxe New Hotel Is Set To Open In The Catskills Next Month
Step aside Williamsburg, there’s a new cowboy in town. Or at least there will be next month with the opening of Urban Cowboy Lodge. Set on nearly 68-acres in the heart of the Catskill mountains, this is no ordinary hotel. Dating back to 1898, today the property formerly known as The Alpine Inn has been wistfully reimagined into a luxe mountain getaway complete with clawfoot bathtubs, handprinted wallpaper and…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
An Honest Conversation About Saving and Budgeting for Travel
This week, we're having all of the awkward conversations that come with budgeting for travel. How do you even start saving for your next trip? What do you do when you can't afford a group trip? What do you prioritize spending money on when you vacation? What do you do when you don't qualify for a travel-friendly credit card and can't cash in points and miles? We've tapped the experts—Samantha…
— Conde Nast Traveler
These 13 Women Are Among The Game Changers Of The Travel Industry
Some say, “It’s a man’s world,” but the fact is we all live on Mother Earth. Modes of transportation are typically referred to in the feminine form, as in “She’s a sturdy ship.” Moreover, there is no denying that the scales of justice and the torch of liberty are both held aloft by females, and as the former commercial warns, “You can’t fool Mother Nature.” Over the last few years, women have answered the call to…
— Forbes
Stay or go? The ethics of travelling in a disaster zone
Lorena Granados and Gaspar Roman have set up a temporary leather goods stall by the edge of the road in Mogo, a bushfire-ravaged town in New South Wales, Australia. It sits in front of their old store, which was reduced to warped corrugated iron and ashes when the fires tore through this tiny tourist town of about 300 on New Year’s Eve. “We can continue to have a purpose in life and get up in the morning and…
— BBC
Today in History
America Lands on Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima is five miles long and three miles across at its widest point. But in 1945, it housed three Japanese war ships and over 21,000 soldiers. On this date, three battalions of American soldiers took the island in a fierce fight, a decisive battle in World War II. By the 10th day of fighting, the Americans had still only taken half…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American to Add Another Modern Riverboat to the Columbia & Snake Rivers
Guilford, CT—February 17, 2020—Cruising close to home™ just keeps getting better and better. American Cruise Lines will add another brand new modern riverboat to its fleet on the Columbia & Snake Rivers in 2021. In just the past few years, American has introduced the first modern riverboats in the U.S.A, built 5 new…
— Travel Research Online
Outposts
The Southern Charms of the Lower Mississippi
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday February 18, 2020
The southern Un ited States is a destination of lush landscapes and rich history, from mighty oaks decorated with hanging Spanish moss to music that has remained soulful through time. One of the more prominent sights in the South is where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico. An area that has been historically diverse in cultures, which often means phenomenal food and a variety of unique experiences. the traveler can take their time on a riverboat cruise along one of the most iconic rivers in the United…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Present Like a Pro
by Mike Marchev
Wednesday February 19, 2020
As much as I en joy speaking to groups of people and sharing my ideas and experiences, I understand how difficult this may be for others. I have no intention of minimizing this very real fear.
It would be easy for me to suggest that, if speaking is in fact public a genuine fear of yours, it is time that you get over it. As much as I would like to say that, I will not.
If you are interested in growing your business, there are a number of topics needing to be addressed. You will be meeting new people. You will have a service to offer them. They will not have a reason to accept or reject your offer until they understand exactly what your offer is.…
— Travel Research Online
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