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Destinations
10 of the best places to visit in spring
This spring we may all be looking for more remote places where safe social distancing is easy, and Rannerdale Knotts fits the bill perfectly. In late April, the fellside is carpeted with a truly amazing display of bluebells. There’s a three-mile circular walk from Buttermere village, taking in views of three lakes, waterfalls and higher peaks all around. But the bluebells are the…
— The Guardian
A Look at the Historic Cultural Closures, Including the Eiffel Tower
As the coronavirus continues to spread, many countries are taking measures otherwise reserved for times of war and political unrest. Aside from shutting down borders, and going on lockdown, many historic landmarks and sites, including the Eiffel Tower, Disneyland, and Mount Everest, have closed—some indefinitely. “The world hasn’t seen such a pandemic like…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
Uncovering amazake: Japan's ancient fermented 'superdrink'
By the time I made the hike down the long pathway from the top of Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari to the houses below, I was thirsty. Which was convenient, since many local residents take advantage of foot traffic from the mountainside Shinto shrine by hosting small cafes in their homes. It was on that winding street that I first encountered amazake, an ancient,…
— BBC
BroadwayHD Is Letting You Watch Your Favorite Musicals For Free — For a Limited Time
Guess what. You’re probably going to be stuck at home for a while. And that’s okay because is it the right thing to do for your own health and the health of your neighbors. And, let’s not forget, there are plenty of things to entertain you while inside your house, like virtual museum visits, operas, and now, streams of all your favorite Broadway shows. BroadwayHD,…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Azamara and Silversea Suspend All Cruises for 30 Days
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the parent company of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea Cruises, has suspended all cruising worldwide for 30 days. The move follows the line's announcement of the suspension of all U.S. cruises as of March 13. Cruises that departed U.S. ports before midnight on March 14 are operating their…
— CruiseCritic.com
Coronavirus-infected cruise ship stranded at sea for weeks to dock in Cuba
Weeks after a cruise ship was blocked from disembarking at several ports in the Caribbean, due to fears of passengers with possible COVID-19 symptoms, Cuban officials are welcoming the vessel to dock and get their guests home. When the Braemar cruise ship was first turned away by the Romana cruise port in the Dominican Republic on Feb. 27, the cruise…
— ABC News
Transportation
Ryanair To Halt Nearly All Operations As Coronavirus Travel Bans Take Effect
Ryanair Group airlines are preparing to ground virtually all their flights following the imposition of travel restrictions by many European countries. Europe’s largest airline group will scale back its schedule by 80% starting midnight on Wednesday, and from next Tuesday, it plans to halt “all except a small number of flights to maintain essential connectivity.” The…
— Forbes
What to Do When Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed
It's no secret that sometimes, travel can get complicated. But do you know what to do when a flight is canceled or delayed? Considering the number of people who now travel by air daily, it's probable that at some point you—or someone you know—will get hit with a flight delay or cancellation and you should be prepared. Here's how to handle those inevitable delays…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Lodging
For Future Travellers: Here's A New Hotel Brand That Will Soothe The Soul
While it looks certain that travel is off the cards for the world at the moment, here is something to look forward to – Aman has announced it is launching a new company – Janu – with three hotels due to open in 2022, all of which will seek to offer a ‘rekindling of the soul’. Since Aman first opened its first resort, Amanpuri in Phuket back in 1988, it kicked off a trend…
— Forbes
Coronavirus can live on surfaces for hours or days: Here's how to sanitize your hotel room
Your hotel room is your home away from home, with a few exceptions: the hundreds or even thousands of strangers from every corner of the world who have slept there. And the hotel staff may not have the same standards of cleanliness that you do at home. Having a sanitary hotel room is important under normal circumstances but with coronavirus cases mounting…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
Five People Changing the Way We Think About Sustainable Travel
A visionary president leading his nation in the face of rising sea levels. A wine scion bringing together climate thought leaders. An activist galvanizing youth all over the world. These Global Vision Awards honorees are the voices we need…
— Travel+Leisure
How our daily travel harms the planet
For many people, the journey to and from work are the bookends of the daily grind. But how we choose to travel to the office, or even to pop to the shops, is also one of the biggest day-to-day climate decisions we face. In countries like the UK and the US, the transport sector is now responsible for emitting more greenhouse gases than any other, including…
— BBC
UK travel industry urges government action to forestall collapse of businesses
The UK travel sector is calling on the government to make immediate changes to the package travel regulations to prevent “innumerable company collapses and the loss of many thousands of jobs”. Under the existing regulations tour operators are obliged to offer a full refund if elements of the holiday can’t be provided. But travel industry bodies say that in the…
— The Guardian
Today in History
The Last Templar Grand Master
On this day the Inquisition burned Jacques de Molay at the stake, the 23rd and last official Grand Master of the Knights Templar. The Templars were the warrior monks of the Crusades. The Roman Church provided the Knights Templar with enormous power, and they were subject to no…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
I’m Just Saying...
by Mike Marchev
Wednesday March 18, 2020
A few perso nal thoughts from Mike.
I was lying in bed at 4:15 a.m. this morning with my mind turning to the topic that is on everybody’s mind these days. In one way, shape or form, the Coronavirus is affecting each and every one of us regardless whether you are involved with travel or not.
Under the cover of darkness, I found myself thinking specifically of my travel professional associates and the thought that this “monster” might get a lot worse before it gets better.
But the truth is that it will get better. The truth is that there will be life after COVID-19…
— Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile
A Paradise for Everyone with Costa Rica Dream Adventures
 There are so many companies that provide travel to destinations around the world, it can be difficult to find the right person for the job. There are companies that can get you anywhere in the world but, a “Jack (or Jill) of all trades” lacks the specialized knowledge needed to give the traveler a thorough plan for their getaway. Fortunately, when it comes to the tropical country of Costa Rica, Costa Rica Dream Adventures is…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Lessons From The Shark Tank (TV Show)
Although I am not a regular fan of mindless television shows, I found myself channel-surfing recently when I came across The Shark Tank. Hopeful entrepreneurs plead their case in front of four potential investors in hope of gaining some “cash” in return for giving up a percentage of…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Australis 102 – Itinerary Ideas in Patagonia
Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
Our last webinar Australis 101 focused on the basics of Australis Cruises, our ships, itineraries, and some online tools to help you sell Patagonia and Australis to your South America bound clients. In this webinar we will do a brief review of the basics and then offer itinerary suggestions for other areas within Patagonia that can easily be combined with the cruise to form an incredible land/sea adventure.
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