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Destinations
Philippines cited as world’s top dive destination, Intramuros is leading tourist attraction
The Philippines’ dive sites and famed walled city Intramuros were hailed World’s Leading Dive Destination and World’s Leading Tourist Attraction in 2020, respectively, in this year’s World Travel…
— PhilStar Global
'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Hawaii seeks to be seen as a remote workplace with a view
Hawaii is launching a campaign to attract former residents and those from elsewhere to set up remote offices with a…
— USA Today
Croatian Tourism Champion This Year is Island of Vir
The island of Vir earned the title of this year's Croatian tourism champion due to the largest number of overnight stays in October, but also a total of more than 2 million overnight stays in the period from 1 January to 31…
— Total Croatia News
Tours and Activities
Domestic airlines resume Mt Everest sightseeing flights after eight months
The domestic airlines have announced resuming mountain view flights from next week after eight months of closure, as economic activities have started to pick-up again and return to normal, including all tourism-related activities. The airlines have launched “Buy one, get one free” ticket offer to entice the passengers to…
— The Kathmandu Post
Cruise
Cyber Monday Cruise Deals From Cruise Lines for 2020
If you missed out on Black Friday cruise deals you’re in luck. Cruise lines are also offering Cyber Monday cruise deals this year that have discounted cruise fares to go along with free perks that range from free drink packages to free…
— Cruise Fever
American Cruise Lines unveils new design for Mississippi River boats in 2021
American Cruise Lines recently revealed new designs of the interior for its new class of modern riverboats, set to stop in the Quad-Cities this…
— Quad City Times
First Royal Caribbean cruise in 9 months will sail tomorrow
Nine months after Royal Caribbean shut down its cruises due to the global health crisis, its first cruise ship will offer a revenue cruise…
— Royal Caribbean Blog
Transportation
The U.S. Is Getting an Epic New Glass-domed Train Route From the Rockies to Red Rocks
The southwestern U.S. is getting a new luxury train route through some of the country’s most scenic territory. The Rockies to the Red Rocks journey, set to start in August 2021, will take passengers on a two-day ride from Denver to Moab, Utah, winding through the Rocky…
— Travel+Leisure
Thanksgiving Airline Travel Down 50 Percent, Which Could Spell Trouble For Airlines
AAA projects the largest dip in overall holiday travel since the 2008 recession. CBS 2’s Marissa Parra has been tracking Thanksgiving travel since last week. As she reported Sunday, the possible impact could be rough for…
— CBS Chicago
The ultimate guide to airlines flying rear-facing seats
There’s a certain thrill to flying in a rear-facing seat. In 2019, I flew an American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from Chicago to Dallas and actually enjoyed my experience flying…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Here's What It's Like to Stay at a Disney World Resort Hotel Right Now
Around the world, hotels and resorts have reimagined the guest experience amid the pandemic, adopting innovative technologies and introducing new practices to create a safer environment — and Disney is no exception. With over 20 hotels located at Walt Disney World, the massive theme park…
— Travel+Leisure
Caribbean hotel overhauled to become Radisson Blu property
The new-look Radisson Blu Resort & Residence, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic boasts 164 suites and five…
— Top Hotel News
Other and Odd
Cyber Monday Travel Deals: Hotels, Resorts, Cruises, and Tours
Cyber Monday travel deals around the world from our favorite ski lodges, wellness resorts, safaris, and…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Canada extends international travel restrictions
Canada has announced an extension of restrictions on international travel in an effort to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus amid an ongoing second wave of the pandemic in the…
— The Tribune
Today in History
Mark Twain
On this day in 1835, Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in the small town of Florida, Missouri. Better known by his pseudonym, Mark Twain, the writer proved to be one of the true originals of American literature. His novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn earned Twain a public following even in his own day. His wit and keen satire are staples of popular…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
I’m seeing some great signs post COVID, YRMV*
by John Frenaye
Monday November 30, 2020
Good news is on the horizon. And you have no idea how happy I am to type that out after nearly 9 months of suffering the fiscal ramifications of COVID-19. As we have all likely heard, there are not one; but three vaccines which should be available to the general public within the next several months. The trick will be making sure our practices remain viable during what might be the most challenging period. But I am bullish and here’s why.
President-Elect Biden seems anxious to get another stimulus out. I am not sure the $1200 individual stimulus will be the difference between life and death for struggling agencies, but an additional round of business stimulus will be just what the business doctor ordered.
As part of…
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
Time to grind an axe
by Richard Earls
Monday November 30, 2020
"Give me si x hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." ~ Abraham Lincoln
An employer once asked me to figure out why a restaurant and bar he owned was doing so poorly. He suspected the manager was the source of the problem, but asked me to basically live at the establishment to determine the matter with certainty.
I was twenty-two years old and I was about to be…
— Travel Research Online
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BUENOS AIRES “The Pearl of South America”
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
Buenos Aires, Argentina, recognized for its European-style architecture and lively theater scene, is a truly special place. The second-largest city in South America, it has been the home of such renowned cultural and historical figures. Urban landscape steeped in tradition but offering modernity that never disappoints. From its numerous museums to its old-time cafés and milongas, or dance halls, for the seductive Tango, one will never find a dull moment.
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