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Destinations
Research Shows Los Cabos Is One Of The Safest Destinations In Mexico
Despite recent concerns about crime rates, Los Cabos has been named one of the safest destinations in Mexico in a new official study. The Pacific gem, comprising the tourist hotspots of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, is experiencing a surge in bookings lately, proving it is not…
— Travel Off Path
In Seattle, It’s Almost Normal
On Feb. 9, 2020, the Seattle Asian Art Museum reopened after a three-year, $56 million renovation and expansion that transformed the look, feel and reach of the venerable institution. Five weeks later, the first round of statewide Covid lockdowns shuttered the place. “It was heartbreaking for…
— New York Times
An adventure in the Faroe Islands by land, sea and story
On a sailing and hiking expedition in the remote Faroe Islands, Sebastian Modak finds a place where the lines between myth and history – and beauty and brutality – are undefined. I woke up to the odd sensation of a cold, wet finger prodding the flesh of my bare arm. The wooden ribs of…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Opening Dates Announced For 4 New York City Holiday Markets
The countdown to the holidays has begun and New York City is getting ready to host Christmas. People not only love visiting the Big Apple for the decorations, twinkling lights, and the tree at Rockefeller Center, but also for the holiday markets across the city. If you love wandering in the…
— Travel Awaits
Here’s How to Not Murder Your Family on Your Next Road Trip
My family loves long road trips even though we can barely stand living under the same roof together. We’ve ventured from our home in Southern California to Texas, onward to Canada, and through a slew of Midwestern states with our rental car packed with food, blankets, and bad…
— Fodor's Travel
10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Grand Central Terminal's History
Rising from the corner of 42snd Street and Park Avenue, the Beaux-Arts style Grand Central Terminal stands in contrast to Manhattan’s fiercely contemporary and sky-high landscape. However, this century-old, 45-acre terminal is no relic of the past. Millions of people move through…
— The Travel
Cruise
12 Can't-Miss Places to Visit in Madeira
There are a lot of beautiful islands to explore in this world, but the Portuguese island of Madeira remains a hidden gem and cruiser paradise thanks to all it has to offer! From the vibrant city of Funchal where the cruise ships dock, to the rocky cliffs of Ponta de São Lourenço and the beach of…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Azamara Removing Vaccine Requirement in December
Azamara, a premium cruise line offering cruises to the Caribbean and to Europe, is removing their vaccine requirement for guests on December 1, 2022. The dropping of the vaccine requirement by Azamara will apply to cruises to Europe and in the Caribbean, unless required by local regulations…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Regional Airline Aha! Has Shut Down
Nevada-based discount airline Aha! has stopped flying after its parent, ExpressJet Airlines, filed for bankruptcy protection and said it would sell its assets. ExpressJet said it faced lower-than-expected revenue because demand for travel weakened with new COVID-19 variants. It also said it…
— AFAR
Comparing the world’s 2 longest flights in Singapore business class
Just 2 miles separate the distance between the two longest flights in the world. Both of these routes operate to and from the New York City metropolitan area, and they’re both operated by Singapore Airlines. In fact, there’s an interesting history behind these two flights. Between 2004…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Our readers voted these as the 10 best pet-friendly hotels
People will often travel far to see the rare celestial occurrence of a solar or lunar eclipse. But sometimes, the areas within the line of totality—where the eclipses are visible from Earth—aren’t very accessible because they aren’t actually on dry land. They’re out in the middle of a body of…
— USA Today
10 High-End Resorts For An Unforgettable Stay In Cabo San Lucas
Whether travelers are seasoned visitors or first-time visitors of Cabo San Lucas, this sunny destination promises a memorable vacation. Situated at the southern end of the Baja California Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas offers white beaches, historical attractions, and various activities paired…
— The Travel
Best coastal hotels to visit during your next seaside getaway
The moment the audience saw Diane Keaton’s kitchen in the iconic film “Something’s Gotta Give,” an aesthetic was born. The earth tones, the double islands in the kitchen and the beachfront property location made this space practically the third star of the film after Keaton and Jack…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
The Kabul restaurant preserving the teapot stew tradition
Kabul's vibrant bird market, Ka Faroshi, lies in the heart of the old city. Framed by brown mud houses, the market's riot of colours erupts from the yellow of canaries, neon green of parrots and turquoise of budanas (a lark-like bird) all fluttering within bell-shaped wicker cages. The melody of…
— BBC
This Popular Tourist Activity Is Sending Climate Change Into Overdrive
The helicopter lurched forward, tilting toward the rocky river valley below. Beyond the flash of rotor blades, I could see a vast, rippled mass of ice pouring out of the mountains. Suspended in the air above the Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere (the later is the original Māori…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
U.S. Nicknamed "Uncle Sam"
Samuel Wilson, a Troy, New York meat packer, began supplying United States troops with barrels of meat on this day in 1813, and continued to do so throughout the war of 1812. Wilson stamped the rations with the letters…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Rest Today. And Then Get Busy!
by John Frenaye
Monday September 05, 2022
Today is Labor  Day. It is a national holiday that is to “celebrate the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.” And while we are not considered “laborers” in one sense, the travel industry has been laboring for the past two and a half years, and quite frankly, we deserve a break. But only for a bit!
Over the past two years, we have been beaten down in a number of ways. Some of us old-timers might suggest it has been thirty years! Recessions, wars, diseases, commission cuts, terrorism, and even pandemics couldn’t keep us down. So yes, for today, put the phone on DND and enjoy a well-deserved holiday! Let emails go unanswered. Hang out with the folks…
— Travel Research Online
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One-to-One Interviews
Tom Smith, General Manager of North America, Intrepid Travel
 Tom is responsible for leading sales, marketing and partnership activities in North America, Intrepid’s fastest growing market. Like the company of Intrepid, he is committed to supporting travel agent partners and non-traditional distribution channels, taking Intrepid’s sustainable, experience-rich travel to more people in North America than ever before…
— Travel Research Online
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Outposts
Punta Cana, More Than Resorts
by Joey DeLoach
Tuesday September 06, 2022
On the  eastern tip of the Dominican Republic sits the second-most popular destination in Latin America, Punta Cana. Only 236 miles from Puerto Rico, it brings in more visitors than any city in the Caribbean and receives 64% of all flights arriving in the Dominican Republic. It is a classic white-sand beach and sun vacation for all manner of travelers, from couples to the young, to families—but Punta Cana also has a side for the luxury traveler.
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Chapter 10: Incremental Improvement
Welcome to the tenth tip in this series of marketing suggestions.
We covered a lot of ground, and I’m happy to say that we have a lot more to do.
Today I want to call your attention to a word called Kaizen, which simply implies a strategy for achieving incremental improvement. Pronounced Ky-Zen…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
See why Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights continues to be the world's premier Halloween event! Get all the gory details about this year's event in this exciting webinar, conducted by Cynthia Holmes.
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