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Destinations
This Beautiful Mediterranean Country Has Dropped All Travel Requirements Reopening For Normal Tourism
Nearly three years after it first shut its borders due to the pandemic, the beautiful Mediterranean country of Tunisia has dropped all travel requirements, allowing for normal tourism to resume. From this week, Americans, as well as any other foreigners on a short-term visit, will no longer be…
— Travel Off Path
Shaniko: Visiting What Is Possibly Oregon's Coolest Ghost Town
In America, every worthwhile road trip includes at least one stop in a ghost town. When visited at night or on foggy days, the deserted towns of the Old West can be scary or even terrifying. They are frequently cloaked in mystery. Every community has a fascinating tale to share. When people…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
Christmas vacations: 15 of the best places to go for holiday spirit
Anyplace can put up a few lights and call it a holiday celebration, but travelers who really love Christmas want more. Many places have plans to return to a livelier season after two years of subdued or canceled festivities because of the Covid-19 pandemic. From Finland to Mexico, these…
— CNN
Two Big Stargazing Events Close Out the Year — Why You Don’t Want To Miss Them
December is a favorite month for many stargazers. After all, cold air isn’t hazy like warmer, humid air so it’s easier to see stars and planets. Plus, as the nights get dark earlier, there’s more time for stargazing. This December also offers two more reasons for stargazers to rejoice. First, on…
— Travel Awaits
10 London Restaurants for the Ultimate Literary-Inspired Food Tour
Walk in the footsteps of these literary greats by dining at the favorite restaurants of England’s famous authors. If any international city could lay claim to having the richest literary history, it would surely be London. World-famous wordsmiths have called the English capital home for…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Viking Cancels Polaris Sailing after Rogue Wave Kills Passenger Onboard
Viking today announced it is canceling the December 5-17 Antarctic Explorer itinerary following an accident on its new Polaris expedition ship that left one passenger dead and three others injured. A giant rogue wave hit Polaris and smashed several windows, as the ship sailed south of Cape…
— Travel Research Online
Didn't board your cruise in time? Here's what to do
Melissa Boursiquot's luck changed halfway through her trip to Florida. On her way to take a cruise for her mom's birthday in 2019, the pair boarded their flight from New York just in time. But when they got to Miami for their Carnival Cruise Line sailing, the now 30-year-old digital marketing…
— USA Today
Transportation
11 ways that Southwest is trying to improve the travel experience in 2023
Southwest Airlines has some lofty goals for 2023. From a rearranged boarding process to upgraded Wi-Fi connectivity, the Southwest travel experience will be getting some big updates in the coming months. The Dallas-based airline shared a slew of updates at a recent media event at…
— The Points Guy
Airlines Still Have Dress Codes for Passengers. Why?
“I remember when passengers dressed up for business/first class.” It was a comment, this time in a travel Facebook group where people easily drop tens of thousands of dollars or millions of frequent flier miles, about my attire. I was on the last leg of a five-day whirlwind trip that took me…
— AFAR
United to open new pilot bases for 1st time in more than 20 years, adding Las Vegas and Orlando
United Airlines is slated to open new pilot bases in Orlando and Las Vegas in May 2023, according to a memo sent to crews Wednesday. Airline Weekly, which obtained a copy of the memo, first reported this development. The changes will see the Chicago-based carrier open a pilot base for…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Top 8 Romantic Hotels On Big Island, Hawaii
The big island of Hawaii is the perfect choice for a romantic getaway. You and your partner can look forward to gorgeous black sand beaches, sparkling waters, and of course plenty of sunny and warm weather. If you’re looking to plan such a trip, here are seven romantic hotels that won’t…
— Travel Off Path
19 Airbnbs at High Altitudes and With Breathtaking Views, From Santorini to the Himalayas
Not all views are created equal—and these Airbnbs have some of the most perfectly framed vistas we've seen. Whether you're looking out onto a breathtaking Guatemalan volcano from a hammock, sitting by the fireplace watching wildlife at your own personal Walden Pond, or relaxing…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
He sat down on a bench at the airport. Then his future husband sat down next to him
James Sanford was sitting on a bench at Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic, waiting for his bag to appear on the luggage carousel. It was August 2013, and Atlanta-based James, then in his late 20s, was in the Dominican Republic with his best friend to attend…
— CNN
Taking Back the Mountains
Last winter, skiers and snowboarders at Mt. Sunapee, a state-owned New Hampshire ski resort that is operated by Vail Resorts, got so sick of the long lift lines and overcrowded parking lots that they took a drastic step: They called in the governor. Gov. Chris Sununu, who ran a ski area before…
— New York Times
Today in History
The End of Prohibition
The Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed in 1919, over the veto of President Woodrow Wilson. Under pressure from religious and other temperance groups, the manufacture and consumption of…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Little Mistakes Can Kill a Reputation
by John Frenaye
Monday December 05, 2022
 Don’t sweat the small stuff. I have heard that for decades. And I disagree vehemently. Small stuff has a way of becoming big stuff; if you are not watching it, you can be in trouble. Don’t sweat the stuff you can’t control is a better option for me.
Weather? Don’t sweat it! Flight delays? No worries. That’s all out of my control, and there is nothing I can do about it.
Now about that typo in the last email broadcast? I’d start to…
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
Planning a 2023 Perspective
by Richard Earls
Sunday December 04, 2022
 “To change ourselves effectively, we first must change our perceptions.” ~ Stephen R. Covey
The end of a year inherently is a time of transition, a good time to assay our perspective. Each of us has just spent another year in our business and personal lives moving forward, back, laterally and standing still in turn. Hopefully we have progressed a bit on whatever journey we earlier set ourselves and feel as though our time has been well invested. Inevitably, however, we have our regrets, things we now want to do differently, take more chances or perhaps fewer depending on circumstance.
However we gauge success, the best of us tend to be our most harsh critic. If your inner judge…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Choose Your “Peeps" Wisely
If you have been paying attention these past couple of years, you already know that not everybody you meet is a trusting, honest, and well-meaning soul. In fact, there are a number of people who feel it is their role in life to take advantage of others. They are good at fooling you. They actually enjoy being deceitful, and their only concern is “what’s in it for me?” Be cautious of who you trust. Don't let your guard down too quickly.
— Travel Research Online
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Top Headlines
Viking Cancels Polaris Sailing after Rogue Wave Kills Passenger Onboard
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday December 02, 2022
Viking today announced it is canceling the December 5-17 Antarctic Explorer itinerary following an accident on its new Polaris expedition ship that left one passenger dead and three others injured. A giant rogue wave hit Polaris and smashed several windows, as the ship sailed south of Cape Horn, killing the passenger. The ship was headed for Ushuaia to get medical attention for a woman who was injured onboard a zodiac. Sadly, it’s the latest incident in a rough start for the burgeoning Antarctica cruise season, just now launching as spring comes to the polar region.
“It is…
— Travel Research Online
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