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Destinations
Tourists stranded in Peru amid political turmoil
Hundreds of tourists, including some families with small children, were left stranded in the remote Andean settlement of Machu Picchu after protests sparked by the ongoing political crisis in Peru blocked their way to Bolivia. The protests have been happening for more than 72 hours…
— Travel Research Online
Why the UK has fallen into a travel black hole
The UK: home to tradition, cozy cottages and Christmas movies. What better place to spend the holiday period than in a thatched cottage like in "The Holiday," or have a romantic airport arrival channeling "Love Actually"? This year could be the perfect time for it, too -- the normally mild UK…
— CNN
12 Things This Texas Travel Writer Wants You To Know Before You Visit Her Home State
If you are considering a trip to Texas, then you are in the right place! Texas is filled with diverse terrain, world-class museums, amazing food, and loads of southern hospitality. When you combine all of the great attractions with the sheer size of the state, it is easy to become…
— Travel Awaits
Tours and Activities
Mexico Tourism to More Heavily Regulate Cenote Tours
As the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico continues to welcome more and more visitors each year, the government of Quintana Roo has taken a step towards ensuring the safety of these tourists who come to admire its spectacular cenotes. Cenotes are natural pits or sinkholes resulting from the…
— Travel Research Online
Isfeng: a crispy doughnut from al-Andalus for Hanukkah
Hanukkah, literally "dedication" in Hebrew, commemorates the Maccabean revolt that led to the historical recovery of Jerusalem from the Greek empire and the rededication of the menorah in the Second Temple around 168 BCE. Religious texts later extrapolated on the event in Shabbat…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
A brawl broke out between passengers on a luxury cruise ship after a woman fell overboard and died, video shows
A woman fell overboard a luxury cruise ship 18 miles off the coast of Florida and died. Shortly afterwards, passengers on the ship broke into a fight while waiting to disembark the cruise, the Daily Mail reported. The MSC Cruises crew members had to step in to break up the fight after…
— Business Insider
Princess Cruises Returns to Texas After 6 Year Hiatus
For the first time in six years, Princess Cruises is offering sailings from Texas. Princess Cruises’ first sailing from Texas in six years departed from Galveston over the weekend. Ruby Princess will sail 16 cruises from Galveston, Texas that will range from five to 16 nights. The cruises…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Amtrak Offers First Look at Its New Fleet of Trains
A little more than one year after unveiling plans to invest in a new a fleet of modern trains, Amtrak this week offered a first glance at what those trains will actually look like inside and out. A response to strong customer demand for an improved U.S. rail travel experience, the new…
— AFAR
Southwest Just Released Summer Flights and Expanded Routes Across the U.S.
Southwest Airlines is already looking to summer by releasing its flight schedule through mid-August. "Already day dreaming of getaways in warmer weather?" the airline tweeted Thursday. "We've just extended our published flight schedules through August 14, 2023!" The airline will…
— Travel+Leisure
The U.K. Ended Its Travel-Size Liquid Rule for Carry-Ons—Will the U.S. Do the Same?
Passing through airport security in the U.K. is about to get easier and more streamlined, as U.K. officials announced that the rule mandating liquids in carry-on bags be 100ml (3.4 ounces) or less will no longer be enforced, starting in June 2024. When the rule ends, passengers will be…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
These Are The 10 Coolest Boutique Hotels To Book In Nashville, Tennessee
The capital city of Nashville is also known as Music City to many locals and travelers. Besides its reputation as a music hotbed, Nashville isn't just about the music; in fact, the Tennessee capital is home to some of the country's greatest attractions, significant cultural landmarks, and tasty…
— The Travel
These are the best new hotels that opened in 2022
The past year was transformative for hotels around the world. In 2022, we discovered an array of new and reimagined properties poised to unlock destinations with points and miles, remake neighborhoods and reinvent the very concept of a hotel stay. These hotels included exciting…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Desire to Travel Remained Strong in 2022 Despite COVID-19, Inflation, Delays & War in Ukraine, ETC Reveals
The tourism sector in Europe has been considerably challenged throughout 2022, especially coming after a nearly two-year period of inactivity during the COVID-19 pandemic and much more uncertainty revolving around post-pandemic times. The uncertainty regarding tourism has…
— Schengen Visa Info
What Travel Is Like When You're Not a Rich White Kid
“Is it true that you can buy anything from a vending machine in Japan?” my oldest brother asked down the phone. “Like, even a pizza?” It wasn’t true, but how was he supposed to know that? Raheem – whose name I’ve changed to protect his privacy, as with all my family members in this…
— Vice
Why You Should Try Spontaneous Travel In 2023
Planning a vacation often entails months of researching, asking friends for recommendations, strategizing around costs, making reservations and otherwise preparing for a nice escape from your everyday life. But that’s not the only way to travel. In fact, many people enjoy more last…
— HuffPost
Today in History
Poor Richard's Almanack
Benjamin Franklin was a statesman, an inventor, a patriot and a founding father of the United States. He was also the author and publisher of Poor Richard's Almanack. Franklin took on the pseudonym of "Poor Richard"…
— Travel Research Online
Publishers Corner
Alternative Christmas Market
by Richard Earls
Sunday December 18, 2022
Driving down a  canopy-covered road in northern Florida yesterday, I spotted a sign at a Methodist church that indicated an "Alternative Christmas Market" was being held. The parking lot was filled with cars, and it looked like a good opportunity to pick up some interesting presents. The very thought that I would actually have any shopping done prior to the absolute last minute was a source of peculiar pride. The word "alternative" suggested to me that I would be able to find some most unusual gifts, something never before seen under a Christmas tree by any of the people on my list this year.
Indeed.
As I walked through the doors of the church, I saw immediately that I had misunderstood the nature of an "alternative" Christmas. …
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Building a Profitable Business Does Not Have to Be So Hard
It became glaringly obvious to me over the years that most people are still not practicing the simple art of marketing with any consistency. Because there was (is) so much print on the subject, people were not introduced to the finer (simple) points of marketing in a fashion that was taken seriously. My focused observation confirms that people either do not know enough to be concerned about marketing, or they think they have already heard all there is to hear on the subject. This happens to be a popular error.
— Travel Research Online
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