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Destinations
U.S. Warns Spring Breakers Headed to Mexico, Jamaica or the Bahamas
In recent weeks, American travelers to some of the busiest international destinations during spring vacation have been urged by the State Department to exercise extra…
— New York Times
The new costs of travel that tourists should know
Tourist taxes are now as much a part a trip as selfies and souvenir shops. And more are on the…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
14 Best Senior-friendly Travel Groups
These senior-friendly travel companies offer tours and travel experiences as diverse as their…
— Travel+Leisure
Top Tourism Activities in Leon, Guanajuato's Biggest City
Travelers in under-the-radar Leon can enjoy historic sites, the region's largest history museum, prime leather and shoe shopping and…
— TravelAge West
Cruise
Royal Caribbean cruise employee arrested after hidden camera found in guest bathroom on Symphony of the Seas
Arvin Joseph Mirasol, 34, told law enforcement he had been placing hidden cameras in bathrooms on the Symphony of the Seas cruise ship since December 2023, court files…
— NBC News
A revived luxury cruise line wants you to spend 4 ½ months at sea sailing to 27 countries for $84,000
In February, Crystal's first world cruise since its relaunch departed San Diego, California on a 125-night…
— Business Insider
Transportation
United adds 3 new international destinations, including Marrakesh, Medellin
United Airlines is once again unveiling a major network expansion with new international…
— The Points Guy
Fumes in cabin cause Alaska Airlines flight to Phoenix to return to Portland, Oregon
Fumes detected in the cabin of an Alaska Airlines flight destined for Phoenix caused pilots to head back to Portland International Airport in…
— ABC News
Lodging
What It’s Like to Stay at Hotel La Palma, the New Star of Capri’s Glittering Resort Scene
Following a construction delay, the prestigious Oetker Collection's Hotel La Palma is now open as the newest star of Capri's glittering resort…
— Robb Report
5 things to know right now about Marriott, Hilton and all the world's largest hotel companies
From brand buildups at IHG Hotels & Resorts to soaring rates at Hilton and Marriott and the risk of bad-mouthing on social media, we dug into annual filings to pull out what's most important across Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
I’m a Travel Writer—These Are the Hacks That Save Me Time and Money on Every Trip
Take it from this travel writer and a frequent flier: These are the best travel tips that will save you time and money on every…
— The Everygirl
Man who went on 2,000-person nude cruise ship reveals the one place clothes are required
A former cruise member detailed one of the few places guests are seen in clothes rather than…
— UNILAD
Today in History
Golda Meir Becomes Israel's Prime Minister
At a time in our history when women are closer to the United States presidency than ever before, it is worthwhile noting great female heads of state from the past. On March 7, 1969, Golda Meir became the Prime Minister of Israel. She was the country's first woman prime minister. David Ben-Gurion called her "the only man in the Cabinet".
Meir was one of twenty-four individuals who signed the Israeli declaration of independence on May 14, 1948. The very next…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Travel Answers Group: A Culture of Service
by David Cogswell
Thursday March 07, 2024
The Travel Answ ers Group has been highly successful at growing a business for 32 years based on designing quality vacations to Australia, New Zealand, Africa and the South Pacific. The company’s transcontinental product range is broad and diverse. But its formula for success is a simple philosophy that can be expressed in a few words. It’s all about providing a high order of service. That company ethos provides the focus and the underlying driving force of its success.
It’s a culture of service. High-level service is founded on an attitude of sincere care for the customer, and it’s carried to fruition by following through, taking responsibility and attending to every detail.
“Service” is a word that has many different meanings. You stop at the…
— Travel Research Online
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