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Destinations
This Lesser-Known Mediterranean Destination Is The Perfect Affordable Getaway
With its temperate climate, turquoise waters, historic nations with lost-to-time origins, and delectable cuisine, the Mediterranean is one of the top destinations globally, despite not being exactly the cheapest coastal region to visit. Italy, France, Greece and the like…
— Travel Off Path
Get to Know Atrani, Location in the New Netflix Show Ripley
Atrani on Italy's Amalfi Coast is attracting new interest as a filming location in the Netflix series Ripley. And it's easy to see why. The pocket-sized town is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Once a power to rival its mighty neighbor Amalfi, today…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
‘Slow Travel at Its Most Joyous’: Our Three-Week Road Trip to Croatia
How far would you go – and how long would you take – to avoid flying and thoroughly embrace the idea of slow travel? In my case, it was 3,167 miles over three weeks. For nearly a decade I had wanted to do a road trip to Croatia, and to get as much out…
— The Guardian
Eat Your Way Through Tokyo’s Best Sushi
Sushi book author, reviewer and guide Yukari Sakamoto shares her picks of the five best sushi restaurants in the Japanese capital. At first glance, Japan's most iconic food is a simple combination of seafood and bite-sized portions of rice. But like the culture it…
— BBC
12 Amazing Black-Owned Bars, Breweries, and Wineries Across the United States
There is still a grave underrepresentation of Black owned breweries, wineries, and spirit makers. Here are some fantastic businesses to support. While stationed in France during WWI, John June Lewis Sr. grew fond of wine and wine culture. He took…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Royal Caribbean Cancels Radiance of the Seas Departure
Royal Caribbean International is canceling the current cruise of the Radiance of the Seas. Despite having passengers embarking the ship for a shortened sailing, the company announced this past Saturday that the cruise is no longer going ahead. “As you are…
— Cruise Industry News
Carnival Cruise Crew Member Airlifted from Ship While at Sea
While no one expects to become ill during their cruise vacation, or while working aboard a cruise ship, sometimes these things just happen. Luckily, cruise ships are equipped with their own mini urgent cares. But sometimes, passengers or crew members end up…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Southwest Apologizes After Dismantling Wheelchair Basketball Chairs
Myranda Shields and Justin Walker’s trip to Richmond, Virginia, for the National Wheelchair Basketball Association National Championships was not a slam dunk. Walker, who plays for the Phoenix Suns D2 wheelchair team, said that when he and his…
— USA Today
These U.S. Airports Have the Most (and Least) Friendliest Staffs
Airports can be harrowing places, but a friendly face at the right moment can make a world of difference. Travelers are most likely to find those friendly employees at Oregon’s Portland International Airport, according to a study from Upgraded Points. The airport…
— Travel+Leisure
The Sad, Stale State of In-Flight Vegetarian Meals
Last month, a traveler posted a photo to Reddit of his girlfriend’s vegetarian meal for a 12-hour flight. It wasn’t pretty. The sandwich featured two grim cucumber slices and wan tomatoes. On the top half of the dry roll, faint oval imprints of the filling…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
Welcome to the New All-Inclusive
It was late fall, and the sun had already slipped below the horizon in Big Sur, that iconic 90-mile stretch of California coast, when a friend and I pulled into Alila Ventana Big Sur. Within 15 minutes, we had been whisked from our serene, wood-paneled cabin by a…
— AFAR
Marriott PointSavers: Redeem Fewer Points at Select Hotels
Marriott PointSavers lets you book select room types at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels at lower award rates on some dates. I figured PointSavers rates would disappear after Marriott adopted dynamic award pricing, but they're still around. So, here's what…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Speak Like a Local: 30 Italian Sayings to Use While Traveling
One of the best parts about traveling to a foreign place is immersing yourself in an unknown culture. From new foods to sacred traditions, you can expand your mind by leaning into the differences and embracing life as a local. If you’re planning a visit to Italy…
— Travel Noire
What I Learned After Flying for 18 Hours With My Toddler
Riding one of the longest flights in the world is already an undertaking—then I had to do it with my talkative son in tow. Even though flying with a toddler can be tough, I was determined to introduce him to the paternal side of my family who I hadn’t seen…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Today in History
Joan of Arc Enters Orleans
For over 116 years, France and England were at war. The English House of Plantagenet and the French House of Valois both claimed the French throne based on lineage. In April of 1429, the French…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Michael Brown Joins Travel Answers as National Account Sales Manager
Bellevue, WA, April 1, 2024 - Luxury global travel wholesaler Travel Answers, comprising the brands of Down Under Answers, Africa Answers, Asia Answers, Travel2 and Islands in the Sun, has announced a…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
The Evolution of the Travel Agency Industry: From Casual Hobby to Professional Venture
by John Frenaye
Monday April 29, 2024
The travel agen cy industry has significantly transformed over the past few decades. Once a pastime predominantly pursued by the wives of wealthy businessmen who organized leisure trips more for social interaction than profit, it has evolved into a true professional sector.
Historically, travel agencies were small operations, often run as side projects or hobbies. These early agents provided a service that was more about personal relationships and less about business acumen. Their clientele typically consisted of friends, family, and acquaintances, focusing primarily on arranging pleasant vacations rather than optimizing the business's profitability or exploring new market trends. After all, making money was easy—every supplier paid a generous commission.
However, the advent of the digital age has been a catalyst for change in the travel agency industry. The…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
More On Being Purple
 Two weeks ago, reminded you how important it was to differentiate yourself from your competition. In an effort to clarify my point, I referenced Seth Godin’s book titled The Purple Cow.
Today I would like to expand on this topic by breaking down the word PURPLE.
Passionate. There are two schools of thought here. Some say that you do not need to be passionate about your work to get the job done. I agree. I am not passionate about mowing my lawn yet , at the end of the day, I enjoy hearing compliments as they relate to my turf management skills. That being said, I agree that when the rough times surface, the odds for you weathering the storm are far greater when you have…
— Travel Research Online
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