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Destinations
How to Spend a Long Weekend in Zagreb, Croatia
In the northwest of Croatia, Zagreb is a dynamic capital city that delights and dazzles with its breezy cafe culture, regal architecture and high-end gastronomy scene focused on seasonal, farm-to-table produce. The city sits on the banks of the Sava River, with the lush…
— National Geographic
An Insider’s Guide to San Francisco’s Mission District
Long known as the beating heart of the city's Latinx scene, the Mission has blossomed into a melting pot of cool. Loló co-owner Jorge Martinez Lillard shares his tips on where to go and what to do nearby. Walk down 24th Street in San Francisco's Mission District and it's like…
— BBC
The 10 Best Day Trips to Take From Orlando
Orlando’s central location–more or less smack in the middle of Florida–makes it an ideal launching point for day trips to various points along the state’s Atlantic and Gulf Coasts as well as throughout its lake-dotted interior. Whether you want to hop an airboat ride through…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
How to Navigate London’s Wondrous (and Very Big) V&A Museum
Even for someone who loves getting lost in museums — especially “everything museums” like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York — London’s Victoria and Albert Museum might have been my Waterloo. The statistics are daunting: 5,000 years of artistic production with…
— New York Times
Tiana's Bayou Adventure opening in June at Walt Disney World
The most anticipated attraction opening at Disney World in 2024 has to be Tiana's Bayou Adventure. And now we have exact opening date so you can plan your summer trips accordingly. Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which replaces the Splash Mountain attraction in Magic Kingdom…
— The Points Guy
7 U.S. National Parks With The Easiest Hikes
Easy hikes in U.S. national parks offer accessible, scenic experiences with wildlife-watching opportunities, suitable for various skill levels and visitors. Trails like Silver Falls Loop and Anhinga Trail provide accessibility and stunning views. Enjoy natural beauty hassle-free at parks…
— The Travel
Cruise
Florida Cruise Port Home to MSC, Norwegian, and More Is Expanding
A cruise port on Florida’s Space Coast is going bigger, planning to build a brand-new cruise terminal to meet demand. Port Canaveral’s new, expanded cruise terminal will be built at one of the existing berths and is expected to be operational by summer 2026, according to the…
— Travel+Leisure
Carnival Confirms Travel Documents for Norfolk to Baltimore Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line has responded to guests’ questions and confirmed what travel documents are necessary for Carnival Pride‘s May 19, 2024 departure that is now planned to leave from Norfolk, Virginia but return to Baltimore, Maryland. Typically, when a cruise ship leaves…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
How to Avoid Traffic During Your Memorial Day Weekend 2024 Travel
If you’re traveling for Memorial Day weekend, be prepared to run into some crowds. The next holiday weekend – taking place May 25 to 27 – is slated to see a record-breaking number of travelers, according to AAA. A projected 43.8 million Americans are expected to pack their…
— USA Today
Pete Buttigieg’s View From the Middle Seat
Aboard United Flight 1366 — In Row 40 near the back of the airplane, the secretary of transportation is locked in mock negotiations over a middle-seat armrest. Pete Buttigieg firmly believes the person in the middle should get both. But in this four-seat center row, there are two…
— The Washington Post
Hop on Board the Eurostar With This Guide for First Timers
It’s been 30 years since the Eurostar first connected London to mainland Europe via the Channel Tunnel. As an Australian living in London, I cannot tell you how excited I was the first time I arrived at St Pancras “International” to board a Paris-bound train. A few trips later…
— Lonely Planet
Lodging
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Is Being Filmed At These Luxury Thailand Resorts
Fans of The White Lotus, the popular HBO anthology miniseries, have speculated since early last year that the third season will likely be set in Thailand, but no one knew exactly where it would be filmed. Now, with production having begun earlier this spring, the shoot locations…
— AFAR
With ‘Bleisure’ and Fewer Workers, the American Hotel Is in Recovery
Midday is quiet at a Hampton Inn & Suites near Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia. Staff restock the snacks. A young dad bounces a baby among the grays, browns and teals of the lobby. Eventually, a couple of new arrivals roll a suitcase to the front desk…
— KVPR
Other and Odd
Greek Capital, Islands among Queer-Friendly Travel Destinations Across the World
A recent study by the Female to Male (FTM) trans prosthetics experts at Emisil reveals the friendliest cities across the world for queer and trans tourists. The queer travel market has been booming for a while now. In fact, according to a Conde Nast Traveller report, queer…
— The National Herald
Why We Need to Talk About Travelling Solo as a Black Woman
Solo travel is an incredibly selfish act. I proudly wear this badge with honour. After venturing to over 50 countries, mainly on my own, I’ve made a lifelong commitment to prioritise my happiness – even if others disapprove. By choosing to be selfish, I’ve found profound self…
— Condé Nast Traveller
Today in History
The First FM Radio Station
On May 13, 1939, WDRC signed on to the air on FM radio bandwidth, the first commercial FM radio station. Unlike AM radio frequencies, FM bandwidths and broadcasting technique allowed high fidelity and stereo…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
10 Nuggets of Wisdom Older Travel Agents Can Pass to the Newbies
by John Frenaye
Monday May 13, 2024
Travel has evol ved dramatically, from paper maps and printed tickets to today’s digital itineraries and virtual tours. Yet, despite the technology overhaul, the core of being a travel agent remains timeless. Here’s a lighthearted look at ten pearls of wisdom that the old dinosaur travel agents can pass down to the fresh faces in the industry.
The Art of the Phone…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Execution is the Key
 E-X-E-C-U-T-I-O-N is a nine-letter word that identifies the reason most companies and individuals fail to meet their full potential. More realistically, it is a lack of execution.
According to Webster’s New World College Dictionary—execute—is defined as: [to carry out; perform; do.]
The issue is not a lack of knowledge. The issue is not a lack of skill or even personal capabilities. The issue is not whether you have a desire to succeed. The issue is a shortage of —…
— Travel Research Online
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