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Destinations
Of Demigods and Minotaurs: Greeking Out in Athens and Crete
Whenever our family goes on long car rides, we’ve found that the best way to placate our children is to listen to the podcast “Greeking Out” from National Geographic Kids. Narrated by Kenny Curtis and the all-knowing, snake-loving “Oracle of Wi-Fi,” the show retells stories from…
— New York Times
Secretive Caribbean Paradise Booms: Unspoiled Beaches & Crystal-Clear Waters
Picture-perfect beaches and laid-back resorts. It’s no wonder that so many American travelers want to spend their summer vacations relaxing in the Caribbean. And if you’re hoping to follow the crowds to your own patch of turquoise paradise, then there’s a new hot…
— Travel Off Path
A First-Time Guide to Svalbard
Your first visit to Svalbard may seem a bit daunting – located midway between Norway and the North Pole, this remote Norwegian island is a land of extreme climate, glaciers and polar bears. This, combined with Svalbard's unique laws, can make it feel far removed…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Will Travel For Food: How These Three Michelin Star Restaurants Are Uniting Foodie Travelers
I’m not ashamed to admit I’ve selected a destination or two based on foodie reviews I’ve seen on Instagram or TikTok. For this reason alone, Mexico City has remained at the top of my travel bucket list for the past year (fingers crossed I’ll finally make it happen…
— Essence
Pair Local Lamb and Wine With Scenic Coastline on This New Zealand Rail Journey
New Zealand isn’t the biggest country in the world, but it’s surely among the most scenic. The rugged grandeur accounting for that distinction also makes it a unique challenge to traverse. Though roughly the size of California, road tripping from its northernmost jut…
— Food & Wine
Improve Your Health and Well-Being at These Top Destinations
Traveling for health and wellness has grown in popularity in recent years, but it's not just a trend. It's caught on because health-focused vacations can provide great benefits for your mind and body. Whether you want to relax at a spa, practice yoga, or improve…
— 10Best
Cruise
Is Shore Power for Cruise Ships Better for the Environment?
Shore power has become a major focus of the cruise industry’s sustainability efforts. Technology enabling ships to connect to landside electrical power has been added to many new and existing vessels in recent years. PortMiami, the world’s busiest cruise port…
— USA Today
I Bought Carnival’s Faster to the Fun Package. I’ll Never Sail Without It Again
I’m all about trying new things when I cruise, even though I’ve been on more voyages, lines and ships than I can count at this point. A few months ago, I bought a drink package for the first time on a cruise, and this time around, I’m testing the waters by purchasing…
— Cruise Critic
Transportation
American Airlines Passenger Reportedly Flashes Others Mid-Flight, Then Urinates
Authorities arrested and charged a man on July 3 with indecent exposure after he allegedly revealed himself during an American Airlines flight, and then urinated in the aisle. According to the Justice Department, the accused is Neil McCarthy, 25, of Oregon. The…
— Travel Noire
What Happened to Looking Nice on the Plane?
Beyoncé background dancer Honey Balenciaga recently told us that she always dresses well when traveling. “I don’t know where that culture died,” she lamented in a recent interview. It’s something that editors at Traveler have long had feelings about—the way we…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Jetblue Passenger Severely Burned After Crew Spilled Hot Tea, Lawsuit Says
A JetBlue passenger is suing the airline after a crew member allegedly spilled a hot drink on her during a turbulent flight. The passenger, Tahjana Lewis, claims in the suit that she suffered “severe burns” on her chest, legs and arm. She is seeking $1.5 million…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
4 New England Hotels on a List of World’s 100 Best Hotels. See Where
With beautiful beaches, stunning fall foliage and small town charm, New England is one of the best travel destinations in the world. And we've got the hotel to prove it. The magazine Travel + Leisure released a list of the 100 best hotels in the world, of which only…
— Cape Cod Times
Take a Helicopter to British Columbia's Wine Country from This Vancouver Hotel
It's no surprise that a city as spectacular as Vancouver is filled with incredible luxury hotels, and for the last 15 years, the Shangri-La Vancouver has been one of them. Situated in the tallest building in the heart of downtown, spectacularly surrounded by city…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
Record-Setting 15.9m Americans Traveling Internationally: 7 Trends Leading the Surge
2024 is already shattering American travel records and shows no signs of stopping. The Mastercard Economics Institute identifies several significant trends and statistical projections in its fifth annual…
— The National Herald
I’m a Disabled Traveler. This Is How to Talk About Accessible Travel.
As I roll up to the train station, the familiar hum of activity surrounds me. Travelers bustle past, dragging suitcases and clutching coffee cups, while the sun casts a golden hue over the tracks. Today, I’m headed to a conference on accessible air travel. Boarding…
— AFAR
Today in History
The Rosetta Stone
In the summer of 1799, soldiers in Napoleon Bonaparte's army in the Nile Delta were demolishing a wall to increase the area of an existing fort. Clearing away debris and overgrowth, one of the soldiers spotted an…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
The One Where Your Client…
by John Frenaye
Monday July 15, 2024
Ugh! Well, he re we are in the dog days of summer. How about a bit of levity this week. Here are a few stories that could have been straight out of a Friends episode; and we’ve all been there!
The One with the Time Zone Confusion
Remember that time when Joey tried to figure out the time zones and ended up causing more confusion? Well, one traveler took it to another level. They booked a flight to Chicago and couldn’t comprehend why it took only 30 minutes to fly there but 90 minutes to fly back. “Is the plane slower on the way back?” they asked. After a detailed explanation about time zones, they still insisted there must be a faster route back. Ah, if…
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
Dancing Lessons
by Richard Earls
Sunday July 14, 2024
"Peculiar t ravel suggestions are dancing lessons from God." ~ Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle.
You probably think of yourself as a travel agent, travel advisor, a travel counselor or a travel planner or some variation thereof. People entrust you with their vacations, their dreams, travel plans, their travel ambitions. You, in turn, access the tools at hand and make your clients' dreams come true. Your tools are your experience, your relationships with suppliers, your sense of detail and customer service. Every now and then, however, maybe you glimpse that you are something more than a travel agent, counselor or planner. Sometimes you might just sense that you pass right over into the realm of the magician - that ability to transform travel from a trip into an…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
A Journey of 100 Miles Begins With a Single Step
 I cannot remember being this excited about sharing my thoughts on any one particular topic in a long time. Your life could very well be on the verge of changing for the good. Fast. Easy. And soon.
It all started for me at my kitchen table while reading the morning paper. My wife showed me a book review of One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way, written by Robert Maurer, Ph.D.
Since I often remind seminar attendees that Olympic Gold is usually won by thousandths of a second, the concept of taking small steps to achieve goals was not new to me. The Japanese might have given it its name, Kaizen, but what it involves is simply continuous improvement. Taking small steps toward a…
— Travel Research Online
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