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Destinations
This Florida City Is Home to the Largest Spring in the U.S. – and It's Nicknamed the 'Horse Capital of the World'
You don’t hear about Central Florida very often, and when you do, chances are it has something to do with Walt Disney World. But just over an hour north of the famed resort complex is the mid-sized city of Ocala, a destination bursting with superlatives, including “America’s largest…
— Travel+Leisure
The 20 Best Free Things to Do in Copenhagen
It's easy to fall in love with Copenhagen, a city at once historic and modern, traditional and innovative. The Danish capital is known for its design scene, top-notch cuisine and stylish, laid-back atmosphere but sadly, less known for being kind to your bank balance. Surprisingly…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Roam With Cowboys and Flamingos in France's Wild, Wild South
A flamboyance of flamingos was feeding on plankton in a reed-lined marsh. The water reflected their lithe bodies beneath clouds the color of their plumage, blushed by the setting sun. Suddenly, my guide told me to grab my binoculars: Black silhouettes of cows waded through the…
— New York Times
I’m Obsessed With a Ghost in Wyoming’s Wild West
I fell in love with a ghost two decades ago. I saw her headstone on display at a ramshackle museum in Cody, Wyoming, on my first real trip out west. She’d died in 1897, at age 30—the same age I was at the time—and ran a bar in the waning days of the Wild West. Had she been…
— Fodor's Travel
Chef Franco Pepe’s Pizza Has Been Voted the Best in the World and He Loves Neapolitan Food
The award-winning pizza maker of Pepe in Grani honed his craft in Naples. Here are his Neapolitan culinary favourites, from Chalet Ciro to Mimì alla Ferrovia. Italy's seaside city of Naples is the birthplace of pizza, with proto versions of the tomato and mozzarella-smothered…
— BBC
Cruise
Which Is Right for You?
I took two cruises in July, and they couldn’t have been more different. After spending 10 days on Seabourn Pursuit, the cruise line’s 264-guest expedition vessel, I returned home for a few days before boarding Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas, which can…
— USA Today
The Best Africa Cruises for 2025 and 2026
Nothing quite says "bucket list" like a cruise to Africa. You get wildlife safaris, ancient wonders of the world and some of the most fascinating cultural epicenters on the globe all in one trip. Are you starting to understand why a cruise here is so unique? Africa is a big continent, and…
— The Points Guy
Transportation
Around the World in 22 Days: Why the ‘Air Cruise’ Is Luxury Travel’s Hottest Trend
After Bruce Jones sold his company, Triton Submarines, in 2022, the now 68-year-old mulled a trip. Not a quick getaway, though, but a months-long adventure—he was determined to circumnavigate the globe. An inveterate traveler who grew up partly in the Philippines and has…
— Robb Report
7 Ways To Try Out Slow Travel Without Booking An Amtrak Trip
Slow travel is a trending travel style that focuses on the journey itself, offering a deeper connection with a place. Unlike the hectic pace of trying to see everything in two days in Venice, for example, slow travel encourages travelers to spend more time at one destination or make…
— The Travel
Woman’s Body Found Snared in Baggage Conveyor Belt at Chicago Airport
Firefighters discovered the body of a woman who appears to have become entangled in a conveyor belt system in a restricted area of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, a spokesman for the Chicago Fire Department said Friday. Spokesman Larry Langford said in a…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
Why This 100-Year-Old Ranch in Colorado Is One of America’s Most Coveted Stays
It’s hard to overstate how transporting it is to spend a week at C Lazy U, a guest ranch in the mountain town of Granby, Colorado. The ranch, which has been offering a taste of Colorado’s western culture since 1919, has access to more than 8,500 pristine acres with rolling hills…
— AFAR
Hidden Gems Only: Best Beachfront Airbnbs in South Carolina
South Carolina beaches are some of the most atmospheric in the US. Though they’re not as tropical as Florida beaches and they don’t have the same emerald waters as the Gulf Coast, they deliver on character. Most obviously, there’s a hefty dose of Southern charm at major…
— Travel Awaits
Four Hotel Workers Charged With Felony Murder In Death Of D'Vontaye Mitchell
Four former hotel employees have been charged with felony murder in connection with the death of D’Vontaye Mitchell. The 43-year-old Black man died outside a downtown Milwaukee hotel. The tragic incident occurred on June 30 at the Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee. It has drawn…
— Travel Noire
Other and Odd
An Update On Economic Conditions for Travelers and the Travel Industry
The volatility of markets over the last few days has raised important questions about economic health globally, for the U.S. and for the travel industry. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released employment figures for July that showed fewer new jobs created than prior months, and…
— Hospitality net
Beach Bans You Need to Be Aware of Before Bathing on European Beaches
In recent years, European countries are increasingly introducing bans to protect the environment. Beach bans are often introduced to improve visitors' experience and make life easier for residents. Spain and Italy have the most beach bans among European countries…
— Schengen.News
Today in History
The IBM PC Introduced
On August 12, 1981, IBM introduced the IBM 5150. Designed and created by a team of IBM engineers in Boca Raton Florida, the IBM 5150 quickly became known as the IBM Personal Computer, or, more commonly, as the…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Mastering Social Media for Travel Marketing
by John Frenaye
Monday August 12, 2024
Social media is the go-to tool for travel marketing these days; ignore it at your peril. It gives travel agents a fantastic platform to connect with potential clients, flaunt travel experiences, and build a loyal following. Here’s a few tips on how you can master social media for travel marketing:
Engage with Visual Storytelling
As much as I dislike the two platforms personally, Instagram and TikTok are your best friends for this. Post stunning images and videos of exotic places, unique experiences, and happy clients. Use features like Instagram Stories and Reels to keep your content lively and engaging. This kind of visual storytelling grabs attention and sparks wanderlust. Bonus, it does not take long to…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Beware The “Red Flag!”
 Years ago, the founder and former CEO of Scandinavian Airlines, Jan Carlson, wrote a book titled Moments of Truth. The message reminded the reader that during the course of any one day, there were hundreds of occurrences where a customer is given an opportunity to make an opinion both good and bad about a service provider.
Similar to this truism, I have come to identify specific areas where a person is given reasons to begin questioning a service provider. I refer to these tell-tale signs as “red flags.”
These silent “eye-openers” can come at any time in a number of ways. Let me see if I can clarify today’s message with an example coupled with a warning. (***This is not a fictional example. This happened to me…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights
Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Legend has it you should never go alone to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, The World’s Premier Halloween Event. Summon your scream squad and you might survive. Here are all the killer things to do at Halloween Horror Nights, from haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment, to food & drinks, tickets, packages, and sales tools at your fingertips. Lidia Markser will showcase everything our world famous event has to offer.
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