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Destinations
This Gorgeous Greek Island Had a Month-long 'Earthquake Swarm' of 20,000 Quakes—What Does This Mean for Summer Travel?
A swarm of mild earthquakes that saw thousands of residents and visitors leave Santorini, Greece, on flights and ferries appears to have petered off, according to experts. In late January and February, more than 20,000 temblors were recorded in the Aegean Sea between the…
— Travel+Leisure
Lone Star Shortlist: 5 Reasons to Visit Houston
From the outside looking in, Houston is just another massive city, albeit with Lone Star inclinations. But there’s a lot brewing beneath the surface in Houston. Surprises abound, from daring new culinary ventures to memorable specialty museums. There’s a pleasant surprise in…
— Travel Awaits
Paradise Island In Asia Has Cheap Hotels & Authentic Culture
With the likes of Bali, Phuket and Koh Samui all being dominated by foreigners, and Bali in particular crumbling under the weight of overtourism and digital nomads, it's only natural that travelers who seek authenticity instead of Instagram photo ops have had their fill. After…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
How to Hike the Pekoe Trail in Sri Lanka
In the heart of Sri Lanka, far away from the bustle of the beaches or the calm of the cultural sites, is a region where the fragrance of tea wafts gently in the air. This is the Hill Country, where a new hiking trail connects visitors with locals, and showcases the story of Ceylon tea to…
— Lonely Planet
A Second Chance for Malta’s Paradise Island Turned ‘Hell on Earth'
Sitting in a cafe in Marfa Bay, Malta, Colin Backhouse gazes out at a tiny landmass on the horizon: the 3km-by-5km islet of Comino, a sun-baked slab of rock surrounded by a shimmering sea that shifts from deep blue to bright turquoise. Once a near-empty haven, today it is one…
— BBC
Cruise
This New Eco-Cruise Through the Galápagos Takes Passengers On a Safari at Sea
Thirty seconds. That's all the time it took for me to come eye to beady eye with my first Galápagoan critter after stepping onto the tarmac of the Galápagos Seymour Ecological Airport. I'd found a land iguana, endemic to this part of the archipelago, with scaly skin slouched around…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Cunard Queen Anne Guests Warned To Stay Indoors Over Pirate Attack
We have seen some scary incidents on cruise ships in the past. Just a couple of weeks ago, we saw a Royal Caribbean guest caught with the worst banned item during a routine security screening in Aruba. The person was caught with a revolver. No word on where the firearm was…
— The Travel
Transportation
This Airline Offers Din Tai Fung Speciality Dishes To Select Flyers
Foodies don’t necessarily have to make a restaurant reservation to enjoy Din Tai Fung’s iconic soup dumplings and Chinese cuisine. Travelers may not know that Taiwanese airline EVA Air has a longstanding partnership with Din Tai Fung, which was also founded in Taiwan. Flyers…
— Travel Noire
How Federal Government Layoffs Are Affecting The FAA
The Trump Administration and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency's chainsaw approach to layoffs has touched nearly every corner of the federal government, including the Federal Aviation Administration, which oversees aviation safety and the national airspace…
— USA Today
Spirit Airlines to Rebrand as Premium Carrier
Spirit Airlines emerged from bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, some four months after filing. The Florida-based discount airline lost $1.2 billion last year, and filed for bankruptcy protection with a debtor-approved plan already in place. “We’re pleased to complete our streamlined…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
This New Alabama Hotel Will Connect Visitors to the Powerful Black History Legacy Sites of Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama, isn’t just a city with history—it’s a city that shaped history. From Rosa Parks’s arrest in 1955, which ignited the bus boycott, a yearlong protest that propelled Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. into national leadership, to the Selma to Montgomery March for voting…
— Afar
Sneak Peek at the First Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Resort in The US
If you've ever wanted to skip the standard hotel room and relax in a true vacation home without sacrificing resort amenities, a perfect new option just opened in Central Florida. This new resort is like nothing I've ever seen before, and with its close proximity to Orlando's theme…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
How to Avoid Anti-American Sentiment When Traveling Internationally
When I think of anti-American sentiment and travel, I’m reminded of the guy who visited İzmir, Turkey — and suddenly found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. He’d taken a casual stroll through the streets of the coastal city on a Saturday morning, but when he turned a…
— Seattle Times
COVID Five Years On: How Travel Restrictions Brought the Travel Industry to Its Knees
On 17 March 2020, the foreign secretary at the time, Dominic Raab, told British travellers to stay at home. “I approved the FCO's first-ever global travel advisory which advised against all but essential international travel,” he later told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. As what was then…
— The Independent
Nervous About Trump, International Tourists Scrap Their U.S. Travel Plans
International travelers concerned about President Donald Trump’s trade policies and bellicose rhetoric have been canceling trips to the United States, depriving the U.S. tourism industry of billions of dollars at a time when the economy has started to appear wobbly. Canadians are…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
St. Patrick's Day
According to tradition, on March 17 St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, passed away. Some sources record the year as 493, others say 461. Patrick was born in Roman Britain. Irish raiders captured him when he was…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Sales Mistake #6: Becoming Distracted
 After today, I have four more sales mistakes to call your attention.
Becoming distracted is often considered normal. You simply can’t be considered normal in this regard. You can’t allow your attention span to drift away from the task at hand.
If your primary responsibility is to help people, then it is in your best interest to pay attention to the people you are trying to help. Reality, as well as my personal experience, says your mind will wander at times. If you have a short attention span like I do, knowing that you do is 99% of the…
— Travel Research Online
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