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Destinations
Harajuku, Tokyo: A First-Time Guide
Ever-fashionable Harajuku is a favorite of both Tokyoites and visitors. On the district’s streets – many of them charmingly crooked – you’ll find trendy boutiques, stylish cafes and well-edited vintage shops. Major cultural attractions, like the Meiji-jingū (Meiji Shrine) and a much-loved green space…
— Lonely Planet
36 Hours in Carmel, Calif.
When locals say Carmel, they mean Carmel-by-the-Sea, the quaint seaside village on California’s Central Coast without street lights and addresses, where Clint Eastwood was mayor once upon a time. But many also mean nearby coastal Carmel Highlands and Carmel Valley. The three enclaves…
— New York Times
11 Things to Know Before Traveling to India
India is intense, unpredictable, and endlessly fascinating. One moment, you’re stuck in traffic, surrounded by a symphony of honking horns; the next, you’re standing in front of a centuries-old temple, watching the world slow down. It’s a country where history and modernity exist side by side…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
What Is Noctourism and Why It’s on the Rise
Noctourism, or the recent trend of exploring the world after dark, is set to transform how night owls see the world in 2025. In a Booking.com survey last year, nearly two-thirds (62%) of respondents across 33 countries said they were considering holidays with experiences at night, from stargazing…
— National Geographic
10 Great Free Museums in Washington DC
Though you’ll pay high rates for lodging and meals, there’s one thing you’ll get for free in DC (in spades). Though you can find world-class free museums and galleries around the country, Washington DC offers over a dozen to choose from. (If you’re okay paying for an entry ticket, you can…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Carnival Reveals Names for Next Excel-Class Ships, New Ship Details and Private Destination Enhancements
The next two ships coming from Carnival Cruise Line will be named Carnival Festivale and Carnival Tropicale, the cruise line’s president, Cristine Duffy said April 6. The next three ships after those, an undertaking currently being referred to as Project Ace, will hold as many as 8,000 passengers each at…
— Cruise Critic
MSC Inaugurates World’s Largest Cruise Terminal in Miami
The cruise division of MSC has inaugurated the world's largest cruise terminal in Miami. The new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal spans more than 492,000 square feet and is capable of processing up to 36,000 passengers a day, with three ships able to call simultaneously. The terminal is equipped with…
— Cruise and Ferry
Transportation
Delta Provides a Free Wi-Fi Update, but It’s Not All Good News
There's some mixed news about Delta Air Lines' free, fleet-wide Wi-Fi rollout. Starting with the positive updates, the Atlanta-based carrier has officially enabled free Wi-Fi on all transatlantic voyages to and from Europe, West Africa and Israel. This means that travelers on most transatlantic flights can…
— The Points Guy
Are Regional Airlines Safe? What Passengers Should Know
Regional airlines are in the public consciousness lately in a way that usually only avgeeks think about them. This year, three high-profile aviation safety incidents involved regional jets: a fatal collision between an American Airlines/PSA Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington,…
— USA Today
Lodging
Why Secrets Maroma Beach Stands Out Among Mexico's All-Inclusives
If paradise had an address, it would be Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun. Tucked away on a stretch of white sand, this adults-only, all-inclusive resort in Mexico is the kind of place that makes you forget the rest of the world exists. From the moment you arrive at the property, warm smiles and…
— Travel Noire
You Can Stay at a Blueberry Farm in Michigan or a 200-acre Yellowstone Ranch With Under Canvas's New Brand
Ever since it opened its first location near Yellowstone National Park in 2012, Under Canvas has set the bar—high—for glamping. Now, the hospitality company is launching a new brand: The Outdoor Collection by Under Canvas, with resorts that have cottages and cabins in addition to the classic…
— Travel+Leisure
9 Serenely Beautiful Tulum Airbnbs to Book Away From Touristy Hotspots
The best Airbnbs in Tulum are the kinds of lodgings that underscore the region’s natural beauty via private pools and hot tubs, jungle (or beach!) views, and proximity to sandy shores. Whether you plan to go in with a group on a rustic villa or want to post to the grid from your own penthouse pool…
— Archiectural Digest
Other and Odd
5 Services That Help Neurodivergent Travelers Travel Confidently
Many people with autism enjoy traveling and want to see the world. However, they often need support to have a successful trip. Without the right type of assistance, changes to their daily routine, coping with new sights, sounds, and foods, and adjusting to the unpredictability that is an inevitable…
— Afar
Temples, Tapas and Trevi Fountain Vibes – All for Less This Spring
Spring shoulder season means fewer crowds and cheaper prices. Here are 10 destinations with cheap airfare.The weeks between spring break and summer can feel like a lull to many travelers, but it's actually one of the best times to go on that big international trip. Spring shoulder season, arriving in…
— USA Today
US Travelers Now Need Online Authorization to Visit the UK
As of April 2, 2025, all US and EU citizens are required to apply for permission to enter the United Kingdom through a new scheme known as Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). US citizens visiting the UK have been required to have an ETA since January 8, 2025. Now, in the “last major step” of the…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Today in History
Establishment of the World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established by the United Nations to act as an international coordinating authority on April 7, 1948. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, WHO succeeded the role of the Health Organization, its predecessor under the League of Nations. One of the original institutions founded by the United Nations, WHO has as its mission…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Sales Mistake #9: You Quit Too Soon
 68% of lost business comes as a result of lack of attention. Counter this statistic by paying attention to current customers, those on your prospect list, and all lost customers who you still care about.
The selling profession runs rampant with “hit and run” artists. It is a costly practice. Think about it. You spend endless hours investing good money after bad trying to schedule face time with some stranger. You finally say and do what it takes to establish some degree of rapport. For any one of a million reasons, the client chooses not to do business with you, and you drop them like a hot potato. Not much logic here,…
— Travel Research Online
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