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Destinations
How to Take the Ultimate Family Trip to Peru, According to a Top Travel Advisor
When I first set my sights on Peru in my 20s, I was fueled by the dream of standing atop Machu Picchu and soaking in the grandeur of the “Lost City of the Incas.” That moment, with its mist-shrouded peaks and ancient stones, was nothing short of magical. Yet as I’ve come to…
— Travel+Leisure
Portugal Strikes Set to Ground Flights and Disrupt Transport
About half of the country’s workforce is expected to take part in the walkout. Portugal is set for travel disruption on 11 December as a nationwide general strike could paralyse transport networks and ground most flights. About half of Portugal’s workforce is expected to join the…
— euronews
U.S. Issues Security Alert for This Popular Destination Amid Rise in Crimes Targeting Tourists
The United States Embassy in Costa Rica issued a country-wide alert, warning travelers about a rise in crime. The security alert, issued on Nov. 25, tells Americans to be aware of "recent property crimes, financial crimes, and robberies that have impacted foreigners in Costa Rica…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
The Best Time to Visit Machu Picchu: A Guide for First-Timers
Hidden from Spanish conquistadors for centuries and abandoned to the elements, the mysterious Incan construction of Machu Picchu spent many years as the stuff of local legend until 1911, when American explorer Hiram Bingham first laid eyes on the site—and decided to share its…
— Condé Nast Traveler
15 Christmas Tours in London: Vintage Buses, River Cruises, Silent Discoes, & More
When you picture photo-worthy Christmas destinations, which cities come to mind? If London just popped into your head, you might be a Christmas fanatic. While the city doesn’t get any of that picturesque snowfall that we normally associate with winter, it’s renowned globally as…
— Travel Awaits
5 of the Best Free Things to Do in Berlin
It’s no secret that you can still get more bang for your euro in Berlin than in many other Western European capitals. Even better, there are plenty of ways to stretch your budget further by cashing in on some tip-top freebies, including such sights as the Reichstag Dome and…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Riviera Travel Announces Wave Season Promotions
Riviera Travel has launched a line-up of Wave Season limited-time promotions and advisor incentives, including half-off departures, complimentary hotel stays, airfare credits, as well as advisor incentives. The company said in a statement that from December 5 through…
— Cruise Industry News
Like It or Not, These Are the 7 Times You Should Travel by Cruise Ship
Planes, trains, automobiles – there are lots of ways to get where you’re going on vacation. But some trips are best experienced by cruise ship. Cruises offer unique ways to see destinations – think scenic sailing through Norwegian fjords or passing the Statue of Liberty before docking in…
— USA Today
Transportation
DOT Is Rewarding an Airline for Slashing Delays. It Could Improve Travel for Everyone
The U.S. Department of Transportation is crediting Southwest Airlines $11 million for slashing flight delays in a move that could sway other airlines to make improvements of their own. The credit comes after Southwest was hit with a hefty fine for canceling thousands of flights…
— The Independent
Porter Airlines to Join the Oneworld Alliance? It’s Possible
Could a once-niche Canadian airline be the next member of the Oneworld alliance? Porter Airlines seems to be pondering the idea. Over the past two years, the Toronto-based carrier has struck up partnerships with both Alaska Airlines and, most recently, American Airlines — the two…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
A New Floating Hotel in Venice Brings Guests to Lesser-Explored Areas of the Famed Italian City
Venice’s vast and eclectic hotel scene ranges from ornate palace conversions like the Gritti Palace to modern haunts like the Venice Venice Hotel, and everything in between, but the city’s newest address—or lack thereof—is entirely different. On a recent foggy morning (Venetians…
— Afar
16 Offbeat Themed Hotel Rooms for Amazing Fantasy Getaways
Why have a basic vacation when you can live out your most fantastic fantasy as a caveman or space explorer? Maybe you want to sleep like a hobbit or spend the night in an Idaho potato. With so many quirky, creative, and downright offbeat hotel rooms around the country, you…
— 10Best
Other and Odd
New Biometric Tech May Let You Keep Your Passport in Your Pocket
Imagine you’re preparing to board an international flight at a U.S. airport. Instead of juggling your belongings as you pull out your passport for the gate agent, you barely break your stride as you head onto the jetway. The agent reviews your identity on a computer screen. This swift…
— New York Times
Why This Is the Time to Visit the Civil Rights Trail
Standing at the peak of the Edmund Pettus Bridge, you can’t help but feel the weight of the past. Looking down the roadway across the Alabama River in Selma, try to imagine marching into a crowd of men on horseback with nightsticks. The violence that followed on a day now…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
The Murder of John Lennon
On December 8, 1980, Mark David Chapman shot musician and former Beatles lyricist John Lennon four times in the back in the entrance of Lennon's home, the Dakota apartment building on Manhattan's Central Park West…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Continuing a Legacy of Learning—Together
Sitting down to pen this end-of-year message has been tough—likely because it’s my last. 30+ years—a long time to work with, around, for, and—eventually—lead an organization, but that is how long I’ve been…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Embracing Discomfort and Overcoming Procrastination
 Don’t confuse procrastination with laziness. It isn’t. It can be thought of as fear in disguise. We often delay necessary tasks because they appear to threaten the status quo or demand some level of risk. And yes, I do realize that stepping out of your comfort zone is a recommendation easier said than done. It requires deliberate action and not just willpower.
A logical first step is to shrink the task. A mountain shrinks to a hill when broken into chunks. Instead of conjuring up the energy and creativity to “write the report,” I suggest that you turn your focus on “opening the document and coming up with one sentence.” If you have been following my writing over the years, you know I am big proponent…
— Travel Research Online
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