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Friday, July 11, 2014

 

Destinations

Top 10 Safari Destinations in the World
Catching a glimpse of the wildlife in their natural habitat is the ultimate thrill that any wildlife lover would love to experience… Misc
48 Hours in Faro
More than just a gateway to the beaches of the Algarve, this compact city is also about to enter festival season… The Independent

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Tours and Activities

10 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Cancún, Mexico
When you think of Cancun, what comes to mind? Probably white sand beaches, turquoise blue Caribbean waters, unparalleled nightlife and fine dining. Yes, fine dining!… USA Today
Yodel tour to fill Austrian hills with the sound of music
A hiking excursion is now available for those wishing to learn the ancient art of yodelling in the Austrian Alps … Telegraph (London)
Sampling Sweet Slices of Memphis Pies
A guided-by-sugar pie crawl, getting to know the town along the way… New York Times

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Cruise

Carnival commits to New Orleans through 2019
The Port of New Orleans and Carnival Cruise Lines signed a new pact that commits the line to operating two ships year-round from NOLA through 2019… USA Today
Fierce Typhoon Forces Cruise Ships to Alter Asia Sailings
Two Princess Cruises ships sailing Asian waters have been forced to change course due to Typhoon Neoguri, the strongest storm to hit Japan this year… CruiseCritic.com

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Transportation

Five myths about air turbulence
The effects of turbulence, which can cause an aircraft to shake and move suddenly and erratically from side to side or up and down, can be distressing and even frightening - so we spoke with two notable pilots to expose the truth behind five of the most common myths of air turbulence… USA Today
Boeing's new 'Space Bins' to ease carry-on crunch on 737s
Tired of fighting your fellow travelers for overhead bin space when you have a carry-on? Boeing and Alaska Airlines think they have a way to help… USA Today
Coming soon? Standing instead of sitting on planes
It's not some miserable dystopic movie scene about class polarization. The vertical passenger seat -- or "standing cabin" -- may be the next big cost-cutting move in aviation… CNN

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Lodging

The Dolaucothi Arms, Pumsaint, Wales: Room service
A coaching inn you'll never want to leave … Telegraph (London)
Carry on glamping: Britains best luxury outdoor places to stay
Five of the best glamping stays in Britain, including yurt, gypsy caravan and shepherds hut accommodation … Telegraph (London)

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Other and Odd

South Africa's new entry rules could deter families
New rules aimed at tackling child trafficking will deter families from visiting, travel industry warns… Telegraph (London)
Could snacking help you beat jet lag?
Choosing your meals more carefully could be key to avoiding post-long-haul flight drowsiness, Japanese research has suggested… Telegraph (London)

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365 Guide Tip for the Day

Lean Thinking and Travel Agents – Documenting Your Processes
Let's think about the importance of documenting your work-flow. By developing proper documentation, you can better understand the process and then subject it to analysis for continual improvement… Travel Research Online


Today in History

Mr. President, Chief Justice
On July 11, 1921 William Howard Taft, who had been the 27th President of the United States, was sworn into office as the tenth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. He is the only former President to also serve on the Court… Travel Research Online






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