Thomas Kuegler: Life Is Beautiful, But We Need The Hard Times To Remember That

“I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye.”


I’m confused about my life lately. Plotlines I thought might play out for months or even years have recently fizzled out at a...

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Dormy House launches new Wellness Day

Time poor professionals in need of a super spoiling day after the madness of December – and 2016 – should head to Dormy House in the Cotswolds.
The much-loved boutique hotel’s House Spa has responded to an insatiable interest in wellness with a brand-new Wellness Day, designed s...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/dormy-house-launches-new-wellness-day/

Findery: 8 Broadway Musicals to Catch this Winter

As the temperature drops in NYC over the next few months, it’s a good time to venture to Broadway to sit in a warm theater and take in a play.


There are Broadway musicals out there that will rock your world. We have a list of eight to catch this winter, all of which I’ve seen...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/findery-8-broadway-musicals-catch-winter/

Cy Wakeman: 6 Simple Ways You Can Ditch the Drama This Holiday

A season with so much expectancy always arrives faster than we’re ready for, often with high expectations, a never-ending to-do list, too little sleep and way too much stress. And, of course, the holidays also bring the F word: Family. We love them dearly, yet why does it seem to be...

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Obama’s Labor Team Took Aim At Wage Theft. But They’re Gone In January.

Like a lot of other hotel housekeepers, Iris Castro wasn’t being paid for all the overtime she worked at the Baymont Inn in Galveston, Texas. After the Labor Department investigated, the company recently agreed to pay her $13,000 in back wages and damages to cover years of overtime v...

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15 Tweets That Describe The Hilarious Hell Of Holiday Travel

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Traveling during the holidays ― especially air travel ― is the ultimate test of patience and stamina.


But as those massive TSA lines make clear, you are not alone in this mess. Below, fellow travelers capture the crumm...

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Qatar Airways introduces latest upgrades to mobile app

Qatar Airways has rolled out innovative new features to its mobile functionality over the course of 2016, resulting in greater information available to the passenger during and after the journey.
Included in the new offering are up to 12 languages on the mobile website for the ease and comfort...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/qatar-airways-introduces-latest-upgrades-mobile-app/

Carrie Fisher suffers heart attack on flight

Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, is in intensive care after suffering a heart attack during a United Airlines flight from London to LA, according to reports.
The actress, who had been in the UK promoting her new book The Princess Diarist, went into cardiac...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: A smooth passage to India

Chris Dix of VFS Global here talks to Breaking Travel News about how new ways of applying for a visa are making travel between India and the UK more convenient than ever as the two countries establish ever closer ties.
Christmas marks the peak of the six-month tourist season in India.
The...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Montcalm Royal London House - City of London

Arriving at the Montcalm Royal London House in late December, it was obvious this was the place to be for Christmas.
Black-tied gentlemen and sequinned ladies strolled the corridors as I approached the reception desk.
This is the sixth property from the independent upscale Montcalm Luxury...

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HSMAI Digital Marketing Strategy Conference 2017

For more than a decade, HSMAI’s Digital Marketing Strategy Conference has delivered the most compelling and comprehensive digital marketing event for the hotel industry, and convenes key stakeholders to address the most critical trends affecting digital marketing in hotels today. It is where s...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/hsmai-digital-marketing-strategy-conference-2017/

Dayvee Sutton: Myth Buster: Black People Do Need Sun Block

Tis the time of the year when “snow birds” fly south. It’s peak tourism season from Florida to the Caribbean, Mexico through Central and South America. So while you’re packing your bags, don’t forget to drop in your sun block. Your melanin can’t protect...

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Alec Baldwin Doesn't Hate Donald Trump, He Just Doesn't Want Him To Be President

Alec Baldwin hasn’t left much to the imagination regarding his feelings on President-elect Donald Trump, but he’s now revealed the motivation behind his vocal criticisms.


The actor and “Saturday Night Live” Trump impersonator told The New York Times that he doesn’t hate him, he just wishes ...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/alec-baldwin-doesnt-hate-donald-trump-just-doesnt-want-president/

Robert Schrader: Japan's Kanto Region Is The Perfect Place To Escape President Trump

The election of Donald Trump is, by most sane assessments, a tragedy of historical proportions, one that is perhaps oversized when compared to America’s relatively short existence thus far. Naturally, many Americans feel compelled to leave the daily hell their country has...

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AFKTravel: Bloomin' Gorgeous! It's Jacaranda Season in Africa

Japan has cherry blossoms, Holland has fields of tulips, and Africa has its famous jacarandas. Though these trees are not indigenous to the continent, they were planted in various cities in southern and eastern Africa by the British around the turn of the 20th century. They erupt in vivid ...

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Chris Tompkins: 3 Simple Tools to Bring You More Peace

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When we ask someone a question, we don’t typically get a response that can cause us to wonder how we’re living our life. When I asked my friend Ryan, “Why are you going to Thailand?” He responded simply, “to swim in the ...

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Janis Couvreux: You Can Chase Away Post-Holiday Blues Traveling to Unique Places On a Budget

 




The days after Christmas can be bluesy, a let down after the build-up of all that good cheer. Looking forward to a good post-holiday trip can keep spirits bright, and spirits will be even brighter if the far away place that beckons is inexpensive. Yes, you can travel to some amazing...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/janis-couvreux-can-chase-away-post-holiday-blues-traveling-unique-places-budget/

Bailey Gaddis: How to Enjoy a Trip to Mammoth Lakes (With Kids!)

The snow reminds me that Mother Nature has not completely forgotten to give us water.


The fresh air reminds me to breathe.


The cozy cabin reminds me to bond.


And the fireplace reminds me to drink something hot and sweet (with Baileys in it?).


My family travels to Mammoth Mountain many...

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How To Keep Your Kids Safe During Holiday Travel Season

Traveling during the holidays is stressful enough without adding kids to the mix, and a new survey suggests that when children are involved, the trips can pose serious safety risks for little ones.


That’s because parents sometimes skip things like car seats and keeping medications or w...

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Michelle Rae Uy: The Caribbean Island Europeans Don't Want You To Know About

Another beach on Cayo Levantado (Photo: Michelle Rae Uy)


Embark on a two-hour drive heading northeast from Dominican Republic’s blustering historical capital, past roadside villages and farmlands, and you’ll find yourself in a place completely different from the one you just...

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The Bands Everyone Will Talk About This Time Next Year

Sure, there may be a lot of downside to the modern music festival experience. But there are a lot of plusses too, chief among them the chance to disco…
Read more: Entertainment Originals, Pitchfork Music Festival 2014 Schedule, Chicago Travel, Pitchfork Music Festival 2014 Must See...

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Lisa McElroy: Family Ski Vacation Problems Solved

Thinking about a family ski vacation, but not sure where to go? Out of all the ski resorts I’ve visited, Winter Park Resort, about 70 miles from the Denver airport, is by far the best for families. This past weekend, my brother and my daughter celebrated their birthdays in style at...

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Tamar Lowell: Un-Touring Havana: 5 Ways to Soak It In

Excitement about Cuba continues to grow. There’s the culture, the rum, the cigars, the incredible warmth of its people. And of course, there is this sense that Cuba has been a forbidden fruit for so long, and everyone wants a taste. As the CEO of a Cuba tour operator I find myself in...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/tamar-lowell-un-touring-havana-5-ways-soak/

Orbitz.com: 7 Incredible Hotel Fitness Centers You Won't Believe

By Jason Heidemann for the Orbitz Travel Blog


Had a good new year? Made a few resolutions? Already forgot them? These unbelievable hotel fitness centers make it easy to get back on track. If you’re tired of hitting the hotel fitness center only to discover it’s basically a...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/orbitz-com-7-incredible-hotel-fitness-centers-wont-believe/

Collette Stohler: Here's Where You Need To Book A Vacation To In 2017

Whether you’re escaping the cold or escaping the election of 2016, 2017 is the year to take that long awaited vacation. With the U.S. dollar at an all-time high and nothing but winter weather coming our way, it’s time you getaway from it all. From the deserts of Jordan to the...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/collette-stohler-heres-need-book-vacation-2017/

Lauren Gay: Glamping Adventure at a Florida Dude Ranch

 




I had one of the most unique, memorable birthday trips I’ve ever had this year. Just an hour and half from Tampa, Florida is the Westgate River Ranch, a real life dude ranch in the Lake Wales area. Two of my close girlfriends came along for this glamping adventure at a Florida...

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Craig O'Sullivan: Eze -- A Must Visit When in the French Riviera

 




After many years of wanting to visit, this May my mother and I were finally able to book a trip to the Mediterranean coastal jewel of France that is the Cote d’Azur. For a tourist there’s plenty to see and do in the French Riviera during the month of May as it annually...

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These Breathtaking Hawaiian Views Will Make You Wish You Were On Vacation

To watch HuffPost RYOT’s 360-degree footage on a desktop browser, tap and drag to look around. On a phone, click the video to open it in the YouTube app, then pan by tilting your device.


Need some beach views to prep you for summer? HuffPost RYOT has got you covered. 


These stunning scen...

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Gayle Hilgendorff: Don't Fall Off Your Wagon!

Isn’t it a wonderful feeling when you’ve found your health groove?


Eating well, exercising regularly, getting fresh air, sleeping more restfully, feeling more energized.


Being ‘on’ the wagon is a wonderful feeling.


But then real life happens.


A two-week...

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Dipti Goyal: Top Reasons Why India is Calling You

“There are some parts of the world that, once visited, get into your heart and won’t go. For me, India is such a place. When I first visited, I was stunned by the richness of the land, by its lush beauty and exotic architecture, by its ability to overload the senses with the pure,...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/dipti-goyal-top-reasons-india-calling/

CheapTickets: Literal Leap Day: 6 Places to Take Adrenaline-Filled Leaps

By Ally Marotti for the CheapTickets Travel Blog


Celebrate Leap Day literally this year. Or, if you’re an adrenaline junkie and can’t wait the whole four years to get your fix, indulge yourself in these death-defying leaps any old time. Enjoy the ride.



Fox Glacier, New...

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Eating Europe Tours: 13 Money-Saving Hacks for Visiting London

When you think of London, “cheap” is a word that very rarely springs to mind. Beer can cost over £5 a pint, coffee is regularly £3 or more, and a night in a decent hotel will run upwards of £150. Basically, London is not on the top of the budget traveler’s list. But like any ...

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Orbitz.com: The Best Route 66 Hotels

By Jason Heidemann for the Orbitz Travel Blog


The Mother Road is a true thrill ride. America’s most iconic highway meanders from downtown Chicago all the way to the Santa Monica Pier in California offering dozens of scenic vistas, kitschy roadside nostalgia and intimate encounters...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/orbitz-com-best-route-66-hotels/

Orbitz.com: Cities With the Best Halloween Parties 2015

By Jason Heidemann for the Orbitz Travel Blog


Boo! Did we scare you? Probably not, but it’s that time of year when thousands don their scary best and hit the streets in search of tricks, treats and frightening fun. If you’re looking for this year’s biggest events and...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/orbitz-com-cities-best-halloween-parties-2015/

Royal Caribbean launches new television commercial ahead of wave season

Royal Caribbean International has revealed its new marketing campaign to mark the start of its wave promotion period.
The multi-million pound campaign, which includes television, radio, digital, social and trade avenues, takes Royal Caribbean into new territory with the launch of its new...

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Eurostar prepares for busiest ever Christmas getaway

Eurostar is set to welcome over 368,000 people during the festive season, a nine per cent rise compared to the same period last year.
It is expected to be its busiest December ever at the high-speed passenger service between the UK and mainland Europe.
Friday, December 30th, is the peak day...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/eurostar-prepares-busiest-ever-christmas-getaway/

Marinello steps up to chief executive role with Hertz as Tague departs

Hertz has appointed Kathryn Marinello as president and chief executive.
She will take up the roles on January 3rd next year, as John Tague retires from the company.
At the same time, Hertz also announced that its three longest serving directors, non-executive chair Linda Fayne Levinson,...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/marinello-steps-chief-executive-role-hertz-tague-departs/

MSC signs for two Meraviglia-Plus ships with STX France

MSC Cruises has exercised an option for two Meraviglia-Plus mega cruise ships with STX France.
The two underlying options had been confirmed by MSC Cruises executive chairman Pierfrancesco Vago in February.
Now the two companies have agreed on all ship specifications hence construction will...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/msc-signs-two-meraviglia-plus-ships-stx-france/

Passengers released from hijacked plane in Malta

Maltese prime minister Joseph Muscat has confirmed all 111 passengers and all seven members of crew have been released from an Afriqiyah Airways flight hijacked earlier.
The Airbus A320 was diverted and forced to land at Malta International Airport at 11:32 local time.
The plane took off from...

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Manchester Airport issues guidance to festive drone pilots

Drones are still popular presents and with Christmas just around the corner, they will probably be underneath numerous people’s trees this festive season.
They may seem like a fun, harmless toy, but they can actually pose a risk and a range of issues to the aviation industry, with the owners b...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/manchester-airport-issues-guidance-festive-drone-pilots/

Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche set for 2017 debut in United Arab Emirates

R Hotels and Wyndham Hotel Group have announced an agreement to open the first Wyndham Garden in United Arab Emirates.
Wyndham Garden is a hotel brand designed to make stays more carefree by focusing on what matters most to deliver stress-free, easy travel.
The Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche is...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/wyndham-garden-ajman-corniche-set-2017-debut-united-arab-emirates/

Wizz Air to link north-east England to Sofia, Bulgaria

Wizz Air will begin operating flights between Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Sofia.
The carrier will be operating Yorkshire’s only flights to the Bulgarian capital, running twice a week on Mondays and Fridays.
The north-east can now reach the enchanting Bulgarian capital to enjoy a modern ...

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Baker-Finch joins easyGolf Worldwide Travel & Tours

easyGolf Worldwide Travel & Tours chief executive Richard Tessel has announced that Ian Baker-Finch has joined the team as a new ambassador.
Tessel described Baker-Finch’s love of sport and his professional career as being a perfect fit for the luxury golf travel company.
“Having an am...

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Here Are The Travel Destinations Everyone Was Searching For In 2016

A new year means new opportunities to hit the road.
If you need some inspiration for how to use your new vacation days come January, 2016’s top trending travel destinations, recently released by Google, are a great place to start. This ranking is based on searches that had the largest spike i...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/travel-destinations-everyone-searching-2016/

The Old Swan & Minster Mill unveils new spa offering

Andrew Brownsword Hotels, the new owners of The Old Swan & Minster Mill, have released the first images of The Garden Spa, which opened at the hotel earlier.
The Garden Spa is a beautiful and tranquil space in the heart of the hotel’s beautiful grounds, in which guests can totally r...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/the-old-swan-minster-mill-unveils-new-spa-offering/

offMetro.com: See Brooklyn by Bike

Ah, Williamsburg. Some people call it Billy, but I always feel like a weird old man calling San Francisco “Frisco” when I hear that, so I stick with its formal name.
Bedford Avenue (you may have heard of it) is the main thoroughfare, which to me feels like Vegas + Hollywood +...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/offmetro-com-see-brooklyn-by-bike/

Corinne McDermott: Toronto With Kids: Family Friendly Fun

I feel very fortunate to have been born and raised in Toronto. And with so many things to do in Toronto with kids, I feel very fortunate to be able to raise my children here too. We explore the city every weekend, and in the summer months we always enjoy a Toronto staycation. These five...

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Robin Gorman Newman: Travel with a Teen to Wilmington, Delaware

My husband has been logging long hours at work for some time, so we jumped at the opportunity to enjoy a family vacation over Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, I took ill with a virus turned sinus infection, so we didn’t get to do quite as much as we had hoped, but we got a good sense of...

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Mary Ellen Harte: Climate Change This Week: An Exxon US Government, Standing Up For Science, And More!

Today, the Earth got a little hotter, and a little more crowded.


And the chances of Donald Trump’s family and fortune surviving climate change are small, dwindling daily and irreversibly.





Saving BUB, Beautiful Unique Biodiversity, as in these ant mimicking south American...

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Carly Cylinder: 2 Nights in Laguna Beach

Although it’s a mere hour and a half from LA, Orange County can feel like a world away. When my brother Matt and his girlfriend Anya book a last minute trip to visit for his 30th, I have two weeks to plan something memorable. His only request is Joshua Tree, so the perfect contrast is...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/carly-cylinder-2-nights-in-laguna-beach/

Wellness taken to new level at Es Saadi Marrakech resort

When Es Saadi opened its stunning 3000sqm Palace Spa it brought the best in health and wellness to the heart of Marrakech.
Now the spa has taken this offering to the next level with a new Spa Suite, new gut and hydro-therapy treatments, a new slow food philosophy and Yoga Retreats in...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/wellness-taken-to-new-level-at-es-saadi-marrakech-resort/

The Purple Passport: A Guide To NYC's Greenwich Village And Union Square

Greenwich Village and Union Square, two adjacent New York neighborhoods in Manhattan, share the distinction of having colorful political pasts and lively cultural presents. A visit to both is sure to leave you intellectually enriched, playfully pampered, and especially well fed.


The...

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Ann Tran: Safety Travel Tips Make for the Best Trips

The world is 99 percent safe to travel, though it is always prudent to take precautions to ensure your trip abroad is fun, memorable, and safe. Basic safety guidelines include not attracting unnecessary attention in public and respecting local laws and customs.
Here are some other tips I...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/ann-tran-safety-travel-tips-make-for-the-best-trips/

Ann Davis: Warning: Is Your Selflessness Sabotaging Your Success?

It hurts me to write this.


For years, we’ve been programmed to feel like putting our needs first is sinful, nasty, disgraceful, greedy. As a result, we often put our tails between our legs and neglect our own wants and needs. We put others first, to our detriment.


You gave...

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Police Drag Woman Off Delta Flight In 'Disturbing' Video

A woman who was dragged off a Delta Air Lines flight by Detroit Metro Airport police on Monday had ignored boarding procedures and may face criminal charges, according to airport authorities.  
A YouTube video uploaded by travel blogger René deLambert and shared on his site Renés Points sho...

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Jamaica Tourist Board signs Airbnb partnership

The Jamaica Tourist Board and Airbnb have signed a major agreement to promote tourism to the island, highlight the country’s unique history and culture, and position Airbnb for continued growth in this world class tourist destination.
This is Airbnb’s second major partnership agreement in th...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/jamaica-tourist-board-signs-airbnb-partnership/

Strike threat looms over Christmas travel at British Airways

Cabin crew at British Airways have voted in favour of strike action over what they argue is low pay.
Some 79 per cent of the crew that took part in the ballot voted for strike action, with over 2,500 members of the Unite members who crew long and short-haul routes to dozens of destinations...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/strike-threat-looms-over-christmas-travel-at-british-airways/

A Break From Reality in Ocean City, Maryland

Why should I take a vacation in Ocean City, Maryland? Are there any well reviewed hotels that are close to the ocean that I can book at an affordable rate?
Ocean City, Maryland is a hotbed for activity year around, not just the summer months. Have some money saved up for a little gambling?...

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No need to leave your pet out of your Travel Plans at Gulf Shores

We all need to break away from the same old environment every once in a while, right? And, as a part of your family, you would definitely want to take your pet with you. However, travelling with a pet can be a bit stressful since they need a lot of constant care and attention. So, what do...

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Online Gaming is a Part of our Trips

Many people today can say: online gaming is a part of our trips. This is the sort of thing that might be confusing to people who are not familiar with the world of online gaming. They might wonder why people would spend time on their vacations doing something online, since almost anything...

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Customer Experience Exchange Asia 2017

As customer expectations on service speed and quality rise, organisations start competing at experience level. Driving customer engagement is not enough, this year it’s all about measuring and understanding the numbers. Ensuring consistent, personalised customer experience across all c...

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Mind-Melting Footage Of Turkey Puts All Other Vacation Videos To Shame

If only our friends’ vacation videos were this fascinating.


Italian filmmaker Leonardo Dalessandri produced this whirlwind of a video, using footage he compiled during a recent 20-day, 2,100-mile journey throughout Turkey.


“I’ve crossed Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus,...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/mind-melting-footage-of-turkey-puts-all-other-vacation-videos-to-shame/

Ryan Gosling Has Figured Out Why He's Your Imaginary Boyfriend

We could go on. But if you were to ask Gosling himself, he’d tell you he’s prime boyfriend material for one reason: “My Canadianness.” 
“I think it’s part of, um, America just finally realizing that there’s a place called Canada,” the 36-actor said when asked about his appeal in GQ’s January ...

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Victoria Yore: Why We Choose To Shoot Faceless Imagery

Okay, so I get asked a lot of questions about why Terrence Drysdale and I rarely shoot my face for our Follow Me Away project. Believe it or not, we actually have a reason why we shoot a lot of faceless imagery and I wanted to write it down, once and for all, so you can reference it anytime...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/victoria-yore-why-we-choose-to-shoot-faceless-imagery/

minube: The 21 Most Spectacular Lakes on Earth

Summertime’s almost here and that mean’s we’ll be strapping on the swim trunks in no time. This year, why not ditch the beach for head for one of these breathtaking lakes instead. We’ve gone through the tips and photos from the minube travel community to find these...

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Courtney Lambert: Travel Sri Lanka: The Tale of Sigiriya Rock

Once upon a time, a powerful Sinhalese king felt a sudden pang of anxiety. He couldn’t understand why, because he had everything any man could desire. With his fervent will to survive and insatiable thirst for power, he had single handedly assassinated his father, King Dhatusena,...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/courtney-lambert-travel-sri-lanka-the-tale-of-sigiriya-rock/

Gabrielle Dunkley: 21 Things I Did In Australia That I Didn't Tell Immigration

Upon arriving at Adelaide Airport on a dreary Monday morning, three immigration officers pulled me aside for 45 minutes, asking me why I’d bother visiting South Australia’s capital.


It wasn’t a surprise. I’m black, I’m perplexingly cheerful, I’m a...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/gabrielle-dunkley-21-things-i-did-in-australia-that-i-didnt-tell-immigration/

U.S. News Travel: Top 6 Experiences in Southern California

Sand, surf and spectacular scenery are just a few reasons why Southern California lures travelers seeking a laid-back beach getaway. Beyond the picturesque shorelines across Malibu, Newport and Santa Monica, there are troves of can’t-miss sights in Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/u-s-news-travel-top-6-experiences-in-southern-california/

Christine E. Laprade: Columbus Ohio City Wellness Guide

Ohio has been making headlines recently. I was in town last month for my very first time and I can’t believe how little publicity Columbus is getting, lifestyle-wise.
Columbus, Ohio is a college town, but you probably knew that already. What you DON’T KNOW, is how...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/christine-e-laprade-columbus-ohio-city-wellness-guide/

Cathy Ries: Beaches to Check Out in St. Maarten

St. Maarten is an island in the Caribbean with absolutely stunning views and sights. If staying on the island, grab a rental car and explore many of their beaches to see what makes this island so special.


Maho Beach is located right next to the airport tarmac and is an ideal place to...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/cathy-ries-beaches-to-check-out-in-st-maarten/

20 Things You'll Only See In Chicago

…and those aren’t the only attractions that make our beloved Chicago unique. With a river, lake, museums, architecture, art and some darn ABSURDLY delicious food, everyone’s favorite Midwestern cultural hub is home to more one-offs than you could ever imagine.


Hold on...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/20-things-youll-only-see-in-chicago/

Sharon Hoge: Why to Go to Wuhan: Ten Attractions in China's Mammoth Central City

A major hub on the Yangtze River, where it intersects with the Han downriver from the Three Gorges Dam, Wuhan is a “triple play” created in the 1920’s when what had been the ancient villages of Hankou, Wuchang, and Hanyang joined to form what has grown into one of...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/sharon-hoge-why-to-go-to-wuhan-ten-attractions-in-chinas-mammoth-central-city/

You Never Thought You'd Do This... Until You Went On Vacation

People travel for many reasons. Some want to escape, to live life as they never would in their day-to-day existence. Others want to channel who they really are, while still others want to get back in touch with who they once were.


These pursuits often lend themselves to activities on...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/you-never-thought-youd-do-this-until-you-went-on-vacation/

Karen Schaler: 12 Days of Travel Therapy ( Video)

As the countdown to Christmas kicks off I always say the best gift to give is the gift of travel and experiences.


So forget about three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree…and check out the 12 Days of Travel Therapy!





12 DAYS OF TRAVEL...

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Grettel Jiménez Singer: A Weekend in Havana

Havana’s spell is a real mystery. On the one hand, the city is exponentially falling apart, and on the other, it stands proudly with unusual force. Things are happening, moving forward, and the so-called ‘change’ was as imperceptible as it was undeniable until just a...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/grettel-jimenez-singer-a-weekend-in-havana/

Edward Schneider: When Recommendations Pan Out, Pass Them On: Where to Stay and Eat in Lisbon

For our recent four-night break in Lisbon (a side trip from a London vacation), we didn’t need too many addresses on our list: One hotel and a few restaurants would do the trick. Rather than scouring the Web for ideas, I turned to the chef Nuno Mendes, a Lisbon native with whom I had...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/edward-schneider-when-recommendations-pan-out-pass-them-on-where-to-stay-and-eat-in-lisbon/

Visit Florida: Pamper Yourself and Your Pooch at 3 Florida Hotels

Kara Franker and her pooch Ponce on the beach at Costa d’Este in Vero Beach. Photo by Kara Franker for VISIT FLORIDA


Calling all dogs and well-behaved owners! Don’t leave the furriest member of your family at home! Pamper your pooch with a vacation to one of these three...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/visit-florida-pamper-yourself-and-your-pooch-at-3-florida-hotels/

Kevin Richberg: Green Energy Tourism

One of the best ways to get the public excited about Green Energy is inviting them to see how it’s done.
This 3 Minute Postcard of Western Australi…
Read more: Green Tourism, Albany Wind Farm, Australia, Torndirrup National Park, Western Australia, 3 Minute Postcard, Whale...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/kevin-richberg-green-energy-tourism/

Chinese Tourists Think France Is The Friendliest Country In Europe

Come on, homme, it’s time to stop hating on France.


Chinese travelers say they consider France the “most welcoming” nation in Europe, ahead of the UK.


The news, from a survey commissioned via Hotels.com, couldn’t come at a sweeter time: the French government...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/chinese-tourists-think-france-is-the-friendliest-country-in-europe/

Rick Steves: Dreaming of My 2014 Travels: Germany

In May I’ll give myself a little vacation. This year, I’m booked on our Best of Europe in 21 Days Tour–the same route I drove in my minibus back in the 1970s and 1980s. It collects Europe’s greatest hits into an amazing three-week route. We’ll spend a total of...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/rick-steves-dreaming-of-my-2014-travels-germany/

Katie McIntosh: Hawai'i Travel Mistakes - Don't do These Things When Visiting O'ahu

Congratulations! You have decided to visit Hawai’i, or paradise as I like to call it. Your tickets are booked, you’ve packed everything you need and you even have some adventures planned. You’re almost ready! All you need to know now is what not to do to ensure your time...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/katie-mcintosh-hawaii-travel-mistakes-dont-do-these-things-when-visiting-oahu/

New 'Introvert Retreat' Offers Group Trip Without The Hustle

Group tours, guided treks and big-name cruises sound like great vacation ideas at first, but then there are all. those. people. The point of travel is often to escape our fellow humans and get in touch with ourselves, not to schmooze and booze with a mashup of noisy others we’ve only...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/new-introvert-retreat-offers-group-trip-without-the-hustle/

Stephen Wallace, M.D., J.D.: Portraits from India

If you are camping next to a river, where a party with loud music is going all night, you could be in a couple of locations. You could be in California during spring break or you could be in India during the Kumbh Mela. If your neighbors at the river are sober, respectful, Hindu, and there...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/stephen-wallace-m-d-j-d-portraits-from-india/

The One Italian City You're Probably Not Visiting, But Should

This is the city of Elena Ferrante, the mysterious signature whose novels are at the top of best-selling lists and has brought Italian literature to the international arena. But even before that Naples is the city of Totò, Enrico Caruso and pizza. It is the symbol of passion—good and ba...

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7 Things Americans Can Learn From The Japanese

If you’ve ever spent an extended period of time in Japan, you know that life in Japan and life in America are totally different. While both cultures have their pros and cons, we think Americans can learn a thing or two from daily life in Japan. The culture is filled with rich ...

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Kathleen Buckstaff: Yoga, Motherhood and Stumbling Through Transitions

In yoga class last week, my teacher, Susan Hauser, explained that she wanted us to work on transitioning smoothly from one posture to the next.


“Think yoga dance,” she said. “Practice flowing between postures and making it fluid.”


Susan called out the sequence...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/kathleen-buckstaff-yoga-motherhood-and-stumbling-through-transitions/

Eating Europe Tours: 48 London Neighborhoods: A Quick Reference Guide

As the capital of the United Kingdom, London is a large and bustling city with an incredible amount of things to see and do. Visitors and residents alike are able to experience a modern, developed city that also holds a long royal history. The city today holds 48 different neighborhoods:...

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trivago: America's Favorite Labor Day Weekend Destinations

Americans are packing up and heading out of town over the long weekend that traditionally marks the end of summer. This year, hotel search trivago reports that San Francisco is the #1 most searched destination by US travelers over Labor Day Weekend. People are also headed to West Coast...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/trivago-americas-favorite-labor-day-weekend-destinations/

Visit Florida: Florida's Unlikely Source of Serenity

Maybe the image you have of Miami is decades old: a neon art deco sign, thumping music coming from a flashy car, Don Johnson in a white blazer.


Some of those impressions may even be more recent. But there’s more to Miami than nightlife and glamour. Tucked in places many people...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/visit-florida-floridas-unlikely-source-of-serenity/

Mark Sissons: Dubai Is Dense With Diversions

From my lofty vantage point on level 124 of the world’s tallest building, the panoramic view of the city, surrounding desert and Persian Gulf is breathtaking.


Far below, the skyscrapers that dominate the glitziest and most Westernized of the seven United Arab Emirates shimmer in...

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Clint Lanier and Derek Hembree: Best Dive Bar in New Orleans

It’s not much to look at. The structure actually leans a bit and most people would probably wonder if it was in danger of collapsing. The tin-metal roof is rusted and curling at the corners. The wreath above the front door is worn and dull.





But take a breath, steel your nerves...

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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts launches Asaya spa brand

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has revealed Asaya, an innovative, integrative wellness concept firmly rooted in the belief in both self-acceptance and self-discovery. 
The Asaya experience fuses alternative therapies, lifestyle and nutrition coaching, educational wellness programming, ...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/rosewood-hotels-resorts-launches-asaya-spa-brand/

American cruise ships poised for Cuban return following government green light

Royal Caribbean has announced that the Cuban government has granted them approval for cruises to Cuba and they plan to announce their first Florida-Cuba itineraries in the near future.
At the same time, Oceania Cruises has revealed its first three inaugural voyages from Miami to Cuba.
The...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/american-cruise-ships-poised-for-cuban-return-following-government-green-light/

SNCF welcomes new TGV Océane to south-western France

SNCF has introduced newly-designed TGV Océane trains on the line linking Paris-Montparnasse station with Bordeaux and Toulouse in south-western France.
SNCF Voyageurs chief executive Florence Parly joined by Alain Vidalies, French minister of state for transport, oceans and fisheries on the ...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/sncf-welcomes-new-tgv-oceane-to-south-western-france/

Europcar Group acquires Irish subsidiary

Europcar Group has confirmed the acquisition of its Irish franchisee, one of its biggest in terms of revenue.
Through this acquisition, the group extends its corporate network from nine to ten countries, benefiting from strong leisure flows coming from all its subsidiaries, and strengthens...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/europcar-group-acquires-irish-subsidiary/

Minor Hotels to take Anantara brand in Saudi Arabia with Jeddah property

Minor Hotels has announced the debut of its luxury Anantara brand in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Scheduled to open in 2019, Anantara Jeddah Resort will be located on the waterfront in Obhur in the city’s upmarket northern district and will offer 226 guest rooms and 102 two to five bedroom villas.
...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/minor-hotels-to-take-anantara-brand-in-saudi-arabia-with-jeddah-property/

Trainline expands offering in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg

Trainline has announced it is now offering tickets to destinations across the whole of Benelux via its website and mobile applications. 
The expansion of the Trainline offering in these countries is a clear demonstration of the company’s continued commitment to grow its network across Eu...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/trainline-expands-offering-in-belgium-the-netherlands-and-luxemburg/

Qatar Airways lands in Seychelles as Africa networks expands

Qatar Airways has rounded off its 2016 global route expansion with the launch of daily flights to the idyllic islands of the Seychelles – the 14th new destination on the airline’s route map this year and the third in Africa.
Flight QR678 touched down at Seychelles International Airport ear...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/qatar-airways-lands-in-seychelles-as-africa-networks-expands/

Vienna House announces new hotel acquisition in Kronberg im Taunus

Vienna House has signed the lease agreement for a 96-room hotel project in Kronberg im Taunus, a historic town and modern business centre close to Frankfurt.
The new hotel building forms part of a new urban development plan, ‘Musikquartier Kronberg’, designed by Staab Architekten of Berlin t...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/vienna-house-announces-new-hotel-acquisition-in-kronberg-im-taunus/

easyJet adds three new holiday flights out of Manchester for spring 2017

easyJet will operate three new routes from Manchester Airport taking the number of destinations offered from the airport to 50.
On sale today, the routes will be bookable via the app and website with the first flights taking off from May next year.
The trio of well-known leisure...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/easyjet-adds-three-new-holiday-flights-out-of-manchester-for-spring-2017/

Darling Harbour precinct reopens to public in Sydney

The revitalised Darling Harbour precinct, including International Convention Centre Sydney, has formally opened to the public at the Celebrate Darling Harbour event, designed to give Sydneysiders a taste of the vibrant new city hub.
Visitors were invited to enjoy a parade of musical acts,...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/darling-harbour-precinct-reopens-to-public-in-sydney/

Tarajia Morrell: Fish & Game

Since I was a child and we started our weekly migration upstate, the same phrases have been used to describe Hudson. At cocktail parties, people remarked on its potential, its innate charms, its undeniable good looks, and its sad decline — like a promising track star that’s...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/tarajia-morrell-fish-game/

Elizabeth Thorp: 5 Last Minute Thanksgiving Getaways

Feeling spontaneous? Want to avoid the in-laws? Just need to get away? Poshbrood has rounded up 5 last-minute Thanksgiving getaways.


1.) Omni Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford, PA


Located in South Central Pennsylvania’s scenic Cumberland Valley, the Omni Bedford Springs Resort...

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Randy Pennington: You Can't Not Change

A former high school classmate recently greeted me with this comment, “You look exactly the same. You haven’t changed a bit.”


My initial reaction was gratitude for the kind words and a moment of pride that I had apparently held up exceptionally well over the decades...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/randy-pennington-you-cant-not-change/

Bailey Gaddis: How to Have the Ultimate Christmas Family Vacation in Downtown San Francisco

I’m addicted to the spirit of Christmas – so much so that I would happily pull up roots and move to Santa’s Village if the big guy extended an invite.


This ever-present craving for all things jolly, cheery and evergreen-y pulled me to downtown San Francisco two weeks...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/bailey-gaddis-how-to-have-the-ultimate-christmas-family-vacation-in-downtown-san-francisco/

Peter Greenberg: Cardiff, Wales: Like a Local

It might surprise you to learn that about twenty million people a year come to Cardiff. They’re typically tourists. They come to see St. John the Baptist Church, the castles, the bay, the museums, the typical touristy things. So let’s get beyond the brochures and the guide books...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/peter-greenberg-cardiff-wales-like-a-local/

Party Earth: How to Tackle New York City This Summer -- On a Budget

Summer time is steadily approaching; it is time for bikinis, beer, and best of all, travel. For some people summer means a break from school, and for others, it’s an excuse for an extended vacation from work. Regardless, it is the most highly anticipated season of the year. If you...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/party-earth-how-to-tackle-new-york-city-this-summer-on-a-budget/

Honey Good: Airports Can Be Worse Than Your Worst Nightmare

My husband, Shelly, and I are world travelers. I have been privileged to travel with my sidekick all over the world, experiencing one adventure after another.


We have flown into more airports than I can count. We have millions of flyer miles, and though we have had to zig and zag...

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Dr. Majid Rafizadeh: Iran to Trump: "Death to America" Will Continue

Ideologically speaking, Iran’s hardliners, primarily Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior officials of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) who enjoy the final say in Iran’s domestic and foreign policies, have made it clear that Iran will not change the core...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/dr-majid-rafizadeh-iran-to-trump-death-to-america-will-continue/

How To Spot A New Yorker

So you’re visiting New York. Congratulations! It’s the most wonderful time and the most crowded time of the year here. There are people everywhere, many of whom are not residents of the city.


To help you better navigate of the sea of humanity that is New York City,...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/how-to-spot-a-new-yorker/

How To Use Travel Review Sites Wisely, From Seth Kugel (WATCH)

Frugal Traveler columnist for The New York Times Seth Kugel voiced his opinion on travel review sites this week on Mondays With Marlo. Seth urged travelers to take reviews with a grain of salt — reviews vary greatly based on opinion. However, if a review is based on fact and...

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Denise Brodey: 5 Reasons People Are Turning to Audiobooks Over Turning Pages

If you think I am going to confess my love of audiobooks right here on your screen, you’re wrong. That would be too easy. What is more interesting to me–and likely to you–is why audiobooks are rapidly increasing in popularity. What is it about the experience of listening...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/denise-brodey-5-reasons-people-are-turning-to-audiobooks-over-turning-pages/

John Rampton: 5 Ways to Overcome Obstacles and Hurdles in your Startup

Both startup founders and employees should be familiar with overcoming adversity. The startup life is a never-ending battle of establishing yourself as a new player in a market. The battle starts with being able to clearly and succinctly describe your product or service. You have to capture...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/john-rampton-5-ways-to-overcome-obstacles-and-hurdles-in-your-startup/

How To See The Most For Less

From museums to walking tours, visiting New York City can involve an expensive list of activities.


But one website, New York Pass Comparison, offers those traveling to New York an easy way to make sure they’re getting the most for their money.


Site creator Stuart Anderson said...

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Drew Goldberg: 7 Overlooked Tropical Islands to Visit in 2017

With winter approaching and the new year only a few weeks away, right now is a great time to start thinking about your next tropical getaway that involves sunny blue skies and white sanded beaches.


In this post, you’ll get ideas for some of the best, hidden tropical islands to...

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Quora: How to Decide if Your Startup Should Be a Non-Profit

What are some of the main differences when founding a nonprofit vs for-profit startup? originally appeared on Quora – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.


Answer by Jessica Jackley, Co-Founder of Kiva and...

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There's A New Tallest Hotel In The Country

Thanks to Marriott, there’s a new tallest hotel in America.





A view from the 62nd floor.











The hotel, which is on Broadway and 54th street, opened to the public on Tuesday.





Earlier on HuffPost:




World’s Tallest Hotel Opens in Dubai





World’s...

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Love For Sale: Paris To Auction Off Famous Bridge Locks

Many travelers who left “love locks” on Paris’ Pont des Arts were disheartened to learn last year that officials were banning the trend and removing the mementos from the bridge. But leave it to the City of Light (and love) to come up with a heartwarming way to honor the hundreds of thousa...

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Budget Travel: Top Tips for Cruising With Kids

Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime. Article by Robert Firpo-Cappiello of Budget Travel.


Not long ago, cruising was synonymous with partying, romance or exploring farflung destinations, often post-retirement. These days, there’s a completely different way of looking at cruise ships —...

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Lolita Taub: Cognitive Business: SAS and Enterprise Artificial Intelligence

In this Cognitive Business interview, we draw on SAS’s enterprise artificial intelligence position and outlook with Oliver Schabenberger, SAS Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.





Oliver Schabenberger, SAS Executive VP and CTO | Source: SAS


You should know that S...

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Travelzoo: 4 Tips for the Best July 4th Travel Deals

Summer’s here, it’s time to celebrate your independence this Fourth of July — without paying through the nose.


We’ve compiled our annual list of great deals for the July Fourth holiday weekend. Here are four tips for stretching your dollar as far as it will go this...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/travelzoo-4-tips-for-the-best-july-4th-travel-deals/

Stephanie Huston: 7 Antarctic Adventures Of A Lifetime

I recently got back from my 7th continent trip — a basecamp activity cruise to Antarctica. As one would anticipate, it truly was a trip of a lifetime and filled with unexpected adventures at every turn. These majestic sights and stunning opportunities are out there and yours for the t...

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Craig Newmark: Lessons Learned In Sunday School: The 64-Year-Old Choir Boy

I’ve been watching Halt and Catch Fire, a really good show, showing the evolution of the computer industry, from the birth of PC clones in the early 1980s into the Internet era. I lived that life, and watching it is painfully nostalgic.”Painfully” because the show reminds...

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Flight Network: The Tips You Need to Travel More This Winter

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Many avid and aspiring travelers make New Year’s resolutions to travel more often in the coming year. However, research from the University of Scranton suggests that a tiny 8-percent of people keep the resolutions they make....

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Talise Spa introduces a new level of indulgence for Kuwait

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait’s idyllic resort, is offering guests a new level of indulgence at the award-winning Talise Spa.
From tailored packages in its private suites, a renewed ladies’ membership program, to the launch of the new luxurious British spa brand and org...

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https://skpsoft.com/view/travel+news/talise-spa-introduces-a-new-level-of-indulgence-for-kuwait/

ResearchGate: ADHD makes for better entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship researcher Johan Wiklund of Syracuse University was alerted to the link between ADHD and entrepreneurship after family experiences led him to learn more about mental health issues. This encouraged him to look at how ADHD can be a positive influence. We spoke to Wiklund...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/travel+news/researchgate-adhd-makes-for-better-entrepreneurs/

NYC's Big Attractions Of The Future

See the SuperPier
The city’s shipping piers are seeing a resurgence after developers recognised their potential to be upmarket destinations. Up first was 127-year-old Pier A, which opens this year and is home to a bar and restaurant complex. Next is Pier 17, set to be demolished and c...

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Amanda Blakley: An Insider's Guide To Capri

Capri, the blue island, is a Mediterranean magnet for celebrities, jet setters and global nomads alike. It’s inhabitants are Caprese first and Italians second. Everything about Capri’s lifestyle and pace reinforce it’s unique beauty and appeal to such a...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/travel+news/amanda-blakley-an-insiders-guide-to-capri/

Brenda Mejia: 6 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Puerto Rico

There are things that are not told by any tourism board when you are visiting a new country. Even though those things are easy to find online or in travel guides if we just take a look. Writing this does not make me happy. I must admit I am feeling a mixed of ashamed, embarrassed and...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/travel+news/brenda-mejia-6-things-you-should-know-before-visiting-puerto-rico/

How David Bowie Turned Identity Into An Art

There’s never been an artist quite like David Bowie, so it’s only fitting that a major exhibition chronicling the legend’s work is as diverse, expansive and exciting as his career over the past half century.


“David Bowie Is,” opening Tuesday at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, co...

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Gloria Bonilla Santiago: An insight view of Cuba

Since President Obama took steps to normalize relations with Cuba, much of the public discussion has been about how to improve relations between the United States while also opening access for the Cuban people.


This new relationship is important, as an exchange of new ideas and...

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The One Thing You Should Do On Every Flight

Let’s be real: travel is anything but a perfect experience. 
Thankfully, experts agree upon the one easy (and cheap!) thing you can do to make every flight infinitely better.
Drink water. 
Because as it turns out, not doing so could make you more susceptible to some less-than-pleasant (...

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Travelzoo: Which Popular Vegas Show Is Good for Me?

With so many shows to choose from, there’s something for everyone in Las Vegas. To help you get started, we’ve narrowed down the list and shared our favorite options for Vegas visitors of all types.


Vegas for TMZ lovers: Madame Tussauds outside The Venetian• Get up close and p...

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Lisa Larter: The Best Twitter Strategies for Your Busines

Twitter is a really valuable tool, even before the technology the site ran on was working very well. Early adopters are faced with that – just like with Periscope now. Periscope is new; there are all kinds of little glitches that you just have to deal with. Twitter used to be the...

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Abu Dhabi To Welcome Tourists With Behavioral Guidelines

Nothing says “make yourself at home” quite like a list of rules.


This is apparently the thinking behind the new behavior guides that Abu Dhabi’s tourism police will soon hand out to visitors arriving in the conservative emirate.


The booklets, which offer “Advice for tourists” in several...

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Trip.com: The World's Spookiest Cemeteries

Catching the Freddy or Jason movie marathon or hitting the local high school gym converted into a Halloween attraction might work for some celebrants of All Hallow’s Eve, but travelers looking for something authentically creepy should note that a slew of blood-chilling haunts exist...

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St Petersburg wins top title during World Travel Awards Grand Final 2016

World Travel Awards has recognised St Petersburg’s potential for tourism growth, arguing the Russian destination has a bright future on the international hospitality stage.
The city earlier claimed the title of the World’s Leading Cultural City Destination at the World Travel Awards Grand Fi...

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Lolita Taub: Cognitive Business: Inside the Mind of a Computer Vision Ph.D. and AI Expert

In this Cognitive Business interview, we talk Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Dr. Satya Mallick, an accomplished computer vision and machine learning expert, co-founder of Sight Commerce, and AI consultant.


Source: Dr. Satya Mallick


It’s a treat to talk to Dr. Mallick who works in i...

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Swatee Jasoria: You're Hired! How to Get Your CV Noticed

This September, over 500,000 graduates will enter the UK employment market. It’s a staggering figure. And with competition for positions at the country’s top firms so fierce, it has never been more important for candidates to think about how they can make their CV stand out...

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Your Weekly Travel Zen: Ski Vacations

This week’s Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from Johnny Volk. His panoramic photo of Homewood Mountain Ski Resort in Homewood, Calif., shows the serene, untouched beauty of the mountains. Of his photo, he says:


From quiet ski-lift rides to the invigorating rush of flying down the...

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Tom McLoughlin: Seven Hair Raising Gap Year Ideas for Your Year Out

Love adventure? Addicted to adrenaline? Live for the next crazy escapade that may (or may not) have you home in one piece? If you’re looking for something totally different to do during your year out, take a look at some of our gap year dares. Not for the faint-hearted, here are seven...

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Your Weekly Travel Zen: Spain

This week’s Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from Lynda Hanwella. Her photo of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia depicts the remarkable architecture of Spain that transports visitors to another world. Of her trip to Spain she says:


With it’s unique architecture, stunning beaches,...

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Sarah Ricketts: Don't Be an Insurance Scrounger

Planning on doing a trip on a budget? Trying to save money on insurance could end up costing you more!


There are three types of holiday goers when it comes to insurance: The Stupid, who refuse to pay for any insurance because it’s ‘just a scam’ (or they spent the £5 they ...

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Your Weekly Travel Zen: South Africa

For this week’s travel zen, we’re taking you to South Africa, in honor of Nelson Mandela.


With gorgeous beaches, diverse wildlife, and vibrant cities like Cape Town, there is something for every South Africa traveler.


Where have you traveled for a moment of zen? Email...

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Katrina Vasey: Watching Your Friends Fly the Nest

As universities have had their Freshers in the last few weeks, all media seems to be focused on those going away; things they ought to know, recipes they should have and so on. However, there doesn’t seem to be anything for those left behind. The wording may seem a little cruel but...

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Your Weekly Travel Zen: The Best Travel Photos Of 2013

Each week, we feature travel photos taken by readers around the world. For our final Travel Zen of 2013, we asked our readers to send us their favorite photos from their travels this year.


This week’s Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from Priscilla Lopez. Her photo, taken atop Mt....

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Bond On A Budget: 007 Filming Locations To Visit On The Cheap

Since film fans were treated to that very first iconic shot of Sean Connery’s super-suave James Bond at the card table in 1962’s Dr No, we’ve followed the character through five decades of espionage, intrigue and some of the most exciting action scenes in cinematic history – not to mention, t...

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Your Weekly Travel Zen: Switzerland

This week’s Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from Bettina Hartas Geary. Her photo of Daubensee, a lake in Leukerbad, shows the tranquility and beauty of Switzerland.


From racing down snow covered mountains in winter to exploring lush green towns during warmer months, Switzerland...

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You"re Completely, Utterly Charming, New York

Bleecker was one of the first streets I came to know when I started working in the city. Also it has everything you could ever need — window shopping, facials, margaritas, tea, cupcakes, cheese AND MORE. Be sure to visit Magnolia Bakery, The Organic Pharmacy, Caliente Cab Co.,...

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Paris Hotels Let Guests "Pay What They Want" This Summer

A pay-what-you-want hotel in the center of Paris? Oui, please!


As if a beach on the banks of the Seine wasn’t enough, Paris has upped its game again with a special promotion in which guests can pay what they want for a one-night stay at five participating hotels in the city’s...

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PHOTOS: Researchers Find Odd Structure In Nazca Lines

After five years of work and walking nearly 1,000 miles through the driest desert in the world, a British archaeologist believes he’s solved one part of the mystery of Peru’s Nazca Lines.


The ancient lines, known as “geoglyphs,” crisscross Peru’s Nazca...

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Michael DeSa: Coicocha Crater Lake, Parque Condor, and the Otavalo Market - 7 Countries, 7 Months, 3 Kids

We had a busy week here in Cotacachi!


First up, last Tuesday, we taxied the fifteen miles up to the Coicocha Crater Lake in the Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological reserve and national park. We had an excellent taxi driver that we will definitely use again. That’s what you do...

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Findery: How We Survived 5 Weeks in Spain with Kids

This summer, our family spent five weeks traveling around Spain. The four of us visited Madrid, Granada, Sevilla, Valencia, and Barcelona, spending about a week in each city. Now, we are not exactly new to the whole extended family travel situation, but, nonetheless, even for us, traveling...

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Michael Kaye: Experiencing The Kindness Of Strangers In San Antonio

Every year around this time, I remember a brief encounter I had in 1973 with a ticket agent at the main bus station in San Antonio, Texas.


I had just spent Christmas and New Year’s running 264 miles of the Rio Grande River from Presidio to Dryden, Texas. To give you an idea of how...

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Sammy Hilford: My Trip to Washington, D.C.

My alarm clock is pounding in my ears at 5:30 in the morning. Not the best thing in the world for a 13-year-old to experience but it’s worth it. Today I am headed to Washington, D.C to meet the President of the United States. My grandmother Lynn Sherr, a journalist, has been...

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Alison Chino: A Perfect Family Trip to Europe

This year has been full of epic journeys for our family since we moved from Arkansas to Scotland, but perhaps none so epic as the three weeks we spent this summer with our cousins. My brother and his wife hoarded their precious vacation days so they could cobble together three weeks...

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Oneika Raymond: For us, by us: 5 black-owned travel groups you should know about

I’ve been very vocal about the lack of diverse faces and voices in the travel industry as a whole (see this post for one of my more detailed rants on the issue). Western travel media in particular is rife with tourism campaigns and travel shows that are practically devoid of people of...

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Dr. Majid Rafizadeh: On Trump"s Presidential Victory: Losing Graciously and Winning Humbly

If politics were like sports, the losers would take their losses graciously; but Washington politics are not like sports.


Some still appear to have a difficult time at accepting the results of the presidential election, but they should not act like an attorney who lost his case before...

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21 Travel Tips That Will Lead To A Better Trip

We’re halfway through the year already, and if you haven’t had a chance to take a vacation yet, you might be itching to do it soon.
But before you book your flight and start packing your suitcase, you might want check out the infographic below by the Baltic Travel...

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Orbitz.com: Best Towns for Christmas: 6 Destinations That Go All Out

By Jeanenne Tornatore for the Orbitz Travel Blog


There’s nothing like being home for the holidays, but if you can’t make it there, go somewhere you know will completely embrace the spirit of the season with plenty of glowing lights, bustling Christmas markets, and cheery...

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The Active Times: The Most Incredible Mountain Towns For Summer

Instead of looking for creative ways to beat the summer heat, head out to a cool mountain town where you won’t have to hide from the sun to enjoy water sports and wilderness adventures.


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Lake Placid, which is set...

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Kate Elliott: Gain Strength From Fear

I can’t decide if Timehop and Facebook memories are helpful and motivating or really difficult at the moment. I’ve been faced with daily reminders of where I was this time last year, an inpatient on an eating disorder program. It’s hard to see where I was at that point in...

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Martin Rybak: Urban Exploration -- A Trip To Forbidden Places

Urban Exploration (also called Urbex or simply UE) might be one of the most extreme hobbies that exist. If asked, urban explorers would tell you this is more than just a hobby, it is a way of living and thinking; these people have an insatiable desire to explore so-called lost places....

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9 Top Tips For Travelling Solo

1. Plan but leave room for spontaneity
It’s sensible to have a plan, especially at the start of your trip – how do you get to your accommodation from the airport, where are you going to stay, what sights are unmissable for you? But the huge plus point of travelling alone is you only h...

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Your Weekly Travel Zen: Caribbean Islands

This week’s Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from Lauren De Niro Pipher (@LDPgalactic). Her photo exemplifies the natural serenity of the Caribbean Islands. Of her photo she says:


A perfect escape from the cold, the Caribbean Islands offer serene sunny beaches, lush tropical...

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Travelista Tips: How To Get Bikini Ready

Travelista Teri explains how to get and stay bikini ready with some diet, exercise and skin tips….
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Sara Lieberman: Where"s Your Happy Place?

We all have them. Places that, in short, just make us happy. Where the sirens and deadlines and back pains and bills and meetings and “Mommmmmmmyyyy” all melt away. Where you can sit and just be content where you are in that moment and not want to leave for many moments to come....

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Gorgeous Time-Lapse Whisks You Away For A 3-Week Paris Vacation

Photographer Paul Richardson took a three-week trip to Paris and fell in love — with the famed city, of course.


He was so taken in by the “City of Light” that he created a time-lapse video tribute, aptly titled “J’adore Paris.”


“I recently...

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Regina Fraser and Pat Johnson: Lima: A City Rich With History, Culture And Love

From the archaeological ruins right in the center of the city to fabulous contemporary and historical architecture, creative sculptural salutes that decorate the city’s parks and walkways and an encounter with a gentle soul immersed in Peruvian craft traditions, my Lima interlude led...

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Michael DeSa: Cotacachi, Ecuador: A Bit of Everything for Everyone - 7 Countries, 7 Months, 3 Kids

While I was in the Cloud Valley, having grand adventures through uncharted jungles and drinking mystery sugar cane drinks, Katie and the boys strolled around the town and soaked up the culture. They loaded up the baby and walked the few blocks to the Museo de las Culturas, another free...

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The Best Hotels For Sleep In Spain

Sleeping is always part of a trip, even in one the Europe’s most lively travel destinations. The start of a great night’s sleep in Spain – like anywhere — is often a white, fluffy hotel bed.
Both large hotel chains and independent properties understand the importance of a good rest for...

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Weird And Wacky Austin At SXSW

On Air

Fresh 40






The 40 hottest songs on AOL Radio right now!





On Air

Top Country






Today’s hottest country hits





On Air

1-Hit Wonders






Flashbacks from the “where-are-they-now” file





On Air

Sailing...

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LOOK: Notable Landmark"s Special Day

The bronze statue faces west, while Jackson and his charger look slightly south toward the White House. Grouped at the base are four of the cannons Jackson captured in Pensacola, Florida. These four are rare pieces cast by Josephus Barnola at the royal foundry in Barcelona, Spain, and are...

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Courtney Lambert: Simple Tips to Maintain Health While Traveling

A long walk through the countryside of Hsipaw in Myanmar


How could I say no to a glass of silky Vietnamese coffee, the rich brown swirled with the creamy sweetness of condensed milk. How could I turn down a plate heaped with string hoppers in Sri Lanka, accompanied by a spicy prawn curry....

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Jetsetter.com: How to Pad Your Travel Fund

Saving enough cash to sweep yourself off on a dream getaway can seem like an impossible feat (especially with Apple Pay making impulse buys that much easier). But if you’re really determined, you can totally make it happen. Here, eight ways to get that nest egg growing.





Set up a...

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Katherine Redmond: I"m too Scared for my Safety to Travel for Free

This is what, as a woman travelling alone, I haven’t talked about until now.


When I set off on my first solo backpacking trip I vowed to push myself out of my comfort zone. “Do one thing every day that scares you”, they say, and I did. I went scuba-diving; I jumped...

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Lisa Larter: How Social Media Can Close the Sale

Do you feel like social media is just one big pitch fest when for businesses? It seems like everywhere you turn someone is yelling at you, “BUY MY STUFF, BUY MY STUFF”.


Many entrepreneurs (and sometimes even big corporate companies) spend zero time emotionally connecting...

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So THAT"S Why We Sleep So Well In Hotels

You know the feeling: you wake up after a long night’s sleep in a hotel bed, slip into your fuzzy hotel-issued slippers and hotel-issued robe, step onto the fluffy hotel carpet and think “WHY is this so amazing?!”


The question is certainly intriguing. So we asked a...

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Thrillist: And The U.S. Airports With The Longest Security Lines Are...

Credit: Flickr/Quinn Dombrowski


Much like you think your city has the worst traffic and your bars are full of the worst people, you probably also think your local major airport has the worst security wait times. But as you shuffle behind the guy who forgot to remove his shoes, and curse...

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Chris Lopinto: Travel Survey Reveals Thoughts About Travel Safety, Rewards Programs and How Airlines Can Keep Customers

With families in the thick of planning their summer vacations, we recently released the results of our second annual travel survey. The data reveals, not surprisingly, that the majority (81%) of travelers believe taking a vacation is very important, citing exposure to beauty, culture and...

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Desperate Search For Rare Blood Type After Gap Year Grad"s Horror Thai Crash

A desperate search to find those with rare A negative (A-) blood has secured six additional units after a British gap year graduate was left needing a transfusion following a horrific moped crash in Thailand.


Lucy Hill was traveling with friends when she collided with a car on Saturday...

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Natural Habitat Adventures: The Magic Of The Galapagos Islands

Photo © Expedition Leader Roberto Plaza


Have you ever had a moment in life where you have to pinch yourself because you don’t quite believe that this moment, this experience, is really happening to you? If not, I’d highly recommend you pop on over to the Galapagos Islands the ...

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How To Get The Best Airfares

Nobody wants to pay over the odds for a plane ticket. But how do you ensure you’re getting the best price possible? There’s no airfare crystal ball, but there are things you can do to make sure you’re bagging the best flight bargains available. Read on for our expert tips on how to book a fl...

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