How To Fly Electronics-Free With Your Kids | Heather Greenwood Davis

It’s no secret that I like my gadgets. It is not unusual for me to travel with a laptop, a cell phone and a tablet… even for a beach vacation. The plane is one of my favourite spots to answer email and do some writing, and having the tools I need to do that with me is a...

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15 Weirdest Things That People Have Left Behind In An Uber

Uber riders can be a forgetful bunch, and sometimes they leave behind some truly bizarre items.


The ride-hailing company has revealed details of the weirdest things its customers have misplaced in its drivers’ vehicles — from violins and capes to lasers, lottery tickets and bulletproof...

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How to avoid getting sick on an airplane

For some, a flight is nothing more than being confined to one seat for an extended period of time. For others, that nightmare is only exacerbated by the fact that they’re bound to feel nauseous and — if the motion sickness gets the best of them — may even actually throw up when the...

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Two airlines are loaning free iPads, laptops after US electronics ban

To counter this, the countries’ flag carriers have offered some customers loan devices. From April 2, Etihad Airways said first and business class passengers will have free Wi-Fi and iPads on all U.S.-bound flights from Abu Dhabi. Premium class guests to the U.S. will get free Wi-Fi...

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You’re Busy, Not Powerless: Why Your 'No Time' Excuse Is BS

It’s likely that most of you have heard the phrase “time is of the essence.” This quote, applicable to many facets of everyday life, stresses the importance of meeting an imperative, non-negotiable deadline.


Whether it’s paying the monthly rent for your apartment or submitting a...

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Kaur joins Travelport leadership team in EMEA | News

Travelport has appointed Jasmeen Kaur to the role of head of product and solutions, EMEA.
Formerly director of regional product and strategy for northern Europe, Kaur is now responsible for providing product support and technical solutions and consultancy to the commercial teams across...

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Ideal Home Show returns to London | News

The Ideal Home Show, sponsored by Zoopla, is currently being hosted by London’s Olympia.
The event this year has a fresh face, new interactive features and brand-new live theatres.
As ever, the show is set to provide the ultimate shopping experience with everything you need to update your...

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Breaking Travel News interview: Alessandro Cabella, general manager, Rome Cavalieri | Focus

Rome Cavalieri – the Grand Dame of Italian hotels – is currently undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment, taking in the public areas, executive lounge, suites and spa at the famous property.
Talking to Breaking Travel News in London, general manager Alessandro Cabella...

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New 'Game Of Thrones' Teaser May Confirm Set Leaks

The new “Game of Thrones” teaser is here, and all men (and women) must freak out.


In the latest video, Daenerys (Emilia Clarke), Cersei (Lena Headey) and Jon Snow (Kit Harington) all take their seats as they prepare for upcoming conflict. And it looks like White Walkers aren’t far...

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Silversea to welcome Heywood Hill-curated library to Silver Muse | News

Ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea has announced a partnership with literary institution Heywood Hill, which will create a bespoke library for its new flagship, Silver Muse.
Over Heywood Hill’s illustrious 80-year history, the London-based bookshop has become renowned for curating...

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Europcar Group signs major partnership with Lufthansa | News

Europcar Group and Lufthansa, the largest German airline, are entering into a partnership.
When booking a flight, Lufthansa customers will get easy access to Europcar mobility solutions and its network in 130 countries and territories around the world.
Fabrizio Ruggiero, deputy chief...

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UNWTO: Half a billion tourists visited Europe in 2016 | News

International tourist arrivals to the European Union increased by four per cent in 2016, reaching almost 500 million – 40 per cent the world’s total.
This preliminary result is included in the first release of the ‘European Union Short-Term Tourism Trends’, a regular monitoring of EU...

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RwandAir to launch direct Kigali-London Gatwick flights in May | News

RwandAir has announced it will commence three weekly flights to London Gatwick Airport from Kigali on May 26th, 2017.
London, one of the world’s leading financial centres, becomes RwandAir’s first European and second long haul route.
The destination will be served by the newly acquired...

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6 Hidden Spaces Inside The World's Most Famous Architecture

For Architectural Digest, by Carrie Hojnicki.


Discovering something new about something, well, old is perhaps one of the greatest joys of architectural history. Trap doors, hidden rooms, secret bars… uncovering the latent lives of great buildings is a tantalizing game for which...

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World's best job? Company will pay you $10,000 a month to travel the globe in luxury

Do you have a serious case of wanderlust but don’t have the cash to get up and go?
Third Home, dubbed the “Airbnb for millionaires,” is seeking applicants for what it describes as the “best job on the planet.”
On Friday, the private, Tennessee-based members-only travel club...

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Flights between UK and Europe could cease in two years without a Brexit deal, warns Ryanair

Flights between the U.K. and Europe could be suspended indefinitely if Britain fails to strike a new air travel deal with the EU within its two year Brexit negotiation period, the chief marketing officer of low-cost Irish airline Ryanair has warned.
Speaking to CNBC Wednesday, Kenny Jacobs...

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises introduces new wellness programme | News

Regent Seven Seas Cruises will introduce Seven Seas Wellness, a new programme aimed at holistic wellbeing with opportunities that nurture the body, as well as nourish the soul. 
The programme, which debuts this summer on Mediterranean sailings aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas...

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Things To Do Over Spring Break (Hint: Not Much)

Spring break – the pressure is on. Are you taking your family someplace good? After all, your kids need some good stories for the first Monday back. They will be competing with tales of Atlantis, Harry Potter World, or the Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. You will see Facebook posts of...

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Layoffs Set To Begin At Indiana Factory Despite Trump Tweet, Promises

Rexnord Corp. has posted layoff notices inside its Indianapolis ball bearings factory where the company is stopping production so it can be done more cheaply in Mexico. 


Rexnord has planned to lay off its 300 workers at the plant since last year, but President Donald Trump, who has said...

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Smarke seeks crowdfunded cash for expansion | News

In an era of the burgeoning holiday rental and a growing Airbnb market, two tech entrepreneurs from Lebanon are crowdfunding to unveil their new digital doorkey start-up, Smarke, to a global audience.
Smarke is a hardware and software concept that allows users to close and open their door...

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Carnival Corporation reports increase in net income for first quarter | News

Carnival Corporation has announced US GAAP net income of $352 million, or $0.48 diluted EPS, for the first quarter of 2017.
This is compared to US GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2016 of $142 million, or $0.18 diluted EPS.
First quarter 2017 adjusted net income of $279 million,...

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Betsoft Gaming signs partnership deal with Eurobet | Focus

Betsoft Gaming signs partnership deal with Eurobet, which demonstrates the manner in which the industry is expanding and becoming more connected. These two companies will pool their resources in a way that is sure to create a lot of really exciting products. Many people in the industry are...

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Safety Trips For When You Are Travelling By Plane | Focus

Safety is always very important when you travel. Although aviation security is higher than it ever was, this does not mean that you do not have to play your part. Airline travel safety is particularly important when you fly abroad. The airlines have various different restrictions that are...

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'The Daily Show' Is Creating A Real-Life Library Dedicated To Trump's Tweets

Donald J. Trump might say he loves to read, but what we know for sure is that the president loves to tweet. So, “The Daily Show” announced Tuesday that it has decided to open The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library to commemorate the many great tweets of our current commander in...

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The 17 Most Photogenic Vacation Spots On The Planet

There are a lot of beautiful places to travel, but only some truly shine under your camera’s scrutinizing gaze. Here are 17 of the most photogenic vacation spots in the whole entire world. Don’t bother choosing a filter… they’re as gorgeous as it gets, all on their own.


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Norwegian Joy begins journey to homeport of Shanghai, China | News

Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Cruise Line’s first custom-designed ship for the Chinese cruise market, began her journey to her homeport of Shanghai, China, earlier.
She departed the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, for her approximately 14-hour long conveyance along the Ems River....

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China-based MTR signs on for South West Trains franchise | News

The British department for transport has announced First MTR South Western Trains has been awarded the South Western franchise.
First MTR is a partnership between China-based MTR and First Group.
The new organisation will take over from Stagecoach, which currently runs South Western...

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Europcar unveils new flagship station in Brussels | News

Europcar has launched its new mobility flagship station in Brussels. 
Designed as a unique and exclusive multimodal platform, the new station reflects the group’s ambition to become a global mobility solutions leader.
It also heralds the upcoming deployment throughout Europcar’s network, to...

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London partners with Paris for ground-breaking business and tourism partnerships | News

London mayor Sadiq Khan and the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, today announced new business and tourism collaborations to attract international visitors to both cities and help companies based in London and Paris to expand into new international markets.
The agreement will, for the first...

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Speaker line-up revealed ahead of Global Restaurant Investment Forum 2017 | News

Creating a food culture, redefining food and beverage and the emerging food revolution are set to be among the topics at this year’s Global Restaurant Investment Forum 2017.
The event acts as the annual networking and intelligence event for the international restaurant and hospitality...

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River cruising still hot, Cuba interest waning, travel study finds

What really matters to consumers when it comes to cruising? 
Travel insurance provided Allianz Global Assistance recently delved into the latest trends, passenger preferences and more in a new survey.
According to the results, nearly one-third of respondents (34.3 percent) said they prefer...

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Spring is here, and these are the places to get the best travel deals

However, if you can’t swing a romantic getaway right now, and you want to take the family along, Firpo-Cappiello offered a “surprise suggestion.”
“Santa Fe, New Mexico has a really cool program this spring,” he told CNBC. “They’re welcoming...

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Republican Senator Hails Goldman Sachs As A Champion Of 'The Little Guy'

WASHINGTON ― Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) announced on Thursday that he is trapped in a Randian nightmare where members of Congress seek to “beat down” the virtuous organization Goldman Sachs ― a benevolent force in American democracy that goes to great lengths to “employ the little guy.”


“I...

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Airbnb launches major China push with new brand name, Aibiying | News

Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky has announced a series of plans to better serve Chinese travellers, particularly millennials.
In his remarks, Chesky unveiled Airbnb’s new Chinese brand name, announced the expansion of Trips and Experiences in China and discussed Airbnb’s work to strengthen...

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Best Western unveils new hotel in Tokyo | News

Best Western Hotels & Resorts will soon offer travelers to Tokyo another exciting place to stay, with the opening of BEST WESTERN Tokyo Nishikasai Grande on April 1, 2017.
Nestled between Tokyo Disneyland and the central districts of Marunouchi and Ginza, BEST WESTERN Tokyo Nishikasai...

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Of Course Sir Elton John's Birthday Party Was An A-List Affair

When you’re Sir Elton John, all the stars come out to cheers to your birthday. 


Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Katy Perry, Neil Patrick Harris, Jon Hamm, Heidi Klum and many others attended a special gala on Saturday, celebrating Elton John’s 70th birthday and 50-year songwriting partnership...

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Japan Has A Clever Solution To Overcome The Language Barrier

Language barriers can be a real struggle when traveling. But never fear, Japan has a clever solution for its English-speaking visitors.


Officials in the Iwate Prefecture have developed a lineup of tourism signs that display info about menu choices, payment options and locker room...

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Silver Cloud prepares for relaunch as ice-class expedition ship | News

Silversea has released a selection of renders showcasing the beautifully crafted Silver Cloud interiors ahead of her conversion into an ice-class expedition ship, which will take place between August and October this year.
Silver Cloud, which launched the Silversea fleet in 1994, will offer...

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Mövenpick signs hotel & apartments in Muscat | News

Mövenpick is set to open its first hotel in Oman’s capital city, Muscat. Part of a design-led upscale mixed-used development, the Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Al Azaiba Muscat will capitalise on its prime location in Muscat’s commercial hub, the Ghala District, adjacent to the Sultan...

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Meliá Palma Bay to open at start of April | News

Meliá Hotels International will open the new Palau de Congressos de Palma (Convention Centre) and its adjoining hotel, Meliá Palma Bay, on April 1st.
It is set to be the best convention centre in the Mediterranean, with the potential to earn Palma a place amongst the top 50 destinations for...

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Our Adventures in Peoria, Arizona's Hidden Gem | Miriam Porter

If you had told me even a week before it happened that my ten-year-old son would be sitting next to me sipping sparkling juice out of a champagne glass while we got side by side pedicures I would have thought you were kidding. Yet there we were clinking our tall glasses while our...

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Norway planning massive shipping tunnel through Stad peninsula

If you’re tired of going around something, perhaps it’s time to just go through it.
That must be what’s crossed the minds of Norwegian officials considering the world’s first massive ship tunnel. The possible endeavor would measure 1.05 miles long, 121 feet high and 87 feet wide,...

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Spring travel deals

Friday, 24 Mar 2017 | 4:00 AM ET

Budget Travel’s Editor-in-Chief Robert Firpo-Cappiello has some destinations you may not have thought of. From unique cruises, to some national parks you haven’t yet explored, he has ideas for a spring break at a bargain rate.


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Thermae Bath Spa to welcome new Wellness Suite | News

Thermae Bath Spa will open an innovative new Wellness Suite to its guests next week, following investment from YTL, who own The Gainsborough Bath Spa just across the road.
The Wellness Suite replaces the previous steam room pods and comprises of two new Roman and Georgian-themed aromatic...

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Donald Trump Is Making Air Travel Even More Miserable

The often frustrating process of air travel stands to become even more difficult for many people under President Donald Trump’s administration, and the hassles could take a major toll on the U.S. travel industry.


Acquiring a U.S. visa is already an extensive process for most non-U.S....

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Emirates introduces laptop handling service for US flights | News

Emirates will introduce a new service to enable customers to use their laptops and tablet devices until just before they board their flights to the US.
Emirates customers travelling to the US via Dubai will be able to utilise their laptops and tablet devices on the first part of their...

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British visitors flock to Lithuanian as Baltic tourism booms | News

The number of British tourists visiting Lithuania has increased by 7.6 per cent over the past year.
More than 58,200 British holidaymakers visited the destination in 2016, staying at least one night said Lithuania State Department of Tourism, making it the fifth consecutive year for growth...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Banksy denies Messiah complex, opens guest house in Bethlehem | Focus

First there was a deliberately depressing theme park, now Banksy is opening a hotel with views of graffiti-strewn concrete from every room.
The Walled off Hotel is a three-storey immersive piece of art and also a fully functioning hostelry.
Situated just five metres inside the huge...

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Greenland - The land beyond imagination, yet unexplored | Focus

Greenland is the largest non-continental island. It’s almost completely made up of ice with no surface below it. Greenland is the coldest inhabited place on the planet. This is interesting because the living conditions are quite hostile. Temperatures stoop down to –40 degree Celsius in the...

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International Travel Tips for an Unpredictable Political Environment | Focus

No matter how experienced you are as a world traveler, changing political landscapes can alter your plans far more than changes in physical landscapes. The world as an object doesn’t change much day to day. But the people who govern it and create its laws change all the time. Lately, the...

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'King Of Queens' Power Couple Leah Remini And Kevin James To Share A Screen Again

Here’s something we can’t wait for on “Kevin Can Wait.”


Leah Remini — who’s recently been in the news for her A&E docu-series about Scientology — will be reuniting with former TV husband Kevin James in the CBS series two-part season finale.


The Hollywood Reporter shared Friday that...

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The Best New Luxury Train Trips

For Condé Nast Traveler, by Andrew Sessa.



Courtesy Shongololo Express



Tricked-out new airplane cabins and cruise gadgets tend to steal the spotlight, but 2017 is shaping up as the year of luxury train travel. From Peru to Japan, new and newly refit locomotives are chugging along the...

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Norwegian signs partnership with Expedia Affiliate Network | News

Low-cost airline Norwegian has launched a global partnership with Expedia Affiliate Network giving the carrier’s loyal customers access to exclusive rates at a broader range of hotels while earning cost savings on all Norwegian flights.
In an exclusive agreement, Norwegian has added nearly...

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Jet Airways signs first-of-a-kind Uber partnership in India | News

Jet Airways has announced a strategic association with online transportation network Uber.
With this first-of-its kind initiative in the Indian aviation space, Jet Airways’ guests will be able to request their Uber when booking a ticket on the Jet Airways app.
The cab booking feature will...

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WATG unveils plans for Four Seasons Tianjin, China | News

WATG has unveiled the design for Four Seasons Tianjin, located in the heart of China’s fourth largest metropolis.
Rising above the city’s central business district and steps away from the main retail area and historic quarter, the 210-metre tower and podium offer 259 hotel guest rooms, 90...

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Routes Asia handed over to Brisbane, Australia | News

The annual Routes Asia air service development forum was officially handed over to the Australian city of Brisbane earlier at a ceremony in Okinawa, Japan.
Routes Asia brings together airlines, airports, tourism authorities and governments to plan new flights and increase existing services....

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It’s Full Speed Ahead For Titanic Dives, Tour Companies Say

Two tour companies plan to start offering dives to Titanic’s watery grave, some six years after the last such company reportedly called it quits.


Companies Blue Marble Private and Bluefish said this month they will begin offering tours of the famous wreck in submersible vessels, beginning...

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London terror attacks: Is it safe to travel to the UK?

In the wake of Wednesday’s deadly attacks just out side of London’s Parliament, many visitors are wondering how safe the city is now as they scramble for information. 
Police in London are treating the attack as an act of terrorism, one of the most serious since the bus and train...

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US embassies ordered to identify population groups for tougher visa screening

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has directed U.S. diplomatic missions to identify “populations warranting increased scrutiny” and toughen screening for visa applicants in those groups, according to diplomatic cables seen by Reuters.
He has also ordered a “mandatory...

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Rudding Park Spa to open in May | News

Rudding Park has is coming to the end of a £9.5 million spa development, with a highly-anticipated opening in May.
Rudding Park Spa will bring a world destination spa to the heart of Yorkshire for the very first time, as well as re-capturing Harrogate’s spa town heritage by drawing natural...

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Thrillist Staff Votes To Unionize

The vast majority of eligible staff at Thrillist have voted to unionize, adding the popular lifestyle and culture news site to the growing ranks of digital media outlets where employees enjoy collective bargaining rights.


Ninety-five percent of Thrillist’s staff voted to designate the...

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United Airlines introduces automated screening lanes at Newark | News

United Airlines is enabling customers to move through the screening process quicker at its hub at Newark Liberty International Airport with the opening of a fully redesigned and consolidated security checkpoint in Terminal C.
The redesigned checkpoint, which includes dedicated Premier Access...

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UK parliament on lockdown following terror attack | News

A number of pedestrians have been injured after a car was driven onto the pavement outside the Houses of Parliament in London.
One of the injured is believed to have died.
According to reports, the driver then left the Hyundai SUV and attacked a police office on guard at the Palace of...

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Visiting the world’s most exciting gaming destinations | Focus

Love the thrill of hitting a big win? Why not combine it with a trip to one of the world’s most thrilling gaming destinations?
Whether you are in America or Asia, there are plenty of locales where fabulous casinos attract those looking to buck the odds in the bid of earning a quick...

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Breaking Travel News interview: Juha Järvinen, chief commercial officer, Finnair | Focus

Finnair enters 2017 in buoyant mood.
The airline last year saw revenue increase by 2.8 per cent year-on-year to €2.3 billion, capping a decade of growth.
Focused on building a bridge between Europe and Asia, the Finnish flag-carrier has carved out a lucrative niche for itself.
Launching...

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Here's The Delightful Trailer For The 'Love Actually' Mini-Sequel

NBC has released a charming promo for the “Love Actually” mini-sequel that will air May 25 during the Red Nose Day charity telecast.
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SuperStar Virgo begins Philippines homeport | News

The Philippines officially welcomed Star Cruises earlier when SuperStar Virgo arrived in Manila to begin her inaugural homeport deployment in the country.
The occasion was commemorated with a special ceremony at Manila South Harbour.
“It is our honour to call Manila SuperStar Virgo’s new...

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Hertz expands car rental operations at London Gatwick | News

Hertz UK has launched a full rental service from Sofitel London Gatwick Hotel, becoming the only car rental company to have fleet available at the airport’s North Terminal.
Hertz customers landing at the North Terminal will no longer need to take the inter-terminal shuttle to the South...

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easyJet bans large electronics on flights from Turkey and Egypt | News

easyJet has confirmed that it will be introducing new security measures on its flights from Turkey and Egypt to the UK from today.
The move is in line with new UK government requirements.
The new requirements mean that passengers on affected flights will not be permitted to take large...

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World Travel Awards set for Latin America Ceremony at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya | News

World Travel Awards will host its much anticipated Latin America Ceremony 2017 at the glittering Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya on September 9th.
Located on Mexico’s breathtakingly beautiful Pacific Coast, the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya consists of 687 rooms and suites in the...

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Southwest Airlines doing away with paper tickets in $800 million upgrade

Southwest Airlines is going electronic.
Starting in May a new reservation system will replace the paper tickets currently issued by the airline. Instead, Southwest will hand out electronic versions to those passengers traveling on employee guest passes.
Changes won’t just be limited to...

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US bans laptops in carry-on bags from airports in 8 Islamic countries

The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed restrictions on carry-on electronic devices on planes coming to the United States from 10 airports in Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and North Africa in response to unspecified terrorism threats.
The Department of Homeland Security...

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The Best Family Resorts Are Also All-Inclusive

Family vacations are truly something special, in part because they don’t happen all the time. Between limited vacation days, school schedules and of course, money, it can be tough to make a real getaway happen.


If you’ve ever looked into planning a family vacation, you probably know that...

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Donald Trump's Budget Could Cost Money Where It Pretends To Save

WASHINGTON ― More than 100 construction workers die in a typical year in Texas ― many of them immigrants who may speak little or no English and not know their rights on the worksite.


A small, Austin-based nonprofit called the Workers Defense Project has tried to improve this...

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Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum, to open for summer season | News

Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum, will open for the summer season on April 1st, boasting brand new services.
New fitness and wellness facilities, a butler service for every room category, a new partnership with Worldwide Kids and specially curated room packages will become available at the resort...

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Lena Dunham Responds To Perez Hilton's Instagram Posts About Her

Red carpet appearances are pretty much a non-negotiable item on the long list of celebrity responsibilities. But Lena Dunham is here to remind you that of her many, many jobs, trying to be a perfect fashion plate all the time isn’t one of them.


“I try at a lot of things,” she wrote....

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Queen Victoria to undergo extensive refit in May | News

Cunard will invest $54 million in the refurbishment of the Queen Victoria this May.
The vessel will enter dry dock in Palermo, Italy, on May 5th for the one month bow to stern makeover, which will see the addition of 43 brand new Britannia Club category staterooms with their own dedicated...

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Half Moon set for $75m renovation this summer | News

World-renowned Jamaican resort Half Moon has revealed it will undergo an extensive 18-month renovation, beginning in May 2017.
Scheduled for completion in October 2018, the second phase of the US$75 million Half Moon Master Plan will see the introduction of new guest facilities and...

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ATM 2017: Expo 2020 legacy to come under spotlight | News

The legacy of Expo 2020 is set to come under the spotlight on Arabian Travel Market’s Global Stage, returning for the 2017 show at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Expo 2020, set to run between October 2020 and April 2021, will bring together more than 180 nations and is expected to host an...

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Plane that landed at NYC airport gets stuck in snowdrift

NEW YORK –  A plane that landed at New York’s LaGuardia Airport got stuck in a snowdrift while exiting the runway and had to be pulled out by a tug.
The Republic Airline flight operating under Delta arrived late Saturday morning from Chicago.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey...

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Trump’s deregulation could boost airline profits, benefit consumers, analysts say

President Donald Trump‘s promises of deregulation could help boost the profits of airlines, and may wind up adding more cash to consumers’ wallets, analysts told CNBC on Friday.
Trump met with airline CEOs last month, telling them he wants to roll back “burdensome”...

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A Missing Oxford Comma Decided This Ruling On Overtime Pay

There’s not much that makes grammar and punctuation enthusiasts more hot and bothered than debates about Oxford commas. And a court ruling out of Maine is adding fuel to the nerdy fire.


On Monday, U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a group of dairy truck drivers who...

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United Jetstream launches to corporate travel bookers | News

United Airlines corporate and agency customers entered the “jet stream” earlier, as the airline unveiled its new online portal – United Jetstream.
The move represents an effort to simplify the travel management process and give customers an intuitive suite of self-service tools.
United...

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Shortlist finalised for next UNWTO chief | News

Alain St. Ange of the Seychelles is among the candidates for the top role with the UNWTO
The secretariat of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation has confirmed the final candidates for the post of secretary general of the body.
Former Seychelles tourism minister Alain St. Ange is an...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Mango Tree, London | Focus

When a restaurant has an outpost in Harrods it must be doing something right, and so it seems with Mango Tree.
With just a handful of elite locations in its portfolio, including properties in Doha and Bangkok, the exclusive chain also welcomes guests to Belgravia in south-west London....

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Personal Cybersecurity for Jetsetters and Businesspeople | Focus

A phone with dual SIM capabilities can be a real advantage for people that travel a lot. Even for business people in their own country, a dual SIM can be a great way of getting two separate phones under one hood. With a dual SIM phone, people can keep their business and private calls...

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Fans, Music Greats Mourn Loss Of Mr. Rock 'N' Roll Chuck Berry

Fans and musicians around the globe mourned the death of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s wild founding father Chuck Berry at the age of 90.


Instead of a wish for Berry to rest in peace, the estate of famed guitarist Bo Diddley tweeted a message to the music legend to “rock in power.” The estate of John...

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Norwegian Cruise Line offers first glimpse of Leonardo-Class ships | News

Norwegian Cruise Line has shown the first images of its new Project Leonardo-Class ships at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami.
Four firmly ordered ships will be delivered by Fincantieri as of 2022.
In addition, the cruise line holds the option of two further ships to be delivered in 2026 and...

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Eurotunnel welcomes 25 millionth truck | News

At approximately 04:00 this morning, Eurotunnel welcomed the 25 millionth truck to use its Le Shuttle Freight service.
The service began on July 25th, 1994.
This 25 millionth truck, from the fleet operated by UPS, the express courier specialist, was carrying packages from Germany, many...

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International Airlines Group to launch long-haul carrier LEVEL | News

International Airlines Group is launching LEVEL – a new low cost long-haul airline brand.
The carrier will take to the skies in June, with flights from Barcelona to Los Angeles, San Francisco (Oakland), Buenos Aires and Punta Cana.
LEVEL will fly two new Airbus A330 aircraft branded...

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Astana EXPO 2017 embarks on global promotional roadshow | News

Astana EXPO 2017 has embarked on a series of road shows across Asian, Europe and the Middle Eastern to promote the upcoming event.
The exhibition is not only a business, thematic, cultural and entertainment site, but also the event that will undoubtedly evoke great interest and attract a...

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Hotels With Over-The-Top Poolside Experiences

For Condé Nast Traveler, by Paul Rubio.



Courtesy Faena Hotel Miami Beach



From foot-washing attendants to cabanas with verandas, here are our favorite poolside experiences and amenities from around the globe.


See our list of the best resorts in the U.S.


1. Faena Hotel Miami Beach,...

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Do US citizens really need a visa to travel through Europe this summer?

Americans planning trips to Europe this summer may have to do much more than book flights and hotels. Last week, the European Parliament passed a resolution to require U.S. citizens traveling to EU countries to obtain visas.
The move, which Parliament said should go into effect “within two...

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Parking spots are still hot property, but ride-sharing is changing that

Stokes is quick to add that even though ride- and car-sharing seem to be making a slight dent in value, parking spaces are still a hot commodity, which is why a garage can get away with selling a space for $300,000 in a posh hood — for now.
“Parking spaces will always be valuable — for...

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Danks-Brown takes up sales role with Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa | News

Kirsty Danks-Brown has joined Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa as the new director of sales and marketing.
With eleven years of experience in luxury hospitality and a proven track record in maximising business opportunities and exceeding profit targets, Danks-Brown’s wealth of...

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The Country Club Republican Strikes Back

ROSWELL, Georgia ― Once upon a time, Georgia’s 6th Congressional District might have flickered into your mind while you contemplated the Republican electorate. Suburban and white, this collection of affluent commuter towns 45 minutes north of Atlanta is a maze of spiraling subdivisions,...

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Voluntourism - It's Not All Bad

Volunteer tourism, increasingly referred to as voluntourism, is a form of tourism in which international volunteers participate in voluntary work abroad.
Every year millions of people, from all over the globe volunteer their time to these international projects/programmes. voluntourism has...

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Personal information compromised in ABTA website attack | News

ABTA has revealed some 43,000 people could be affected by a cyber-attack on its website.
An “external infiltrator” exploited a technological vulnerability, according to the organisation, accessing data provided by ABTA customers and ABTA members themselves via the website.
About 1,000 files...

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Dantil to lead The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain | News

Jean-Paul Dantil has been appointed to the role of general manager with The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain.
Bringing 20 years of luxury hospitality expertise, he joins from The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna, where he was general manager for two and a half years.
His passion for hospitality developed growing...

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Breaking Travel News interview: Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism, Jamaica | Focus

Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism, Jamaica, talks to Breaking Travel News about his ambitions for hospitality in the Caribbean, the development of Trench Town as a cultural centre, and the significance of the island’s people to the success of the local tourism sector.
Find out more...

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Get Hyped, Melissa McCarthy Is Going To Host 'SNL'

“Saturday Night Live” announced its final four hosts for Season 42 on Thursday, and there’s one in particular who stands out.


Melissa McCarthy, the world’s greatest Sean Spicer impersonator, is scheduled to host the show on May 13.


The other three hosts will be Jimmy Fallon on April 15,...

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Norwegian Cruise Line debuts Escape the Big Top on-board challenge | News

Norwegian Cruise Line has debuted an all-new entertainment experience on-board several of the line’s ships that will surprise and challenge guests: Escape the Big Top.
Guests can experience the magic of an escape room with a twist, as they put their critical thinking skills to the test in a...

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Six Senses launches Presidential Train experience in Douro Valley, Portugal | News

Imagine turning back the clock to a more relaxed era in which to reconnect and rejuvenate while the extraordinary natural beauty of the Douro Valley rolls gently past.
Six Senses is extending its inspired take on amazing experiences to offer a small series of exclusive trips on board the...

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Europcar UK opens latest location at Heathrow Skyport | News

Europcar UK has opened its latest commercial vehicle supersite at Heathrow Skyport. 
The new West London hub, with its convenient positioning near the motorway network as well as Heathrow airport, is set to provide businesses with access to a dedicated van hire service.
Operating on a...

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Eurostar reports continued recovery in trading environment | News

Eurostar has reported that the signs of recovery in the trading environment at the end of last year have continued into 2017. 
After a surge in late bookings towards the end of 2016, the business reported its busiest December ever and a strong start to the year. 
Sales revenues for the...

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IOC gives PyeongChang 2018 preparations clean bill of health | News

With PyeongChang 2018 now less than a year away, the International Olympic Committee’s coordination commission has wrapped-up its eighth visit to the Korean host city confident athletes and fans will have a unique Olympic Winter Games experience.
Speaking at the end of the meeting,...

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Too Cold? These 10 Cheap Flight Deals Will Get You Somewhere Warm

We searched our favorite deal-finding websites today for 10 of the best flight deals you can book RIGHT NOW. Some deals are for travel in the summer or fall, which at least gives you something to dream about, while others leave as early as next week. And each of them is a relative...

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American Airlines CEO admits crew uniform debacle is a 'huge problem'

American Airlines CEO Doug Parker admitted last week that the airline’s ongoing crew uniform crisis is “as difficult an issue as we’ve ever had to deal with,” according to the Chicago Business Journal.
The debacle began last September, when American Airlines rolled out new uniforms–...

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US airlines get heat from passengers over snowstorm cancellations

U.S. airlines canceled thousands of flights ahead of Tuesday’s blizzard in the northeastern United States, but the weaker-than-forecast storm left some passengers complaining the preemptive strategy was too drastic.
U.S. airlines canceled nearly 6,500 Tuesday flights, according to...

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Substitute Teacher Vomits In Class, Officers Find Box Of Wine In Purse

A substitute teacher may have unintentionally taught her students a lesson about the dangers of drinking on the job.


Police in Lexington County, South Carolina, said Judith Elizabeth Richards-Gartee was allegedly so intoxicated during class on Friday that she reportedly vomited on the...

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Visit Sweden launches new online showcase for tour operators | News

Visit Sweden has launched its first online catalogue for tour operators, travel agents and online tour operators.
This new online directory makes it easier than ever for international travel trade members to work with Visit Sweden, enabling them to access a wide range of Swedish travel...

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ITB China sells out ahead of May debut | News

Three months before the event, ITB China is booked up and trade visitors can now start registering for the show.
From May 10th-12th around 600 organisations and companies will be represented in the new marketplace for the Chinese travel industry.
New exhibitors are already being placed on...

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Braking Travel News investigates: Banksy denies Messiah complex, opens guest house in Bethlehem | Focus

First there was a deliberately depressing theme park, now Banksy is opening a hotel with views of graffiti-strewn concrete from every room.
The Walled off Hotel is a three-storey immersive piece of art and also a fully functioning hostelry.
Situated just five metres inside the huge...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Shanghai, China | Focus

With ITB China set to make its debut in early May, Eleanor Hawkins was invited to visit Shanghai as preparations for the event reach a crescendo.
Here we find out what she found in this sprawling megacity.
Shanghai is the coming metropolis – the beating commercial heart of the rapidly...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: ITB China to debut in Shanghai | Focus

With the dust settling on another successful ITB Berlin, attention is now turning to the launch of new sister event ITB China.
Set to debut in May, organiser Messe Berlin is billing the show as ‘a bridge between the east and west’, with as many as 600 exhibitors from 60 different countries...

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Ben Affleck Completes Rehab Treatment For Alcohol Addiction

In a candid post on his Facebook page Tuesday, Ben Affleck revealed that he recently completed treatment for alcohol addiction. 


The father of three, who is currently co-parenting with his estranged wife, Jennifer Garner, wrote that he decided to seek help in order to live a full, happy...

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Silversea Discoverer makes historic visit to Bangladesh | News

Luxury expedition cruise specialist Silversea made history with the first-ever cruise ship call to Bangladesh, when Silver Discoverer visited Maheshkhali Island.
Greeted by a colourful fleet of motorised rickshaws, guests explored an ornate temple and attended a welcoming ceremony of song...

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Eurostar to launch Bordeaux ticket sales tomorrow | News

Eurostar will open ticket sales for the new route from London to Bordeaux tomorrow.
The new high-speed line in France will reduce journey time by over one hour, offering passengers a more convenient alternative to flying.
With a simple connection in Paris from Gare du Nord to Montparnasse,...

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Hertz launches Blacklane-powered Driver Services in Europe | News

Hertz Europe has launched Hertz Driver Services powered by Blacklane.
During this first stage of the service’s international rollout, Hertz’s customers in Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Spain and the UK can easily book reliable ground transportation...

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Caldwell steps up to president with Omni Hotels & Resorts | News

Omni Hotels & Resorts has announced that chief executive Jim Caldwell will also assume the role of president, effective immediately.
In his newly combined role, Caldwell will continue establishing the vision for the luxury hotel brand while ensuring that all operational areas within...

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International Luxury Travel Market Arabia to debut in Dubai | News

Expenditure on outbound travel from the Middle East is expected to reach $165.3 billion by 2025, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.
Highlighting the buoyant outbound travel market, another report, issued by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, which includes...

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Traveling to Cuba now easier, but isn't hassle free

HAVANA –  The number of Americans booking flights and accommodations to Havana and other Cuban cities is already surpassing projections for 2017, according to tour operator insightCuba and others.
“[The market] is starting to find its new normal,” insightCuba’s president Tom Popper...

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Berlin ground staff strike, hundreds of flights canceled

Ground staff at Berlin’s two airports have gone on strike for the second time in four days, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
The ver.di union called on staff at the Tegel and Schoenefeld airports to walk out from 4 a.m. (0300 GMT) Monday until 5 a.m. (0400 GMT) Tuesday....

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11 Ways To Stay Motivated From People Who Refused To Quit

Being an entrepreneur is rough. Things never go as planned and take 10 times longer than intended. There are highs and lows, and many times it feels easier just to give up and throw in the towel. These 11 driven entrepreneurs, and members of The Oracles, share the No. 1 tip they use to stay...

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Swire to showcase Betsy Beer from Cathay Pacific | News

In support of Cathay Pacific’s recent launch of Betsy Beer, the world’s first hand-crafted bottled beer specially brewed to be enjoyed at 35,000 feet, Swire Hotels and Swire Restaurants are collaborating with Hong Kong’s home carrier to deliver exceptional offers along with this innovative...

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Royal Holiday Vacation Clubs 5 Essential Eastern Caribbean Cruise Tips | Focus

Royal Holiday members not only enjoy nearly 200 vacation destinations in 52 countries across the globe, but they can also use credits to take advantage of partnerships with premiere cruise lines in order to enjoy the convenience of all-inclusive travel. For those interested in a jaunt...

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The Final 'Game Of Thrones' Season Will Only Have Six Episodes

Bidding Westeros adieu might not be painless, but it will be quick.


During a South by Southwest panel on Sunday, “Game of Thrones” showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss revealed that the eighth and final season, airing next year, will have only six episodes. 


Season 7, which...

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CLIA to offer agents new resources for 2017 | News

New and updated resources, seminars and master-classes remain at the forefront of Cruise Lines International Association’s plans for 2017.
Ensuring agents professional development supported by unique resources is essential for the growth of the industry and this year CLIA has introduced a...

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Morgan steps up as chairman at London City Airport | News

After more than ten years, Roy Griffins is to retire as chairman of London City Airport. 
Griffins has overseen a period of outstanding growth at the airport and leaves the business in excellent shape to fulfil its potential.
Under his guidance, London City has achieved remarkable safe...

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ITB Berlin 2017 interview: Omar Kaddouri, chief executive, Rotana Hotels | News

The whole world meets at ITB Berlin: People, working in the travel industry and people, who want to catch up on the most beautiful travel destinations. The combination of trade exhibition, public exhibition and the biggest professional convention worldwide attracts tens of thousands of...

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7 Fun Family Ski Spots For March Break 2017 | Andrea Traynor

No one could have predicted even two years ago that my family would spend nearly every weekend of our (crazy) Canadian winters on the slopes.
But we do.
Because there’s hardly a better way for us to spend time together — being active and continuing to learn new skills...

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Portland airport installs movie theater to relax weary jetsetters

Many travelers are familiar with the inflight movie but what about an airport terminal flick?
Passengers at Oregon’s Portland International Airport (PDX) can now sit back, relax and enjoy a show, all while waiting for a flight. 
Alison Hallett, director of marketing and community...

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Trump’s travel ban deters tourists from all over the world

And while the new travel ban is encouraging for those looking to come to the U.S. from Iraq, the question remains as to whether the revised order “did enough to mollify the prospective traveler from Canada, Europe, or elsewhere around the world who may have been put off by the initial...

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'SNL' Mocks Trump Brothers Again, This Time Over Pop's Ethics Tangle

”Saturday Night Live” cast members Mikey Day and Alex Moffat showed up again this week to play President Donald Trump’s adult sons, Donald Jr. and Eric. They attempted to address some of the ethics matters of the White House — and, ah, maturity issues.


“The Trump organization is entirely...

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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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Burj Al Arab Jumeirah claims social media crown | News

The Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, the world’s most luxurious hotel, has taken the crown as the most followed hotel on Facebook and Instagram.
The luxurious property – recognised as the World’s Leading Luxury Hotel by the World Travel Awards – has over 500,000 followers on both platforms.
The...

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Saunders to lead Travelport air commerce division in Europe | News

Travelport has announced the appointment of Philip Saunders, a highly experienced airline executive, as vice president, air commerce, EMEA, with immediate effect.
In the role he will be responsible for leading the Europe, Middle East and Africa air commerce strategy, partnering closely with...

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Buffy Still Slays 20 Years Later

Today is the 20th anniversary of Joss Whedon’s landmark TV series, Buffy The Vampire Slayer. The hit television show starred Sarah Michelle Gellar as the titular “slayer,” a descendent from a long lineage of vampire hunters destined to fight evil. She was sixteen and tasked with saving the...

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Thomson Cruises launches summer 2018 programme | News

Thomson Cruises has unveiled its summer 2018 programme which sees TUI Discovery based out of the UK for the first time, as well as the addition of 15 new ports of call, including Monaco, Ancona and Skiathos Town, and 12 brand new itineraries.
TUI Discovery, which joined the Thomson Cruises...

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Voting opens ahead of World Golf Awards 2017 | News

Stakeholders from across the golf hospitality industry are being invited to cast their ballots as voting opens ahead of the World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony 2017.
World Golf Awards managing director, Christopher Frost, said: “Voting is now open ahead of the World Golf Awards 2017, as we...

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World Travel Awards set to visit Turks & Caicos in September | News

World Travel Awards has revealed Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa will host the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2017.
Situated on 12 miles of crystal white sand on Grace Bay, Beaches Turks & Caicos will welcome leaders from across the region on...

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5 Ways To Stay Happy And Healthy While Travelling

Going on vacation is supposed to be relaxing, but the truth is travel can be quite draining.
In the video above, wellness expert Charlotte Singmin shares her five go-to travel hacks to keep your mind and body healthy while travelling.
Prone to dry skin on the plane? Pack a...

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SpiceJet flight diverted due to horrible stench wafting from bathroom

A smelly airplane bathroom can easily ruin any passenger’s flight, but it takes an especially awful stink to bring down a whole plane.
Passengers on a recent SpiceJet flight to Dehli, India, experienced just such a smell on Sunday morning, when their plane was diverted due to the unbearable...

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos reveals plans for Blue Origin at Satellite 2017

Space tourism is the first step toward “millions of people living and working in space,” Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said Tuesday.
“We need a space-faring civilization,” Bezos said at the Satellite 2017 conference in Washington, D.C.
Bezos is also the founder of Blue...

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I Love Traveling Solo, Even Though I'm Married

I recently returned from a 2-week trip to Bhutan, Bangkok and Laos, where I hiked up Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro, tried some delicious street food from a floating market near Bangkok and watched the morning alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang. I created all of these new memories...

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Celebrating Girls And Women On International Women's Day

Empowering Women Starts With Empowering Girls


Each year on March 8, International Women’s Day is celebrated around the globe. It’s an important opportunity to shine a spotlight on women’s involvement, contributions, and accomplishments on a range of issues from domestic violence to the...

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The Australia Habitat Crisis | The Huffington Post

Australia still carries an image of a largely untamed landscape and extreme wilderness. In that way it still goes hand in hand with our view of the Arctic regions, much of Africa and the Amazon. Maybe it’s an ‘A’ thing? Anyway, unfortunately Australia hasn’t avoided...

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ITB Berlin 2017: New app guides visitors to the show | News

The refurbished ITB App provides users with all information about ITB and assists as a guide on the exhibition grounds.
With the app exhibitors and visitors alike can organise their entire visit to the world’s largest travel show and get all the information and services they need at any...

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Sandals to launch new tour operator in UK | News

Luxury all-inclusive hotel specialists Sandals and Beaches Resorts, both part of Sandals Resorts International, will launch to the trade a new fully protected UK tour operator under the name of Unique Caribbean Holidays.
The new venture will debut on April 10th.
The move sees Sandals and...

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Travel luxuriously in Israel with cheap car rentals | Focus

Travelling is the best way to relax and spend some quality time with your family. However, many people are concerned about the fact that travel can be costlier, since one not only needs to spend money on renting hotels to stay but will also have to pay quite a huge amount in renting cars....

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Awesome Ways to Spend Your Time in Miami | Focus

At the south eastern tip of Florida lies the colorful, lively and richly cultured city of Miami, a place that is a hotspot for the rich and famous, sun-seeking tourists and its glamorous inhabitants. Miami sees an incredible amount of tourism each year and owing to its beautiful climate,...

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Triometric Launches Trio Express at ITB Berlin to Make XML Business Insights Accessible to All | Focus

Triometric, the leading provider of real-time XML business intelligence to hotel distributors and their suppliers today announced the release of Trio Express, an easy to deploy and use version of its powerful XML analytics platform delivered using cloud-based technology. This “keeping it...

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Jennifer Garner And Ben Affleck Might Not Be Getting Divorced After All

We’re going to file this one under “Please let this be true.”


It’s been nearly two years since Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck announced their split after 10 years of marriage, but according to sources close to the couple, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. 


Garner and...

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Norwegian Joy floats out in Germany on route to Chinese market | News

Norwegian Joy, soon to be Norwegian Cruise Line’s first cruise ship custom designed for China, was floated out of Meyer Werft’s covered buildings earlier in Papenburg, Germany.
The 168,800-ton ship has been under construction since September 2015.
The 3,850 passenger vessel, with her...

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Sixt launches UK advertising campaign | News

Have you ever felt so struck by an achievement that everything else seemed to pale in comparison?
A new born baby joining the family; seeing your child discover their way in life and chasing that dream or the closeness when families come together are just a few such situations.
Each in...

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Boeing rolls out first 737 MAX 9 plane | News

Boeing marked a milestone earlier as the first 737 MAX 9 made its debut in front of thousands of Boeing employees.
The 737 MAX 9 is the second member of Boeing’s industry leading 737 MAX family, with a maximum capacity of 220 passengers and a range of 3,515 nautical miles.
The airplane now...

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ITB Berlin 2017: Eurowings looks to future with MakeMyWay programme | News

“Everyone’s talking about it, we’re doing it” – is the slogan used by Eurowings at the ITB 2017 to launch a consistent program for digitising the company.
The low-cost airline, which is part of the Lufthansa Group, will showcase its future program MakeMyWay at the world’s largest tourism...

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Make March Break More Meaningful For Your Teens | Marcia Sirota

March Break 2017 is almost upon us and everywhere, parents of teens are scrambling to figure out how to occupy their kids’ time for an entire week. Many parents are planning vacations, sports camp or some other fun activities for their teens, but I think that this is a missed...

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Home on the range: Inside the life of a female safari ranger

In the 1850s, while on safari in Africa searching for the source of the Nile, the British explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton was lying in his tent when 200 Somali warriors attacked his camp. One of them speared Burton through the face. He escaped with the javelin still lodged in his...

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We’re seeing “bullishness” in US tourism despite Trump travel ban, says IHG chief

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An employee passes a logo in the reception area of InterContinental Hotels Group’s headquarters in Denham, U.K.


There’s a degree of optimism in the U.S. travel market despite the bumpy political backdrop of recent months, the...

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Republicans Just Made It Easier For Companies To Exploit Workers

WASHINGTON — Employers who cheat their workers or endanger their lives now have one less thing to worry about, courtesy of the GOP Congress.


Senate Republicans voted Monday to kill an executive order issued by former President Barack Obama known as the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces rule....

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A-Level Results Day - Now What?

The countdown to A Level results day is approaching, and if you are waiting for your exam results it can be a time of excitement and uncertainty. You might be confident you will get the results you need, or be dreading hearing the news.
However you feel, it’s going to be an important...

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TTC Agent Academy launches to travel agents | News

The Travel Corporation has reaffirmed its on-going commitment to its valued travel agent partners with the launch of a robust new training initiative, the TTC Agent Academy .
The singular platform showcases the four core brands of Trafalgar, Contiki, Insight Vacations and Uniworld via a...

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Air Canada launches new online presence backed by Amadeus | News

Simple, better, quicker, accurate: these are the hallmarks of the best online shopping experiences for travellers when it comes to booking a flight. 
And now customers of Air Canada have all of these features in a new and improved booking experience, powered by digital solutions from...

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Breaking Travel News interview: Simon Thomas, president, Les Clefs d’Or | Focus

Unknown to all but a few of the most seasoned international travellers, Les Clefs d’Or is the global body for the hotel concierge profession.
Based on connections between its members, the organisation allows hotel concierges from the best properties in the world to smooth the journeys of...

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An Inquiry Into Startups | Focus

Traditionally, it is well-known that around half of business startups will fail within 5 years, with almost all of them eventually dying out practically exhausted by failed attempts to survive in the sea of other businesses, whether beginners like themselves or industry bigwigs. Business...

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Emma Watson Can't Stop Binge-Watching This One TV Show

It blows my American friends’ minds, but in the U.K., “Friends” still plays. There’s one channel that it’s on basically all the time, and I will watch “Friends” reruns forever.



Why “Friends,” you ask? Watson explains that she finds comfort in the familiar show and enjoys having it on,...

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Norwegian welcomes 2.1m passengers in February | News

Norwegian carried close to 2.1 million passengers in February, an increase of 12 per cent compared to the same month last year.
The growth is primarily driven by a 53 per cent growth in the company’s intercontinental traffic.
A total of 2,090,343 passengers chose to fly with Norwegian in...

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At a glance guide to the temples of Angkor Wat

Known the world over, Angkor Wat is now one of the most popular tourist spots in Asia. With 1.6 million square metres of temples, tundra and tourists, knowing where to start can be tricky.
Armed with a tuk-tuk, map and pen, I spent a couple of days seeing the world’s largest religious...

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Delta to stop flying loudest plane near LaGuardia after complaints

Delta will no longer fly its loudest planes at LaGuardia in response to repeated complaints from Queens residents, the company announced Thursday.
The airline replaced its MD-88 aircraft with quieter, more fuel-efficient Airbus A320 planes, Boeing 737s, and a handful of MD-90 mainline...

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Getaway raises $15 million for tiny homes, and has big city ambitions

A start-up that promotes “tiny” living just raised a decidedly big amount of money — and is well on the way to helping stressed-out city dwellers find their happy place.
After closing a $15 million funding round Feb. 21, Brooklyn, New York, based start-up Getaway, which builds...

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Donald Trump Suggests 'The Apprentice' Has Died A 'Sad' Death

Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed in an interview published Friday that he would not return to “Celebrity Apprentice,” given President Donald Trump’s continued involvement in the show. 


In a tweet Saturday morning, Trump responded to the news by claiming Schwarzenegger’s departure from the...

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Dubai Airport outlaws round bags from baggage operations | News

Dubai Airports will soon introduce a new baggage rule to help improve service, reduce the risk of mishandlings and enhance the performance of its check-in and baggage operation at Dubai International.
“Dubai International provides some of the most sophisticated baggage systems in the world,”...

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Qatar Airways to lease four A350 aircraft from LATAM | News

Qatar Airways has leased the first of four A350 aircraft from LATAM, the South American airline, for terms of 6- to 12-months, in order to meet its operational plan for the year, as well as increasing customer demand.
The first of four A350 aircraft in LATAM livery and with LATAM seating...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Amadeus unveils new merchant model for European rail travel | Focus

Madrid to Sevilla in under two hours and a half, Paris to Frankfurt in under four or Rome to Milan in under three?
All centre to centre, with good legroom and Wi-Fi?
It is actually possible – and anyone who travels in Europe will know they have high-speed rail to thank.
But for the...

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Breaking Travel News: Thai Silk, London | Focus

Having visited Royal China Baker Street last year, and been impressed with what I found, I was excited to visit Thai Silk, the latest location from the Royal China Group, situated in Southwark, south London.
Just moments from the tube, and well located for those visiting the close by Tate...

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Louis Tomlinson Arrested In Los Angeles After Incident With Paparazzo

One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson was arrested after an altercation with a paparazzo at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday night.


The male photographer was allegedly pushed to the floor and hit his head as Tomlinson and girlfriend, Eleanor Calder, collected their luggage, TMZ first...

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Cruise Critic signs new MSC Cruises partnership | News

Cruise Critic has announced a new partnership with MSC Cruises, the world’s largest privately-owned cruise line, to expand the Cruise Critic Meet & Mingle program.
Starting March 2017, MSC Cruises will host Cruise Critic Meet & Mingle parties, allowing people who have been chatting...

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JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay opens in Vietnam | News

The flagship of JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts in Vietnam, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay has opened its doors to public, making it the first international luxury hotel brand on Phu Quoc Island.
The resort offers a selection of 244 lavish rooms, suites and villas.
Bill Bensley’s...

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LGBT tourism to take centre stage at ITB Berlin 2017 | News

The programme of events hosted by LGBT Travel at ITB Berlin will be as colourful as ever.
This year, this fast-growing segment will be relocating to Hall 21B and will feature a new Presentation Corner, where exhibitors can showcase their latest LGBT products.
For many years ITB Berlin has...

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The Travel Essentials Survival Guide | Sari Friedman

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With March break around the corner, many Canadians are in the process of preparing for a travel getaway, be it an exotic vacation, a trip down south or even a staycation somewhere right here at home. Getting organized for any trip can be a...

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