Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Review: DoubleTree Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando (During Covid-19)

When they say this DoubleTree Hotel is located “at the entrance to Universal Studios,” they are not joking.  It is literally located across the street from the entrance to the parks and other than staying at an on-site Universal Orlando hotel, there is no place more convenient than the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance […]

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Is the 2021 Alaska cruise season in trouble?

The threat of a second year without cruises -- or even a severely reduced season -- could spell disaster for Alaskan communities and would be a blow to lines and advisors.

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Sunday, January 24, 2021

Saturday, January 23, 2021

New rewilding project teaches tour guides to offer fresh look at travel

The environment and tourism can benefit from a programme teaching tour guides about returning nature to a wilder state

Tour guides across the world are being taught about rewilding as part of a new training programme that aims to create economic opportunities within wilder landscapes.

The training is run by not-for-profit organisation Rewilding Europe, which is working to return nature to a wilder state across eight regions of Europe by removing human management and reintroducing certain species. This vision includes rejuvenating the tourism industry by attracting visitors to remote areas, such as the southern Carpathians in Romania or the Velebit mountains on the Croatian coast, with the possibility of encountering wild animals including lynx and wolves – and creating jobs within local communities.

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A change in summer plans for Quantum of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International will keep the ship in Asia, canceling a move to Alaska

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Friday, January 22, 2021

Buy Alaska Airlines Miles With Up To 60% Bonus Miles

Buy Alaska Airlines Miles With Up To 60% Bonus Miles

Alaska Airlines has rolled out a new mileage purchase campaign where you can receive up to 60% additional miles.  This offer is good through February 14, 2021. This morning, my wife received an email from Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan with this new promotion.  I called Alaska Airlines customer service to find out if this was […]

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Review: Qatar Airways A350 Business Class Cape Town to Doha Lockdown Edition

Review: Qatar Airways A350 Business Class Cape Town to Doha Lockdown Edition

South Africa returned to Level 3 lockdown on December 28, 2020 with a slew of new restrictions. As a new variant of Covid-19 was discovered in South Africa, many airlines stopped serving the country. As I was already in South Africa, I was happy to know that Qatar Airways was not suspending service. This review […]

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Thursday, January 21, 2021

TRILLIONS of cicadas set to emerge in US after 17-year hibernation

TRILLIONS of cicadas set to emerge in US after 17-year hibernation
The Brood X colony is expected to emerge from the ground after hibernating for 17 years. Experts predict there will be trillions of cicadas in this group that will appear in 15 US states.

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Turkish designer reveals jaw-dropping New York skyscraper design

Turkish designer reveals jaw-dropping New York skyscraper design
It has been dreamt-up by Turkish architecture firm Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio, which described the structure as 'amorphous' and having a 'transparent, ghostly stance in the city skyline'.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

The Nissan van that comes with a built-in OFFICE that even slides out so you can work outside

The Nissan van that comes with a built-in OFFICE that even slides out so you can work outside
A video demonstrating the Japanese vehicle - a customised NV350 Caravan - shows how the pod can be slid back and forth using a smartphone and even has a roof balcony.

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Review: Alaska Railroad Denali Star Gold Star Class

Review: Alaska Railroad Denali Star Gold Star Class

After a couple of days in Anchorage, it was time to head north through The Last Frontier. By far the easiest way to reach Fairbanks is by air, with a flight time of just 65 minutes. The trip by road isn’t bad, either, with the trip via the scenic Parks Highway taking 6-7 hours. But […]

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