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Can We All Please Calm Down About Hawaii's 'Missing' Whales?

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It’s true that Hawaii is experiencing a seemingly slow start to its annual humpback whale season. But are the majestic marine mammals actually “disappearing,” as The Christian Science Monitor suggests? Nope. Nor have they, as Smithsonian magazine wrote, “gone missing.” And despite reports by Tech Times and The Guardian, the whales’ absence has not left […]

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15 Islands You Need in Your Life: No Passport Required

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Stunning, shimmering sunsets across the water, the peaceful lullaby of waves crashing and the wind blowing, the feeling of truly being removed for your everyday life … yep, islands are pretty much the best. While it’s wonderful to get that coveted passport stamp, there are plenty of islands to escape to that don’t require a […]

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Sunsets on the Road: My Top Ten

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I love sunsets. They can be a vivid and romantic capper for a beautiful day on the road. Here are a few dramatic and memorable sunsets that come to mind: 1. On the Greek isle of Santorini, nursing a drink with a single flower in a vase on my table, as I sit on the […]

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New Orleans Dining, Part 3

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As has been noted everywhere, there are now more restaurants in New Orleans than before Hurricane Katrina hit the city a decade ago, although not all are of a stellar stripe. Two new ones that have distinguished themselves show not only the resilience of the restaurant sector but of a continual evolution within it. SHAYA […]

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15 Reasons You Should Never, Ever Visit Denver

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“But the Colorado rocky mountain high I’ve seen it rainin’ fire in the sky The shadow from the starlight is softer than a lullaby Rocky mountain high (Colorado)” –John Denver Ahhh Denver, Colorado. Sounds pretty enchanting, doesn’t it? Well, don’t let the Mile High City fool you. Here are 15 reasons why you definitely don’t […]

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Secrets of New York City's Grand Central Terminal

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© Peter Pesta Not only is Grand Central Terminal one of the world’s most beautiful train stations, it’s also one of New York’s most fascinating landmarks. Host to more than 750,000 people who pass through it daily, the station is a crossroads for locals, commuters, and tourists from all over the world. Built in 1913 […]

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Wyndham brings four new Ramada properties to Middle East

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Responding to heightened demand in the Middle East for high-quality, midscale accommodations, Wyndham Hotel Group today announced plans to open four new hotels across Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Bahrain under its growing Ramada Worldwide flag. The hotels include the 161-room Ramada Resort Dead Sea in Jordan; the 165-room Ramada Jeddah Corniche in Saudi Arabia, the […]

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Oakwood Apartments Brisbane set for spring opening

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Oakwood Asia Pacific which manages some of the finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travellers has announced its expansion into Australia with the acquisition of Oakwood Apartments Brisbane, which is the first Oakwood- branded building in Australia. The company also announced Paul Wilsher’s appointment as general manager of the property. read more >>> Source […]

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Why You Should Travel During a Worldwide Travel Alert

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As a seasoned traveler and expat, it’s embarrassing to admit that I’m scared of flying. Despite the frequency with which I convince myself to do it, I have an irrational fear of plummeting from the sky (I don’t understand physics and am convinced magic must be involved). Nevertheless, I have developed a certain amount of […]

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Sinsational Sintra – A Land for All Seasons

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The Fairy-Tale like Pena Palace I came to the furthest most Western region of Europe to be dazzled by Moorish castles, 17th-century mansions, vast open spaces for hiking and exploration, dreamy gardens, and to see why so many of my writing traveler colleagues were sold on Sintra, each giving it a thumbs up, and a […]

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Where to Go Next?: Two Insiders Share their Personal Lists

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This post was co-authored with Ignacio Maza, Executive Vice-President for Signature Travel Network. Where do two of the travel industry’s most experienced, picky, passionate and peripatetic travelers want to travel in 2016? Combined, we have been to just about every corner of the globe (several times) in their years of worldwide travels. Join us on […]