Cuba as seen on a people-to-people tour

AP Photos: On a Cuba tour, between meetings and sightseeing, everyday life ...
Washington Post
These are some of the scenes of everyday life I observed on a recent people-to-people tour of Cuba. These tours allow Americans to travel to Cuba as long as they go with a group licensed by the U.S. government to provide a “full-time schedule of ...

AP Photos: Cuba as seen on a people-to-people tour
Huffington Post
HAVANA — Girls dressed in ruffled layers for a quinceanera. American cars, from the Eisenhower era, in tropical colors. A hand-hewn carousel with peeling paint. Young fans cheering at a baseball game. These are some of the scenes of everyday life I ... 

Travel in sleek style for summer
The Seattle Times
The coveted look for vacationers this summer is sleek and chic — with an emphasis on sleek. Many travelers, especially air travelers, are aiming to get up and go with as few accouterments as they can without sacrificing style. People are thinking ...

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in London just ahead of the Olympics
Chicago Tribune
LONDON (Reuters) - When the Olympic Games founded to honor Zeus began in ancient Greece around 776 BC, London didn't exist. More than two millennia later, the city of nearly 8 million people is in the final stages of redeveloping whole boroughs to ...

Blue Diamond Resorts Purchases Punta Cana Resort
MarketWatch (press release)
Ideally situated, directly on the world famous Bavaro Beach, and just a short half hour drive from Punta Cana International Airport, the resort features 1029 guest rooms and suites. All guests are accommodated on an All Inclusive basis, with an ...

The Vacation Kingdom of the World: The Place Will Get More Beautiful Each Year
USA TODAY (blog)
Walt Disney World is a place that inspires and enlightens, so much so that visits to Walt Disney World typically refresh and invigorate guests. This is the result of the expertise and efforts of thousands of Disney cast members, be they Imagineers who ...

Belgian tourism officials blame the weatherman
Reuters
BRUSSELS, July 6 (Reuters Life!) - Tourism officials on Belgium's coast are so upset about a long-term forecast for a rainy summer that they are considering legal steps against the weather service.The.

DC's extreme weather travel guide
Washington Post
The extreme weather conditions that have plagued the D.C. region expose some of the weaknesses in our transportation system as well as in our travelers. With most of summer lurking ahead, here are tips I've collected from travel experts and from ...

Air Travel Remains Real World Wide Web as Facebook Won't Replace Face to ...
CNBC.com
Air Travel Remains Real World Wide Web as Facebook Won't Replace Face to Face. ... "Since we launched the Future by Airbus, we have engaged with people in 192 countries in a dialogue about the future of air travel. This resulted in our revolutionary ...

With Consumers Frustrated By 'Poor' Customer Service, New Research Shows ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
With Consumers Frustrated By 'Poor' Customer Service, New Research Shows TravelAgencies Are Making a Comeback Travel agents can be particularly helpful when you are not familiar with the destination, have several stops planned or need help taking ...

San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

Travel gear: A different style of travel pillow, at a discount
Los Angeles Times
On most airplanes, coach and comfort usually part ways, so sleep-seekers are always on the lookout for the perfect travel pillow. The pillows come in all shapes and sizes, but here's one with a long, vertical design that's a bit different from the ...

ACE Partners with RAC to Offer Travel Insurance
MarketWatch (press release)
LONDON, Jul 06, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ACE Group today announced that it has entered into a partnership with RAC in the UK, to offer travel insurance under the RAC brand. RAC currently provides a wide range of motor-related services and products to ...

The Breakers Resort Opens New Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Store
MarketWatch (press release)
From coffee to gourmet sandwiches to fine dining to ice cream sundaes, guests of The Breakers have excellent dining options at their vacation doorsteps. "We're very excited to welcome Ben & Jerry's to The Breakers Resort in Myrtle Beach," said Patrick ...

Travel Week: Travel Oops
Wired News
Traveling is fun, but it can also become an adventure when things don't happen as planned. Sometimes you're too tired to think straight, sometimes you just have to handle the cards you've been dealt, sometimes you weren't even thinking at all when you ...

Signs of tourism hope amid wildfires
Denver Business Journal (blog)
“The fires hurt almost every point of the Colorado economy from the homeowners' loss of property, totourism, the quality of our drinking water due to silt draining into our waterways and our international reputation as a place of both innovation and ...

Friday Travel Ticker: Storm watch
Los Angeles Times
Travel quote of the day: “It was a splendid population ... that gave to California a name for getting up astounding enterprises and rushing them through with a magnificent dash and daring and a recklessness of cost or consequences, which she bears unto ...

Luxury chains ride travel boom, eye new horizons
Chicago Tribune
But sales at airports and other travel venues have risen far more quickly in recent years than at regular stores for many chains, putting this area of retailing front and center in many companies' expansion plans. Chains with few such stores are adding ...

US tourist found dead in Jaipur
New York Daily News
Jaipur, July 6 — A 62-year old US citizen with an Indian name was found dead in a hotel room here Friday, police said. Police say there is a possibility that the man may have died after consuming a poisonous substance. The deceased, Giridas Rama, was ...

Travel Report: 99 holes in Ireland
GolfDigest.com (blog)
The view from my balcony at the Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort. Royal Portrush, Dunluce Links ($250): This 7143-yard course is among the most stunning I've ever experienced. Striking scenery and winding terrain make it a dramatic setting for golf, and ...

How Facebook is Shaping Your 2012 Travel Decisions
Forbes
According to a 2011 poll featured on UK-based flight comparison site Skyscanner.com, 52% of Facebook users stated that seeing friends' vacation pictures inspired them to book a trip to that particular place. Numerous recent statistics speak to the ...

Forbes

Travel Week: 5 Geeky Things to See in Seattle This Summer
Wired News
If you're looking for a geeky getaway this summer, you will find that there is a lot to do for you and your family in Seattle. Not only is the Emerald City home to a number of amazing museums and landmarks, many of them are currently hosting fantastic ...

Wired News

Travel in style for summer: Go sleek
CBS News
Travel in style for summer: Go sleek. ... Stylist Amanda Ross, fashion director fortravel-themed Departures magazine, says she thinks about packing when she's doing her initial shopping. "It really comes down to how you shop and what your wardrobe is...

CBS News

Crowdtilt Wants to Make Your Vacation With Friends Actually Happen
By Amanda Pittman
Crowdtilt Wants to Make Your Vacation With Friends Actually Happen · Amanda Pittman July 5, 2012 by Amanda Pittman 2. Like Tweet +1 Share Pin It Share. The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made ...
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Idyllic Resort in Maldives for Lovers of Fine Dining and Relaxation ...
By Lavinia
It's been a while since we featured an exotic resort on Freshome and we thought it would be nice to send some holiday vibes your way for the week-end. This.
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Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center / Kengo Kuma & Associates ...
By Fabian Cifuentes
In the corner premise of just 326㎡ across Kaminari-mon Gate, the building was required to accommodate plural programs such as tourist information center, conference room, multi-purpose hall and an exhibition space. © Takeshi Yamagishi ...
ArchDaily

Taylor Swift Hugs Patrick Schwarzenegger During Kennedys Vacation!
By Us Magazine Team
Flirt alert! Taylor Swift, 22, spent Independence Day hanging out with Patrick Schwarzenegger, 18, at the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, a source tells Us Weekly. "They are getting to know each other, but she thinks he's ...
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5 Ways To Boost Your Vacation Budget - Business Insider
By Investopedia
Using a discount travel site such as Expedia, Hotwire or Travelocity can help to maximize the amount of money you save on your summer vacation. There are many discount travel sites to choose from, each with their own specials and deals.
Business Insider

World Travel Awards Caribbean and Americas Travel Oscars set for ...
He added: “As the country's largest private sector employer, Beaches exemplifies the importance oftravel and tourism in Turks & Caicos in generating jobs and tourism revenue. The resort has also taken the family vacation concept to a whole ...

Travel views: June 30-July 6, 2012 - Telegraph
Travel views: June 30-July 6, 2012. Readers share their thoughts on this week's stories. Send us your feedback for the chance to win a pair of easyJet flights ...
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