August 8, 2 017
Editor's Insights

Where to Cruise in 2018: 8 Lesser-Known Ports...
While the world's three most popular cruise ports are all in Florida, it's not hard to think up the rest of the top 10: Barcelona and a whole slew of other Mediterranean and Caribbean cities. But these days, cruise lines are growing increasingly adventurous and porting in cities you probably weren't aware of. Below are eight destinations around the world seeing more cruise ships than ever-so try to visit them before the word gets out.

The Most Naturally Beautiful Countries in the World...   
You'd be hard-pressed to find a country that doesn't offer any natural assets, but some are more naturally gifted than others.  Though the natural beauty of a country might seem like a tough thing to rank, the World Economic Forum took on the task, ranking 136 countries by what natural resources they offer for the 2017 Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report.
 Airfares from Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport

               DFW to Chicago O'Hare, IL               $99
               DFW to Seattle, WA                           $277
               DFW to Honolulu, Hawaii                   $736
               DFW to Madrid, Spain                        $1,694
               DFW to Los Angeles, CA                   $109
               DFW to Atlanta, GA                            $187
               DFW to London, England                   $1,773
               DFW to San Francisco, CA                $107
               DFW to New York, LaGuardia, NY     $181                    
                                 
Fares shown are round-trip based on availability,
additional taxes, fees and conditions may apply 

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LEISURE TRAVEL
 

True Luxury All-Inclusive Cruising...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is pleased to offer an incomparable inclusion that elevates their promise to deliver the most inclusive luxury experience: FREE Business Class Air* for all suite categories. This is the new standard in luxury travel, and yours to enjoy on all Intercontinental flights beginning with their 2017 Mediterranean season.  159 Cruises offer free business class air in all suite categories.
Contact a Leisure Travel Specialist for Details
CORPORATE TRAVEL
 
These Airport Restaurants Might Make You Forget You're Eating in an Airport...
Eating at airports is usually a grease-drenched affair sandwiched between sprints to the gate and slogging through security. Now, the same artisanal and fast-casual trends prevailing outside the terminal are making a foray into these longtime fast-food dominions. Celebrity chefs are crafting menus for U.S. airports with local, fresh, and-dare we say it-healthy dishes. Check out Fodor's picks for the 10 best chef-driven airport restaurants in the U.S. that have them wondering: Can airport food be saved?
Click here for entire list 
GROUP TRAVEL

Treat Your Guests Like Stars in These 19 Celebrity-Owned Hotels... 
When it comes to accommodations, jet-set celebrities know what they want when traveling the world, far from the comforts of home. So who better to design holiday abodes for the rest of us? Thanks to these stars in the hospitality biz, you have your pick of celeb-run hotels. Some are all glitz and glam, others are rustic and remote. One thing is sure: You never know who you'll run into in the lobby. 
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"I'm a very positive thinker, and I think that is what helps me in the most difficult moments ." 
 
- Richard Federer
Swiss Athlete
born on this day in 1981
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