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Flying Around the World (Literally) for Spring Break at Six Senses Yao Noi

Six Senses Yao Noi Our first Six Senses stay was in Oman. I was traveling around the world with my 10-year-old daughter and we included a stop at Six Senses…

September 21, 2024

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Agency owner’s message on Travel Agent Day 2023: “The reason we are here and thriving, is our travel advisors”

And while the Travel Agent Day perks are very much appreciated, Jamie Milton with Uniglobe Carefree Travel in Saskatoon, SK, tells Travelweek that just as important, if not more so,…

September 4, 2024

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Carlee Russell traveling ‘six football fields’ during 911 call doesn’t make ‘any sense’: former detective

A former homicide detective said that the movement of Carlee Russell's vehicle during the 911 call reporting a toddler on the Interstate does not make any sense.Russell, 25, went missing…

July 20, 2023

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8 Best Things To Do In Kefalonia

The biggest Greek island in the Ionian Sea, Kefalonia (sometimes spelled Cephalonia) is a paradise filled with stunning Mediterranean beaches, ancient sites, and seaside villages. Though Kefalonia has plenty to…

July 20, 2023

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Whitby woman allegedly acted as a travel agent, defrauded agencies of more than $245K

The Durham Region Police Service (DRPS) has charged a Whitby woman after she allegedly defrauded several agencies of more than $245,000 by fraudulently selling vacations for more than a decade.…

July 15, 2023

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Reagan: Travel makes America look good again | Guest Column

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July 8, 2023

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LOOKING BACK: Gary Rams reflects on the highs & lows of his 35-year career as a travel agent

It's this camaraderie within the industry that Rams has valued most, particularly during travel's biggest challenges like 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic. But Rams, ever the optimist, doesn't waste time…

July 6, 2023

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Google-Sabre Deal Lets Travel Agents Check Carbon Emissions for Flights

Skift Take Accessing carbon emissions data for flights will one day be standard fare across the travel industry. These implementations are a sign of more to come. Dennis Schaal Travel…

July 3, 2023

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The Best Travel Agents in Calgary in July 2023

In a world where booking travel to countless exotic locales is simple enough to do with just a few mouse clicks, why would anyone want to use a travel agent?…

June 30, 2023

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7 Things To Do In Sigiriya Sri Lanka

There are many things to do in Sigiriya Sri Lanka – this is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Most people travel here to visit the…

June 29, 2023