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A Brief History of Luxury Transatlantic Travel
In an episode of the popular British television drama series, Downton Abbey, one of the main characters, Robert, Earl of Grantham is summoned to America by his demanding mother-in-law. His brother-in-law, millionaire playboy Harold Levinson, has become embroiled in hot political scandal and needs the English peer’s moral support. The scandal is the Teapot Dome Scandal, which is considered by many commentators to be the most serious and damaging scandal in American Politics prior to Watergate.

Driving down the Pacific Coast Highway
For Lawrence of Arabia, it was camels. For Roald Amundsen the choice was dogs and sleds. Thor Heyerdahl decided to make his own out of balsa wood. Neil Armstrong went in a tin box strapped on to the top of a giant firework, taller than the Statue of Liberty.

How do we view Auschwitz in modern times?
Auschwitz’s tours are very pleasant or common everyday experience for the average student on their educational journey. The purpose of this visit is deeper, because it is about evoking emotions and creating some sort of bond with those people, with what they experienced, with something that no longer exists.

Top Global Travel Destinations of 2023
If you have a taste for travel and adventure, this piece is for you, so read on! The thrill of jetting from one country to another is near-unrivaled. Aside from enjoying the fine sights and immersing oneself in different cultures, tourism is a highly educative activity. Nevertheless, without adequate preparation, it can become quite a messy affair.

If you buy one book this year, buy this one, it will lift and inspire you!
A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation explores how Ohri’s humble beginnings have fueled his innovative entrepreneurial spirit and have informed his deeply human-centered approach to business and to life. In an industry where profit is often placed over people, Ohri is committed to compassion, care, and creating powerful emotional connections that can last a lifetime.

WHAT’S NEW IN THE BAHAMAS IN JANUARY 2023
There’s no better time to visit The Bahamas than during the winter. As temperatures drop in much of the world, the sun keeps shining brightly on the archipelago. And throughout 2023, travellers can join in on celebrations marking 50 years of Independence, complete with larger-than-life Junkanoo festivities, special hotel deals and endless opportunities to explore the sun, sand and sea.
Tignes on top form
The high-altitude resort of Tignes enjoys some of the most snowsure slopes in the Alps, and is linked seamlessly by a world-class lift system.

The Four Biggest iGaming Events to Travel for in 2023
With governments altering restrictions and access continuing to grow, the iGaming industry is booming around the world. As a result, more and more iGaming events are springing up as well, as a means of professional development, networking, and industry news. Here’s a look at four of the biggest iGaming events that can be traveled to in 2023.

NLX & AWS launch interactive travel and hospitality experience to show what’s possible in automated
Conversational AI specialist NLX has launched ‘The Showroom’, an interactive travel and hospitality experience that puts users in their customer’s shoes to see how multimodal, chat, and voice capabilities can improve levels of customer service,

3 key elements of successful hotel sales
Successful selling of hotel services takes place on several levels. It can be influenced even before the guest arrives at the hotel and also once they have crossed the threshold. Marketing activities should be as broad as possible and start online, when potential guests arrive at the hotel’s website or offer on booking portals. What elements contribute to successful sales?

Saudi Arabia’s Best Restaurant 2022
Billionaire is a hidden gem in Riyadh vibrant city center. Each night at Billionaire is as unexpected as it is unforgettable. It’s eclectic spirit invokes a sense of excitement and energy that simply cannot be found anywhere else

Breaking Travel News explores: MSC Seascape steps out in New York
MSC Seascape has made her debut in New York as the line continues to expand in North America. Breaking Travel News was on hand to witness the celebrations