News and Tips #24 - Wednesday, April 1, 2015

In this issue:

-5 Reasons Traveling Will Make You More Successful | Higher Perspective
-Top Chef at Sea cruise will sail in November -- and into 2016 - LA Times
-Expedia Reports Rapidly Increasing Demand for Travel to Haiti | TravelPulse
-Live Like Royalty in India : Architectural Digest
-Planning a short break in Bordeaux? 6 not-to-be-missed experiences - A Luxury Travel Blog
-5 Ways Millennials Can Travel for Free - Tripit Blog
-The world's 20 oldest cities - Telegraph
-5 Things to Pack for Your First Cruise - Cruise Critic
-Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Turkey - Top Travel

5 Reasons Travelling Will Make You More Successful

1. People who travel are able to thrive outside of their comfort zone.

This is a basic them for people who travel a lot. When you leave your home, you leave your entire comfort zone. Once you've left that comfort zone, you learn to thrive in situations that you'd otherwise never be exposed to.

In your career, and really in your entire life, being open to big changes can transform your life and help lead you to much bigger things, but you have to know how to accept big changes and ...
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Top Chef at Sea cruise will sail in November -- and into 2016 - LA Times

If you like watching chefs square off on Bravo's TV show "Top Chef", why not watch them duel at sea as well?

Celebrity Cruises announced Thursday that Top Chef at Sea cruises would continue into 2016 under an agreement with Bravo, which produces the show. The partnership began two years ago.
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Expedia Reports Rapidly Increasing Demand for Travel to Haiti | Travel Pulse

American travel conglomerate Expedia has announced significant expansion in Haiti this past year as the Caribbean country continues to gain popularity as a travel destination.

According to BreakingTravelNews.com, recent trends point to Haiti as as emerging tourist hot spot.
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Live Like Royalty in India : Architectural Digest

Taj Falaknuma Palace - once home to the monarch of Hyderabad - has seen its share of visiting royalty from Edward VIII to Czar Nicholas II. Set on 32 acres, the property has been expertly renovated to include modern comforts while preserving its storied public areas.
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Planning a short break in Bordeaux? 6 not-to-be-missed experiences - A Luxury Travel Blog

Recently nominated as the Best European Destination 2015, this vibrant and elegant city is often neglected by tourists who, if they haven't been to France before, will opt for the larger and more easily accessible city of Paris. However, since becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, Bordeaux is becoming one of the main destinations to visit in France, especially for those interested in French culture, architecture and history...and, of course, food and wine. Bordeaux is the acknowledged capital...
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5 Ways Millennials Can Travel for Free - Tripit Blog

Sometimes it seems like the deck is stacked against our generation when it comes to travel. Millennials are typically strapped for cash, low on vacation days and generally unable to take long luxurious vacations like older travelers.

One thing Millennials are rich in though, is opportunity. There are tons of ways that young people can travel for very little, or even free, if they just know where to look...
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The world's 20 oldest cities - Telegraph

These cities, which are the 20 oldest continually-inhabited places on earth, are about as close to time travel as you can be on a city break (if you are able to go, that is).
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5 Things to Pack for Your First Cruise - Cruise Critic

You've booked your first cruise and now it's time to start getting ready. What should you put on your packing list? You've checked the weather for your ports of call and know, generally, what temperature to pack for; don't forget to bring layers, just in case. And you know to never count on sunshine 100 percent of the time, so you've already got an umbrella and raincoat on the list.

But where most first time cruisers get caught up is omitting items they don't think they'll need. Even repeat cruisers are guilty of that!
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Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Turkey - Top Travel Lists

Throughout the history, Turkey has not only been a great tourist attraction but also a precious land for traders, conquers and travelers of all kind. The ancient land of Turkey has seen quite a lot and still carries the remnants of many ancient civilizations. Archeology of Turkey is just one of its great charms. The landscapes here...
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