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write for rights 2019 #write4rights

Today, December 10, is Human Rights Day. The date commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948, the first document of its kind.Every year on December 10, Amnesty International holds a global letter-writing event: Write For Rights (in Canada). Hundreds of thousands of people around the world write handwritten letters calling for action for victims of human rights abuses, and offering comfort and support to political prisoners.Every year at this time,...
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Win a trip to Mexico

Made-up food holidays aren’t always a cause for circling your calendars. Not many people have alarms set for National Avocado Day, for example, and you don’t see a lot of office breakroom countdowns for National Pancake Week. But this Saturday — aka National Margarita Day — probably rates a reminder in your phone. This holiday celebrating everybody’s favorite weekend kickoff drink is scheduled for a Saturday, which allows you to celebrate properly without a workday hangover. More importantly,...
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Free things to do in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is world famous for being the casino capital of the world (though Macau will say otherwise). It was always the go-to destination of choice if you wanted to have fun gambling. Things have changed though in the internet era, as you can now visit online casinos and play games online. There are more games to choose from, and you can do it from the comfort of your own home (or anywhere with an internet connection). Online casinos also have the advantage of being able to offer welcome bonu...
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How to Organize a Low-Cost Holiday: A Step-By-Step Guide

In this guide, I will guide you through all the steps helping to organize a low-cost holiday — everything you need to know from when to book the flight and what type of travel insurance to take out. And, each step will be accompanied by a paragraph with a close look at the issue. Ready to travel more? FLIGHTS Let’s start this guide with one of the most important things or at least the one that will determine the beginning and end of your holiday. Are you sure you know the tricks to save some ...
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Tea on the Sea – Part 2

To recap our hero’s adventure, start with Tea on the Sea – Part 1 It seems a bit obsessive, but I often bring a secret stash of tea and a tiny travel tea set when I’m on the road. This time, I had tried with all my strength to not let my tea addiction show, but I could endure it no longer. Staggering, I made my way through the unending labyrinth of identical hallways back to my cabin. I got on my hands and knees and reached under the bed where I had carelessly shoved my backpack. Wit...
Tags: Travel, Tea, Mexico, Adventure, Cruise, Epic, Tulum, Costa Maya, Honduras Belize, Rou Gui

2020 ideas for solo female travelers

No mere trend: Solo female travel is here to stay. Women around the world are getting out of their comfort zones to discover the challenges and rewards of planning and executing a trip all on their own. Solo travel encourages confidence, allows you the freedom to do exactly what you want on a trip without having to compromise, grants total immersion in a different environment and culture, and gives you the chance to connect with locals and other travelers. Whether you’re looking to make new f...
Tags: Travel, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Africa, US, Earth, Unesco, Canada, Santiago, Chile, Hawaii, Morocco, Mexico City, Middle East

3 Luxury Tulum Resorts That Aren’t Just Hype

How do you separate the true luxury resorts in Tulum from the ones that are just faking it? When every place has "luxury" on its home page--in a beach area that's not even on the electric grid--how do you filter out the hype? Well we're here to help with that, by posting detailed reviews of three carefully curated Tulum hotels at the bottom of the Riviera Maya in Mexico. We will freely admit that we're not big fans of Tulum these days. It seems to attract the gullible and impressionable Fyre F...
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Travel News: February 18, 2020

‘Scarlet Lady’ Is First Cruise Ship to Be Constructed Carbon-NeutralTravel Pulse On the heels of Scarlet Lady’s delivery ceremony yesterday, Virgin Voyages today announced that the impressive new vessel has officially reached completion. The first to be delivered out of a fleet of four ‘Lady Ships,’ and flagship to the new cruise line by Virgin Group, Scarlet Lady will now make her way into open waters from the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Then, sailing away from her new homepor...
Tags: Travel, Asia, Hong Kong, Australia, Mexico, China, Miami, Royal Caribbean, News And Deals, Reuters, Cancun, Fain, Quintana Roo, Genoa Italy, RCCL, Fincantieri

What to Know for Visiting Mexico

Mexico is a vast country that offers a lot of diverse travel experiences, from gorgeous sun-drenched beaches to ancient cultural sites and vibrant cities with excellent shopping and dining. If you’re planning a trip, take a look at these travel tips for travelling in Mexico and advice to make the most of the visit. Arena Mexico Be prepared for the weather Though Mexico is often thought of as a hot country, you’ll wish you knew that the climate varies from region to region. Mexico is huge, so...
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5 warm-weather golf courses for a romantic getaway

While golf is known for being mostly male-centric, I can think of nothing more romantic than a couple that likes to play golf together. Adding a round of golf can give you some special bonding time, even in destinations that are already known for being as close to paradise as possible. For those lovely teams […] The post 5 warm-weather golf courses for a romantic getaway appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog.
Tags: Travel, Mexico, Africa, South Africa, Jamaica, North America, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Regions, Speciality Travel, Leisure Travel

Up High

I’m loving our new apartment on the 23rd floor. As I have written before, I have become the Paris Weather Girl because I can see everything, even from across the room. In our old apartment I had to go right up and look up at an apartment across the courtyard to see if the wind was blowing their bushes around to know the weather. Rain too wasn’t that obvious. I feel like we are right up in the sky and I can see the weather and hear it too. I read that wind is common here in Europe this time of ye...
Tags: Travel, Europe, Weather, Mexico, View, Wind, Atlantic Ocean, Paris Weather Girl, Highrise Living, Sunrise Photos

The most remote train journeys

Train travel has a fresh spotlight on the tourism stage thanks to movements in slow and sustainable travel. One of our greenest choices, trains make us nomads back on the ground level. It’s a strange, meditative speed with ample time to process and daydream. Trains also allow us to roam where roads don’t go and gaze on things planes don’t see. These epic train adventures epitomize this spirit, giving us the best of both journey and destination. 1. Trans-Siberian Railway — Russia, Mongolia, a...
Tags: Travel, South Korea, Europe, Japan, Australia, Mexico, China, Trains, Russia, Singapore, Africa, Toronto, Thailand, Beijing, Malaysia, Moscow

Positive environmental news

This is the Climate Win, the most positive sustainability news around the world every week. What a great week in the news. Before you scoff, hear us out. This week saw some major announcements on the sustainability front, overshadowed by the normal dramatic headlines. This is particularly true for those who prefer to vacation beach-side with a cold cocktail in hand. In southern Mexico, it just got a lot easier to do just that without churning out a cluster plastic cups in the process. Here ar...
Tags: Travel, Mexico, Canada, IEA, British Columbia, Arctic Circle, Svalbard, All, Baja California, Playa Del Carmen, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Southern Mexico, Riviera Maya, The Star, Banff Alberta

STR: Caribbean/Mexico hotel construction up 26.9% in January

STR's hotel pipeline data for the Caribbean/Mexico region showed 152 projects accounting for 31,787 rooms in construction as of the end of January 2020. This represented a 26.9% year-over-year jump in the number of rooms in the final phase of the development pipeline. A majority of the region's rooms in construction are in the upper-tier segments. Of the three, upscale projects represented the largest percentage increase (+70.1%) in activity year over year. 1. Upscale: 7,048 rooms2. Luxur...
Tags: Travel, Mexico, Jamaica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Caribbean Mexico

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes 24 New Member Hotels

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand representing more than 750 hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries, is pleased to welcome 24 new member hotels to its global portfolio between October 1 - December 31, 2019. From a historic retreat in central Mexico to the brand's first-ever properties in Finland and Brunei, this expansion at the end of 2019 represents Preferred's unwavering commitment to partnering with the finest luxury hotels in every c...
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Hotel Projects Starting in the Next 12 Months are at an All-Time High in Latin America

According to the recent Lodging Econometrics (LE) Latin America construction pipeline report, analysts at LE state that the total construction pipeline stands at 711 projects/128,453 rooms, a 2% decline in projects and 3% increase in rooms, year-over-year (YOY). There are 329 projects/58,315 rooms presently under construction and projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months are at an all-time high with 214 projects/43,050 rooms. Projects in the early planning stage stand...
Tags: Travel, Mexico, Colombia, Hilton, Marriott, Ihg, Brazil, Peru, Latin America, Dominican Republic, Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton, Le, Marriott International, InterContinental Hotels Group IHG

The best food markets in Madrid

On a typical afternoon in Madrid, people descend on a handful of indoor food markets to enjoy a chat over freshly prepared tapas and vino. These food markets, an essential part of the city’s culinary tradition, provide an opportunity to sample a variety of cuisines all under one roof. You can peruse stalls and sample not only Spanish dishes but also foods from Latin America and Asia. These are the best places to go and what to try, in no particular order, to see what makes Madrid’s food mark...
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InnSpire Expands Into Latin America Through Strategic Partnership With Nimbus Networks

Mexico City - February 12, 2020 - InnSpire, provider of a comprehensive technology suite that helps drive a seamless, world-class guest experience for some of the world's most iconic hotels and brands, has completed the company's first foray into the Latin American market through a strategic partnership with leading telecommunications specialist, Nimbus Networks.
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Ready ..... Set ....... GO

We are just a few days away from take off. Our current plan is to leave Feb 15 and be home again the beginning of May. The route is a loose plan spending time in the Baja and then ferry over to the mainland Mexico and keep going. The plan is ...... Canada
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The New 7 Wonders of the World and 7 luxury hotels you can stay in to see them

In the ancient world, the Greeks had made a list of seven places any sight-seeing tourists in the Hellenic world should make the effort to see. Since the days of the Greeks and the Romans, the only monument in this list that still stands is the Great Pyramid at Giza. So in 2007, more than […] The post The New 7 Wonders of the World and 7 luxury hotels you can stay in to see them appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog.
Tags: Travel, Asia, Europe, Mexico, Hotels, China, India, Accommodation, Attractions, Italy, Middle East, Brazil, Peru, South America, Jordan, North America

Burial grounds destroyed for wall

President Trump’s border wall between the US and Mexico is becoming a reality, and as expected, the building process is not a smooth one. Sacred Native American burial sites in Arizona’s Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument are being threatened with destruction. According to Raul Grijalva, an Arizona Democratic congressman, the government did not consult the Tohono O’odham Nation who consider this area sacred. There have been reports that the control blasting in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monu...
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Supercars to snowmobiles – 7 of the world’s best driving experiences

If you’re at your happiest behind the wheel of a vehicle then we’ve got something really special for  you. We’ve compiled a list of seven of the world’s best driving experiences that you’re sure to love, but you don’t have to be a dedicated motorhead to get the most out of these incredible experiences, if […] The post Supercars to snowmobiles – 7 of the world’s best driving experiences appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog.
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The Trump administration is blowing up a religious burial site to make room for their stupid wall

From CBS News: A national monument in Arizona, home to rare species and sacred Native American burial sites, is being blown up this week as part of construction for President Trump's border wall, Customs and Border Protection confirmed to CBS News. "Controlled blasting" inside Arizona's Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument began this week without consultation from the Native American nation whose ancestral land it affects, according to the congressman whose district includes the reservation. "The...
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Courtship customs around the world

Though easier than ever, dating today can feel formulaic: Meet on a dating app, maybe in a bar. Exchange numbers. Exchange texts. Meet for drinks, maybe coffee. Then fade into each other’s contact lists, rinse, and repeat with the next match from said dating app. Even in the Tinder era, however, there’s more to courtship than swiping right. It just depends on where in the world you are. If you’re looking for some flirty inspiration this Valentine’s Day, keep these seven traditional courtship ...
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Co-ordination between public and private sectors is key to tackling the coronavirus, says WTTC

Co-operation between public and private sectors within Travel & Tourism is essential to mitigating the impact of the coronavirus, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. The call from Gloria Guevara, President & CEO of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), follows the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of coronavirus (2019-nCoV) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Ms. Guevara, former Tourism Minister of Mexico, was closely involved in 2010 with the ...
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My 5 Favorite Hostels in Mexico City

Posted: 2/8/2020 | February 8th, 2020 Over the past several years, Mexico City has become a hot spot for travelers as cheap flights and a burgeoning food scene have made this an ideal destination for travelers who wish to discover its temples, museums, and restaurants while sticking to a budget. As such, the choices of hostels have exploded — there are now over 40. They’ve become a lot more luxurious and offer better accommodations than before. But they are still cheap! Beds generally cost 22...
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Weekly Roundup, Friday 7 February 2020

Glorious Chambord Castle in France’s Loire Valley. Come visit it with us in May. Good morning News came out on Thursday that because of New York state’s policies shielding the state records of illegal aliens from federal organizations, the Department of Homeland Security announced that no-one in New York state will now be eligible for any of their Trusted Traveler programs (the best known of which is Global Entry), and those currently enrolled will not be able to renew when their current membe...
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Most endangered plants in the US

A rose by any other name may smell just as sweet, but what about a blackspore spillwort? Or cabbage on a stick? Do you even know what cabbage on a stick is supposed to smell like? A lot better than you think, most likely, but the problem is you’ll likely never get to smell either of those because they are gravely endangered. In pursuing NetCredit’s research on the most endangered plants in every state, you’ll not only notice the plant names are absolutely fantastic, you’ll also see how human ...
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Great Product, Not-So-Great Service on a United 787-10 to Newark (Trip Report)

( = || []).push({}); It was time to get back in the saddle again after a nice, long holiday lull away from flying. This time, I was heading to New York for Wendy Perrin’s WOW List Summit. The last time she had one was three years ago down in Mexico, and it was a … ( = || []).push({});
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Where to find vegan tacos in CDMX

Mexico City is replete with meat-centric street food. Corridors of contiguous street vendors extend for city blocks griddling mountains of meat while swarms of people gather to order tacos during la hora de la comida. While most stands have vegetarian options, vegan taco stands are nascent and on the rise. Veganism — once an epithet for expensive yogi food — is being redefined in Mexico City by people like Luis Rodríguez and Melissa Ayala, who are introducing plant-based proteins into local c...
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