Reality Check: Travel Weekly

Reality Check columns

Travel news of the worldLet's take a look this week at some destination-related stories that I really wanted to share with you.

Tell your clients never to do these 15 thingsWant a way to connect with clients? Send them my "never list."

Lessons from around the worldWe might have something to learn by observing how others deal with issues and how they enrich their lives.

Opening my apps closetA list of useful travel apps ... if only someone would create them.

Getting a taste of Lisbon's allure for expatsA (steak) slice of heaven: Eating my way through a trip to Lisbon.

May I introduce you to Malaga?The sophistication of Malaga, a port call on a Regent Seven Seas cruise, made an unexpectedly strong impression.

Ramblings from La RamblaIn the food(ie) fight for hot destinations, my euros are on Spain.

The change in the air goes beyond the electionThe smart traveler is doing two things, and the smart advisor had better be quick to keep up with these changes.

Filling jobs, a la JobsWho's my agency mentor? You might have heard of Steve Jobs?

Don't get why we don't sell air? Our clients doEvery travel professional needs to specialize in something broad or something specific. We have a fairly sophisticated...