Author: Heather Cassell
Cathay Pacific Flight Attendants Win Big Change In Uniform
“It is imperative that our customer-facing colleagues not only feel pride in wearing the Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon colors but that they also feel comfortable and empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities,” the airline’s executives said in a statement March 30.
“Now is the time to make this happen by working together to review the uniforms that accurately reflect the values we represent,” an unidentified representative of the airline founded in 1946 told the Business Insider.
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Gittyup! 10 Cowgirl Spring Vacations Bring The Ranch Out Of The Girl
Girls Head Out To The Ranch For Adventure And Fun At These All-Girl Ranch Getaways by Heather Cassell Today’s cowgirl getaways are worlds away from the ranch I grew up on part-time in Half Moon Bay in Northern California when I was a kid. My great-aunt and -uncle didn’t offer horseback riding and yoga, Pilates, […]
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Queer Comedians Take On The Bay
“I appreciate comedians who don’t take themselves too seriously, have a dash of inappropriateness, and don’t pander or shy away from pushing the envelope,” wrote Julie. “I think both Belinda and Jeffrey add a spice of these elements to their acts and that’s why I have fun watching them and continue to want to work with them.”
“Plus, I just genuinely like them and want to hang out with them,” she added.
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Sleep Well, Play Hard At DoubleTree Orlando at SeaWorld
Families Enjoy Easy Theme-Park Access at DoubleTree Orlando at SeaWorld by Nicole Clausing If you haven’t been to this property in a few years, you’re in for some surprises, as a lot has changed—starting with the name. The former DoubleTree Resort Orlando—International Drive solidified its partnership with a neighboring theme park by renaming itself a […]
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Comfortable Rooms and Comfort Food at the DoubleTree Downtown Orlando
The Downtown DoubleTree isn’t trying to be the kind of hotel where you lounge by the pool all day without ever leaving the grounds. It’s also not a Disney property, and if you’re traveling with kids and planning on spending a lot of time at area theme parks, this may not be the best hotel for you.
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A Perfect Gift For Mother’s Day: The Gift Of Adventure
“I know the value of traveling with daughters from my own experience,” said AdventureWomen co-owner, mother and industry pioneer Judi in the company’s March 13 news release. “Many of the most valuable memories I have shared with my daughters have been through travel: supporting one another during challenging adventure activities, discovering a destination side-by-side or learning a new skill together can build lasting memories and serve as the building blocks for a strong, supportive relationship.”
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Lost Money, Travel Missing Out On Lesbian Travelers
“Nothing against men, but it’s a matter of inclusion. Inclusion is always a bit better business strategy,” said Dawn. “To overlook one market that also has the ability to generate dollars through loyalty … is a missed opportunity.”
“As a lesbian, when you look at advertising and campaigns that are geared towards the LGBTQ market … it is frustrating when you don’t see yourself,” she added personally.
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Cab Rides of India: Rules to Live By
A Solo Traveler Learns How Strong She Is By Cabbing Through India’s Cities by Reese Souza-Lovett “Kali Mandir, Temple, Madam?” “Haan ji, yes,” I said, grimacing slightly as I slid onto the scorching leather backseat. I turned to each back door, pressing the locks down and saying a silent prayer that they did indeed lock. […]
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Bermuda’s Tourism Braces For Same-Sex Marriage Repeal Backlash
Bermuda’s Government Recently Became The First Country In The World To Revoke Marriage Equality, Travelers Are Calling A Boycott Of The Caribbean Island, Tourism Experts Are Asking For Support by Heather Cassell [UPDATE – June 6, 2018: Bermuda’s Supreme Court re-legalized marriage equality June 6, 2018] Travelers and the island’s tourism industry reacted swiftly to Bermuda’s […]
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A Retreat Of Their Own
Women Of Color Create A Place To Heal In Costa Rica by Heather Cassell Sometimes you just need a break. A break from work. A break from children. A break from school. A break from white people. Yes, a break from white people. If you’re a woman of color, you need a space that is […]
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Michelangelo’s Masterpiece David Pops Up All Over Florence
He’s magnificent. I’ve seen pictures, of course, and think I know what to expect, but I’m unprepared. In person, the sculpture is so life-like and so detailed that it’s almost impossible to believe that this work of art started as a chunk of rock.
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In The Era Of Trump: Birthright Africa Emerges To Combat Negative Stereotypes
Chicago artist Ashley Johnson, 33, and former Goldman Sachs Associate Walla Elsheikh, 38, were inspired to launch Birthright Africa by their Jewish friends who raved about their birthright trips to Israel, they told the New Yorker.
Both women wondered why something like that didn’t exist for blacks in the African diaspora.
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