November 2020 - Agoraturkishny

Sketchy behavior, bordering on the completely inappropriate, might’ve earned you a lump of coal in your holiday stocking in years past. Cases in point: lying to your roommate to get some alone time or, on the more extreme end, faking a wedding just to rack up the gifts.

But since this is 2020, many sins are forgiven. At least that’s according to a cocktail-swilling Santa who not only looks the other way but delights in your misdeeds.

This dapper gentleman stars in a seasonal campaign for Virgin Hotels called “You’ve Been Good Enough.” Secondary, even catchier tagline: “Screw naughty or nice!”

The series of 15-second vignettes, from Joan Creative, shows this not-at-all-saintly Nick reading through lists of shenanigans and pardoning every wrongdoer. (He’s not the first Santa to make exceptions in 2020. U.K. retailer Tesco recently launched a campaign announcing there would be “No Naughty List” this year.)

“Everyone’s had

Fewer people travel for Thanksgiving, but experts remain concerned about COVID-19 spike

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| TRAVEL IN SOUTH CAROLINA

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Holiday travel has been a longstanding concern for health experts amid the pandemic and some South Carolinians heeded their warnings, but health experts worry it may not have been enough people.

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According to a spokesperson for Columbia Metropolitan Airport, about half as many people flew out of CAE during the week of Thanksgiving as did in 2019. Officials say 7,425 people flew out of CAE from November 22 to November 28, but about 14,036 people flew during an average November week in 2019.

SCDOT said there was a less significant decrease in road travel this year. There was a 10% decrease in traffic the week of Thanksgiving this year compared to the same time last year. But, while there was a spike in traffic on the roads going into the middle of November last year, there was a

The Best Small Towns In America For Travel

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| TRAVEL IN NEVADA

Travel will return. That’s a foregone conclusion. Vaccines are on the horizon (though their full rollout worldwide may take years). Once hitting the road is on the table again, expect things to be different. The industry has been rocked by the pandemic, going back to the way things once were would be ridiculous and ill-advised.

Hopefully, when travel does come back in full, we’ll be ready to travel smarter, more sustainably, and with a real purpose. Doing it “for the ‘Gram” isn’t reason enough (though adventure and fun certainly are). One way that we see travel evolving is a continued emphasis on thinking local, accessible, and neighborly. The era of constantly flying around the globe for every vacation — even for the span of a few days — should be on pause. At least until a less climate-punishing way to fly comes along.

That means more trips around this nation.

Ten Cool New Hotels To Visit In 2021

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| HOTEL + RESORTS

These cool new hotel properties have been spending the pandemic getting ready to welcome you, and the future of travel looks brighter each day with positive vaccine news and better testing. If you prefer to stay isolated and socially distant book a stay in Costa Rica’s rainforest canopy, or a suite in Kyoto with your own hot spring. From Chicago and Jackson Hole to Mexico and San Antonio—good things are happening in the travel world and there is much to look forward to. One note—opening dates are moving targets these days, so be sure to contact each property directly for accurate updates.

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Garden Suite at Mayfair Townhouse

Mayfair Townhouse

London: The Mayfair Townhouse: Here we have another inspired property from the team behind the popular Cliveden House and Chewton Glen. Self-described as “Oscar wilde meets Alice

Princess Cruises Offers 2022 Caribbean Schedule

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| CARIBBEAN CRUISES

Princess Cruises has announced the summer 2022 Caribbean cruise season offering vacations to sun-drenched beaches filled with adventure and exploration onboard the Caribbean Princess.

This MedallionClass ship returns to Ft. Lauderdale from April through July 2022 to sail on seven- and 14-day cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. With 25 departures and five itineraries, some of the highlights include:

Eastern Caribbean: Perfect for relaxing to the top rate beaches
Seven-day Eastern Caribbean visiting Ft. Lauderdale, Princess Cays, St. Thomas (More Ashore late-night stay), St. Kitts, Ft. Lauderdale.
Seven-day Eastern Caribbean visiting: Ft. Lauderdale, Princess Cays, San Juan, Amber Cove, Grand Turk, Ft. Lauderdale.

Western Caribbean: Best for exploration of Caribbean culture and Mayan Ruins
Seven-day Western Caribbean visiting: Ft. Lauderdale, Grand Cayman, Roatan (Mahogany Bay), Belize City, Cozumel, Ft. Lauderdale.
Seven-day Western Caribbean visiting: Ft. Lauderdale, Cozumel, Belize City, Roatan (Mahogany Bay), Costa Maya, Ft. Lauderdale.

Eastern & Western

Save on future vacations with these great deals

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Atlantis Paradise is offering great Cyber Monday savings on future vacations. (Photo: Atlantis Paradise Island)

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It goes without saying that traveling to fun, exotic spots or taking a glorious vacation is unlikely in the short term. Per regulations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nonessential travel is largely discouraged due to the COVID-19 pandemic—yet, after a tiring and stressful year, we understand why you may be eager to start planning something to look forward to in the future, once the curve settles. Enter: The tons of travel deals currently being offered for Cyber Monday 2020.

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This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we’ve done the research to help folks with

Sandals Resorts International Wins Big At 2020 World Travel Awards!

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| HOTEL + RESORTS

In total Sandals Resorts International took home four trophies, solidifying the company’s position as an industry trailblazer in the all-inclusive space. The Caribbean resort company’s top honors included:

World’s Leading All-Inclusive Company 2020: Sandals Resorts International
World’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort Brand 2020: Beaches Resorts
World’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2020: Sandals Grenada
World’s Leading Caribbean Attraction Company 2020: Island Routes Caribbean Adventures

“We are beyond humbled to be recognized as the world’s leading all-inclusive company by the World Travel Awards for 25 consecutive years,” said Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Founder and Chairman of Sandals Resorts International. “Despite the challenges faced by the travel industry over the course of 2020, these awards are a testament to the team’s continued dedication to ensuring Sandals Resorts is a brand customers can always trust.”

This year was one for the books for Sandals Resorts International. Not only did Sandals Resorts win

Love And Thunder Might Be Bringing Back A Dead MCU Fan Favorite

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Even before the recent speculation claiming it would be similar to an Avengers movie in terms of sheer scope and scale, Thor: Love and Thunder was already shaping up to be one of the biggest Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbusters on the horizon. After all, Chris Hemsworth’s Odinson will become the first of the franchise’s marquee heroes to headline a fourth solo adventure, while director Taika Waititi has promised something twice as crazy as Ragnarok.

The cast is also looking stacked, with Chris Pratt’s addition to the official roster appearing to confirm that the Guardians of the Galaxy will be dropping by for much more than a fan-baiting cameo. Then there’s Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie, who will be guaranteed a substantial arc since she’s looking for a queen to help her rule Asgard, and that’s without even mentioning the tantalizing prospect of Christian Bale on villainous duties or Natalie Portman returning

Great Loop Cruise: Part III

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| RIVER CRUISES

Truth be told, there is no typical last leg of a Great Loop cruise. The return depends on wherever you chose to start. And as Kim Russo, executive director of the America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association, puts it about weather, “Usually, where you start is determined by when you want to start.”

a body of water with a city in the background: The new pier in St. Petersburg, Florida, opened in early July with shops, restaurants, a playground and nature-filled views.

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The new pier in St. Petersburg, Florida, opened in early July with shops, restaurants, a playground and nature-filled views.

For the purposes of our three-part series, the last leg would take yachtsmen back to our starting point: Florida. After cruising from there up the Eastern Seaboard, across the Great Lakes and down the Mississippi River, the final leg turns to the east, through the Gulf of Mexico to Florida’s western shore.

At its southern end, the Mississippi River runs through New Orleans, one of America’s most storied cities. From the jazz clubs to the

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Month: November 2020

Santa Decides ‘You’ve Been Good Enough’ for 2020 in Virgin Hotels’ Forgiving Ads

Fewer people travel for Thanksgiving, but experts remain concerned about COVID-19 spike

The Best Small Towns In America For Travel

Ten Cool New Hotels To Visit In 2021

Princess Cruises Offers 2022 Caribbean Schedule

Save on future vacations with these great deals

Sandals Resorts International Wins Big At 2020 World Travel Awards!

Love And Thunder Might Be Bringing Back A Dead MCU Fan Favorite

Great Loop Cruise: Part III

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