Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, which operates 72 luxury hotels worldwide, announced on January 17th that it would no longer serve shark fins across its portfolio of properties.  Headquartered in Hong Kong, the hub of the shark fin trade, Shangri-La’s announcement comes right before New Year celebrations in China, which is said to be the main

This is the second article I am writing about why using an online booking site, whether it be a cruise line’s or a tour operator’s…or even just email, probably isn’t the best idea. Take a moment to read my first one:  Your Order Room Service With Your Telephone, So Why Not Your Vacation? The other day, on