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Democrat and Republican representatives call on Pence to invoke 25th Amendment – The Denver Channel

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WASHINGTON More than a dozen Democrats representatives and at least one Republican representative are publicly calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment, and remove President Donald Trump from office just weeks before his term ends. A second Republican representative has said he would not oppose it, if it was invoked.

Its with a heavy heart I am calling for the sake of our Democracy that the 25th Amendment be invoked, said Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger on Twitter. Its time to invoke the 25th Amendment and to end this nightmare.

Later Thursday, Republican Representative Steve Stivers said "if the cabinet decided to do that, I would not oppose it," referring to the 25th Amendment.

Kinzinger and Stivers' video statements come hours after a formal letter, signed by 17 Democratic Representatives on the House Judiciary Committee, was sent to Pence late Wednesday night.

"It is with great sadness that we write to you following the incidents that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol today. As you presided over the U.S. Senate, angry supporters of President Trump attempted an insurrection, illegally storming and breaching the U.S. Capitol building to stop the certification of President-elect Biden's victory," reads the statement.

The lawmakers statement says President Trump remained silent as the world watched aghast as insurrectionists, who had been egged on by the President, threatened the safety of elected officials and staff and destroyed public property as they stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon.

They point out that the president revealed he is not mentally sound and is still unable to process and accept the results of the 2020 election.

In order to invoke the 25th Amendment, a majority of the 15 Cabinet Secretaries and the Vice President would need to agree and send formal documents to Congress for consideration and approval.

The amendment reads, Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.

A large number of Republicans would also have to agree in order to approve the request once it is sent to Congress. It is not clear if that is likely to happen.

For the sake of our democracy, we emphatically urge you to invoke the 25th Amendment and begin the process of removing President Trump from power. President Trump has shown time and again that he is unwilling to protect our Democracy and carry out the duties of the office, the lawmakers end their letter.

The formal letters and calls from lawmakers joins others who have expressed similar calls to invoke the 25th Amendment, and echo sentiments shared Thursday by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senator Chuck Schumer.

The National Association of Manufacturers released a statement Wednesday afternoon calling on Pence and others to consider the 25th Amendment.

"The outgoing president incited violence in an attempt to retain power, and any elected leader defending him is violating their oath to the Constitution and rejecting democracy in favor of anarchy. Anyone indulging conspiracy theories to raise campaign dollars is complicit. Vice President Pence, who was evacuated from the Capitol, should seriously consider working with the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to preserve democracy," their statement reads.

The statement is notable, as the National Association of Manufacturers recognized Ivanka Trump last year with an industry award.

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The long list of Republicans who voted to reject election results – The Guardian

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The Senate and the House of Representatives convened on Wednesday to perform what is traditionally seen as a purely ceremonial vote: to certify each states presidential election results.

At a rally before the vote, Donald Trump continued to baselessly insist that the election results which he lost to Democrat challenger Joe Biden were rigged and the US president helped instigate a mob to storm the US Capitol building and halt the process.

The attack shocked many Americans but even after the pro-Trump mob breached the Capitol, a handful of Republican senators and more than a hundred Republican representatives continued to back Trumps false claims and objected to certifying the results in Arizona and Pennsylvania.

The list of Republican lawmakers who objected to both results includes Texas senator Ted Cruz, who ran against Trump in 2016 presidential election only to have Trump suggest that Cruzs father was involved in president John F Kennedys assassination. It also include Missouri senator Josh Hawley who is seen as a potential 2024 presidential candidate. And it includes the majority of Republican House members.

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The Mob Is Gone, but the Crisis of the Republican Party Has Only Begun – The New Yorker

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Just after 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, Representative Conor Lamb, Democrat of western Pennsylvania, rose on the floor of the House to defend the franchise of the people in his state. Even at that late hour, and even after a Trumpist mob urged on by the President had attacked the Capitol, a group of Republican House members, joined by Senator Josh Hawley, of Missouri, was trying to get the states electoral votes thrown out. Their objections, Lamb said, dont deserve an ounce of respectnot an ounce. His colleagues, he said, had to be clear about what had happened that day: Invaders came in for the first time since the war of 1812. They desecrated these halls. And, he added, for the most part, they walked in here free. A lot of them walked out free. And there wasnt a person watching at home who didnt know why that was: because of the way that they look.

Lamb was referring to the apparent leniency that the mostly white mob had been afforded by law-enforcement officers in the course of an attempt to violently undo the election. Many of the Trumpists had displayed, for the cameras, a thuggish air of territorialism, as if it hadnt occurred to them that battering through the windows of the Capitol; assaulting police officers; trying to hunt down the Vice-President, Mike Pence; physically threatening legislators; or vandalizing the Speakers office might carry with it legal liability. Its not known how many may have had guns or other weapons. There had been no effective effort to repel them and, in the immediate wake, few arrests. (A woman died after being shot by the Capitol police; three people died of what authorities described as medical emergencies.) Those circumstances will require an urgent and profound inquiry in the days to comehow much is attributable to a security failure, to the mis-deployment of law-enforcement, to a sense of impunity encouraged by Donald Trump, to a strain of violence in our political culture, or to, as Lamb suggested, racism? (Some of the rioters carried Confederate and white-supremacist symbols, as well as TRUMP flags.) But the immediate reaction to Lambs words was a low rumble of voices from the Republican side of the aisle.

Lamb, who had earlier debunked the conspiracy theories that Trump has pushed about the Pennsylvania vote, continued, We know that that attack today, it didnt materialize out of nowhere. It was inspired by lies, the same lies that youre hearing in this room tonight. And the members who are repeating those lies should be ashamed of themselves; their constituents should be ashamed of them. As he continued speaking, the Republican hubbub grew. Point of order, Representative Morgan Griffith, of Virginia, said, after Lamb got a few more sentences out. The gentleman said that there were lies, on this floor, here today, looking over in this direction. I ask that those words be taken down!

Members of Congress are not supposed to insult one another directly, but the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, who was presiding, said that the complaint had come too late. (She added that she had been called the same thing on the floor.) Griffith and his cohort continued to try to shout down Lamb; as so often with Trumps allies, they appeared to imagine that they were the real victims. In an instant, members on both sides were leaving their seats in what became a near skirmish, before Pelosi restored order. Perhaps the events of the day had left some Republicans chastenedbut not all of them. The truth hurts, Lamb said. But the fact is this: we want this government to work more than they want it to fail.

All the elements that Lamb citedthe lies, the shame, the failure, and the determination to make our democracy workhad been on display in the preceding hours. It was a remarkable relief that, after such a tumultuous, bitter, dangerous day (chronicled by my colleagues John Cassidy, Evan Osnos, Susan Glasser, Masha Gessen, and Vinson Cunningham), both houses of Congress had reassembled in the same chambers to get the job of counting the electors done. If those halls had been desecrated, they were also, in part, reconsecrated. A little after 3:30 A.M., the electors for Wyoming, the final state alphabetically, were added to the tally, and, with that, the last box was checked in certifying Joe Bidens victory. Pence and the Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, had broken with Trump on the question of whether he could stage a coup, if on nothing else. But there was no instant great awakening on the part of the Republican caucus. In the late-night session, the Partys pathologies and Trumpist distortions were still present.

Before the storming of the Capitol, thirteen Republican senators had said that they planned to object to the electors of various states, as did some hundred and forty representatives. Senator James Lankford, of Oklahoma, was in the middle of a speech urging the disenfranchisement of Arizonas voters, when the senators were told that the rioters were in the building. By the time that he and his colleagues returned, he had decided to withdraw his objection. But six senatorsTed Cruz, Josh Hawley, Cindy Hyde-Smith, John Kennedy, Roger Marshall, and Tommy Tubervillestill voted to reject Arizonas electors and thus disenfranchise the states voters. (Before the assault on the Capitol began, Hawley had greeted the gathering mob with a fist-in-the-air salute.) So did a hundred and twenty-one representativesa majority of the Republican caucus in the Houseincluding the Minority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, of California.

The debate on Arizona, when it resumed, became a venue for senators to also address the violence. Michael Bennet, of Colorado, invoked the fall of the Roman Republic, with armed gangs who ran through the streets, and asked that the election results be received with the biggest bipartisan vote we can. He added, Every single member of this Senate knows this election wasnt stolen. Dick Durbin, of Illinois, remembered Abraham Lincolns struggles, and his victories. Cory Booker, of New Jersey, noted that both during the War of 1812 and this week, the forces attacking the capital were waving flags to a sole sovereignone a British King and the other an American President who has forgotten what the limits on that office are, and has built a cult of personality.

Ron Wyden, of Oregon, called the mob domestic terrorists and noted that Donald Trump can do enormous damage to our country in the next two weeksas, indeed, he can. Wyden said that the use of the Twenty-fifth Amendment to remove a President who has become incapable of doing his job was being discussed, in some circles, in earnest. (There are reports that those talks are taking place within the Administration; some mid-level officials have already resigned. On Thursday morning, Trump said in a statement that there would be an orderly transition but continued to claim fraud.) Tammy Duckworth, of Illinois, a combat veteran, described her shock at witnessing a domestic coup attempt. She said that she wasnt asking her Republican colleagues for any grand gestureshe was just asking them not to sacrifice American democracy to protect Trumps porcelain ego.

Those were the Democrats. On the Republican side, the responses to the attack ranged widely. Senator Mitt Romney said that he had been shaken to the core by what he called an insurrection. He bluntly told his fellow-Republicans that if they objected to the electors they would be complicit, and that the best way we can show respect for the voters who were upset is by telling them the truth; the truth is that President-elect Biden won the election; President Trump lost. Mike Lee said that he had struggled with the decision, but wouldnt object. Marco Rubio thought that politics had made everybody crazyan abdication of both personal and partisan responsibility. Pat Toomey defended the elections integrity, while assuring those listening to his speech that he had voted for Trump and had hoped that hed win. Senator Lindsey Graham embarked on a freewheeling ship-jumping riff: All I can say is count me outout of the coup attempt, presumablyenough is enough, Ive tried to be helpful. He has indeed triedto be helpful to Trump, including by stoking his efforts to undermine confidence in the election result and even donating money for the Presidents legal challenges.

It is, obviously, a good thing that Graham has had enough, that Pence did not try to rip up the electoral certifications, and that McConnell worked with Democratic leaders to quickly reconvene Congress and condemned what he called this failed insurrection. But they all supported Trump for far too long; their subservience has been pathetic, and they cannot be surprised by where Trump has taken them and the country. He has been openly calling for the sort of attempted putsch that we witnessed on Wednesday. He reportedly had to be pushed to tell the rioters to leave, and only did so in ambiguous statements that mixed incitement with an expression of love for them. What has changed is that Trump is now clearly on the losing side, and McConnell and Graham know it.

Other Republicans still havent given up. Over in the House, Matt Gaetz, of Florida, babbled about how some pretty compelling evidence from a facial-recognition company showed that people in the mob werent Trump supporters at all but members of the violent terrorist group Antifa. There had been some hope that the congressional Trumpists would not press on with objections about other states. (An objection requires the signature of at least one representative and one senator, and triggers two hours of debate.) Senator Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, who lost her relection bid on Tuesday, announced that she would withdraw her objection to her states tally. And, when the conspiracy-minded Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, also of Georgia, lodged her objection to Michigans electors, she got no senatorial takers. But, after midnight, Hawley signed on for Pennsylvania. That meant another two-hour debate for his colleagues, many of whom had earlier been forced to barricade themselves in safe rooms or behind furniture. (Grace Meng, of New York, told CNN that she texted her family goodbye, thinking that she might not survive; other legislators had similar stories.)

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Hawley, Cruz, and other Republican senators plan to reject the Electoral College election certification – Vox.com

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Editors note, January 6, 8:40 pm ET: This situation continues to evolve quickly after pro-Trump insurrectionists stormed the Capitol. Sens. Steve Daines (R-MT), Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), and James Lankford (R-OK) have indicated that they will no longer object to the vote certification. Additionally, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has indicated that there should be no more objections, but not all 11 remaining planned objectors have confirmed that. This story will be updated with more information as it becomes available. For all of Voxs latest coverage of the situation at the Capitol, follow our storystream.

On January 6, Congress is scheduled to certify the Electoral College vote.

In defiance of all available evidence, the American constitutional process, and long-held democratic norms, 14 Republican senators have announced they will object to that certification.

These senators ultimately wont succeed, but its a definite escalation from what had largely been cheap talk from Republicans still backing the presidents repeated attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Though President Donald Trump had large swaths of the GOP backing him in his earlier efforts to cast doubt on President-elect Joe Bidens victory and litigate the results, the latest (and last-ditch) effort to focus on Congresss certification vote began with Sen. Josh Hawley. On December 30, Hawley released a statement saying he cannot vote to certify the electoral college results allegedly due to his belief that some states, particularly Pennsylvania, failed to follow their own state election laws. He also accused Facebook and Twitter of having interfered in Bidens favor (Hawley has made a name for himself crusading against Big Tech).

Three days later, 11 other senators led by Sen. Ted Cruz announced that they would reject the electors from disputed states unless an emergency 10-day audit of the election results was completed. Their argument largely rests on the fact that lots of people have questions about the legitimacy of the election conveniently ignoring any role the president and prominent Republicans played in sowing doubt by peddling conspiracy theories that have been widely debunked.

The night before the Georgia Senate runoffs, within a minute of one another on Twitter, both Republican candidates announced their opposition to certification. Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler declared that she would vote against certification as her colleague Sen. David Perdue tweeted out a clip from an interview where he says, I agree that I would [object] and urges his colleagues in the Senate to join the effort. Both Loeffler and Perdue have since lost their races.

Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) published an op-ed where he acknowledges that our Constitution and the law requires that I accept the states final decision on an election. However, he goes on to say that he is still prepared to oppose some electors.

As Cameron Peters explained for Vox, far from the whole GOP conference is on board with Hawley, Cruz, and the other senators plans to object to what is normally a perfunctory procedure.

Still, 14 Republican senators about a quarter of the conference isnt nothing. The current roster of objecting senators is:

In the House, more than 100 Republican members have announced their intention to object on January 6. While concerning, these numbers do not come close to the level necessary to actually reject the Electoral College vote.

Voxs Andrew Prokop has more on the procedural details of what will happen Wednesday, but briefly: Vice President Mike Pence will begin the process of counting the Electoral College votes, at which point if even one House member and one senator object, both chambers have to vote. As Prokop explains, for the objection to succeed both the House and the Senate must vote in favor of it. At the end of the day, there arent enough Republicans to actually reject the Electoral Colleges votes, but its an opportunity for potential 2024 hopefuls like Pence, Hawley, and Cruz to jockey for the limelight.

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), another potential 2024 candidate, has objected to this latest attempt to nullify the results of the presidential election. This dividing line is likely to play a role in the 2024 Republican presidential primary as candidates situate themselves along the Trump axis that has realigned the party.

Cotton isnt the only Republican senator opposing this effort. Previous reporting has indicated that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Whip John Thune are both opposed to splintering the Republican caucus in a vote that will be seen as either defying Trump or fully rejecting the legitimacy of the election. As Cameron Peters wrote for Vox, Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Mitt Romney, and outgoing Sen. Pat Toomey all released fierce statements pushing back against the doomed but alarmingly undemocratic scheme to reject the Biden electors.

According to CBS News, the full list of Republican senators supporting certification is:

Toomeys statement castigated the objecting senators: A fundamental, defining feature of a democratic republic is the right of people to elect their own leaders. The effort by Senators Hawley, Cruz and others to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election ... directly undermines this right.

He goes on to reject the specious reasoning offered up by the offending senators, arguing that allegations of fraud by a losing campaign cannot justify overturning an election.

Hawley fired back at Toomey in an email to his colleagues telling the senior member to avoid putting words in each others mouths and wrote that instead of debating the issue by press release, perhaps we could have a debate on the Senate floor. Notably, Hawley was the first to issue a press release on the subject.

In a Monday tweet, President Donald Trump deemed the group supporting certification the Surrender Caucus, claiming they will go down in infamy as weak and ineffective. Trump also specifically called out Cotton, warning him that Republicans have pluses & minuses, but one thing is sure, THEY NEVER FORGET!

Its a clear shot across the bow to any other 2024 hopefuls considering speaking out in favor of certification. The message is clear: If a longtime Trump ally like Cotton can be dropped so easily, so can anyone else.

Correction, January 6: A previous version of this article mischaracterized Sen. James Lankfords position on the election certification. The wording of a recent op-ed by Lankford prompted some confusion, as he stated that the Constitution and the law requires him to accept the states final decision. But he said on Twitter on Wednesday that he is prepared to object if Democrats do not acquiesce to the creation of an electoral commission.

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Castaway Cay is Hiring! What This Could Mean For Disney Cruise Line – Inside the Magic

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The Walt Disney Company has just posted a new job listing for a beach lifeguard at Disneys Castaway Cay Disney Cruise Lines private island in the Bahamas.

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This clearly indicates that Disney is anticipating a return to sailing sooner rather than later. Currently, the Disney fleet the Disney Dream, the Disney Fantasy, the Disney Magic, and the Disney Wonder have 26 scheduled sailings in April 2021.

Although the CDC lifted its oft-extended No-Sail Order on October 31, 2020, Disney Cruise Line officials have opted to cancel all sailings through March 2021. This is, in all likelihood, because they simply dont believe their fleet of cruise ships will have obtained their conditional sailing certificates by that point.

Every ship must receive its own certificate after a rigorous process, which includes test sailings and the implementation of numerous health and safety protocols such as required face masks for Guests age 2 and over and requisite COVID-19 screening before being able to set sail with passengers onboard.

Related:Disney Cruise Line Confirms a Full Year Without Sailing

It is quite likely that Disney Cruise Line will opt to first resume sailing to Castaway Cay, rather than other international destinations. There are a number of benefits to this, such as the fact that they have full control over the health and safety measures that are being taken on the island property.

When the CDCs sailing framework was released, one of the suggestions from would-be cruise passengers was that they would feel safest returning to cruise operators private islands first Disney, a company that prides itself on the health and safety measures that have been taken at its theme park properties, may very well follow this course of action.

The fact that they are resuming the hiring process at Castaway Cay supports this idea. Disney has also begun sending ships back to Port Canaveral, which is one of the ports that most frequently offers Bahamian departures for the cruise line the Disney Dream and the Disney Wonder have both returned to Florida, with the Wonder actually making port at Castaway Cay recently.

It is, however, important to note that Disney Cruise Line has not yet made an official statement regarding when or where sailings will resume.

Are you excited to see a job listing for Castaway Cay? Does this give you hope for the future of DCL?

To book your next magical Disney Cruise Line vacation, contact the expert team at Academy Travel!

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Unique Escapes in 2021 for Travelers Who Have Been Everywhere – Luxury Travel Magazine

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Whether its reconnecting with family and friends on a bubble group trip or exploring the world solo in more meaningful and sustainable ways than ever before, here are some exciting adventures that Scott Dunn recommends for a renewed 2021 travel bucket list.

A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY THROUGH JAPANExplore Buddhist and Shinto shrines while admiring the vast dramatic landscapes of this tech empires countryside

Tokyo has long been a destination for travelers to tick off their list, but beyond Japans extremely tech-advanced cities is a wilderness full of small towns and villages shrouded by misty forests and tumbling waterfalls. From sacred temples to tea ceremonies and ancient rituals, Japan offers a uniquely spiritual journey for travelers and has recently become a favorite destination among Scott Dunn guests. For a meaningful personal journey throughout Japan, Scott Dunn recommends the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage to visit the areas three major Buddhist / Shinto shrines - Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha and Kumano Nachi Taisha. The pilgrimage consists of a network of trails through the Kii Mountain Range and is one of the two pilgrimages in the world registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

THE NEW AMERICAN SWEETHEARTS: MONTANA & WYOMINGHorseback riding, freshwater fishing and mountain biking throughout the Western U.S.

Hot on the list of domestic travel destinations in 2021 are Wyoming and Montana, both ideal for multi-generational travel for those looking to reconnect with friends and family. Scott Dunn recommends Brush Creek Ranch, a working ranch in Wyoming set within 15,000 acres of rolling prairie or The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana, open to all ages and boasting over 6,000 acres of wilderness to explore. Both properties offer exclusive-use options with ample space to enjoy and explore. Guests of Bush Creek Ranch will enjoy horseback riding, and wrangling as well as fly and freshwater fishing, hiking and curated mountain adventures with expert guides. Over at The Ranch at Rock Creek guests can take up frontier skills, art lessons and photography workshops as well as scavenger hunts, hiking and mountain biking.

Scott Dunn offers a 9-night Montana and Wyoming Discovery from $9,200 per person including accommodation, private transfers, daily experiences, daily breakfast and a car rental. For more information, please visit http://www.scottdunn.com/us.

THE ULTIMATE SOCIAL DISTANCING TRIP IN COSTA RICAOpt for a solo adventure to Costa Rica with The Scott Dunn team by your side each step of the journey

Solo travel has never been more relevant and convenient for the adventurous traveler. Costa Rica is the perfect destination for a first-time or experienced solo traveler thanks to the friendly locals, easy accessibility and expat community. With the help of Scott Dunn, solo travelers can be as adventurous as they want from hiking Tortuguero National Park on their own or scheduling a surfing lesson on Nicoya Peninsula with a local guide for an added sense of support. Some must-have items to pack recommended by our travel experts for a solo excursion include - download maps prior to arrival; portable charger; comfortable bathing suits; appropriate footwear (sneakers and sandals); and lots of layers for staying comfortable in varying climates!

Scott Dunn offers a 10-night Costa Rica Uncovered experience from $4,600 per person including internal flights, private transfers and selected experiences. For more information, please visit http://www.scottdunn.com/us.

EXPERIENCE OLD WORLD EUROPEAN CHARM IN SLOVENIA & CROATIAA twin center trip to discover the storied cobblestone streets of Slovenia and Croatia

For those craving a different taste of Europe, travelers can experience old world charm starting their journey in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Great for those who are both active and interested in sightseeing, Slovenia is rich in history and architecture and gives access to the lake region, making hiking and outdoor pursuits a fun option. Travelers can opt to head down the eastern coast to Croatia for truffle hunting, then head over to the Dalmatian Coast to Dubrovnik, walking around the ancient city walls and admiring the views of the citys iconic terracotta rooftops.

THE PERTHSHIRE HILLS & LIFE ON THE SQUARE IN EDINBURGHThe Glorious Playground expands to Edinburgh with Gleneagles Townhouse making its grand debut in Fall 2021

From the beautiful landscapes of the Scottish Lowlands to the perfect glass of Scotch Whisky, its no mystery why travelers traditionally relish Scotland as the ideal destination for countryside experiences. Travelers looking to explore Scotland can now visit both the iconic Gleneagles at its vast Perthshire estate, as well as the new Gleneagles Townhouse in Edinburgh, making its debut in Fall 2021. The iconic sporting and country estate is launching its first ever city outpost in St Andrews Square, formerly the Bank of Scotland headquarters for the past 200 years. Presenting the perfect urban gateway, the Townhouse will have 33 bedrooms, each uniquely designed to imbue a sense of understated luxury, an all-day restaurant perfect for breakfasts, long lazy lunches and spirited dinners, and two striking bars, and a rooftop terrace where guests will enjoy extraordinary views over the city.

Scott Dunn offers a 15-night Grand Tour of the British Isles from $11,200 per person including visits to London, Cotswolds, Kerry, Clare, Dublin, Gleneagles and Edinburgh with accommodations, private transfers, daily experiences, daily breakfast and a private guide. For more information, please visit http://www.scottdunn.com/us.

DISCOVERING THE GREAT WHITE NORTH IN CANADAIn an untouched remote area of Canada, journey on an Arctic safari experience to trek polar bears, black bears, moose and more

For travelers looking to book an unexpected safari experience in the Great White North, Scott Dunn recommends the skilled team at Churchill Wild who will guide guests on an Arctic safari experience where wildlife sightings include everything from polar bears, black bears, belugas, wolves, moose and more, in addition to a front-row view of the Northern Lights. Travelers can embark on the journey of a lifetime with a stay at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, a remote rustic lodge, with just eight guest rooms, located on the edge of Hudson Bay offering guests a combination of wildlife and wellness with hiking, meditation and fitness classes in a truly remote setting, where no other human presence can be found for 100 miles. Untouched by over-tourism, Nanuk is ideally situated in the wilderness, allowing guests the closest possible setting to the areas spectacular polar bear population.

Scott Dunn offers a 5-night Ultimate Polar Bear experience from $7,900 per person including daily experiences and activities. For more information please visit http://www.scottdunn.com/us.

MARATABAS NEWEST CONSERVATION CAMPSImmerse in conservation projects and intimate game viewing experiences

For a special, immersive community experience in South Africa, Scott Dunn recommends Marataba Conservation Camps a 52,000-acre, privately managed section of the Marakele National Park. Uniquely situated where lush bushveld gives way to the Kalahari sands in South Africas Limpopo Province, Marataba is one of South Africas most innovative conservation models with a focus firmly on protecting the areas diverse flora and fauna through modern and hands-on conservation practices. In partnerships with South African National Parks, the countrys highest conservation authority, Marataba secures the future of this unique eco-system, preserving it for generations to come. Marataba has a population of white and black rhino of global significance, and supports the repopulation and range expansion of rhino by preparing the animals for relocation to conservation areas across the continent. Guests can book a stay at Founders Camp or Explorers Camp, each with access to a private vehicle and guide to offer flexibility around conservation participation. Enjoy a selection of mix and match conservation and general activities for tailor-made stays: day and night game drives, boating, wild walking, family-friendly nature walks, tracking, camera trap set up, game census logging, tree planting and land rehabilitation, rare species monitoring and identification and more.

Scott Dunn offers a South African city and safari itinerary starting from $6,500 for 8 nights, splitting the time evenly between Cape Town and Marataba Founders Camp in Marakele National Park. Price includes all accommodation, transfers, internal flights, safari & conservation activities, and designated board basis. For more information, please visitwww.scottdunn.com/us.

A TRANQUIL ESCAPE TO ISLA ESPIRITU SANTOEnjoy safari-style camping under a bed of summer night stars in Mexico

Unplug from the modern world and escape to privacy within the idyllic Isla Espiritu Santo (Baja California, Mexico), where Camp Cecils tranquil shores and eight charming walk-in, safari-style camping tents await. The property offers guests the option to become closer to nature and sleep under the stars, without compromising on luxury. Visitors will find themselves immersed in Mexicos gorgeous ecosystem, with daily encounters with wildlife such as whales, dolphins, sea lions, turtles and manta rays on exciting excursions out to the Sea of Cortez. Snorkelers will revel in the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim alongside the majestic whale sharks in the turquoise waters of La Paz, considered an example for responsible whale shark tourism. Ideal for families or couples looking for an accessible remote escape, Camp Cecil has plenty to offer in adventure, relaxation and education.

Scott Dunn offers a 7 night Baja expedition starting from $5,265 per person including visits to the charming towns of Loreto, La Paz and 4 nights at Camp Cecil on the private Isla de Espiritu Santo. Price includes accommodation, private transfers, designated board basis, and daily experiences with a private naturalist guide throughout. For more information, please visitwww.scottdunn.com/us.

ART & DESIGN THAT ELEVATES AFRICAN ARTISAN TALENT

XIGERA SAFARI LODGEBotswana, AfricaOpening January 2021

Opening January 2021, Xigera Safari Lodge is a boutique safari lodge whose inspired hospitality and design reinvent what it means to experience the African bush. The lodges 12 individually designed air-conditioned suites, including one two-bedroom family suite, extend over two islands and were built in complete synergy with their surroundings. Commissioning works of art from more than 80 artist and artisans from Botswana, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Mali and Eswatini in collaboration with Southern Guild gallery, every object and surface that guests encounter will be a celebration of African craftsmanship, featuring bespoke items made exclusively for Xigera. Unlike other highly structured safaris, Xigera will offer guests total flexibility with morning, afternoon and night game drives available at guests leisure.

Scott Dunn customizes journeys throughout Botswana and offer a 9-night best of Botswana itinerary starting from $18,100 per person to include visits to key areas like the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Linyanti and Xigera Safari Lodge in the Okavango Delta. Price includes all accommodation, transfers, internal flights, safari activities, and fully inclusive board basis. For more information, please visitwww.scottdunn.com/us.

PLUNGE INTO THE REFRESHING WATERS OF THE SOUTH CHINA SEA

ZANNIER HOTELS BAI SAN HOPhu Yen, VietnamOpening Early 2021

Located in Phu Yen on over 240 acres of garden, close to Quy Nhohn, Zannier Hotels Bi San H is a first-rate holiday resort that is opening in early 2021. Surrounded by spectacular hills and lush vegetation, this discrete peninsula lies far away from the mainstream tourist paths, in the province of Bnh nh standing out with its soul and historical authenticity. The untouched and well protected coastline unmasks an impressive coral bay and offers guests an array of activities including snorkeling, fishing, surfing, water skiing and even just a simple swim in the deliciously refreshing blue waters. Guests can select accommodations from 71 suites and villas, all built according to three different architectural styles, each melting into the lush natural background.

Scott Dunn offers a 14 night classic Vietnam itinerary starting from $6,000 per person including visits to Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Phu Yen and Saigon. Price includes all accommodation, private transfers, daily experiences, daily breakfast, private guide and internal flights. For more information, please visitwww.scottdunn.com/us.

FOREST BATHING THROUGH ANCIENT WOODLANDS

CASTELLO DI RESCHIOUmbria, ItalyOpening April 2021

Castello di Reschio is a one-thousand-year-old castle meticulously restored and stylishly reimagined into a stylish hotel. Dating back to 1050, this historical marvel is filled with stories of mystery and intrigue. Following years of careful transformation, it is now an enthralling hotel boasting rooms and suites with contemporary design that are imbued with personality and panache as a nod to the intriguing characters who once called the property home. Guests can enjoy from luxuriating in the propertys ethereal subterranean pool, riding horses across rolling hills, lake swims, hiking through ancient forests and cooking lessons throughout their stay.

Scott Dunn offers a 7 night journey through Italy starting from $5,500 per person including visits to Florence and Castello di Reschio. Price includes accommodation, daily breakfast, transfers and a private guide in Florence. For more information, please visitwww.scottdunn.com/us.

RUSTIC GLAMOUR & A CULINARY EXPERIENCE STEEPED IN HISTORY

THE FARMYARD AT THE NEWTSomerset, EnglandOpening Spring 2021

TheFarmyardwill complement existing accommodation at The Newt in Somerset Hidden in a secluded corner of the estate and accessed through traditional cyder orchards, TheFarmyardoffers 17 bedrooms and suites. These are housed within historic buildings such as a Farm House, Cyder Mill, Apple Loft and Cheese Barns. Owner Karen Roos has added touches of modern luxury to rustic buildings made of Hadspen limestone the color of burnt orange, oak beams silver-gray with age, and blue lias flagstones. TheFarmyardincludes an indoor swimming pool, bar and games room and an authentic farm-to-table culinary experience. Along with full access to the wider estate including the main restaurant, spa, gardens, Cyder Cellar and The Story of Gardening experience center.

Scott Dunn offers a 9 night journey through England starting from $8,000 per person including visits to key highlights like Bath, London, and The Newt in Somerset. Price includes accommodation, private transfers, daily breakfast, and private guided tours throughout. For more information, please visitwww.scottdunn.com/us.

FOR THE ULTIMATE PRIVATE ISLAND EXPERIENCE

ELANG AT BAWAH RESERVEAnambas Islands, IndonesiaOpening Early 2021

Situated in the remote Anambas Islands, Indonesia, 160 nautical miles from the closest city Singapore, Bawah Reserve is made up of six tropical islands, 13 white sand beaches and two crystal clear lagoons and is only accessible by private seaplane. In 2021, Bawah is launching six new cliffside lodges on a previously untouched island named Elang. Further enhancing the reserves private island experience, guests over 18 can opt to book the entire island the perfect escape for those looking to reconnect with family or close friends. They will have exclusive access to the island's own clubhouse as well as a beachside restaurant and bar, spa, private beach and saltwater infinity pool, created from a natural hollow and refreshed with every tidal change. Guests of Elang can take part in the plethora of activities included in the all-inclusive rate, in addition to full board dining experiences and daily spa treatments.

Scott Dunn offers a 16-night Indonesia Ultimate Luxury experience from $9,400 a night per person, including flights, transfers and selected experiences. For more information, please visit http://www.scottdunn.com/us.

A PATAGONIAN ADVENTURE IN TRADITIONAL LUXURY ESTANCIAS

EXPLORA EL CHALTNPatagonia, ArgentinaOpening Early 2021

With views to the Electric Valley and the Marconi Glacier, Explora El Chaltn will open its doors in 2021. With a unique location, Explora El Chaltn is the perfect headquarter from where to visit the amazing geography of the Argentinean Patagonia. The property offers explorations that go off the beaten track and delve deep into the natural surroundings of this region. Visiting guests can travel through the vastness of Patagonia from its valley and rivers to its mountains and glaciers along with bilingual guides and market by the seal of the worlds leading expedition company. With a typical design of the ancient Argentinean Patagonia estancias, El Chaltns comfortable rooms are thought to ensure travelers deep rest and the perfect place to recharge batteries after a day of exploration.

Scott Dunn offers a 10-night Epic Highlights of Patagonia experience from $8,100 per person including internal flights, accommodations, private transfers, shared transfers and selected experiences. For more information, please visit http://www.scottdunn.com/us.

BIBLICAL HERITAGE IN THE ANCIENT NEGEV DESERT

SIX SENSES SHAHARUTNegev Desert, IsraelOpening March 2021

Capturing the hearts of adventure-seeking travelers and historical buffs everywhere, the Negev Desert is the epitome of desert landscapes. It is on this boundless horizon that the new Six Senses Shaharut resort in Israel nestles into a dramatic cliff. Guests of the hotel will enjoy accommodations from suites and villas that offer uninterrupted desert panoramas with views of epic sunsets that meld into the orange dunes to become an inky sky scattered with stardust. Complete with private swimming pools, each accommodation is perfect for the ultimate hideaway and respite after a days worth of outdoor activities. From camel trekking to mountain rides and hiking trails, there are enough extreme sports and interactive destination experiences to fill an itinerary from dusk until dawn. Wind down with breath-taking views of the starlit desert skies and an evening of storytelling and stargazing while snacking on smores.

Scott Dunn customizes journeys throughout the Middle East and offer a 12-night Israel and Jordan vacation from $11,500 per person to include visits to key historical sites including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea, Petra and Six Senses Shaharut. Price includes all accommodation, private transfers and selected guided experiences. For more information, please visitwww.scottdunn.com/us.

Unique Escapes in 2021 for Travelers Who Have Been Everywhere - Luxury Travel Magazine

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The 147 Republicans Who Voted to Overturn Election Results – The New York Times

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When a mob of President Trumps supporters stormed the Capitol building on Wednesday, they forced an emergency recess in the Congressional proceedings to officially certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. The disruption came shortly after some Republican lawmakers made the first of a planned series of highly unusual objections, based on spurious allegations of widespread voter fraud, to states election results. The chambers were separately debating an objection to Arizonas results when proceedings were halted and the Capitol was locked down.

When the Senate reconvened at 8 p.m., and the House of Representatives an hour later, the proceedings including the objection debates continued, although some lawmakers who had previously planned to vote with the objectors stood down following the occupation of the Capitol. Plans to challenge a number of states after Arizona were scrapped, as well but one other objection, to Pennsylvanias results, also advanced to a vote. Here are the eight senators and 139 representatives who voted to sustain one or both objections.

Tommy Tuberville, Ala.

Rick Scott, Fla.

Roger Marshall, Kan.

John Kennedy, La.

Cindy Hyde-Smith, Miss.

Josh Hawley, Mo.

Ted Cruz, Texas

Cynthia Lummis, Wyo.

Robert B. Aderholt, Ala.

Mo Brooks, Ala.

Jerry Carl, Ala.

Barry Moore, Ala.

Gary Palmer, Ala.

Mike Rogers, Ala.

Andy Biggs, Ariz.

Paul Gosar, Ariz.

Debbie Lesko, Ariz.

David Schweikert, Ariz.

Rick Crawford, Ark.

Ken Calvert, Calif.

Mike Garcia, Calif.

Darrell Issa, Calif.

Doug LaMalfa, Calif.

Kevin McCarthy, Calif.

Devin Nunes, Calif.

Jay Obernolte, Calif.

Lauren Boebert, Colo.

Doug Lamborn, Colo.

Kat Cammack, Fla.

Mario Diaz-Balart, Fla.

Byron Donalds, Fla.

Neal Dunn, Fla.

Scott Franklin, Fla.

Matt Gaetz, Fla.

Carlos Gimenez, Fla.

Brian Mast, Fla.

Bill Posey, Fla.

John Rutherford, Fla.

Greg Steube, Fla.

Daniel Webster, Fla.

Rick Allen, Ga.

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Ga.

Andrew Clyde, Ga.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ga.

Jody Hice, Ga.

Barry Loudermilk, Ga.

Russ Fulcher, Idaho

Mike Bost, Ill.

Mary Miller, Ill.

Jim Baird, Ind.

Jim Banks, Ind.

Greg Pence, Ind.

Jackie Walorski, Ind.

Ron Estes, Kan.

Jacob LaTurner, Kan.

Tracey Mann, Kan.

Harold Rogers, Ky.

Garret Graves, La.

Clay Higgins, La.

Mike Johnson, La.

Steve Scalise, La.

Andy Harris, Md.

Jack Bergman, Mich.

Lisa McClain, Mich.

Tim Walberg, Mich.

Michelle Fischbach, Minn.

Jim Hagedorn, Minn.

Michael Guest, Miss.

Trent Kelly, Miss.

Steven Palazzo, Miss.

Sam Graves, Mo.

Vicky Hartzler, Mo.

Billy Long, Mo.

Blaine Luetkemeyer, Mo.

Jason Smith, Mo.

Matt Rosendale, Mont.

Dan Bishop, N.C.

Ted Budd, N.C.

Madison Cawthorn, N.C.

Virginia Foxx, N.C.

Richard Hudson, N.C.

Gregory F. Murphy, N.C.

David Rouzer, N.C.

Jeff Van Drew, N.J.

Yvette Herrell, N.M.

Chris Jacobs, N.Y.

Nicole Malliotakis, N.Y.

Elise M. Stefanik, N.Y.

Lee Zeldin, N.Y.

Adrian Smith, Neb.

Steve Chabot, Ohio

Warren Davidson, Ohio

Bob Gibbs, Ohio

Bill Johnson, Ohio

Jim Jordan, Ohio

Stephanie Bice, Okla.

Tom Cole, Okla.

Kevin Hern, Okla.

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Rebound Travel Technologies and The Rarotongan Resort Group Announce Strategic Partnership – PRNewswire

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rebound Travel Technologies and The Rarotongan Resort Group today announced a strategic partnership to utilize Rebound's platform at all of the Group's properties. The group comprises three iconic South Pacific properties; Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium and Sanctuary Rarotonga, all right on the beach. The partnership will directly benefit the resorts and guests alike in the event of cancellations by providing personalized solutions that increase guest loyalty and directly improve cash flow.

In the event of a possible cancellation, travelers receive personalized and value-added offers like upgrades, dining or activity certificates if they decide to keep the reservation at one of the properties. Travelers benefit from an enhanced travel experience and hoteliers retain the existing booking and payment that was made with them.

"It is my pleasure to announce that Rebound's platform will be available for guests at our three iconic resorts in the Cook Islands," said CEO of The Rarotongan Resort Group, Tata Crocombe. "With travelers looking for a more value in their travel experience now more than ever, this partnership could not have come at a better time. Rebound's team possesses deep industry experience and offers strong support for our business."

"Our team is very excited to partner with The Rarotongan Resort Group," says Founder and CEO of Rebound, Tobias Wessels. "During these unprecedented times, we are pleased to contribute to the quick recovery of the travel industry on the Cook Islands and allow our partners to retain customers and payments in the process."

With the pandemic continuing to cause uncertainty around travel, Rebound's innovative fintech platform enables travel companies to improve their services and benefit from customer and cash retention.

About Rebound Travel Technologies Inc.

Founded earlier this year by travel-tech veteran Tobias Wessels in Silicon Valley, Rebound is a FinTech company that helps companies retain cash and increase customer loyalty with the world's cash retention platform for the travel industry.

Rebound allows companies to keep cash by offering customers non-cash alternatives like vouchers, upgrades or dining certificates. Rebound's algorithms ensure that companies retain their targeted cash-retention rate while keeping opportunity cost as low as possible. Companies retain cash and ensure that travelers return to them in the future.

The team at Rebound consists of former airline executives from United Airlines (UAL), Star Alliance, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, IndiGo, LATAM, TuiFly and Scoot. The company has been recognized with several awards, including winning the Lion's Den at the Airline & Travel Payments Summit (ATPS) and being placed on PhocusWire's Hot 25 Startup List for 2021.

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Daily chart – Nearly half of Republicans support the invasion of the US Capitol | Graphic detail – The Economist

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Some Trump supporters, meanwhile, are blaming the violence on Antifa

Jan 7th 2021

IT IS SHOCKING to think that an American president would end his time in office by inciting his supporters to storm the Capitolespecially one who in his re-election campaign played on fears that his rival would let America lapse into lawlessness. Shocking, but not surprising. Even after a mob of his supporters overwhelmed police to ransack the legislature on January 6th, President Donald Trump continued to stoke the conspiracy theories that motivated them, insisting that Novembers presidential election was stolen and fraudulent.

Such ambivalence about the mayhem that unfolded in Washington, DC, yesterday, in which one woman was shot dead and three others reportedly died from medical emergencies, seems to be shared by many who voted for Mr Trump. In a survey of 1,397 American voters by YouGov, a pollster, more Republicans said they supported the actions of the pro-Trump extremists than opposed them (45% to 43% respectively). In contrast, nearly every Democrat polled, and two out of three independents, said they opposed the rampage (see chart). The two sides were split, not just on their opinions about the news, but on their understanding of the underlying facts. Videos showed rioters attacking police officers and breaking windows; guns, pipe bombs and Molotov cocktails were found after the event. Yet 58% of Republican respondents said the protest was more peaceful rather than more violent. Just 4% of Democrats thought the same.

Republican voters opinion may change in the coming days as they are exposed to the narrative being pushed by right-wing media. Commentators on Fox News and Newsmax, two conservative cable-news networks, have not denied that violence took placebut have instead raised doubts about the true identities of the perpetrators. These people dont look like Trump supporters, said Greg Kelly, a Newsmax host. Id like to know who the agitators were, said Sean Hannity during his programme on Fox. Several Republican politicians have made similar claims. And Mo Brooks and Matt Gaetz, two Republican congressmen, have both alleged that members of the left-wing Antifa movement, masquerading as Trump supporters, were to blame.

It is an extraordinary argument to have about an event that was promoted by the president himself. Big protest in D.C. on January 6th, Mr Trump tweeted on December 19th. Be there, will be wild!.

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4 great itineraries (and 1 to avoid) for a first cruise vacation – Royal Caribbean Blog

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Where should your first Royal Caribbean cruise go if you are a first time cruiser?

There are so many different itineraries out there, it can be daunting to pick the right sailing for someone who is brand new to cruising. Between the different destinations, ships, and prices to consider, it can be a bit overwhelming.

The good news is there are rarely any bad itinerary choices for a cruise, regardless of if it is your first or fiftieth sailing. All of Royal Caribbean's cruises are welcoming to all experiences, and more often people that are new to cruising make up the majority of guests onboard.

Choosing where your ship goes is not as critical as it may seem, since the ship you sail on is equally as intriguing as the ports you visit. While cruise ships used to be glorified floating hotels in the past, today the ship you sail on is as big a draw as the ports of call you will visit.

In order to make the choice a bit simpler for someone brand new to cruising, here are a few good choices for a first cruise and one mistake to avoid.

If all else fails, pick a cruise with a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay for your first cruise.

CocoCay is Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas, and it was recently enhanced in 2019 to offer a crowd-pleasing experience to all. There are beaches to enjoy, a giant pool to lounge in, water park to check out, and lots of excursions, cabanas and more to enjoy.

Similar to how Royal Caribbean designs its cruise ships, CocoCay is filled with plenty so that there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Read more:10 things you didn't know about Perfect Day at CocoCay

Many Caribbean and Bahamas sailings will stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay, so you have a good chance of finding a cruise that goes here. If you pick a short sailing (3 or 4 nights), almost certainly CocoCay will be the stop you make. Longer sailings will feature it as part of a list of stops.

CocoCay is a fantastic choice for any sailing, and you should lean towards picking any cruise that goes here.

Read more: Do's and Don'ts of Perfect Day at CocoCay

A cruise to the Western Caribbean means visiting places in Mexico and Central America, and this means a good mix of culture, history and food.

Cruises to Mexico have always been popular, and because there is so much to do in this region, it makes it a great place for first time cruisers.

Many Western Caribbean ports are well-known for their snorkeling and scuba options (especially Cozumel and Belize), and you will find lots of tours that can take you to see Mayan ruins, swim with dolphins and more.

The Western Caribbean is also the best place in the Caribbean to find all-inclusive resort options, where you can pay one price and enjoy access to unlimited food and drink, as well as the resort's facilities. These are a big hit with families for the value they provide.

Read more:Things to do in Cozumel on your Royal Caribbean cruise

If you love the beach, then you will love an Eastern Caribbean cruise.

The beaches in the Eastern Caribbean are beautiful, and you will find the picturesque white sand and light blue waters so many people dream about in the Virgin Islands and destinations beyond.

Your Eastern Caribbean cruise may also include a stop at Royal Caribbean's other private destination, Labadee. Labadee may not offer all the whiz-bang choices that CocoCay does, but it makes up for it in a classic and relaxing beach day.

If you enjoy more than just laying around the beach, Labadee has a giant zip line, alpine coaster and excursions to book too.

The Eastern Caribbean is also known for great shopping, as well as where you can visit Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Daily Archives: January 9, 2021

Democrat and Republican representatives call on Pence to invoke 25th Amendment – The Denver Channel

The long list of Republicans who voted to reject election results – The Guardian

The Mob Is Gone, but the Crisis of the Republican Party Has Only Begun – The New Yorker

Hawley, Cruz, and other Republican senators plan to reject the Electoral College election certification – Vox.com

Castaway Cay is Hiring! What This Could Mean For Disney Cruise Line – Inside the Magic

Unique Escapes in 2021 for Travelers Who Have Been Everywhere – Luxury Travel Magazine

The 147 Republicans Who Voted to Overturn Election Results – The New York Times

Rebound Travel Technologies and The Rarotongan Resort Group Announce Strategic Partnership – PRNewswire

Daily chart – Nearly half of Republicans support the invasion of the US Capitol | Graphic detail – The Economist

4 great itineraries (and 1 to avoid) for a first cruise vacation – Royal Caribbean Blog

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