Destinations
36 Hours in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
More than simply a base for the beaches, this energetic city combines a vibrant night life with graceful, centuries-old buildings…
— New York Times
Where Parisians vacation: Charming and sophisticated
Colmar is just a three-hour TGV ride from the City of Lights. And if its romantic good looks are not enough to charm you, consider this: It's the heart of Alsatian wine country - and flatbread with cheese, cream and lardons is a local specialty…
— Globe and Mail
Tours and Activities
Mammoth Mountain ski resort just blew past its snowfall totals for all of last year
It's a fantastic time to be a skier or snowboarder in California. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in Mammoth Lakes reports that it has received 188 inches of snow so far this winter season. That surpasses the 176 inches of snow the resort received during the entire 2014-15 season…
— LA Times
Colorado's Hot Springs Make for a Steamy Winter Getaway
While Denver’s restaurants, arcade bars, burlesque-fused comedy shows, expansive parks and outdoor activities (not to mention the pot) will keep anyone entertained for days, I still found myself craving a few day trips when I was there on a recent trip…
— Yahoo! Travel
From Epiphany to Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras celebrations beyond New Orleans
“Be aggressive,” she schooled me. “People will run you over to get those beads.” My friend Amy was prepping me for my first foray into Mardi Gras in Mississippi. Yes, that’s right: Not New Orleans…
— Miami Herald
Cruise
Tauck to Reconfigure Majority of River Cruise Fleet
Tauck River Cruising plans to reconfigure more than half of its European fleet over the next two years, bringing its older ships in line with new-builds, and matching each vessel to its destination…
— CruiseCritic.com
Revamp of Blue Lagoon Cruises’ flagship vessel the Fiji Princess includes refreshed dining and drinks list, wi-fi and extra activities
The sun sets behind a row of palm trees as a ukulele strums softly. Lamps along the beach are already lit and our icy cocktails sit before us on the rear deck of Fiji Princess, which is tied casually to a fat palm tree…
— Herald Sun
Transportation
Fliers face chaos as blizzard slams East Coast
Air travelers faced at least 48 hours of chaos as a massive winter storm moved over the East Coast. The storm was forecast to bring blizzard conditions, snow and ice from Boston to the Carolinas, potentially snarling flights in Washington, New York, Charlotte and several other of the nation’s busiest airports…
— USA Today
Concorde's maiden flight was 40 years ago today
Concorde's first commercial flight was in January 1976. Twelve years after its retirement, enthusiasts are hoping to see it airborne again - and a new generation of supersonic aircraft is in development…
— The Guardian
Atlanta airport surpasses O'Hare as busiest in flights, passengers
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has gone back to wearing the double crown as the world's busiest airport, ranking highest in both flight counts and passengers for 2015…
— Fox Travel News
Lodging
Bed down in a treehouse, from Thailand to Lapland
Of all the rooms at Keemala, Phuket's newest resort which opened in December, the seven Tree Pool Houses are the ones to book. These futuristic-looking bosky dwellings are inspired by a mythological clan, the We-Ha (Sky) people, who are believed to have built their homes suspended from the ground…
— The Independent
The 50 greatest hotels in the world
A guide to the world's best hotels, featuring the most amazing places to stay in destinations including Europe, Asia, Indian Ocean, Africa, Americas, Middle East and Caribbean, for honeymoons, luxury escapes and city breaks, as chosen and reviewed by Telegraph Travel's team of editors and destination experts…
— Telegraph (London)
Other and Odd
Five Ways to Travel for Free in 2016
Last week's national Powerball obsession clearly demonstrates that we all want to win something. And who doesn't want more travel experiences? Everyone wants to have more fun and loves new experiences. We especially all want everything for free too…
— The Huffington Post
16 of the world's hottest neighborhoods for tourists
It's a decision faced by many a traveler heading to a new city. Do you: A) Stay in the most popular area for tourists, thereby ensuring you're close to all the action? Or B) Try to find accommodation in an up-and-coming neighborhood to get a better sense of how the locals really live?…
— CNN
Today in History
Roe v. Wade
On January 22, 1973 the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in the controversial landmark case of Roe v. Wade. The opinion, written by Justice Harry Blackmun, struck down state laws that made most abortions illegal…
— Travel Research Online
TRO SMITH
How to Create Shareable Social Content in Less Time
by Catherine Heeg
 Do you have plethora of photos?
What about a variety of videos?
How about a bunch of blogs?
What do we do with it all?
For many of us in the travel, tourism, and hospitality world we have bits and pieces of content floating around, waiting to be pulled together into shareable content. This re-worked content can take on new life and can live in a variety of different social and traditional marketing campaigns…
— Travel Research Online
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Agent Perspectives
Working under the influence
by Susan Schaefer
Friday January 22, 2016
Recently I had  knee surgery. As a big proponent of having emergency plans and back-ups in place, I arranged to have someone back me up for the four days I was in the hospital. What I didn’t plan for, was having someone continue to back me up for the weeks following surgery. I honestly didn’t think it was necessary. After all, I was going to be house-bound with nothing better to do. I re-arranged the bedroom and set up a mini-office on my nightstand. All of my electronics were within arms’ reach or a short hobble across the room. So why would I need to have a back-up in place once I got home? One word—narcotics.
That’s right: For the first couple of weeks post-surgery, I…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
Even Eagles Need A Push: Clarity of Intention
 “Clarity of intention propelled by enthusiasm is the most potent combination known to humankind. It is the basis of all accomplishment.”
Even Eagles Need A Push by David McNally, page 135
Chapter 6: A New Vision
Wanting to grow your business is admirable. Wishing you had more profitable sales is a common objective. Hoping things work out for you in the long run should come as no surprise.…
— Travel Research Online
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