Destinations
Travel guide to... Montenegro
The phrase "good things come in small packages" may be a cliché, but in the case of Montenegro, it's an adage so apt it should be embroidered on the flag. This tiny corner of south-eastern Europe crams in some of the continent's most glorious beaches, wilderness and historic towns into an area smaller than Northern Ireland…
— The Independent
The ultimate guide to Indonesia's best islands
There's no doubting that Bali is Indonesia's most popular island, but those venturing farther afield in the archipelago will find fabulous beaches, surfing, culture and wildlife, says Guyan Mitra…
— Telegraph (London)
Experiencing Nepal's remote Mustang region
Sitting on the edge of the Tibetan plateau, Mustang has been part of Nepal since the 18th century but its traditional Tibetan culture has survived in isolation…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Olympic and Everglades national parks differ in most ways except one: Their survival affects ours
To go where the wild things are, hit our national parks. Olympic in Washington and the Everglades in Florida tell contrasting tales of a treasure-trove of creatures but speak as one voice about why their survival matters…
— LA Times
Five writing retreats around the globe to kick-start your creative juices
When the writing gets tough, the tough pack their bags and find a scenic retreat…
— Globe and Mail
The Japanese Cherry Blossom Tradition You Should Know About
In Japan, the centuries-old tradition of hanami, the viewing of cherry blossoms—and picnicking beneath them—is one of the very best ways to welcome spring…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Cruise
Cruising the Norwegian Fjord's on the Kong Harald
Looking for an offbeat way to explore the fjord-lined coast of Norway? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, offers a deck-by-deck look at the recently refurbished, 469-passenger Kong Harald…
— USA Today
UK tourist rescued after 'trying to swim to cruise ship'
A 65-year-old British woman told police in Portugal's Madeira Islands she tried to swim out to her passing cruise ship in the mistaken belief that her husband was on board before being rescued by fishermen after four hours in the sea, an official said Monday. Susan Brown told maritime police that she and her husband had decided…
— Fox Travel News
Transportation
Hours-Long Hostage Standoff Ends With Hijacker Arrested
A hijacker who took dozens of hostages aboard a commercial jet over what appeared to be a "personal" matter involving a woman was arrested after an hours-long standoff Tuesday, authorities said. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Cyprus confirmed around 7:45 a.m. ET that all of the passengers and crew had been safely freed…
— NBC
JetBlue: Plans for new Long Beach slots include flights to Reno
JetBlue will add nonstop service between Reno and Long Beach, Calif. The route will begin Aug. 15, enabled by new takeoff and landing openings added at the capacity controlled airport. JetBlue will fly one daily round-trip flight between Reno and Long Beach using Airbus A320 aircraft…
— USA Today
Lodging
You Can Now Rent David Bowie's Former Vacation Home
Late singer David Bowie's home in Mustique is up for rent to travelers. Read on for the details…
— Travel Leisure
At These New Retreats, You Can Get Away From it All (While Having it All)
There's something to be said for roughing it and embracing nature wholeheartedly, but a few remote resorts are bringing a new level of luxury to the middle of nowhere. From Peru to Japan, guests at these stunning retreats can find rejuvenation in the outdoors, while taking advantage of the spas, gyms, full service restaurants and opulent amenities available…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
Travel Rewards Programs You May Not Know About — but Should
From receiving early check-in at your hotel, to spending a layover in a lounge instead of at an airport gate, here are some lesser-known perks…
— New York Times
13 Ways Travelers Perceive The World Differently
You can call a traveler by many names, but please don’t call them a tourist. Travelers see the world in a different way than tourists, and from many of us in general…
— The Huffington Post
Today in History
Surveying Begins on Cumberland Road
On March 29, 1803 Congress authorized the construction of Cumberland Road (known today as National Road) from what is present-day Wheeling, West Virginia to Cumberland, Maryland…
— Travel Research Online
Travel Agent Diaries
Boomerang Escapes -- Learning to embrace change
 Many of you may have asked yourselves in January, “Why is she writing about stepping out of her office and taking a walk during the height of booking season?” Well, the answer is I run and work my travel business from home, and home has not been such a great place recently. January 20th marked the end of my marriage of nearly 25 years. In a matter of 10 minutes in a courtroom, my life as I had known it had changed.
I needed to shift my mindset to a good place before hitting the ground running in February with my first travel event of the year, The GIFTE (Global Institute for Travel Entrepreneurs) Book More Travel Workshop. I have been a part of GIFTE…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
Selling To Big Companies: Shrink Your Focus, Grow Your Wallet
 "By narrowing your market focus, you increase sales and profits. Not by a little, but by a lot.”
Selling to Big Companies by Jill Konrath, page 41
Chapter 5: Targeting: It Is Not a Numbers Game
This advice clearly endorses the topic I have been sharing with travel professionals for years. If you want to maximize your success, it is imperative that you don’t try to become all things to all people. I’m sure you’ve heard this advice more than once…
— Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography
TRO and The Travel Institute Scholarship Program
TRO believes ongoing training is important to the health of the travel professional. Therefore, we have partnered with The Travel Institute to assist travel agents to earn their Certified Travel Associate designation. TRO will be awarding a $100 scholarship to at least one attendee of TRO webinars each webinar. If you want to be considered for the scholarship you need only to register here:
http://www.thetravelinstitute.com/troscholarship/
and then attend TRO’s webinars. Winners will be selected and notified immediately after each webinar!
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ing a getaway from your daily work routine, look no further than the Cook Islands: where pearl-white beaches and sparkling blue lagoons meet swaying palm trees and an island where no building is taller than a coconut…
