Destinations
The delights of southern Corsica
I’m here in Corsica’s extreme south to dive, unwind and seek out the softest, sandiest beaches. For years I’ve been tempted to come to this mountainous island southeast of the French mainland, but have either been put off by the rumour it’s astronomically expensive, or the suggestion that Corsicans are not particularly welcoming. I quickly discover I’m wrong on both counts…
— The Independent
5 of Chicago's coolest neighborhoods
There's a lot to Chicago beyond the iconic sights of the Loop, from ethnic enclaves serving some of the city's best food to vibrant murals telling local stories…
— CNN
Wild Yukon calls with its bright lights, not-so-big cities
Large in land and tiny in population, the Yukon is a vast playground full of natural beauty, scenic drives and — if you're lucky — the northern lights…
— Chicago Tribune
Tours and Activities
Another 8 unanswered questions about Disneyland's 'Star Wars' land
Disney raised even more questions than it answered with the recent release of concept art for the new Star Wars Lands at Disneyland in Anaheim and Disney's…
— LA Times
Dubai skyscraper's new glass walkway to mimic feeling of 'walking in the air'
Visitors will soon be able to enjoy panoramic views over Dubai from a vertigo-inducing glass-floored walkway on the 80th floor of the tallest skyscraper in the city's new Aykon City development…
— Telegraph (London)
Cruise
New Oceania ship christened in Barcelona
Chef and cookbook author Claudine Pépin on Wednesday christened a new ship for Oceania Cruises during a heart-warming ceremony in Barcelona. The co-host of a series of PBS cooking shows, who has long ties to the food-focused line, pulled the lever of a brass ship's telegraph to send a champagne bottle smashing against the hull of the 684-passenger Sirena -- a former Princess vessel that Oceania has purchased and revamped…
— USA Today
Hurtigruten Cruise Line Launches Young Explorers Programme
In an initiative to attract more families to the cruise line, Hurtigruten has announced plans to introduce the Young Explorers Programme onboard its MS Midnatsol ship from November 2016 to March 2017. The Young Explorers Programme will focus on environmental challenges facing the planet, featuring activities and learning opportunities, such as age-appropriate lectures and field research, for seven to 13-year-old passengers…
— CruiseCritic.com
Stranded mother caught sobbing as cruise ship sails away with kids onboard
A Caribbean cruise turned into a nightmare for a tardy couple left sobbing and pleading at a Bahamas pier as their ship sailed off with their kids on board. “That is someone that has missed the boat,” said fellow passenger Scott Thomas, who took video of the scene and uploaded it to YouTube…
— Fox Travel News
Transportation
Everything You Need to Know About Global Entry and TSA PreCheck
I initially resisted the idea of Global Entry—I wasn’t entirely sure what I’d be paying $100 for, and I’d already resigned myself to long lines at my home airport, JFK, for the rest of my life. But as a travel editor, I was spurred to dig deeper. What exactly did the process entail? Why were some not-so-evident benefits? Fast forward: I was approved for Global Entry last October, and I’ve never been happier with a purchase. Here’s what I learned…
— Travel Leisure
JetBlue: Demand for premium Mint service strong
Mint’s service initially focused on transcontinental routes from New York to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The goal was to compete for business travelers with fares starting at $599 against the Big 3 legacy carriers that often charge more than $2,000 for premium seats, St. George said. “Mint’s success in New York supported our belief that customers have grown weary of the high-price premium offerings from other airlines,” Hayes said…
— USA Today
Lodging
In the South, a New Crop of Boutique Hotels
Five one-of-a-kind boutique destinations that favor authentic, highly localized design…
— New York Times
Why You Should Never Take Baths at Hotels
After a long flight, a grueling day of business meetings, or simply walking around a new city, few things sound better than a hot bath. To some. Should you actually fill up that hotel tub, you may sit in a stew of germs, bacteria, and cleaning chemicals. A 2012 study of hotel cleanliness found that housekeepers spend about 30 minutes on each room, and that some of the most contaminated hotel items are actually the sponges and mops in housekeepers' carts—a.k.a. the items used to clean the tubs. More recent research unveiled another sad truth: Hotel bathrooms are even dirtier than airplanes…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
The One Hack That Will Save You Hundreds While Traveling
Things I hate: Searching for a no-fee ATM, cash-only establishments, and foreign exchange fees. Things I love: Finding a bank that eliminates all of those things. If you’re paying ATM charges or penalties for using your debit or credit card while traveling, stop that right now. There are plenty of banks out there that now offer no monthly fees, no foreign transaction penalties, and will even refund any ATM fees you might incur from other banks…
— The Huffington Post
Why being a vegetarian traveller is often so hard to swallow
Avoiding meat and fish while travelling can be frustrating - and sometimes impossible - says Shahnaz Habib, but it can also lead to all sorts of adventures and give you a unique insight into a destination…
— The Guardian
Today in History
Aloha Airlines Flight 243
On April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 took off from Hilo International Airport at 1:25 PM for the short flight to Honolulu. On board were 90 passengers and five crew members. At approximately 1:48, the aircraft reached its flight altitude of 24,000 feet when a section of the hull on the forward left side of the plane ruptured…
— Travel Research Online
Reading Between the Lines
Putting Out of Your Mind: Get Out Of Your Way
“Most golfers face a constant battle to stay out of their own way.”
Putting Out of Your Mind: Dr. Bob Rotella, page 62
Making Putts Routinely
If you practice as much as I am suggesting (all the time), then there will come a time when you just play the way you know how to play. You go with the normal flow of your body and you allow yourself to enjoy the journey…
— Travel Research Online
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TRO SMITH
13 Tips to Refresh & Spring Clean Your Social Presence
by Catherine Heeg
Thursday April 28, 2016
 Spring has sprung! For many of us it means refreshing, renewing, and planting the seeds for success. Think about your closet, sock drawer, garage, and garden. Imagine the sense of re-energizing that comes after a deep spring clean.
In the world of social marketing for travel and tourism pros, let’s look at how we can let the sun shine in and market more clearly with small steps to refresh, repurpose, and revitalize.
Refresh
I’ll bet you have a number of social media sites that you use regularly to market and mingle. When is the last time you took a hard look at what your clients really see when they find you socially? Here are a number of spring cleaning ideas to refresh your own presence…
— Travel Research Online
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…and then attend TRO’s webinars. Winners will be selected and notified immediately after each webinar!
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