Destinations
In Andalusia, separating myth from reality
Because I took the wrong train from Malaga’s Costa del Sol Airport, west instead of east, I found myself at the stop for Torremolinos and the name immediately evoked a kind of audible hallucination: Eric Idle’s nasal sneer, from the vintage Monty Python travel-shop sketch, railing against the British package tourist set on the Spanish coast…
— Globe and Mail
The alt city guide to Nottingham
From DH Lawrence and Alan Sillitoe to Shane Meadows and the Sleaford Mods, Nottingham has a culture of rebelliousness that runs through its energetic music, arts, nightlife and bars…
— The Guardian
Tours and Activities
The 10 best beach holidays in Italy
Our experts' pick of the top 10 beach and seaside holidays in Italy for 2015, including the best spots for families, watersports and relaxation, in destinations such as Sicily, Tuscany, Sardinia, Puglia and Ischia…
— Telegraph (London)
Disney theme parks could harness foot recognition technology
Disney has received a patent for foot recognition technology that could be used to improve the guest experience at the entertainment giant’s theme parks. One potential application of foot recognition technology could use a sensor to capture a foot shape and a camera to capture the foot’s appearance. This would be used to create a foot model that “can be used to identify a particular guest and the guest data can be used to output a customized guest appearance,” according to the patent documents…
— Fox Travel News
Finding foodie bliss in Lisbon
Just as I was an expert picnicker as a young backpacker, I'm now an older backpacker -- who is packing a little extra taste and money -- so I find myself seeking out "foodie" meals these days. For those of us who are no longer a fill-your-tank type of traveler, Lisbon is a great foodie destination. Perched on the sunny Atlantic coast of Portugal, it's a ramshackle but charming city proud of its tasty delicacies and heavenly wines…
— Chicago Tribune
Cruise
Live From an Adventures by Disney River Cruise: First Impressions
Wait -- Disney's doing what? Taking over a river cruise ship? And filling it full of kids? Huh? River cruising kids = how's that going to work? These were my thoughts when I first heard that Adventures by Disney (ABD) -- an offshoot brand of the Disney empire set up in 2005 to provide high-end tours to off the beaten track destinations -- was pairing up with AmaWaterways to offer family river cruises this year…
— CruiseCritic.com
The World's Most Exotic Cruises
Taking a remote cruise means you’ll check off a bunch of far-flung places in one trip. The Seabourn Encore launches this winter with stops in India, Indonesia, and Singapore — a single-trip itinerary you could otherwise comfortably accomplish only on a private jet or yacht…
— The Huffington Post
Transportation
Five myths about jet lag
We are in the midst of the busy summer travel season, which means that many travelers are dealing with jet lag as they fly from coast to coast, head to Europe or journey to Asia and Africa…
— USA Today
5 Sounds Your Plane Makes—and What They Mean
Creaks, beeps, groans—they're not the sounds of a plane in its final throes. For a nervous flier, an errant creak or beep on board might make you sweat (or reach for the Xanax). Thankfully, the myriad sounds are completely normal—and you should expect to hear them whenever you fly. “Aircraft make some very standard sounds when certain pieces of equipment are moved," Ron Carr, a former pilot and assistant professor of aeronautical science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University tells Condé Nast Traveler…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Virgin Galactic Gets FAA Operating License for Spaceship
Virgin Galactic announced Monday that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation had awarded an operating license for the company's SpaceShipTwo…
— Travel Leisure
Lodging
With Room Service and More, Hospitals Borrow From Hotels
At the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital outside Detroit, patients arrive to uniformed valets and professional greeters. Wi-Fi is free and patient meals are served on demand 24 hours a day. Members of the spa staff give in-room massages and other treatments…
— New York Times
Hotel review: Off Paris Seine
Two girls sunbathe on the deck; one holds a carefully positioned book, the other nonchalantly drapes her foot in the swimming pool. An inflatable gold swan drifts past, while over at the pool’s glass edge, a beefed-up bro spends several minutes composing the perfect selfie overlooking the river…
— The Independent
Other and Odd
Confronting our history and 'unspeakable acts' at the site of the Sand Creek massacre
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, Colo.—Craig Moore knows that Sand Creek can be a hard sell, especially to a group of teenagers on spring break…
— LA Times
Kid’s cute answers to travel questions
As we reflect on five years of BBC Travel, we hope these five-year-olds inspire you to fall in love with the world all over again. Their innocence and insight is infectious…
— BBC Travel
Woman raped on all-female holiday 'offered massage by travel firm'
An all-female holiday operator has denied trivialising the rape of one of its customers by offering her a massage in compensation. Dr Georgina Mortimer, 45, was raped in her apartment in St Lucia while on a sailing holiday with tour company Girls for Sail. On her return to the UK, Dr Mortimer repeatedly complained to the company regarding their alleged lack of care. But instead of a refund, she was offered a “massage and a mini manicure at a nearby spa” by the company – leading her to feel “disgusted and insulted.”…
— The Independent
Today in History
PT-109
The United States PT-109 was a World War II-era boat used in the Pacific Theater. It was commanded by 26-year-old skipper John F. Kennedy. A Japanese destroyer patrolling on a moonless night smashed into PT-109, killing several crewmen and sending the survivors into the water…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
AirlinePros to Represent Air Niugini in the United States Area Settlement Plan (ARC)
AirlinePros, a leader in airline representation and distribution services, welcomes Air Niugini (PX/656), the national airline of Papua New Guinea, the latest ARC participating carrier to be represented by AirlinePros…
— Travel Research Online
Travel Agent Diaries
White Sand Travel - More destination-wedding lessons learned
 To pick up on where we left off from my last diary and what I am learning about the destination-wedding niche, you’ll have to remember that you are not just arranging a wedding, but a “weekend getaway” for all your client’s guests. That means taking care of their friends and family from the moment they arrive until they leave. There are certain steps that the bride, along with her Travel Professional, should take…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
60-Second Geography
Indulge Yourself in Architectural Delights in Barcelona, Spain With European Tours
by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday August 02, 2016
 Barcelona brings to mind warm Spanish sunsets, the fragrance of paella and tapas wafting from nearby restaurants and stalls, or of brave elderly knights fighting off monstrous windmills to save a lady love. But Barcelona, like many cities, has a few charms and quirks of its own; if its unique art and architecture you're looking for, then this is the city to see. From the works of Antoni Gaudi to Domènech i Montaner's breathtaking musical masterpiece, Barcelona is sweetly spicy in her gorgeous art, too.
— Travel Research Online
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Outposts
Take a Dive in the Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia
by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday August 02, 2016
 The Loyalty Islands (Ouvéa, Lifou, and Maré) received their name from the early British trading companies who landed on the island, finding the locals to be honest and hard-working. These islands are secluded and quiet, significantly less populated than the larger New Caledonian archipelago, making an ideal getaway for those looking for true peace and serenity. Remnants of the islands' colonial past are still fairly evident as you walk through the towns and villages; from villagers playing a sprightly game of cricket to the odd English and French words thrown throughout the native Melanese. Even though the islands are a French territory and French is understood, there are over 1,200 different dialects of Melanese the native Kanak and Tavu'avua' people speak, some every varying from…
— Travel Research Online
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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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