Destinations
36 Hours in Boulder, Colo.
Who even needs the legal marijuana? Boulder is an exceptionally easygoing place to hang…
— New York Times
Italian Lakes guide: the best hotels, restaurants and things to do
The Romans were first to see the potential of the Italian lakes as a holiday destination. They built their sumptuous villas in some of the prime positions around Como and…
— Telegraph (London)
The perfect holiday in China - our expert's ultimate two-week itinerary
With its far-reaching history and incalculable prospects, China is a must for anyone interested in past civilisations and the future of our…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Beat the heat: Swimming holes, waterfalls and lakes around the USA
Forget the pool. These spots will cool you off in scenic…
— USA Today
The Best Beaches In California
California is well known for a variety of things - famous landmarks, the Golden Gate Bridge, Yosemite National Park, Hollywood, mountains and, of course, beautiful…
— The Huffington Post
Theme parks develop 'blockbuster worlds' based on movie franchises
In the post-Potter world it is no longer enough to build a ride based on a movie like "Transformers," "Iron Man" or "Finding Nemo." You have to be able to walk into the world and inhabit…
— LA Times
Cruise
Crystal Sets Sail on Landmark Northwest Passage Voyage; Regent Cancels Its 2017 Cruise
This week, Crystal set sail on its very first Northwest Passage cruise, an industry first for a luxury ship of this…
— CruiseCritic.com
A Perfect River Cruise for Seniors
As a senior, I can attest that river cruising is a wonderful way to see the world. Here are six reasons why a river cruise is perfect for…
— Europe Up Close
Transportation
Coming to Delta business class: Suites with doors
The Delta One suite will debut on Delta Air Lines' first Airbus A350 in…
— USA Today
Inside the airline cabins of the future
Think air travel's getting worse? Here comes technology, smarter seats and inflight cocoons to make it…
— CNN
Lodging
Hotels embrace keyless entry
Hotel companies are increasingly incorporating keyless entry into their mobile…
— USA Today
New Dubai Hotel Building An Artificial Rainforest, Robotic Hosts
The upcoming Rosemont Five Star Hotel and Residences in Dubai will feature the Middle East's first rainforest. Designed by ZAS Architects, the hotel will house 450 hotel rooms and 280 residential suites, offering unique amenities including a manmade beach, aquarium, infinity pool and trampoline park. But those aren’t the only factors separating this hotel from the…
— The Huffington Post
Other and Odd
Paris (and Beyond) by App
Tech-savvy entrepreneurs in France are offering apps to help visitors get the most out of Paris and many other…
— New York Times
8 Travel Safety Tips You Probably Ignore (But Shouldn't)
Stop ignoring these important safety tips before something goes dangerously wrong when you…
— Smarter Travel
Today in History
The Birth Of Virginia Dare
The first child in the New World born to English parents was Virginia Dare, born August 18, 1587. Her parents were Eleanor and Ananias Dare, colonists in the ill-fated Roanoke Colony, in present day North…
— Travel Research Online
Reading Between the Lines
Getting Your Way: You Can’t Craft a Solution Without Knowing the Problem
 “There is no reason to tell a prospect how you can help until you have uncovered what kind of help they need.”
Little Green Book of Getting Your Way by Jeffrey Gitomer, page 60
Today’s message has everything to do with asking questions. Up until today, I played off of the daily quoted passage, but today I am going to give complete credit to Jeffrey Gitomer as I am going to share his words…
— Travel Research Online
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Deck Plans
Adventures Ashore: Carcassonne
Today we’ll b e visiting a city that was conquered and occupied by the Romans, the Visigoths, the Saracens, and finally the Franks. Inside the medieval walls, we’ll see more than 2,000 years of history. Let’s explore Carcassonne.
A stone replica of the Lady Carcas welcomes you into this UNESCO World Heritage fortress.
Although she was likely a fictional character, the legend goes that Carcassonne was under Saracen rule in the 8th century when Charlemagne’s army attacked the gates to reconquer the city for the Franks.…
— 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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