Destinations
Granada: through the eyes of Spain's murdered poet
It’s 80 years since Spain’s favourite poet was executed by firing squad. We set out to discover his hometown of Granada through his…
— The Independent
North America's most unlikely culinary capital - which you can visit in a weekend
It’s summer in Newfoundland, time to discover my inner hunter-gatherer – well, the gatherer bit…
— Telegraph (London)
Top Lake Vacations in the World
Whether in Asia or in Europe, different parts of the world offer great lakes for you to dive into, in order to beat the…
— Journey Etc
Tours and Activities
Night tube: top 10 London clubs - chosen by the experts
London's long-awaited night tube is a gift to the capital's clubbers. As the Victoria and Central lines start a non-stop weekend service - with other lines to follow in the autumn - we asked the cream of London's club scene to point us to the…
— The Guardian
What's so grand about Grand Canyon National Park?
If you haven't seen it in person, it's truly difficult to take in exactly how spectacular it…
— USA Today
Cruise
From Montreal to Minnesota, by Inland Sea
I was so used to driving and flying, my understanding of North America had become
distorted. Then I took a slow boat through four Great Lakes. I saw every mile,…
— New York Times
Celebrity to Offer Short Caribbean Cruises in 2018 and Other Cruise News
Following its move to offer year-round cruises in the Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises will have shorter four and five day sailings in the region, starting in early…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Baby girl born mid-flight gets a million airline mile birthday gift
Her mother started going into labor halfway between Dubai and…
— Fox Travel News
Coming to Delta business class: Suites with doors
The Delta One suite will debut on Delta Air…
— USA Today
Lodging
Hotel review: The Envoy, Boston
If you looked across the water from downtown Boston to the Seaport District, you'd be forgiven for thinking there was no reason to cross the bridge. At least, not yet. Bland office buildings, cranes and half-finished construction projects dot the skyline, and rusty old infrastructure lurks off…
— The Independent
9 Hotels Around the World You Need to Know About Right Now
The hotel industry is constantly expanding. And therefore, our hotel coverage is always growing to include new hotels that have just opened, iconic hotels that have been renovated to their original grandeur, and hotels in exotic, far-off destinations that we’ve just touched down…
— The Huffington Post
Other and Odd
6 Things Newbies Should Know About International Travel
Haven't traveled abroad yet? Here are six things to know before you take your first step into international…
— IndependentTraveler.com
Reports of Zika transmission in Miami Beach may threaten $24B tourism industry
Florida health officials reportedly have found evidence of local Zika virus transmission in Miami Beach, a popular tourist haven that saw 15.4 million holiday revelers flock to its beaches in 2015…
— Fox Travel News
How Technology Can Help You Travel and Save
Technology has changed the way we travel, from lodging to flight information. But it can also save us money on planning and…
— New York Times
Today in History
Salem witch trials
On August 19, 1692, five people, one woman and four men, were executed by hanging for the crime of witchcraft in Salem,…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Please, learn from the Louisiana floods
by Susan Schaefer
Friday August 19, 2016 
The news coverage around the country seems to be spotty at best when it comes to reporting the flooding and devastation currently going on in Louisiana. If you're area news stations aren't reporting about it, parts of Louisiana are suffering severe flooding. One travel agent reported over 30 inches of rain in her area in less than 48 hours. For some, it's bringing back memories of the devastation of Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, but this flooding is much worse. Some are reporting that this may be the worst single natural disaster to have ever hit the United States…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
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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