Destinations
How to spend 48 hours in Ottawa
Canada’s capital was chosen in 1857 as “the least objectionable place” to locate the seat of government. Today, Few cities are blessed with the superb location and sheer good looks that Ottawa enjoys, and autumn is the ideal time to visit…
— The Independent
The 10 best destinations for February sun
February can be as bleak a concept as January in terms of the European weather. But with school half-term holidays falling in the middle of the month, parents have the opportunity to whisk their children to a destination where the sun shines in earnest…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
A Classical Composer’s London Guide to Contemporary Music
In Hackney, an East London neighborhood comparable to Bushwick in Brooklyn, the classical composer Gabriel Prokofiev finds himself surrounded by (and seeking out) global, underground music — at local pubs, restaurants, shops and, of course, the nighttime warehouses where Prokofiev grew up going to raves in the mid to late ’90s…
— New York Times
TripAdvisor's 10 best museums in America include two in California
TripAdvisor reviewers ranked the USS Midway Museum in San Diego and the Getty Center in Brentwood as two of the 10 best museums in the U.S. The sites join a list that begins with the No. 1 ranked Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City…
— LA Times
North America's Biggest Indoor Theme Park Coming To New Jersey
New Jersey is about to get slimed, stacked-up and Shrek-ed out. North America’s largest indoor theme park is coming to American Dream Meadowlands in Rutherford, N.J. with five major themed worlds including a Nickelodeon park, LEGOLAND, and DreamWorks area…
— Fox Travel News
Cruise
Sailing the Antigua seas on an ocean-racing yacht
Antigua’s waters are home to some of the fastest yachts afloat. And with a bit of practice, you can be cranking the jib as part of a racing crew – no experience required…
— Globe and Mail
P&O Cruises' New Cruise Ship Meets With Mixed Response from Passengers, Welcomed by Industry
P&O Cruises' announcement of a giant new ship for the U.K. market in 2020 has met with mixed reactions. Past passengers have in the main questioned the need for a 5,200-passenger, 180,000-ton megaship -- generally preferring something smaller…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Royal Air Maroc shows off Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Washington Dulles
Royal Air Maroc showed off its Boeing 787 “Dreamliner” on Thursday (Sept. 8) at Washington Dulles International Airport. The tour of the airline’s newest aircraft type came as the Moroccan carrier completed its inaugural round trip between Casablanca and Washington Dulles, which becomes just the second U.S. gateway for Royal Air Maroc…
— USA Today
Uber Launches Self-Driving Vehicles in Pittsburgh
Uber on Wednesday launched its self-driving pilot program that allows some passengers to get to their destination in a vehicle that drives itself, marking the company’s first public test in the U.S. of the future of the technology…
— Travel Leisure
Spirit to help you board faster, but with less for free
That personal item you bring free aboard Spirit Airlines flights soon will have to shrink in size…
— Chicago Tribune
Lodging
Investigation Shows Some Hotels Don't Wash Sheets Between Guests
When you check into a hotel, it seems fair to expect freshly-laundered sheets on the bed. But new evidence suggests those fluffy puffs of heaven may not be as clean as you believe…
— The Huffington Post
Yelp Can't Get Sued Over Your Negative Hotel Review
Before the Internet, people used to turn to their friends and relatives to complain about a particularly rude waiter or a sketchy hotel stay. But sites like Yelp, TripAdvisor, and Foursquare have made it easier for people to share their feedback (positive or negative) not just with friends but with strangers all around the world…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
What can Albania teach us about trust?
At a time when refugees are being turned away at borders all over the world, it seems that there is a lot to learn from Albania’s penchant for hospitality…
— BBC
Mooncakes: Full of flavor ... and calories!
Delicately designed and overwhelmingly dense, mooncakes are served in Chinese communities all over the world this time of year…
— CNN
Today in History
Marco Polo Born
Marco Polo was a merchant trader, not an explorer. However, the Venetian's family traveled far and wide during the later thirteenth century, earning them great acclaim as explorers. The Polos journeyed to China over the Silk Road and spent 17 years there as the favored guest of Kublai Khan…
— Travel Research Online
Reading Between the Lines
Strategic Selling: What You Do After Will Separate You From Your Competitors
 "How do you feel about this proposal? How can I improve it to make you feel more comfortable?”
Strategic Selling: The Unique Sales System Proven Successful by America's Best Companies by Robert B. Miller and Stephen E. Heiman with Tad Tuleja, page 166
When reading this passage, I immediately was reminded of the concept of “lagniappe.” To put this in layman’s terms, lagniappe is the act of “putting the cherry on the top.” What you do after all is said and done is what will differentiate you from your…
— Travel Research Online
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Spotlight
5 Things You’ll Never Hear Your Kids Say at a Colorado Dude Ranch
by Elizabeth Cody
Thursday September 15, 2016
 Planning a family vacation can be difficult. Parents want to have a relaxing time and share wonderful experiences with their kids, but finding a destination that appeals to kids and adults alike is harder than it seems… especially if you don’t want to drive all the way to the coast and spend hours in line at a theme park once you get there.
The best solution might be one you hadn’t considered yet: a Colorado adventure vacation at a dude and guest ranch!
Bringing your kids on a family trip to Colorado for a week – or even longer – can be just what you need to get a bit of relaxation, change your perspective, and pull everyone closer. To understand why, here are five things you’ll never hear your kids say while visiting one of Colorado’s dude ranches:
— 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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