Destinations
36 Hours in Edinburgh
Where old and modern merge seamlessly: along with medieval alleys, design-forward buildings and a ‘new’ Scottish cuisine…
— New York Times
England's answer to Tuscany (but you've probably never heard of it)
I’d had a bacon sandwich at a café called Puddleducks. Then I’d driven on. Now I stood above the village of Slaidburn, looking over moorland and fells undulating away indefinitely. Drystone walls imposed order, but not much…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Plate of sheep feet with your wine? An unusual feast in Cassis
The central trestle table spanned the entire length of the canvas awning, around which sat 30 men, women and children all studiously scoffing…
— The Independent
Gip's backyard shack of blues
Chuck Berry once gave its owner a guitar, and Keith Richards has played there unannounced. So too have Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. Tonight, it's the Franklin Tully Band out of nearby Birmingham, Alabama, who are regulars on the pocket stage at what might be the last juke joint in the United States: Gip's Place…
— BBC
The chef who changed US food forever
All Alice Waters wanted was bread, jam and lettuce that tasted real, with a cup of good coffee or a glass of wine on the side. The founder of Chez Panisse, the California restaurant famous for launching the modern farm-to-table movement, certainly didn't plan to launch a revolution…
— CNN
Cruise
Viking River Cruises to Add European River Sailing for Chinese Tourists
Viking River Cruises will offer its first European river sailings on a ship dedicated to Chinese cruisers later this fall. The cruises will take place on the Rhine River between Amsterdam and Basel, using an existing Longship (the company has not revealed which one). Mandarin will be the primary language onboard…
— CruiseCritic.com
Fourteen reasons you should take a cruise in 2017
Cruising has become incredibly popular in recent years, and I sometimes wonder why it has taken so long. After all, throughout most of history, oceans and rivers provided the easiest way to get about…
— Traveller
Transportation
Saudi Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing After American Flier Dies On Board
A U.S.-bound Saudi Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Cairo airport Monday after an American passenger died on board. The flight was travelling from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to New York City when the 67-year-old passenger fell ill about two hours into the flight…
— Fox Travel News
New Miami-to-Bimini ferry starts Friday
Resorts World Bimini is partnering German ferry operator FRS Group to launch a new ferry service between Miami and Bimini in The Bahamas, the companies announced Wednesday…
— Sun Sentinel
Lodging
15 Perfect Hotels That Are Worth A Trip All On Their Own
The world has a lot of hotels, some better than others. Certain properties are 100% worth adding to your must-stay travel bucket list, whether its because they have a great location, great amenities, or a serious sense of luxury…
— The Huffington Post
This Hotel Room Comes Complete With a Trunk of Vintage Clothing
If raiding Mom’s closet and playing dress up with lipstick, Jackie O.-inspired sunglasses, and multi-strand pearl necklaces in front of the mirror seemed like a thing of the past, think again…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Marriott Will Offer Two Loyalty Rewards Programs Until at Least 2018
Marriott has finally answered the question that has been on the minds of the combined 78 million people who belong to the Marriott Rewards (which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards) and Starwood Preferred Guest loyalty programs: What will happen to my points?…
— Travel Leisure
Other and Odd
Five coolest travel products currently on Kickstarter
This month's collection includes a hoodie that prepares you for just about any situation and a sleek duffle with a built-in charger…
— USA Today
Despite my fears, travelling in China taught me a lesson in human kindness
Being black in China is very confusing, but people's curiosity comes with unexpected politeness and grace…
— Globe and Mail
Today in History
Lewis and Clark Return
Setting off on August 31, 1803, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark explored the lands west of St. Louis acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase from France. Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, the expedition sought to explore the Missouri River and the Indian tribes, as well as the flora and fauna of the region…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Fascinated, yet foiled by Facebook again
by Penney Rudicil
Friday September 23, 2016
 I had another topic in mind for this column; but then this morning as I was browsing quickly on Facebook I realized that I needed to change focus.
I try to limit my time on social media during the business day, but I do manage several pages and groups so I feel the need to check it a couple of times. Here are the four steps I try to…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book: Fail Faster
 "The piano master Horowitz told his students never to be afraid to dare. Never be afraid to play without asking advice. I’m not going to teach you, but to guide you.”
Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book: Lessons and Teachings From a Lifetime In Golf by Harvey Penick with Bud Shrake, page 117
Let’s face it, you don’t need to read, study, practice, or be mentored by anybody to fail miserably. You can manage this all-important business skill all by…
— 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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