Destinations
A weekend break in... Portofino
As the final traces of summer’s honeysuckle scent cling to Portofino’s piazzetta, the film stars and fashionistas jump on their superyachts, seeking warmer climates. The town, flanked by pastel-coloured houses, comes alive in the autumnal sunshine and many locals venture out on strolls through the now quieter town…
— Telegraph (London)
In old-world Croatia, here are four trendy towns worth visiting
During its times of turbulence, Croatia never abandoned its farm-to-table traditions. Now it's so old world it's become a foodie heaven, as I found on a driving trip…
— LA Times
Ten Strange, Cool, and Compelling Reasons to Visit Southwestern Delaware Now
Delaware is not a state that gets much hype, tourism-wise, and when it does, it’s usually about the beaches (Rehoboth, Bethany), the Brandywine River Valley (Wyeth family, Longwood Gardens), or the City of Wilmington…
— The Huffington Post
Tours and Activities
The Smithsonian’s African-American Museum: A Guide to the Opening
The idea of a national African-American museum was conceived by black Civil War veterans more than a century ago. On Saturday, their vision becomes a reality with the opening of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington…
— New York Times
Weight loss retreat: How to shed pounds in Spain
Sometimes willpower alone won’t do when it comes to slimming down. Dan Gledhill called in the big guns at SHA Wellness Clinic…
— The Independent
An Interactive Star Wars Exhibition Is Coming to London
Star Wars fans will have the opportunity to see an exclusive collection of 200 props, models, costumes, and artworks from the original films at Star Wars Identities: The Exhibition, which will continue its world tour at the The 02 in London starting November 18 and running until Sept. 3, 2017…
— Travel Leisure
Cruise
Newcastle to Build New Cruise Terminal
A new multi-purpose cruise terminal will be built in Newcastle, the NSW Government has announced. The $12.7 million facility, which will be able to accommodate cruise ships up to 320 metres long, is expected to be a similar size to Sydney's White Bay Terminal…
— CruiseCritic.com
The Best Way to See the Northern Lights Is...On a Cruise?
The long, dark nights of fall and winter bring one bright spot to those who venture to the northern hemisphere's most northerly reaches: the chance to see the mesmerizing Northern Lights. Each year, several cruise ships sail into the Arctic Circle between September and March, offering guests front-row seats in search of this hauntingly beautiful natural phenomenon…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Transportation
JetBlue adds new cross-country route from Los Angeles
JetBlue is adding a new cross-country route. The airline announced Monday that it will begin flying nonstop between Los Angeles and Orlando on Jan. 5. JetBlue will fly one daily round-trip flight between the cities on Airbus A320 aircraft…
— USA Today
Disabled air travellers warned of long distances from check-in to gate
Travellers jetting off from Britain may have to walk more than 1km to get to their airport departure gate, according to analysis from a travel trade body which warns of the challenges for disabled passengers or those with limited mobility…
— The Guardian
Lodging
Marktgasse Hotel: Historic minimalism in Zurich’s Old Town
While the building has housed travellers since the 15th century, the interiors of this Old Town boutique hotel are thoroughly modern. The clean look of white-painted walls and blond-wood floors and drawers is punctuated by quirky details: Bright-orange armchairs on a black-and-white patterned rug, say, or a slate-grey tissue holder shaped like a Monopoly house…
— Globe and Mail
This Hotel Of Tiny Houses Is Complete Teensy Perfection
When it comes to hotel rooms, bigger does not always mean better. Hence the new Tiny Digs Hotel in Portland, Oregon, an establishment made for those who truly appreciate ― or are truly curious about ― the bliss of living in a small, functional alternative home…
— The Huffington Post
Other and Odd
Zika Virus Has Many Americans Rethinking Fall Travel To Florida
Florida's tourism industry is likely to take a big hit this fall as millions of Americans say they won't be traveling to the Sunshine State amid concerns over the Zika virus…
— Fox Travel News
Fly-Along Companions Offer a Way for Older People to Travel
Janet Robertson, a documentary filmmaker in New York, helps look after her uncle, Vincent Fahey. He is nearly 87 and loves to travel. But she can’t always accompany Uncle Vin, who needs some day-to-day assistance. So when he wanted to visit London this past spring, Ms. Robertson did what others have started doing: She hired a skilled traveling companion for her older loved one…
— New York Times
Today in History
The First Model T
On this day in 1908, the first production Model T automobile left the factory at the Piquette Plant in Detroit, Michigan…
— Travel Research Online
Travel Agent Diaries
Tier One Travel -- my pros and cons for working from home
 It's been 2 years since I've been working from home as an independent consultant. As with most things, there are pros and cons. I'm still trying to adapt and figure out what works best for me.
One of the things that I really miss from working in an office with other consultants, is the 'what do you think?' situations. Any recent feedback on an all-inclusive resort? How do you reissue a ticket due to a schedule change? What was that cruise promotion that came out last week? Co-workers are a wealth of information. It now means a quick phone call or email to a colleague, and at Tier One, we have an agent-to-agent page where we post these kinds of things. The pro side of this…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
Emotional Intelligence: Keep Calm and Be Professional
 "Benjamin Franklin said it best: 'Anger is never without a reason, but seldom good one.'”
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Coleman, page 59
Heaven knows there is plenty to be angry about these days. Just pick up the morning paper or browse your news feeds, and you will be “loaded for bear” before you finish your first cup of coffee.
Just as Benny suggested, you have plenty of reasons to get the hair on the back of your neck pointing toward the nearest fire alarm. But let’s look at this subject calmly, and if possible in a more mature vein. (If you are pissed off for any reason as you read this, stop reading and come back later when you are not seeing double.)…
— 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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