Destinations
36 Hours in Mumbai, India
Glamour hub, culinary capital, coastal metropolis: The teeming city of Mumbai has enough sights, glitter and art for everyone…
— New York Times
Three days in Helsinki, a low-rise city that’s big on things to do
Mainland Europe’s most northerly capital has wonderful Art Nouveau architecture, a thriving New Nordic cuisine scene and design culture in its DNA…
— Escape
Tours and Activities
The 5 Best Shopping Cities In The World
Our readers spend much of the year circling the globe, trying not to waste a meal, a night’s stay, a moment…
— The Huffington Post
The Church of 100 doors, Paros, Greece
Christianity and Greek mythology meet at this fourth century church moments from the busy port – and in the island’s annual festivities…
— The Guardian
Disney, Sea World Among Orlando Parks To Announce Early Closing
Tourists who flock to Orlando's major theme parks were disappointed Thursday when all of them closed early because of Hurricane Matthew and planned to stay shut down until Saturday…
— Fox Travel News
Cruise
She's an active U.S. military member, newly crowned Miss USA, and now godmother of Carnival Vista
Deshauna Barber has been making history lately. As a U.S. Army Reserve officer, she was the first active military member to be crowned Miss USA last June. Now she’ll make history for Carnival Cruise Line too…
— LA Times
Hurricane Matthew Forces Cruise Port Closures
Six U.S. cruise ports have shut down as a result of the imminent threat of Hurricane Matthew, which is expected to approach Florida's east coast Thursday evening…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Hurricane Matthew: Fliers face rough travel day Friday
Air travelers faces another day of severe flight disruptions in the Southeast as Hurricane Matthew menaced the coast there…
— USA Today
Air NZ plan to be the new transit hub for America flights
Air New Zealand wants to become the new transit hub for Australians travelling to North and South America, launching a campaign focusing on the airline's long-haul routes…
— Traveller
At the Sydney Airport Auction, Buy Thousands of Lost Items for $1
Need a China tea set? A stuffed animal kangaroo? How about a few jars of left-behind Vegemite? The Sydney Airport has you covered: Its annual online auction is back in a big way, with 5,000 items for sale starting at just $1…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
Wealthy travellers turn to luxury apartments for private vacations
Luxury travellers are branching out from the old five-star stalwarts, choosing instead to hole up in exclusive residences. But it’s not just celebrities toting millions of dollars in jewels driving the demand for private hideaways…
— Globe and Mail
10 beds for under £10 each: The cheapest sleeps in Europe's capitals
It might not be in the coolest area of Berlin, but Baxpax Downtown is extremely central, so it’s ideal for sights such as the Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial (both about 15 minutes’ walk away)…
— The Independent
Other and Odd
The only 20 travel apps you'll ever need
Whether planning a trip or already immersed in holiday bliss, these are the apps you need…
— Telegraph (London)
India's biryani wars
Biryani, the centrepiece of countless Indian holidays and weddings – where it regularly upstages the cake – is at the centre of a contentious cultural firestorm…
— BBC
Today in History
KLM Founded
Founded on October 7, 1919, KLM is the oldest airline in the world operating under its original name. The first flight was on May 17, 1920 from London Croydon to Amsterdam on a press flight…
— Travel Research Online
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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