Destinations
The Aussies spot that's pure magic
Standing on the rocks of Ubirr, I fumbled with the camera on my phone. So many photo filters to choose from, so little time…
— Escape
An Arctic Dilemma
The Arctic has a stark beauty. It’s as fragile as it is forbidding. And it remains one of the rare places on Earth where so much remains either untouched by humans or so lightly touched that they’ve left no trace…
— Vancouver Sun
Tours and Activities
A 600-mile walk to a singing river
Tom Hendrix doesn't advertise his wall, but its fame has spread by word of mouth to become something of a pilgrimage site…
— BBC
In New Orleans, the ghosts are like family
It’s a generally accepted fact that New Orleans is unlike any other American city. Where else will you find people willingly boarding buses marked “Cemeteries”…
— Miami Herald
Greek food as you've never seen it
When morning coffee is served as thick, dark and potentially brain-exploding as this, we can only be in Athens…
— CNN
Cruise
The Best Cruise Ship Spas
It is hard to imagine the ancient Egyptians, with their extensive knowledge of both sail construction and kohl eyeliner, getting elaborate spa therapies at sea. But a lot has changed since the debut of the turn-of-the-century Prinzessin Victoria Luise, which kicked off the age of pleasure cruise travel as we know it…
— Condé Nast Traveler
5 Reasons To Go On a Basecamp Antarctica Cruise
When a majority of folks think about traveling the world, Antarctica typically…
— The Huffington Post
Royal Caribbean Orders Two New Icon Class Ships
Royal Caribbean’s next class of cruise ship will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and introduce the use of fuel cell technology to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
How To Get A Refund If You're Too Sick To Fly
There actually are hard and fast rules for when you shouldn’t hit the skies—at least according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
— Fox Travel News
How to Get a Good Deal on Flight Upgrades
For value-conscious travelers, flying business or first class is increasingly within the realm of possibility…
— New York Times
Lodging
10 of the best luxury hostels in Europe
It is possible to enjoy a budget city break without compromising on comfort and facilities, as this selection from a new guide by Kash Bhattacharya shows…
— The Guardian
The world’s best hotel pools
Take a dip with a view at one of the nominees for this year’s Smith Hotel Awards…
— The Independent
Other and Odd
Hurricane Matthew Unearthed Cannonballs That Date Back to the Civil War
After Hurricane Matthew passed through an island in South Carolina, residents found it had uncovered Civil War-era cannonballs…
— Travel Leisure
Wife makes instructional lanyard for husband to wear on trip to Las Vegas
One wife has gone to great lengths to ensure her husband keeps on the straight and narrow on a trip to Las Vegas…
— The Telegraph (UK)
Today in History
Saturday Night Live
On this date in 1975, Saturday Night Live had its debut as a new comedy show for NBC. The cast showcased unknown talents including Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman, and Gilda Radner…
— Travel Research Online
Travel Agent Diaries
White Sand Travel - the hurricane blues
 October has started off with Matthew showing his wrath among travelers.
So far, in 2016 hurricanes have hit our Caribbean travelers with a vengeance. Hurricane season is really proving to be a challenge this year. Our clients have called with many questions and concerns regarding hurricane season, especially those trying to plan their vacations for 2017.
Well, we are not forecasters or seers, so we just give them the facts from our…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
Outposts
Immerse Yourself in the Tranquility of Kyoto with Super Value Tours
by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday October 11, 2016
Kyoto is a fant astic juxtaposition to its sister city of Tokyo: where Tokyo is filled with everything bright, colorful, modern, and electronic, Kyoto has quietly continued to keep its traditions and cultural icons the center of attention in the city. It has its quirks, like every city does, but its love of the simpler joys of life, tea, nature, and beautiful temples, are what truly bring out the best of Kyoto and its people.
— 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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