Destinations
Surprising holiday destinations for LGBT travellers
A new survey showed a quarter of LGBT travellers hide their true selves on holiday. Where, aside from the obvious hotspots, can you feel safe?…
— The Independent
36 Hours in San Sebastián, Spain
Beyond the beach, this seaside resort’s enticements include art, architecture and, of course, dining on delectable small plates at pintxo bars…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
Philadelphia Is Having a Harry Potter Festival This Weekend
Do you feel like your letter from Hogwarts somehow got lost in the mail? If so, you can still get super wizardy this weekend…
— Travel Leisure
The top free things to see in Tokyo
It’s just been named the best city in the world by Condé Nast Traveler but don’t let its reputation for being pricey turn you off. These top sights are completely free…
— Escape
This wins for scariest campsite ever
It takes a certain kind of person to scramble up a mountainside, rappel down to a portaledge and spend the night on the side of a cliff…
— CNN
Cruise
Silversea Reveals the Eight Restaurants on Silver Muse
When Silversea's newest luxury cruise ship, Silver Muse, debuts in April 2017, it will feature eight restaurants, many of which are new to the line…
— CruiseCritic.com
First look: Inside the revamped Queen Mary 2
Just how much has changed aboard Queen Mary 2, the famed Cunard ocean liner that recently underwent a massive makeover?…
— USA Today
Transportation
Why This Aborted Airplane Landing Only LOOKS Like Terror Incarnate
To passengers, unexpected bumps during a flight can be utterly terrifying. But to pilots, they’re usually nothing more unusual than the bumps you’d feel while riding in a car…
— The Huffington Post
JFK Airport Will Soon Be Way Less Stressful (At Least They Hope So)
Turns out, all it takes to reduce airport stress is some reflecting on the past—and a little clairvoyance…
— Condé Nast Traveler
The White House Wants to Protect Air Travelers' Rights
The U.S. Department of Transportation revealed its plan to protect the rights of air travelers, releasing a list of airline transportation rules this week…
— Travel Leisure
Lodging
The Best Airbnb Castle Rentals
I've been on a bit of a castle binge lately (said the most obnoxious travel editor ever), seeking out hotels and rentals that are a far cry from my Manhattan studio loft…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Quirky places to stay, from treehouses to caves
When family and friends in Portland, Ore., found out where we were staying during a recent visit, they just had to come and take a look…
— Chicago Tribune
Other and Odd
The one thing that shouldn't be part of the family holiday
The sky is streaked with tangerine as the sun sets over the ocean. We dine with our toes in the sand on freshly caught tuna, sipping chablis, as the children eat pasta paired with homemade lemonade…
— Traveller
Woman Says Expedia Employee Sent Her Foul Message, Canceled Plans
A Los Angeles woman was shocked to find an expletive message addressed to her from Expedia and that the flight she booked through the website for New Year's was canceled without her permission…
— Fox Travel News
Today in History
The Hollywood Black List
On October 20, 1947, a Congressional committee began investigating Hollywood writers and actors in one of the darkest moments of what is now known as the "Red Scare."…
— 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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