Destinations
Adventures in Upscale Brooklyn
On a hot September day in Brooklyn, I got off the G train at Metropolitan Avenue and walked through Williamsburg, a neighborhood so thoroughly celebrated it has become something of a cliché…
— New York Times
Cheap Paris: a guide to visiting the city for less than £200
A two-night break in Paris for less than £200 a head? Sounds a bit over-optimistic…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
A gut-busting walk along Richmond, B.C.
A new curated list of Asian restaurants in Richmond, B.C., joins a growing catalogue of self-guided food and drink tours for visitors eager to sample regional offerings…
— Globe and Mail
The most extreme holidays you can take
Everyone loves showing off about their holidays - but how far would you go to get one up?…
— The Independent
10 of the best places to eat in Cape Town, South Africa
The spectacular port city's collision of cultures and flavours has sparked a riotous cuisine of barbecued meats, diverse seafood, and intriguing vegetarian possibilities. But where best to try it?…
— The Guardian
Cruise
Princess Cruises Announces Partnership with Michelin Star Chef Emmanuel Renaut Onboard Majestic Princess
Princess Cruises has announced a brand-new culinary partnership with three Michelin-star chef Emmanuel Renaut -- set to debut onboard the line's newest ship, Majestic Princess, in April 2017…
— CruiseCritic.com
Six must-visit Japanese cruise ports
Japan's biggest port – and these days practically a suburb of Tokyo – towers with neon-lit skyscrapers and a giant harbour-side Ferris wheel…
— Traveller
Transportation
Flier steals $5,000 in security line, hides stash in Cheerio box
A female flier swiped $5,600 from a security bin at JFK Airport — then tried to hide it by stashing some of the dough in a box of Cheerios, law enforcement sources told The Post…
— Fox Travel News
Japan repeats history with record-breaking Maglev train
When the record-breaking Shinkansen high-speed rail line opened in 1964, it was perfect timing…
— CNN
Lodging
Hotels wants guests to experience 'luxploration'
Do you want to explore the globe in a comfortable, luxurious way? The travel industry now has a name for that…
— USA Today
7 Brilliant Hotel Room Hacks That'll Make Anywhere Feel Like Home
Hotel rooms can be wildly luxurious, but they lack the creature comforts of a familiar place. Sometimes we wish we could just skip the pricey room service and make a sandwich from our own fridge, instead…
— The Huffington Post
Other and Odd
Britain's New Pound Coin Doesn't Fit Into (Most) Vending Machines
Outraged Brits—yours truly, included—have been left feeling shortchanged (pun intended) after learning that the British one-pound coin will take on a new shape next year, losing its roundness in favor of a pristine (and controversial) 12-sided polygon…
— Condé Nast Traveler
How to Plan Holiday Travel With Your Pet
Anyone who has ever taken their furry friend on a trip knows that it requires lots of planning, foresight and unavoidable stress about safety in transit…
— Travel Leisure
Best travel apps you can’t live without
Smartphone apps have undoubtedly changed the way we travel. From booking accommodation and flights to guiding our way in a foreign city, apps can give us the confidence to explore further and deeper than ever before…
— Escape
Today in History
Flight of the Spruce Goose
In 1942, the U.S. Department of War needed a new type of aircraft to transport men and materials long distances. The Hughes Aircraft company won the bid and aircraft designer Howard Hughes and Henry J. Kaiser began work on a prototype aircraft that was to become the Hughes H-4 Hercules, better known as the "Spruce Goose"…
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Find The Perfect Getaway For Your Clients with the Globus Family of Brands
 It all began more than 85 years ago.
In 1928, a young man purchased a rowboat to transport visitors across Lake Lugano, Switzerland. Who would have thought that this single rowboat would launch one of the world’s leading travel companies?
Today, the Globus family of brands is an international company reaching every corner of the world, yet remains family-owned and steeped in the values retained when they set out across Lake Lugano—to enlighten travelers by showing them…
— Travel Research Online
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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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