Destinations
36 Hours in Manhattan, Below 59th Street
The center of the world — filled with restaurants and glamorous nightclubs — lies between Central Park and the Battery…
— New York Times
These Are The 10 Best Islands In The United States
While most people think they need to escape to a far-flung locale to get a true island experience, that simply isn’t the case. There are dozens of islands in the good ol’ USA and they’re simply stunning…
— The Huffington Post
48 hours in the Grampians, Victoria: mountain hikes, fine food and live music
A mere three hours’ drive from Melbourne and you’re enveloped in pristine bush overlooked by mountains offering stirring views – not to mention wineries, cafes and unexpectedly luxurious accommodation…
— The Guardian
Tours and Activities
Where to spend New Year's Eve in the UK
The most exotic city in Britain? Liverpool has a fair claim, and even Hull – next year’s UK City of Culture – is in with a shout…
— The Independent
21 amazing World Heritage Sites you've probably never heard of
Unesco has now declared more than 1,000 World Heritage Sites. We delve into some of the more obscure protected treasures on its list…
— Telegraph (London)
Cruise
Here it comes! World's largest cruise ship arriving in USA
It'll be a big weekend for cruise fans in the USA as the largest passenger ship ever, Harmony of the Seas, finally arrives from Europe…
— USA Today
Holland America to Roll Out New Room Service Menu Fleetwide
After weeks of testing a new room service menu that includes both free or for-fee items, Holland America has plans to implement it fleetwide…
— CruiseCritic.com
Luxury ocean cruise: What to expect inside the Emerald Princess
It's the morning after our first night on the Emerald Princess cruise ship and everyone's raving about the beds in the cabins…
— Traveller
Transportation
These are the best and worst airports in the US
Phoenix, Ariz. has beautiful weather, lots of sun-- and the best airport in the U.S. According to a new study of the country's best and worst airports conducted by ThePointsGuy.com, Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International airport received top marks…
— Fox Travel News
You Can Now Earn Delta SkyMiles Through Your Airbnb Bookings
Delta is the latest in a string of airlines partnering up with the home-sharing site…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
A postwar getaway in Scotland’s rolling hills
An old-fashioned atmosphere and selection of aristocratic pursuits – minus the stuffiness – await at the Gleneagles…
— Globe and Mail
The best historic hotels of 2016 are ...
United States President Franklin Roosevelt wrote one of his most famous lines ever, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself," at the The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, on the eve of his 1933 inaugural address…
— CNN
Other and Odd
This is What it Looks Like When a Kangaroo Crashes Your Family Vacation
ou may not be fond of unexpected guests, but what if that surprise visitor turned out to be a kangaroo? Or, better yet, an entire crowd of friendly kangaroos?…
— Travel+Leisure
This Kickstarter Luggage Will Get You Through the Holidays (and It's Pretty)
With the holidays fast approaching, we are already strategizing how best to pack for that stress-filled trip across the country (or the pond for that matter)—bracing ourselves for airport security lines, the struggle to squeeze a carry-on into the overhead bin, and no space to pack that last-minute gift…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Today in History
The Tomb of Tutankhamun
Tutankhamun was an Egyptian Pharaoh ruling from approximately 1341 BC to 1323 BC. The boy-king was only eight years old when he became Pharaoh. Howard Carter, a British Egyptologist, had found clues to the existence of the Pharaoh, but the location of his tomb was unknown and there were very few records of any type on Tutankhamun…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
CCRA Now Including Travel Agent Forum Registration In Membership Benefits
CCRA announced plans today to fund their members' registrations to the Travel Agent Forum in Las Vegas,
being held from March 26-29, 2017 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. Members of CCRA must stay at the property
of the event, Paris Las Vegas Hotel, for all three nights, in order to obtain their free registration, which is valued
at up to $150…
— 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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