Destinations
11 Places Every Introvert Should Go In Their Lifetime
Introvert travelers tend to have little desire for big crowds, buzzy hostels and parties that last until dawn…
— The Huffington Post
Travel destinations that truly make America great
There’s a note in my journal about Angels Window on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon: that I looked up at it against a clear blue sky from a white-water raft on the Colorado River below; that I understood why this rocky ridge with a hole in it would have been given this name…
— Globe and Mail
Tours and Activities
How to climb Kilimanjaro without the crowds
The world’s tallest freestanding mountain is on many people’s bucket list, but the relative ease of the climb means most routes are overcrowded. Our writer finds a less trodden trail…
— The Guardian
An American Rain Forest and Its Charming Neighbor
I was motoring along Route 101 in northwest Washington State in my little rental car, getting a kick out of the fact that I frequently drive the same highway in Southern California, where I live…
— New York Times
Cruise
A Star is born at sea
The entire ship was dripping in good taste, or, as the more refined among you might say, “understated elegance.”…
— The Boston Globe
Windstar Returns to Asia in 2017, Plots Course for Destination-Focused Cruising
Windstar Cruises will return to Asia for the first time in three years, sending the 212-passenger Star Legend to the region in winter 2017-2018 -- as revealed exclusively to Cruise Critic…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Qantas Wi-Fi put back till 2017-18
QANTAS’S long-awaited high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi will now be available on all domestic aircraft in 2018 after a decision was made to delay a trial until early next year…
— Escape
TSA abandons PreCheck expansion search over cybersecurity concerns
Plans for the Transportation Security Administration to expand the enrollment options for its PreCheck program have been abandoned…
— Fox Travel News
This is the world's best airline
Air New Zealand has been named the best airline in the world for the fourth consecutive year at the 2017 Airline Excellence Awards…
— The Independent
Lodging
Jaw-dropping: Luxury revamp for incredible Antarctica hotel
To be fair, the White Desert camp isn't exactly new. And it's no secret spot, either; the guest ledger includes such names as Prince Harry and Bear Grylls…
— Traveller
Is this England's most luxurious treehouse?
This luxury treehouse in Dorset features Tolkien-esque architecture, arboreal design, and a double-ended copper bath with forest views…
— Telegraph (London)
Other and Odd
How to Renew Your Passport
It's not as big a hassle as you may think—if you have your papers in order. If you’ve previously applied for a U.S. passport, renewing one should be a breeze—or a strong gust…
— Condé Nast Traveler
The Best and Worst Times to Travel This Thanksgiving, According to Google
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and on Monday Google released its tips—based off historic data from Google Trends and Google Maps—for avoiding crowds at the airports and on the roads…
— Travel+Leisure
Would you teach your kids on the road?
In the growing movement of worldschooling, parents don't believe you have to postpone your travel goals until the kids are grown up…
— BBC
Today in History
K-19
The Soviet nuclear submarine K-19 was perhaps the unluckiest piece of military equipment ever assembled. From the beginning of its construction to its decommissioning, the submarine would suffer fires, radiation leaks, and a series of fatal accidents…
— Travel Research Online
Travel Agent Diaries
White Sand Travel - the calm before our storm
 The Holidays are coming! The Holidays are coming!
This year has come and gone in a flash. Many people love to travel during this season. Whether it’s a cruise, ski trip, or even an all-inclusive resort, family and friends love to be festive and yet still enjoy each other in a relaxed setting that everyone can benefit from…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
Back to Basic Selling: The Winning Combo
 “To be successful, sales techniques must be used in combination with product knowledge, markets and applications, territory management, time management and attitude.”
Back to Basic Selling by Robert F. Taylor, page 62
Today’s quote sounds like a mouthful, but it actually is the combination of the lock that is preventing you from becoming more…
— Travel Research Online
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Outposts
Stroll Through the Legacy of Accra with South African Airways
by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday November 15, 2016
Accra has a fas cinating and uplifting background, both past and present: fought over by European powers for centuries before achieving its independence in the mid 20th century, today the city is flourishing with stunning monuments as a testament to its victories and triumphs. From exploring the last dregs of European colonialism to walking the legacy of first president of Ghana, the city has a calm certainty about who and what it was and wants to be in the future that is rare in many…
— 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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