Destinations
Journey to the sights of Newfoundland
Newfoundland and its mainland provincial sister Labrador are chock full of moments of awe, owing to their powerful relics of human history and simply jaw-dropping scenery…
— The Boston Globe
The eight countries you'll want to go back to over and over
The world is a big place, but if you find a favourite spot, is there something wrong with returning time and time again?…
— Traveller
The British island at the edge of the world
To go to the shop, dentist or pub, Foula's residents have to travel across 20 miles of open ocean. Photographer Jeff J Mitchell visited the Shetland isle to see what it's really like…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
Retro cool: Kyoto's kissaten cafe scene
For centuries Kyoto has been a tea town, its dominance reaching an apex in the austere and highly ritualized tea ceremony…
— CNN
Nepalese mountain climbers risk life and limb for hallucinogenic honey
What do you really know about honey? It’s sticky, it's sweet and it comes from bees. But did you know some varieties of honey can kill?…
— Fox Travel News
The World's Biggest Lego Store Opens, And Everything Is Awesome
If you’re looking to flee the U.S. for any reason, we’d recommend London as the perfect place to “lego” of all your cares…
— The Huffington Post
Cruise
Mandopop Artist Wang Leehom Named Godfather of Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Cruise Line has named the "King of Chinese Pop" Wang Leehom as godfather to Norwegian Joy…
— CruiseCritic.com
Five things to love about the revamped Disney Wonder
The much-beloved Disney cruise ship just emerged from a massive makeover…
— USA Today
Transportation
Teen Sues Virgin Australia After Hot Coffee Caused Him ‘Worst Pain He’s Ever Felt’
A 16-year-old who was burned by coffee on a long-haul Virgin Australia flight is suing the airline for negligence…
— Travel+Leisure
Like McDonald’s coffee? You can soon get it on this airline
If you’ve ever had a hankering for a McDonald’s coffee at 35,000 feet, you’ll soon be in luck when you fly on Canadian carrier WestJet…
— USA Today
Lodging
This Has Got To Be The Most Magical Boutique Hotel In The World
As travelers with very long bucket lists, we’ve just about seen it all when it comes to strikingly beautiful hotels…
— The Huffington Post
Italian hotels offer free stays to guests who conceive there
A group of 10 hotels in the hilltop town of Assisi in central Italy’s Umbria region is offering a free stay to any couple who gets pregnant during their stay at the hotel, The Local reports…
— Telegraph (London)
Other and Odd
Of Course the Future of Travel Involves Robots—These 5 Are Actually Helpful
These R2-D2 wannabes were built for customer service—some even with a smile…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Travel Coloring Books for Grown-Ups
Forget coffee in the lobby and chocolates at turndown. Coloring books for grown-ups — where the illustrations are inspired by travel, fashion and Champagne wishes — are among the latest amenities being offered at hotels around the world…
— New York Times
Today in History
Blackbeard
On this day in the year 1718, the notorious pirate Blackbeard was killed in battle off the coast of Ocracoke, North Carolina by a crew of British sailors under the authority of the governor of Virginia…
— Travel Research Online
Travel Agent Diaries
En Route Travel -- wrapping it all up
When first approached to write a monthly column in the Agent Diaries, I thought it would be a great opportunity to motivate and support my colleagues. What I really underestimated was the amazing value it would add to my personal motivation and growing my travel business! What started as an annual outline of business improvements to tackle each month such as marketing, obtaining referrals, working with suppliers, etc., has truly changed the way I now see the big picture, and that has trickled down to everyday positive changes. My biggest take away is that having a year end review and creating a plan for month-by-month evaluation and focus is critical for business success and personal job satisfaction. I will absolutely commit to an annual plan…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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Reading Between the Lines
Outposts
Travel To Balmy and Breezy Chios with CTS Fares
by Elizabeth Cody Tuesday November 22, 2016
Chios is a Mediterranean hotspot just waiting to take off: beautiful turquoise waters, blazing sunsets, and fascinating history and culture. As the fifth-largest of the Greek islands, it often doesn't get much love from visitors running to the bigger and shinier islands, but those looking for hidden getaways and the quieter oasis, know exactly where to go: Chios…
— 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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