Destinations
Amazing wonders of the world you’ve never heard about
From sites of lost civilisations to extraordinary natural phenomena, take a look at some of the latest additions to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016…
— Escape
World's most peaceful countries
Earlier this year, the 10th annual Global Peace Index was released – and boy, did it make for depressing reading…
— Traveller
The Best Things to Do in Bristol, Rhode Island
For more stories on car-free getaways head to offMetro.com. Bristol, Rhode Island is a New England town that is made for car-free coastal exploration…
— The Huffington Post

Tours and Activities
Japan's Hot Tub Rollercoaster Takes Water Parks to a New Level
A city in Japan is teasing plans of the world’s first spa-themed amusement park. In a concept video, Beppu City on Japan’s Kyushu island showed off an idea for a new “spamusement park.”…
— Travel+Leisure
Universal Orlando will get Nintendo-themed land
Nintendo-themed areas will open in Universal theme parks in Orlando, Hollywood and Japan over the next few years…
— Sun Sentinel

Cruise
Carnival Corp.'s Fathom Cruise Line Discontinued as Adonia Returns to P&O Cruises' Fleet
P&O Cruises' much loved small ship Adonia -- which has been sailing as Fathom in Cuba and the Dominican Republic -- will return to the fleet in summer 2017…
— CruiseCritic.com
Fun alert! Biggest Carnival ship ever begins sailings from Miami
Another new giant of the seas is now calling Florida home. Carnival Cruise Line's six-month-old Carnival Vista on Sunday began year-round sailings from Miami…
— USA Today

Transportation
Delta bans Trump supporter for life after 'rude' remarks
Delta Air Lines has banned a disruptive passenger who shouted pro-Trump and anti-Clinton remarks at fellow passengers on a flight from Atlanta to Allentown, Pennsylvania, last week, the airline's chief executive said Monday (Nov. 28)…
— The Times-Picayune
First Commercial Flight From Miami to Havana Takes Off
For the first time in over half a century, United States airlines are making commercial flights into Havana, Cuba — just days after the death of that country's former leader, Fidel Castro…
— NBC
The best wine route in South Africa?
Getting to any vineyard is normally a car, bus or, if you're feeling particularly extravagant, limo affair…
— CNN

Lodging
Cabin Fever: 10 woodsy cabins you can rent out
Long before the tiny-homes craze there was a fondness of log cabins. In 1916, John Lloyd Wright (son of the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright), invented Lincoln Logs…
— Fox Travel News
The best places and cities to visit in Italy and where to stay when there
An insider's guide into the top places and cities to visit in Italy – and where to stay while you're there – including the best for couples and families, in locations including Venice, Rome, Florence, the Amalfi Coast, Milan, the Italian Lakes, Sicily and Puglia…
— Telegraph (London)

Other and Odd
11 Aerial Photos That Will Make You Want a Drone of Your Own
These days, you don't need to hang out of a helicopter to capture stunning bird's-eye images of the world (although we're not against it)…
— Condé Nast Traveler
How Tour Guides Abroad Learn to Cater to Exotic Americans
Don’t compliment an American’s girth. Answer their children’s questions. Fill your museum tour with fun facts…
— New York Times
Today in History
The Zong Massacre
On November 29, 1781, the crew of a British slave ship, The Zong, murdered 133 African slaves bound for Jamaica by dumping them overboard into the sea to claim insurance…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Leave The Crowds Behind On 12 New Cruises
Through Asia & Arabia In Private Yacht Style
Boutique cruise line Windstar Cruises is sailing to Arabia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia in winter/spring 2017-18. The elegant, all-suite yacht Star Legend embarks just 212 guests on new itineraries with 12 sailing dates from 10 to 18 days in length departing Oct. to April and including dozens of maiden port calls, many off the tourist path…
— Travel Research Online
Travel Agent Diaries
Boomerang Escapes - Goodbye, onward and upward
It’s that time. Time to review. Time to make my 2017 business plan. Time for me to say farewell to you as my year of Travel Agent Diaries has come to a close.
I was a bit nervous last year when TRO contacted me to write. I was in the midst of a divorce which ended up catapulting to a major move. I decided to write to have my own accountability of where the year would go. With monthly deadlines and happy reminders from John each month, I was ‘forced’ to review what had taken place in my business. The good, the bad, and the ugly. In the end, the one thing I mentioned in the beginning still holds true.
Change is inevitable. Whether it be something…
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Reading Between the Lines
It’s Not How Good You Are: Make Up Your Mind to Make a Difference
“Decide you are going to make the company great; at least decide that you are going to make a difference.”
It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want To Be. by Paul Arden, page 97
I immediately was drawn to this quote. Why work at anything for so many hours a week if you are not going to try to be the best at what you do? As my recently formed company suggests, it all starts with your head. You have to get yourself thinking straight and believing that what you are doing makes perfect sense to all concerned. Having achieved this mindset, trying to improve your skills becomes easier. It is kind of like “an object in motion tends to stay in motion”…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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60-Second Geography
Water, Wine, and Whales in The Bay of Fundy with North & Leisure
by Elizabeth Cody Tuesday November 29, 2016
The Bay of Fund y has one of the world's most unique boasts: the world's highest tide. But the rushing waters aren't the only attraction bringing visitors to this southern region of New Brunswick year after year. From ancient fossils weaving a story into the cliffs to carving out a new identity as a top wine destination, the Bay of Fundy is a fun and eclectic area just waiting for you. Come and see why this humble Canadian heartland is making a big name for itself.
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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Outposts
Fresh Air and a Feast in Bangalore with Qatar Airways
by Elizabeth Cody Tuesday November 29, 2016
Bangalore has r ecently emerged as an urban Indian powerhouse: an outdoorsman's dream, a foodie paradise, and a center of technology and innovation, yet all contained within a city still holding true to its heritage. Thanks to Bangalore's mild temperatures year-round, nature enthusiasts can pick their poison and race off into the sunset to get their adrenaline pumping. Those looking to take it easy will adore the city's lush forests and breathtaking gardens, as well as the unique architecture on some of its most prominent buildings. Looking to fill your grumbling stomach? Bangalore has that covered as well. No matter what you're looking to get away from (or to), Bangalore has you covered.
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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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