Destinations
36 Hours in Amman, Jordan
Amman is often a pit stop on the way to Petra, but there are enough old and new flavors to keep visitors satisfied for a weekend…
— New York Times
Italy summer holiday guide: where to go and the best holidays for 2017
Tuscany and Umbria are by far the most popular destinations for villa holidays, and our online expert destination guides provide comprehensive information on both regions…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Bahia Bustamante, Patagonia: the eco retreat at the end of the world
What is it about a particular seashell – one among countless millions on the beach – that entices you to pick it up?…
— Telegraph (London)
Take A Peek Inside Disney's Magical Avatar Theme Park
Leave it to Disney to give fans everywhere a holiday present. The company released a sneak peak of Pandora ― the world of Avatar theme park on Christmas Day, ahead of its summer opening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida…
— The Huffington Post
Prince’s former studio and residence in Minnesota now is open as a museum
It’s a windy October day, and my friend Liz and I are shivering in line outside Prince’s 65,000-square-foot recording studio and former residence in Chanhassen, Minn…
— The Washington Post
Cruise
Worst Cruise Experience 2016
Not all cruises can be perfect. As we at Cruise Critic wrap up our year in review, we take a look at our worst cruise memory of 2016…
— CruiseCritic.com
Could Harvest Caye be the Caribbean's new cruising hot spot?
There's always been something a little exotic about the idea of a cruise to Belize, a country known for ancient Mayan ruins, lush rain forests and one of the world's most spectacular barrier reefs…
— USA Today
Best Cruise Surprises of 2016
Admit it: We all read Cruise Critic so we can glean every detail of our sailing before we board. But even with all that research, we still manage to find delightful surprises onboard that sweep away our preconceived notions and occasionally bring a new perspective into our cruising lives…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
How to Have a Better Flight
It’s no secret that flying these days can be a headache, with long security lines, delays and a growing list of pared-down amenities…
— New York Times
It's time to air concerns over voice calls on planes
It's time to put an end to any debate or discussion surrounding in-flight voice calls and simply ban them all together. The issue is too important to leave to chance…
— The Boston Globe
Lodging
Eight Italian castles where you can spend the night
The boot-shaped country is home to some of the most spectacular castles-turned-hotels in the world…
— USA Today
These are the hottest hotel openings to look out for in 2017
Searching for luxe in Laos or safari-chic in Sri Lanka? Here are the new properties we're looking out for in 2017…
— The Independent
Other and Odd
How to say "Happy New Year" in 11 different languages
As soon as the last seconds of 2016 are over, the world will ring in the New Year with fireworks, champagne toasts, and an emphatic "Happy New Year!...or "Bonne Année!"...or "Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!"…
— Fox Travel News
The 10 Most Uplifting Travel Stories of 2016
Too often, we associate travel with headaches—delayed flights, bad weather, frenzied crowds trying to get the same photo of the Arc de Triomphe. But these stories highlight some of the most wonderful things about travel, from the places we go to the people we go with…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Today in History
Massacre at Wounded Knee
After years of the United States seizing Native American lands and forcing tribes onto reservations, as well as treaty provisions that were never honored, came to a head on December 29, 1890 at Wounded Knee…
— Travel Research Online
Reading Between the Lines
Who Do You Trust?
 A handful of seasoned agents will recognize these four words as the title of a TV show first introduced in the early fifties and hosted by Johnny Carson.
Fast-forward nearly 60 years and these four words still represent an interesting question.
Exactly who can we trust…
— 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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