Destinations
8 Things to Expect When Visiting Cuba
Cuba is the new hotspot destination for American travelers. Many say they want to “get there before it gets ruined by mass tourism,” or before the political situation in America affects the recently-relaxed relations between the two countries…
— The Huffington Post
Six amazing places in China you've never heard of
Although Chinese tourists and old China hands have already discovered these sights, here are six great destinations still off the mainstream foreign tourist trail…
— Traveller
Tours and Activities
In Hawaii, a Swimmer’s Communion With the Wild Ocean
Years ago, a close friend and I cemented a friendship that began in college by splashing our way around Hawaii, on his home island, Oahu…
— New York Times
'I'm walking, skiing and canoeing from the Russian Arctic all the way to Istanbul'
Explorer Charlie Walker is traversing the length of the Ural mountains as part of a triathlon adventure – and a bid to understand the nature of the east-west divide…
— The Guardian
Cruise
Construction Begins on MSC Cruises' MSC Seaview
MSC Cruises officially began construction of MSC Seaview, the second ship in MSC Cruises' Seaside Class, with a rainy day coin ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy…
— CruiseCritic.com
Carnival Adds Popular Seafood Shack to Seven Cruise Ships
After debuting Seafood Shack on its newest ship, Carnival Vista, Carnival Cruise Line has expanded the New England-style seafood eatery to seven additional ships in the fleet…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
The world's longest flight is about to take off for the first time
Seats are still available for the first departure of the world’s longest passenger flight. For £1,447, you can buy a return London-Auckland ticket, departing from Heathrow at 3.05pm on Saturday afternoon for a flight to Doha, where it touches down shortly after midnight…
— The Independent
Bulgaria: A nostalgia-soaked steam train journey through the Balkans
They are easy to spot in a Heathrow departure lounge. The railway enthusiasts are sitting quietly, elderly men with silver hair, a few trim beards, and faraway expressions. There are no steam trains in Terminal 5, so there is little to stir their interest…
— Telegraph (London)
TSA PreCheck vs. Global Entry: Which One Is a Better Deal?
Starting this month, scoring a free pass through TSA PreCheck is going to get a lot harder. So if you still want to breeze through airport security, you're going to have to cough up a bit of cash for the privilege…
— Travel Leisure
Lodging
The most expensive ski vacation rentals in North America
HomeToGo has rounded up some of the most luxurious rentals near top ski resorts…
— USA Today
Chicago's Langham tops the list of best U.S. hotels
The Second City is home to the country's No. 1 hotel, according to U.S. News…
— Chicago Tribune
Other and Odd
How to get the most from your all-inclusive getaway
For vacationers of all stripes, here are some tips to get the most relaxation out of your package getaway…
— Globe and Mail
'Leisure Sickness' Is Real: How to Stay Healthy on Vacation
There’s something about beaches flooded with sunshine, and snowy mountain roads leading to off-the-grid spots that do a body right. Ideally, vacations leave us rested, relaxed, and invigorated. But the well-traveled know that sometimes, we can return sick, sniffling, and sneezing…
— Condé Nast Traveler
For the Disabled Traveler, Strategies for a Successful Trip
Terry Scott Cohen, 42, enjoys roller coasters, mushing in Alaska and tobogganing in the Pyrenees Mountains. Though he gets about in a motorized scooter, he has not let his myotonic dystrophy…
— New York Times
Today in History
The Sixteenth Amendment Ratified (Income Tax)
On February 3, 1913, the Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified by the United States Congress, allowing the Federal government to collect a tax based on income…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Anita Pagliasso, President and Founder of Ticket To Travel
by Elizabeth Cody
Friday January 13, 2017
Anita Pagli asso took a leap of faith in 1992. Following her passion for travel, she switched gears from owning a successful and thriving electronic manufacturing rep business in the heart of Silicon Valley, CA., to opening her home-based travel business, Ticket To Travel. In 1993, Anita accepted Gary Fee’s challenge to become the San Jose/Bay Area Chapter director, which during parts of her 20 plus year reign became the OSSN flagship chapter.
Anita serves as the Conference Director for the Travel Agent Forums, where she is responsible for educational content, securing relevant authors, keynote speakers, travel industry top executives, and co-coordinating panels and panelists, all while working closely with the staff at Travel Show Marketing Group.
Anita is also a charter Executive Board member and…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Big Mistake: Failure To Make Eye Contact
 I become mildly embarrassed when I hear myself reminding people of things they should already know. But they don’t. Or perhaps they just forget, so I remind them. And, I continue to get mildly embarrassed.
Today’s reminder comes via a Sun Sentinel Sunday Morning news article titled, “New Rules to Aid Struggling Home Owners.” My message has little to do with homeowners, and everything to do about the professional sales person.
In a pullout box labeled: Stat of The Week, the following percentages were listed as “common interview…
— 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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Upcoming Training Opportunities
The perfect Canadian rail vacation with Via Rail
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 1 EST/10 PST
Join VIA Rail for an informative session focusing on rail journeys across Canada and bring the beauty of the Canadian landscapes to the forefront of your client’s next vacation! Not only is Canada close, safe and friendly but in 2017, it’s also celebrating its 150th anniversary. Combine coast-to-coast festivals and celebrations with a great exchange rate plus the unrivaled experience of seeing a country up close by train, and you’ll see why Canada is the best place to visit, and celebrate, this year.
Register Now ➠
SCENIC LUXURY CRUISES – BEST SHORE EXPERIENCES FOR YOUR CLIENTS
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 3 EST/12 PST
Scenic has been awarded the “Best Shore Excursion” program by Cruise Critic. This simply means that no other river cruise company avails your clients of so many opportunities to experiences the wonderful and historic ports that we visit. We will extending this same type of service on our new Discovery Yacht – Eclipse in 2018. This is part of our “Truly All Inclusive” program for your clients - it is all included in the price.
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