Destinations
Guardians of a Vast Lake, and a Refuge for Humanity
Thousands of years ago, every lake was like Great Bear Lake. So pure you could lower a cup into the water and drink it…
— New York Times
How to pack Australia into two weeks
On the outskirts of Port Augusta is a signpost that perhaps best marks the beginning of the cross-continental road trip, the Explorer’s Way. It’s where the east-west Eyre Highway meets the north-south Stuart Highway…
— Escape
Tours and Activities
Don't miss these destination dumplings
American restaurants serve all kinds of takes on Asian dumplings, from dim sum to dessert…
— USA Today
From the Himalayas to elephants in Kenya - the world's best pools with a view
It's not enough for a hotel to have a pool these days; it's all about the pool with a view. Here are some of the best…
— The Independent
Where travel experts go on vacation
From pilots to travel photographers, train aficionados to tour guides, these world-wandering experts have seen the world…
— CNN
Cruise
Fashion Icon Iris Apfel is Set to Join Cunard Line's 2017 Transatlantic Fashion Week Cruise
Cunard has revealed that fashion icon Iris Apfel will join its second annual Transatlantic Fashion Week voyage onboard Queen Mary 2 -- setting sail from Southampton to New York on August 31, 2017…
— CruiseCritic.com
Why You Should Go on a Cruise for Your Honeymoon
Wedding planning requires a million careful decisions and a fair amount of stress, which is why most couples want their honeymoon to be hassle-free, relaxing, and, most importantly, positively riddled with romance…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Transportation
The surprising route with more first class fliers than any other - and eight more air travel oddities
Which air route welcomes more first class fliers than any other? New York to Paris? Dubai to Hong Kong? LA to Tokyo? You’re not even close…
— Telegraph (London)
Flight Attendants Receive Human Trafficking Training Before Super Bowl Spike
It is commonly reported that human trafficking increases around high-profile events, especially the Super Bowl…
— Travel Leisure
Six incredible planes you'll never get to fly on
These are some of the most amazing machines to take to the skies…
— Traveller
Lodging
InterContinental confirms credit card breach at 12 hotels
InterContinental owns major brands like Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Crowne Plaza, Candlewood Suites, and Kimpton…
— Fox Travel News
Inside Lady Gaga's $10,000-a-Night Airbnb for Super Bowl 2017
The villa comes complete with a pool, fitness center, and movie theater…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
This Is What a Cryotherapy Session Really Feels Like
Cryotherapy has been a controversial spa treatment ever since a salon worker died from asphyxiation in a cryo chamber after closing up the shop alone one night…
— Travel Leisure
50 states: 50 most romantic restaurants on Yelp
Yelp shares the most romantic rated and reviewed restaurants in each state…
— USA Today
Today in History
Charles Dickens is born
The great English novelist Charles Dickens, was born on February 7, 1812. Dickens was born in Landport, Portsmouth in Hampshire, the second of eight children in a solidly middle class family…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Turn Off That Darn Computer!
One of the most difficult lessons we learn as adults is that we are virtually all the same. We are just a bunch of older children.
Some are more gray than others, and some come with a few more regrets. Some have a few more letters after their name, and some try to explain their police record. (I’m just saying...)
But if life unfolds as a sine wave (which I believe it does) and the back and forth motion of your piano’s pendulum sums up our existence, than perhaps it is time to give you the same advice you give to our children: “Why don’t you turn off that darn computer and go to the…
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60-Second Geography
Savor Sweet Provence with Back-Roads Touring
by Elizabeth Cody Tuesday February 07, 2017
Provence is not where the traveller goes to run themselves ragged trying to see it all; it's where they go to experience life at a pace so sedate sometimes it feels as if they're standing still. And that's ok with them. The wide open natural spaces, intriguing medieval ruins, and opportunities to stretch their physical boundaries makes Provence as much an excursion of the body and mind as the French culture. But for those salivating for a good glass of traditional French wine and the chance to savor truly authentic Provencal cuisine, don't fret; everyone will find their pace here in Provence.
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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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 pm EST/10 am 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.
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SCENIC LUXURY CRUISES – BEST SHORE EXPERIENCES FOR YOUR CLIENTS
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 3 pm EST/12 pm 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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