Destinations
Exploring the Montreal That Leonard Cohen Loved
In the jacket copy of his 1961 poetry collection “The Spice-Box of Earth,” a 20-something Leonard Cohen wrote, “I have to keep coming back to Montreal to renew my neurotic affiliations.”…
— New York Times
Why More And More People Are Visiting Slovenia
Slovenia may not be high on the bucket list of the average traveler, but it should be. This treasure trove of forests, lakes, mountains and precious little towns offers more charm than many major European destinations, with fewer crowds to get in the way…
— The Huffington Post
‘São Paulo makes London seem like a village’
With its feverish energy, opulent nightlife, culture and chaos, the Brazilian megalopolis is a perfect setting for Joe Thomas’s debut crime thriller…
— The Guardian
Tours and Activities
10 great Valentine’s trips for solo travelers
If you’re single, you might not have thought about taking a trip for Valentine’s Day. But Cupid’s holiday is actually the perfect time for a solo travel adventure, says Patricia Schultz…
— USA Today
Mid-March may be the sweet spot for spectacular wildflowers in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
To hear Ernie Cowan tell it, 2017 may be one for the books when it comes to wildflower blooms at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in eastern San Diego County…
— LA Times
India's auspicious flowers
I met Dhanalakshmi outside Periyar bus stand in central Madurai as the sun was rising over the South Indian city, warming the cool, crisp air and streaking the sky with pink and gold…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
A fantasy cruise far, far away
Disney offers an experience that will take guests further than any human has ever gone before. Amber Nasrulla boards their fantasy ship to stand toe to toe with Stormtroopers in another galaxy…
— Globe and Mail
Holland America Line Partners With Oprah Magazine, Announces Oprah Cruise
Oprah is coming to Holland America. The line announced a two-year brand partnership with "O, The Oprah Magazine," which will bring Oprah's Book Club onboard more than 300 sailings in 2017 and 2018, along with fitness classes…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
The rise and fall of Britain's railways: Unhappy passengers and a taste of Brexit
The Man Who Pays His Way: Annual conference of the Rail Delivery Group concedes customers are less than pleased with service…
— The Independent
What's on the agenda? Trump just met with top airline and travel execs
President Donald Trump met with aviation executives Thursday morning to discuss what he termed as the nation's "obsolete" travel infrastructure and a regulation framework he called a "disaster."…
— NBC
Lodging
The hotel at the edge of the world
Perched on the edge of the Empty Quarter, the world's largest uninterrupted sand desert, the Qasr Al Sarab Resort offers guests the chance to explore one of the world's great wildernesses…
— CNN
How High-End Hotels Are Reinventing Airport Lounges
These days, killing time in an airport lounge before a flight can mean cocktails served by a Savoy-trained butler…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
China is building a vertical forest to fight pollution
China is out to build a fleet of the most nature-incorporated architectural structures in the world. After a never-ending series of record-breaking glass bridges — and even a glass bathroom — construction has begun on Asia’s first vertical forest in Nanjing…
— Fox Travel News
What Does a French Girl Do in New York During Fashion Week? Just Ask Aurélie Bidermann
New York Fashion Week is upon us. But between all the hustle and bustle that comes with dashing in between shows, it’s important to find some spots where you can unwind…
— Vogue
Today in History
The Twenty-fifth Amendment Ratified
In 1965, United States Senator Birch Bayh proposed an amendment to the United States Constitution that would definitively set forth the plan of succession in the event of the death or incapacity of the President. The language of the Constitution was deemed ambiguous…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
When Is The Best Time To Grow a Tree?
 This could take a moment. Go grab a cup of coffee and come back prepared to give my message some serious thought.
The answer to the question is “20 years ago.”
Not in the spring. Not in the fall. Not in the winter. Not in the summer. If you planted a tree twenty years ago you would be enjoying a little shade today. I can hear some of you now, “Is that all you have for us today Mike?” Stay…
— 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 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.
Register Now ➠
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