Destinations
Northern New England gets buried in snow, and skiers love it
The gods have answered the call of skiers, snowmobilers and dog mushers, dumping mounds of snow in northern New England following little snow last season during the warmest winter on record in some…
— The Washington Post
20 Incredible Facts About The Philippines
The entire landmass of the Philippines is made up islands, making it the second-largest archipelago in the world…
— The Huffington Post
How to create a perfect Hawaii beach getaway on Oahu's North Shore
We took in the view of palm trees, golden sand, azure waves, surfers and the setting sun, and asked again, “Could this be more…
— Seattle Times
Tours and Activities
Car-Free Vacations for the Urban Traveler
Weekend trips to cities like Boston, Chicago or San Francisco rarely require a rental car to get around, given their extensive public transportation…
— New York Times
Family vacations: why you should go
Looking toward our children’s winter break once again, I face the annual question: do we swallow the costs and anxiety associated with packing up the entire family for a trip?…
— The Washington Post
Cruise
Royal Caribbean latest cruise line to cancel Turkey ports of call
Royal Caribbean has canceled all scheduled stops in Turkey for the 2017 season, becoming the latest cruise line to do so following Carnival Corporation’s Cunard Line and…
— Fox Travel News
New luxury cruise: New York to Archangel, Russia and back
The 89-night voyage on Regent's Seven Seas Navigator will include more than 60 port calls…
— USA Today
Transportation
Here’s How to Get The Best Sleep of your Life on an Airplane
Sleeping on the flight is imperative, but it can be a challenge to catch some zzz’s and look completely refreshed upon arrival…
— Vogue
How early should you really arrive for your flight?
Do you go with the TSA recommended arrival times, which are more generous, or the airline times, which cut it a little closer?…
— USA Today
Lodging
The Hottest New Hotels of the Year
Now is a great time to leave home. On top of all the usual reasons to travel, there's a world of exciting hotels opening this year…
— Forbes
Best hotels in the middle of nowhere
Sweden's Treehotel, Tierra Atacama in Chile, Song Saa in Cambodia and Canada's Fogo Island Inn among the best remote places to stay…
— CNN
Other and Odd
The 12 most anticipated theme park rides of 2017
Many parks will be opening ambitious new attractions that could transport you to, say, a distant planet, a tropical oasis, a comic book metropolis in peril, deep under the ocean, or high above San…
— USA Today
Want To Inspire A Millennial Driven Workplace, Let Them Travel
The lack of employee engagement is a real issue in today’s workforce. Smart companies are finding unique ways to drive engagement and reinforce culture…
— Forbes
Today in History
Malcolm X is assassinated
"I live like a man who is already dead", he said two weeks before his death. "I'm a marked man." On February 21, 1965, assassins from the Black Muslims shot and killed Malcolm X…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Destroying The Four Myths Associated Of Sales
A few years back I wrote a book on sales that if I do say so myself, is still a pretty good read. I titled it “Become the Exception” for obvious reasons. I'm not promoting the book in this article but I would like to highlight the first four chapters. They focus on four popular selling myths.
Myth Number One: Selling is a numbers…
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60-Second Geography
Discover Taiwanese Culture with Super Value Tours
by Elizabeth Cody Tuesday February 14, 2017
Taiwan is a dyn amic and affluently cultural country, apparent to any visitor lucky enough to grace its shores. The natural beauty of Taiwan is still relatively untouched, with soaring cliffs of marble and jade, mineral-rich hot springs, and sparkling lakes where the sky meets the water. Even the largest and most bustling of cities honor the traditions of generations past in their architecture and way of life.
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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Outposts
Float Into Paradise on Lake Titicaca with CTS Fares
by Elizabeth Cody Tuesday January 10, 2017
The largest lak e in South America, Lake Titicaca has seen its fair share of civilizations come and go over the centuries. On its islands and shores you will find the decaying remnants of ancient Incans reflected in the calm waters of the lake. In fact, according to the Incans, the sun and moon were both birthed within the waters of the Lake. Aside from its rich historical and cultural heritage, Lake Titicaca offers simplicity in abundance: blue skies, clear waters, and beautiful scenery as far as the eye can see.
Photo credit Shutterstock
A totora reed boat docked at the Uros Islands
Dedicated to…
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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

SCENIC LUXURY RIVER CRUISES AND THE NEW SCENIC ECLIPSE
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 3 pm EST/12 pm PST
Find out what makes Scenic so special for your clients. Not all river cruise companies are the same and it is important that you understand why Scenic is considered the Most All Inclusive for your clients. Find out why Cruise Critic awarded Scenic with the “Best Shore Excursion” programs for your clients. And, find out about the amazing new Scenic Eclipse and what sets it apart as the World’s First Discovery Yacht.
Register Now ➠
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