Destinations
Slowing Down, Finding Hidden Paradise on St. John
Rush, and you’ll miss hidden beaches, food trucks and one of the most elegant resorts in the Caribbean. Here’s how to find…
— New York Times
Journey into the clouds along Sri Lanka's tea trails
Where neon green rice paddies end at the foot of the mountain, the steep ascent into hill country begins. Produce stands line the slow, winding route into the clouds…
— USA Today
Valley of the Fallen: Inside Spain's most controversial visitor site
An hour outside Madrid is Spain's most controversial memorial. Stephen Phelan visits the grave of General Franco…
— The Independent
Tours and Activities
Off-Season Discounts on India Trips
Travelers can take advantage of extra savings by booking tours during India’s off-season, and some deals extend to travel beyond summer. Safari parks offer peak wildlife viewing in April and May, while mountainous regions provide respite from the heat in June…
— New York Times
The 17 Most Photogenic Vacation Spots On The Planet
There are a lot of beautiful places to travel, but only some truly shine under your…
— The Huffington Post
Southern Lights put on show for passengers on special flight
An eight-hour flight that goes in a circle may sound like an airline debacle, but for the 134 passengers on the first-ever chartered flight to see the Southern Lights, it was all about the view…
— CNN
Cruise
First look: Inside Seven Seas Voyager, the top-rated luxury ship that just got a massive makeover
Just how swanky is the new look aboard Seven Seas Voyager? See for yourself with a scroll through the carousel above, which offers the first comprehensive, deck-by-deck tour of the top-rated Regent Seven Seas Cruises…
— USA Today
These Adults Prove Disney Cruises Aren't Just for Kids
The happiest ships on the high seas have more than you realize. Just step aboard and see…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Transportation
Security breach renders in-flight laptop ban useless
The airport which is the main target of the Governmentss ban on electronic devices has a security flaw that renders rigorous checks futile, The Independent can reveal. After clearing six separate security hurdles at Istanbul airport, passengers bound for London Heathrow…
— The Independent
A Visual Evolution Of What We Wear On Planes
United Airlines blocked girls from wearing leggings on their flight Sunday, not only angering Twitter but also amplifying the difference in dress codes from when people first began flying…
— The Huffington Post
Lodging
Romantic hotel chain offers refunds for guests who get divorced
The fallout of a divorce can be excruciating. On top of the heartbreak that comes with a long-term relationship ending and the daunting task of starting a new life on one's own, there is the economic loss. No worries…
— Fox Travel News
The world's most beautiful island hotels
From Australia to the Caribbean, there's no shortage of beautiful island hotels around the world. Here are 15 of the finest…
— CNN
Other and Odd
This Company Will Pay You $10k To Travel The World With A Friend
Jobs that pay for full-time travel are incredibly hard to come by. One company, however, is offering a sample of the good life with the short-term gig of your dreams…
— The Huffington Post
One mom is 'livid' over the TSA pat-down of her son at DFW airport
Jennifer Williamson posted a now-viral video to Facebook of her son Aaron being screened at a TSA…
— NBC News
Today in History
Surveying Begins on Cumberland Road
On March 29, 1803 Congress authorized the construction of Cumberland Road (known today as National Road) from what is present-day Wheeling, West Virginia to Cumberland, Maryland. Cumberland Road became one of the catalysts for westward expansion…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Alexander Roberts Announces No Single Supplement $4,000 Solo Traveler Savings on Great Lakes Cruising this Summer
March 28, 2017 – Keene, NH – Alexander Roberts has announced five prime summer sailing dates with no supplements for single guests on its new Great Lakes cruises between Chicago and Toronto: May 31, June 18, June 27, July 6 and July 15. Featuring the deluxe, 202-guest mv Victory I, now fully refurbished and owner-managed, these all-inclusive cruises feature an outside stateroom, shore excursions, airport transfers, shipboard gratuities, fine regional dining in two unique venues, free-flowing wines at dinner, an open bar throughout the cruise, and complimentary…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Is 2017 the comeback year for Mediterranean Cruises?
by Julie Karp Saturday March 25, 2017
There is nothing like traveling through the Mediterranean. I have been there countless times, often stopping in the same villages, yet I have never tired of them. There is a romance to the whole area that particularly blankets Italy, France and Spain where I find comfort when I return and see a city as I left it, and yet there is always something new.
Med cruises tanked in 2016
Last year the Mediterranean was hit hard by many factors that affected tourism. We will never really know how people make their decisions but election years are always tough and it was also a restless time for many…
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Supplier Profile
Fly Aerolineas Argentinas
Founded in 1950, Aerolineas Argentinas is currently a major airline company in South America, with 82 aircraft/average 8 years, providing service to 11.265.000 million passengers transported in 2016, with over 300 departures daily.
Within the bustling cosmopolitan capital city of Buenos Aires, Aeolineas Argentinas has its base of operations at both the Jorge Newbery Aeroparque Airport as well as the Ezeiza International…
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Mike's Morning Missives
8 Career-Busting Traps You Must Learn to Avoid
POGO was the comic strip that became somewhat famous for the following saying: "We have met the enemy and he is us."
Without bumming you out today with too strong a message, I feel it is important to tell you in no uncertain terms to “Snap out of it.” (Reference to the movie Moon Struck)
Too often we are our own worst enemy and we allow ourselves to fall into self-imposed traps that thwart our progress and turn our lives into less-than-attractive works of…
— 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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