Destinations
Along the Mekong River, a Timeless Place Where Time Marches On
An ancient Khmer temple’s restoration draws adventurous tourists to a little-known corner of Southeast Asia…
— New York Times
The Best Vacation Spots In Every U.S. State
Whether you're planning a last-minute getaway or a serious vacation five months out, you don't have to jet-set across the globe to get away from it all…
— The Huffington Post
Iceland's big attractions and hidden secrets
With dreamy landscapes and an out-of-this-world feel, it's not surprising that the Golden Circle tour is considered one of the best things to do in Iceland…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Caribbean horseback rides take you off the beach and into the water
The simple act of getting up on a horse has some magic to it. Make that a horseback ride saddle-deep through the blue Caribbean Sea and you have an image straight out of a dream…
— USA Today
Disney's chief says no virtual reality at parks
Walt Disney Co.'s chief executive has no interest in having theme park visitors strap on virtual reality headsets that block out their view and place them inside a digital world…
— Miami Herald
Cruise
25 cruise ship attractions that will blow your mind
Ever more insane water slides, bumper cars, surfing pools and robot bartenders are among the latest wows on cruise ships…
— USA Today
What happened when a luxury cruise went wrong
On the fourth day of our luxury small ship cruise from Venice to Istanbul, our very new ship ran into the pier while docking in Split in Croatia…
— Escape.com
Transportation
Return of an Amtrak passenger train to Orlando in further doubt
Since 2005 there's been no passenger train from New Orleans to Orlando. Considering the cuts to long-distance rail service proposed in President Trump's 2018 budget outline, it may stay that way…
— NOLA.com
Malaysia Airlines changed my flight, where's my refund?
When Malaysia Airlines reschedules Alice Bu's flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Phuket, Thailand, she asks for a refund. But she gets nothing but radio silence. Where's her money?…
— Chicago Tribune
Lodging
Staff reveal what you’ll get away with stealing from your hotel room
Whether it’s a pair of embossed slippers, a sewing kit or a handful of shampoo miniatures, most people have slipped something into their luggage during a hotel stay…
— Escape.com
Suite Spot: Chileno Bay Resort, Cabo San Lucas
ince Hurricane Odile struck Los Cabos in September 2014, Baja California's resort corridor has seen a whirlwind of repairs, renovations and all-new hotels, with a half dozen more still to come…
— San Francisco Chronicle
Other and Odd
How (and Where) to Take a Tax-Refund Vacation
Don’t save your tax refund check — spend it on travel. That is the message some tour operators, cruise lines and hotels want to get across this year, and with Tax Day approaching…
— New York Times
How I Afforded To Buy A Home And Travel The World In My Mid-20s
For many millennials, being a homeowner is often synonymous with being tied down. There are numerous studies and polls that show how millennials are the…
— The Huffington Post
Today in History
The First Presidential Veto
The word "veto" is Latin for "I forbid". The US Constitution provides that the President, as the head of the executive branch of government may veto a bill passed by the Congress. The first exercise of a the presidential veto power was on April 5, 1792 when George…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Is 2017 the comeback year for Mediterranean Cruises?
by Julie Karp
Saturday March 25, 2017
There is nothin g 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…
— Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile
Costa Rica Dream Adventures: Your Partner for Costa Rica!
 Costa Rica Dream Adventures (CRDA) is a US Tour Operator that has been in business for over 18 years selling exclusively Costa Rica. We are based in Atlanta, Georgia and we also have an office in San Jose, Costa Rica for 24/7 in country travel assistance. CRDA provides customized packages for individuals, couples, family vacations, weddings, anniversaries, groups, corporate and incentive…
— 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
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Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
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Experience deluxe river cruising with Emerald Waterways
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Experience deluxe river cruising with Emerald Waterways Experience the Exceptional Emerald Value on one of Europe’s newest and best-designed river cruise fleets, Emerald Waterways. Voted Best River Cruise Line For Value by the discerning experts at Cruise Critic in both 2015 & 2016, our ships and river cruises are praised for their striking design, innovative highlights and contemporary approach, setting a trip with us apart from any other river cruise. During our webinar you’ll learn what’s new for 2017, what we have coming up in 2018, hear about our brand new promotions and find out about the re-launch of our online training tool, Emerald Specialist. Sign up today to join our Regional Sales Manager, Tom Van Dorn, to learn how you can build your business with Emerald Waterways.
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