Destinations
36 Hours in Baltimore
Charm City has raised the charm quotient considerably in the past few years, managing to retain its quirky appeal as it develops stylish, more upmarket restaurants and hotels…
— New York Times
At 375, Montreal’s cosmopolitan charm still seduces travelers
Montreal is now filled with jubilee sentiment as it marks 375 years since its founding, with special exhibitions, concerts and festivities, including projecting images of historical figures on trees and walls throughout the city…
— The Washington Post
Tours and Activities
It's sea turtle season in Florida. Here's how to see them.
Many Florida beaches welcome a special type of visitor as the weather gets warmer: sea turtles.
Female sea turtles crawl out of the water from spring to early fall to build nests and lay eggs on the beach at night…
— The Washington Post
Shame On You, Tourists
Excuse me for being a bit worked up. I will explain. Your Instagram animal selfie isn't worth a lifetime of misery for the animals you claim to love…
— The Huffington Post
Cruise
River line Avalon to expand on Mekong with second ship
Avalon Waterways is expanding again in Southeast Asia with plans for a second ship on the Mekong River. The 36-passenger vessel, to be called Avalon Saigon, will debut in September 2018…
— USA Today
Carnival ship sets sail on 'Cruise to Nowhere'
Carnival Fantasy set sail on a three-night Cruise to…
— Miami Herald
Transportation
In the Air, That Uneasy Feeling of Us vs. Them
How the industry reached the unfriendly skies is a journey that goes back to 9/11, which ushered in greater security regulations and carry-on restrictions. In the aftermath of 9/11, “not following crew instructions immediately could be seen as a threat…
— New York Times
Fliers' rights: You have fewer than you think
Delays and cancellations are the bane of airline passengers. But unless you’re up to speed on airline rules and regulations, you may well have an outdated idea of what you’re entitled to …
— USA Today
The Surprising Reason The FCC Chairman Doesn't Want In-Flight Phone Calls
The chairman of the FCC is doing his best to stop a 2013 proceeding that would let passengers make cellphone calls on planes…
— The Huffington Post
Lodging
Pair of aces: Las Vegas
These stays on the Las Vegas Strip boast multi-floor suites, private pools, butler service, fine dining and more. VIP penthouses and suites, fine dining, and the most indulgent spas. From nationally awarded offerings to private perks and priceless views, here are Vegas resorts' most splurge-worthy upgrades…
— USA Today
When bedbugs also check in to your hotel room
That bedbug, the size of an apple seed, is now part of your life. It will hitch a ride home to live with you as an unwanted reminder of that expensive five-star hotel stay. And it will cost not only you, but the hospitality industry…
— CBS Money Watch
Other and Odd
Nine of the weirdest Easter traditions happening right now around the world
Already bored of hot cross buns and egg hunts? These nine countries are looking forward to a four-day festival filled with weirdness…
— The Independent
I Learned The Hard Way That You Can't Take A Vacation From Grief
In utter defiance of the advice proffered by friends and grief counselors, I have been determined to move myself and my two teenagers beyond…
— The Huffington Post
Today in History
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth was an angry man. The actor had been a Confederate during the civil war and viewed President Abraham Lincoln as an unconstitutional tyrant. He formulated a plan to kidnap the President and hold him as a ransom for the release of Confederate…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Anita Pagliasso, President and Founder of Ticket To Travel
by Elizabeth Cody
Friday January 13, 2017
Anita Pagli asso took a leap of faith in 1992. Following her passion for travel, she switched gears from owning a successful and thriving electronic manufacturing rep business in the heart of Silicon Valley, CA., to opening her home-based travel business, Ticket To Travel. In 1993, Anita accepted Gary Fee’s challenge to become the San Jose/Bay Area Chapter director, which during parts of her 20 plus year reign became the OSSN flagship chapter.
Anita serves as the Conference Director for the Travel Agent Forums, where she is responsible for educational content, securing relevant authors, keynote speakers, travel industry top executives, and co-coordinating panels and panelists, all while working closely with the staff at Travel Show Marketing Group.
Anita is also a charter Executive Board member and…
— Travel Research Online
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Soundings
Cruise or All-Inclusive: Which is Right for You?
by Jan Ross
Friday April 14, 2017
I received an i nvitation to visit an all-inclusive resort the other day and I carefully saved that email as I thought why, yes, I would love to visit an all-inclusive resort. Because they are completely wonderful in every way.
Located in beautiful, tropical locations like Mexico and the Dominican Republic, all-inclusive resorts are often described as a cruise on land and it has been my experience that they are very much like that. When you think about it, this description is pretty accurate. So why would you ever want to go on a cruise? Conversely, why would you ever want to go to an all-inclusive resort instead of a cruise?
How can you possibly choose? Which is…
— 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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