Destinations
8 reasons to visit the Caribbean Island of Nevis
This sublime beauty could almost be called a hidden treasure in the West Indies, where celebrities, from Princess Diana to Anna Wintour, have vacationed to avoid the spotlight. Nevis doesn't need to shout for visitors to see that it's bubbling with charms aplenty…
— CNN
Marfa, Texas - Unvarnished
If you've been to the fabled West Texas town, you undoubtedly have your own opinion about it, perhaps a strong one.
If you haven't been, maybe you're thinking of heading there one day soon. Plenty has been written on the subject, much of it pretty puffed up. I'm here to give you Marfa, unvarnished…
— Miami Herald
Door County's islands awash in adventure, surprises
A week tending a lighthouse is one of the adventures that await on Door County's islands…
— Sun Sentinel
Tours and Activities
Would you take a raft ride that drops you 40 feet into whitewater rapids?
SeaWorld Orlando will add a new river rafting ride that will open next year, the park announced Thursday, taking another step in shifting its emphasis from animal attractions to thrill…
— Miami Herald
Big summer for Disney parks: Pandora and Guardians of Galaxy
The Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission BREAKOUT! attraction opens at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, California. Pandora — The World of Avatar is a 12-acre land opening at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. But the creative designer behind the attractions says you don’t need to know anything about either movie to enjoy them…
— The Washington Post
All-female craft beer festival coming to Florida
Women in the beer industry are banding together Memorial Day Weekend to for country's the first FemAle BrewFest in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The event will highlight female beer experts and brewers in the industry. At the festival, presented by women’s advocacy group Fem Collective, you can expect beer tastings, art, food from local female-owned restaurants, and live music…
— Fox Travel News
Cruise
Latest gee-whiz cruise ship attraction: A Ferrari-themed race track
Norwegian Cruise Line on Monday unveiled a new partnership with Scuderia Ferrari Watches that includes the development of a two-level, Ferrari-themed racing course atop the soon-to-debut Norwegian…
— USA Today
Fast-growing Viking Ocean Cruises orders two more ships
The fast-growing line on Tuesday signed a memorandum of agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of two more vessels to arrive in 2021 and 2022. The deal also gives Viking Ocean an option for yet another two ships on top of that, Fincantieri said in an announcement…
— USA Today
Transportation
Flight Compensation: Delta to offer nearly £8000 to overbooked passengers
A major US airline is offering compensation of up to $9,950 (£7,950) per person for passengers denied boarding on overbooked…
— The Independent
As India Fast Tracks Its Trains, What It Can Learn From China
In less than a decade, China has laid out 20,000 km of high speed rail lines with an average speed of more than 300 kmph and government officials say the country is planning another 15,000 km by 2025. The extent of connectivity of its high-speed rail lines is more than rest of the world combined…
— NDTV
Some airlines go above and beyond to accommodate kids on long flights
International carriers seem to be upping the ante for service, especially for families, while American carriers are facing increasing pushback from customers over their behavior and lack of customer service…
— Chicago Tribune
Lodging
Hotels and Resorts for Romance of All Kinds
Here are some new and improved hotels and resorts to woo many ages and stages of love, from platonic crushes to wedded…
— New York Times
Highway 101: Best hotels between San Francisco and Santa Barbara
The stretch of Highway 101 from San Francisco to Santa Barbara offers a vast array of lodging options, from chain motels to boutique inns. Sure, you could do the 300-plus miles in a single day, but it's more fun to dabble along the way. You can go tasting at some of the stunning wineries in Paso Robles, Pismo or down near Los Olivos or Los Alamos. Grab lunch or dinner at a terrific roadside spot and then bed down at one of these wonderful inns. Here are a few suggestions to get you started…
— Miami Herald
Banksy Hotel in the West Bank: Small, but Plenty of Wall Space
It has been just over a month since Banksy opened the Walled Off Hotel here — and unsurprisingly it is proving popular: Its nine rooms are booked through June…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
Jet lag cure: Could eye drops ease symptoms when travelling long haul?
Cells in the eye are key to regulating humans’ circadian rhythm, according to a scientific study. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that a group of cells in the retina communicate directly with the region of the brain that deals with the body’s internal clock…
— The Independent
Ten ways to diminish travel stress
The stress of travel is enough to make you wonder if the getaway is worth it. Alice Boyes, who travels about one week out of every month, knows how trying the process can be…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
The Republic of Ireland Act
Ireland, oppressed by Great Britain for most of its political existence, was historically gripped by poverty and successive waves of emigration from its shores, largely to the United States…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
A Quick Reminder
 People don’t like to read.
Now that I think of it, they really don’t like to do much of anything. Therefore, it is in your best interest as the top rate marketer that you are to recognize both of these facts as the way the world is going to unfold. If you run your business with this in mind, you will have tons more fun and a lot more success.
In other words, stop beating yourself up. Go with the flow. Swim down river. Sail with the wind to your…
— Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography
Discover The Inspiring Galapagos Islands With Marnella Tours
by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday April 11, 2017
The inspiration for Charles Darwin's definitive work on evolution, the Galapagos Islands are famous for the wide and varied wildlife that inhabit the islands. Galapagos tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins, and many more species can be found here on the islands.
Thanks to Marnella Tours, the supplier sponsor of this column, you can use this 60-Second Geography article in your own travel agency’s newsletters and…
— Travel Research Online
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Outposts
D-Day Battles for France by Back-Roads Touring Co.
by Richard Earls
Tuesday April 04, 2017
The largest amp hibious invasion in history took place on the beaches of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944. Allied forces from the United States, Canada, Britain and France waded ashore that day to establish a beachhead in the north of France. Sailing from bases on the southern coast of England, the forces landed on five French beaches with the codenames Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah. The successful invasion paved the way for the eventual victory of Allied forces in Europe and the end of World War II.
American Cemetery in Normandy
Today, those same beaches on the coast of France are still known by their D-Day code names. Throughout the…
— 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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