Destinations
Portland, Oregon: The World’s Best City for Craft Beer
It’s hard to believe now, but up until 1985 there were no brewpubs in Oregon. It was illegal. The Pacific Northwest state was still ruled by post-Prohibition laws that said you couldn’t manufacture and sell alcohol from the same premises. Thankfully, that’s all a thing of the past…
— Escape
These Are the Year’s Top Trending Travel Destinations, So Far
It’s no wonder the virtual bulletin board has accrued some pretty interesting insights. Recently, the network teamed up with another travel force, Airbnb, to determine which destinations are currently trending across both sites. While some of the results come as no surprise (who doesn’t want to go to Bora Bora?), some are a bit more unexpected…
— Vogue
'Rainbow Village' Brightens Locals' Lives and Social Media Feeds
Until a month ago, this ramshackle Indonesian village was not the sort of place to attract tourists. That was before its inhabitants were given an array of paint pots and told to get to work. Now the dazzling striped walls of their streets and houses are being appreciated on Instagram, with images of them being shared by social media users all over the world…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Chaumet Mounts Imperial Exhibition in Beijing’s Forbidden City
“Imperial Splendors: The Art of Jewelry Since the 18th Century,” organized by the French heritage brand Chaumet, is on view to July 2 at the Palace Museum in the heart of the Forbidden City, official residence of China’s emperors for almost 500 years. It is unusual for a Western brand to mount an exhibition in that space…
— New York Times
The Berlin 'Urban Retreat' Featuring Parkour and Freezing Lakes
Enter Wildfitness – which runs retreats in locations from Zanzibar to Croatia, Barcelona, Scotland that aim to “reprogramme bad habits, postures and movement patterns and remind you just how strong and capable the human body really is”. It’s less beach yoga, more jumping on to fire hydrants and climbing trees, with contemporary dance, bouldering, parkour and other forms of natural movement…
— The Independent
First Look Inside Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay
As I glance around the entrance to Volcano Bay, Universal Orlando's new 30-acre water park, I spot no ticket booths, no turnstiles. Instead, there are totem poles, a concierge area and smiling faces. With ukulele music playing and water features flowing, it's as if I'm entering an island resort…
— CNN
Cruise
Aurora Expeditions Reveals New Ship with Cutting-Edge Design to Combat Seasickness
Aurora Expeditions has revealed the design for its new expedition ship, set to launch in late 2019. The 104m vessel is specifically designed for expedition cruising, and with cutting-edge technology that’s set to make rough crossings (and the sickbags that go with them) a thing of the past…
— Escape
CroisiEurope Offering Special Voyages for the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
CroisiEurope is offering special cruises in 2017 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation and Martin Luther posting his 95 Thesis. These sailings will take place in Germany on the Elbe River traveling between Berlin and Prague…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
If You Thought It's Bad Being a Plane Passenger Right Now, Try Being a Flight Attendant
I’m not here to talk about specific incidents in the news at the moment – although I do have my views – but I will say it’s very important to note there are two sides to every story, and it’s even more important to hear both sides before coming to a conclusion…
— The Independent
The Rule That Forbids Pilots from Chatting Below 10,000 feet – and the Farcical Crash that Created It
Have you seen the images some pilots take from the cockpit? Remarkable, mind-boggling, fantastic. Cities spread out below, their streets and railways pumping like arteries, or countryside, green and lush, stretching for miles and miles, stopping only at the horizon. But these are all taken above at least 10,000 feet…
— Telegraph (London)
The Absolute Best Places To Travel by Train
Between TSA horror stories, epic security lines and massive delays, we’re pretty wary of flying lately. And considering gas prices and traffic, it’s not much better to drive. If you can swing the extra time, traveling by train is a relaxing way to take in the sights without, you know, the hassle of modern travel…
— The Huffington Post
Lodging
Inside Hotel Byblos, the St.-Tropez Celebrity Playground for Everyone From Grace Kelly to Mick Jagger
Opened in 1967, the Byblos Hotel and its on-site nightclub, Les Caves du Roy, quickly became synonymous with celebrity joie de vivre. This month marks the iconic hotel’s 50th anniversary. Perched on the highest hill in St.-Tropez, the hotel’s salmon-, lemon-, and apricot-hued stucco buildings sport short chimneys atop tiled roofs that slope toward a palm tree–dotted courtyard with a swimming pool and bar…
— Vogue
Ten of the best new campsites in Britain
When I was a child, my sister and I used to sleep in a tent in the back garden as a treat. These days it would be called a “micro-adventure." Living in London with a small paved back yard means garden camping isn’t an option for my seven-year-old son, so I did the next best thing and booked the closest campsite to our south London home: Embers Camping at the National Trust’s Polesden Lacey estate in Surrey…
— The Guardian
Other and Odd
8 Essential Packing Tips For Your Next Trip
So, you have a big trip coming up, and the departure date is getting closer and closer. If you are anything like myself, you more than likely are thinking, rethinking, and over thinking what to bring. Should I get a new backpack? Should I replace my luggage with the kind that is hard on the outside?…
— The Huffington Post
The Crazy Contraband Foods Smugglers Sneak into America
Don't try to get into this country with headcheese or diapers filled with pork. Not all smugglers have suitcase linings packed with cocaine or ceramic busts filled with ecstasy. Some are transporting illegal cargo of the edible variety…
— Fox Travel News
Press Releases of Interest
South African Airways® Now Offering Huge Savings to Magical Kenya
South African Airways Vacations® (SAA Vacations®) is offering an 8-day discover Kilimanjaro and the Masai Mara air-inclusive vacation package starting at just $3750* per person…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Unexpected Ethiopia
by Jane Behrend
Wednesday May 17, 2017
After venturing  twice to Ethiopia in the last two years with Addis Abbas-based Jacaranda Tours, I've come to the conclusion that four weeks there just isn’t enough time to explore one of the world's largest and most diverse nations. With culture, history and landscapes as the focus rather than just wildlife or beaches, Ethiopia stands far apart from other African destinations. I thought I’d share some of my thoughts on this intriguing…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Spreading The Word: Tips on How to Present and Organize Your E-zine Material
 There is an old saying that goes: "If not us, then who? If not now, then when?"
It is your business; Nobody cares about it as much as you do. So what are you going to do about it? One answer is “Promote my services with an E-zine."
Starting an E-zine can be a large undertaking. You can work hard to find contributors and advertisers if you want to go that route, but it definitely is NOT necessary. An E-zine is a newsletter, and a newsletter is a letter with news in it. Do you know how to write a letter? Do you keep up with the industry news? Bingo! You already have what it…
— 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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Goway's Germany
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