Destinations
36 Hours in Biarritz
Just as surf patterns ebb and flow with the seasons, so too has Biarritz cycled in and out of fashion over the years. The French resort town, about 15 miles up the Atlantic coast from the border with Spain, hit a peak in the 1950s when California surf culture was introduced to Europe on its sandy beaches…
— New York Times
Solitude and Majesty in Montana's Beartooth Wilderness
It’s hard not to feel vertigo in the majesty of Montana’s wilderness. Whether you seek the rocky heights of a 10,000-foot (3,000-meter) peak or an endless chain of lakes, pastels in a mountain meadow or the endless catch of trout, trek into the one of the state’s most magnificent ranges — the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness — to find solitude and grandeur…
— The Washington Post
A Fashion Designer’s Guide to Paris
Jane Siskin, the designer behind Cinq à Sept, loves Paris so much that she named her brand after the golden rays of light that streak the city’s sidewalks between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. She travels to Paris about four times a year and describes it as “the most beautiful city” she’s ever been to in the entire…
— Vogue
Tours and Activities
Jordan Trail: A Trek Through History via Ancient Villages and Wild Wadis
Picture the Appalachian Trail in California, or the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
Then draw a route through more than 10,000 years of history, covering Neolithic ruins, Biblical sites, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, and russet landscapes that wouldn't look out of place on Mars…
— CNN
Road trip attractions: Where to stop on the way to the beach
Just getting there is often the most tedious part of any beach trip. But you can make the journey nearly as much fun as the destination. Here are some highlights of unique stops where you can stretch your legs, snack and see unusual sights on the drive to your Mid-Atlantic getaway…
— Baltimore Sun
Cruise
In a First, Carnival to Sail to Bermuda from Jacksonville, Fla.
Cruise giant Carnival plans a cruise to Bermuda from Jacksonville, Fla. — a first for the line. The Miami-based cruise operator says the 2,052-passenger Carnival Elation will operate a seven-night sailing to Bermuda from Jacksonville that kicks off on April 7…
— USA Today
Live From Caribbean Princess: Hits and Misses Post Dry Dock
Princess Cruises is showing off its 13-year-old Caribbean Princess, after the ship underwent a multimillion dollar refurbishment that welcomed several new and revamped spaces, and outfitted it for Princess' Ocean Medallion program (wearable technology that acts as a virtual concierge). Cruise Critic is onboard testing out all the additions…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
American Airlines Tweaks Upgrade Process for Elite Fliers
American Airlines’ elite frequent-flier member will have some new calculus to crunch in figuring out how they’ll be upgraded. The carrier said that starting Saturday, it is tweaking the formula used for determining the priority for space-available upgrades given to elite members of the AAdvantage program…
— USA Today
On this Luxury Sleeper Train, You’ll Get a Unique Ride and Amazing Views
I was just excited to be going on a unique travel experience: the maiden voyage of The Belmond Andean Explorer, South America’s first luxury sleeper train, by Peru Rail. Peru Rail also operates the Hiram Bingham, a luxury train that makes day trips from Cusco to Machu Picchu…
— Miami Herald
Virgin Australia Business Class Sale Cheapest ‘In the History of Ever’
Escape Travel (no affiliation) has just posted an incredible deal, offering round-the-world business class airfares with Virgin starting from as low as $3095 per person. “It has never been this cheap in the history of ever,” says Escape Travel agent, Jose Bishop, when we called to enquire about the deal…
— Escape
Lodging
Nantucket’s New Gold Standard of Lodging
I was expecting a small flock of cherubs to descend from the heavens, clutching a banner reading “Welcome dear friend” in their plump tiny hands, as I approached the entrance of the Nantucket Hotel…
— Boston Globe
‘Greenest Hotel in America’: A Greensboro Hotel Makes Climate-Conscious Travelers Swoon
In one sense, the Proximity Hotel in Greensboro, N.C., shouts its environmental bona fides from the rooftop. One of the first sights that greet guests as they turn in to an otherwise nondescript office park off Green Valley Road are the 100 solar panels perched atop the handsome hotel, which from afar looks like an old textile warehouse lovingly brought back to life…
— The Washington Post
Inside Eden Rock St Barths, the Ultra-Luxury Resort Owned by Pippa Middleton's In-Laws
Taking place in Berkshire on Saturday, the nuptials of Pippa Middleton and hedgefund manager James Matthews will also be enthusiastically celebrated on a rocky promontory in St Barts. Owned by the groom’s parents David and Jane Matthews, the long-standing Eden Rock St Barths has long been the island’s most incontestably glamour-drenched resort…
— Telegraph (London)
Other and Odd
So THAT'S What The Hook On Your Airplane Tray Table Is For
Turns out airline tray tables can carry more than just food crumbs and germs. That little hook attached to some tray table knobs is actually a coat hook, Lifehacker points out. Of course, it works for hanging items like earphones and sweaters, too…
— The Huffington Post
Passengers 'Should Pay to Recline their Seat' on Flights
Reclining your seat during a flight is one of the most contentious moves you can make on a plane. Although the option is there for the taking, opting to use it is a sure-fire way to make an enemy of the person behind you…
— The Independent
Today in History
The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
Mount Saint Helens had been largely quiet since the late 1850's. Some minor explosions occurred in the early part of the 20th century, but were quickly forgotten by all but a few scientists…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
The Effect of Interruptions on Performance
 I was one of the first industry sales trainers who warned you of the dangers of multitasking. I took some heat for this sacrilegious stance, as many agents seemed to insist on juggling too many activities while screwing up a great number of them.
Most travel practitioners know that interruptions take a chunk of productive time out of each day, but many don’t realize how much time they actually consume. Sure, you might only spend five minutes on the phone, or talking to a co-worker, but then it takes you another minute to get back to your desk, get comfortable, get yourself concentrating and back on track. Even if it’s not a lot of extra time, all those little interruptions can add up to a big…
— Travel Research Online
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Luxury Travel Tips
More on Marketing
by Mike Marchev
Thursday May 18, 2017
Ten tried-and-true principles to take to market
If you’ve bee n in business for more than a day and a half you’ve probably been reminded no fewer than a thousand times that, in addition to whatever business you think you’re in, that you’re also in the marketing business. Let me say this again at the risk of repetitious overload—you’re in the marketing business.
Marketing yourself and your business has been, and will continue to be, the single most-important element to your success. There’s no better a time to ply this trade than right now—economic turmoil or not. The issue is that a great number of agents simply don’t know what to…
— 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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