Destinations
Finding My Florida
Long before hanging chads and headlines like “Lakeland Woman Treats 6-Foot Gator Like a Baby,” my splintered family shared a unifying dream: Florida, where true happiness was to be found among palm trees and miles of beaches. It was where everything would be O.K. It was our promised land…
— New York Times
Jerusalem: The New Side of This Centuries-Old City
Jerusalem is gaining some traction as a seriously modern destination thanks to a number of cool openings that rival even sister city Tel Aviv. It may be saturated with must-see tourist sites, but a refreshing crop of boutique hotels, unexpected culinary experiences, and hip bars balance out the serious side of the holy place…
— Vogue
Slipping Into An 'Ocean State' Of Mind in Southern Rhode Island
I tasted the ocean in the air as I sat on the outdoor deck at Matunuck Oyster Bar, the ebbing tide draining a few feet from our table into the Great Salt Pond. What harm could it do to spread the word about this slower-paced version of the classic summer beach vacation spot? Less crowded than New England's more popular destinations, it's a bit more affordable and every bit as beautiful…
— Miami Herald
Tours and Activities
10 Of The World's Most Unusual Wineries
There's certainly nothing wrong with the classic wine country experience: tours through the barrel-filled cellars, tastings overlooking the lush, rolling vineyards. But once you've been there and done that, it might be time to try something a little -- or a lot -- less traditional. From underwater wine cellars in Croatia to wine-tasting cabanas in Sonoma, we've handpicked 10 wineries around the globe that are taking wine tourism to a whole new level…
— CNN
Sydney Opera House Voted TripAdvisor’s Favourite Australian landmark
Travel review site TripAdvisor named the Opera House as the 2017 winner of its Travellers’ Choice Landmarks of Australia awards. Regarded as one of the great architectural achievements of the 20th century, the Opera House attracts over 8 million visitors a year, and hosts more than 2000 performances…
— Escape
For First-Time Backpackers, Marin is the Perfect Place to Start
While the Mount Wittenberg Trail is steep in sections, the sprawling ferns, patches of wildflowers, draping mosses and soaring butterflies distract us from the hardest of the hiking. Before we know it, we’re zigzagging on the Z Ranch Trail to Sky Trail, where the view spans from Drakes Bay to the Point Reyes Headlands and out to the Farallon Islands…
— San Francisco Chronicle
Cruise
Princess Cruises Announces 2018-2019 Caribbean, Hawaii, Alaska, and Mexico Itineraries
Princess Cruises has announced their 2018-2019 Americas cruise itineraries that include cruises to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaii, the California Coast, and Alaska. The upcoming season that is currently open for bookings includes 12 cruise ships, sailing to over 70 destinations on more than 40 unique itineraries on 250 departures from six North American homeports…
— Cruise Fever
P&O, Cunard and Princess cruise customers who were overcharged thousands to be refunded
Holidaymakers were charged thousands of pounds extra for cruises they had already paid for late last week, thanks to problems with a payment provider that serves three major cruise…
— Telegraph (London)
Transportation
JetBlue Paints Airbus A320 in Colors of New York City Police
JetBlue rolled out its newest special paint scheme Monday, unveiling a livery honoring the New York City Police Department. The Airbus A320 will begin flying through JetBlue’s 101-city network after Monday’s unveiling at New York's JFK Airport, the carrier's busiest base…
— USA Today
Emirates Airline Accidentally Responds to Customer Complaint with Message Entitled 'Wtf'
“Wtf …” is not a subject line you expect to see in a message from the customer-service staff of one of the world’s biggest airlines. But it was the header for a highly offensive message sent in error to an Emirates passenger who sought compensation after a late flight from Manchester to Dubai…
— The Independent
Elvis Presley's Original Luxury Private Jet to be Auctioned
A custom-made private jet personally designed by Elvis Presley, the late American singer, complete with original interiors including red velvet seats and red shag carpet, will be sold to the highest bidder this Saturday, May 27. The 1962 Lockheed Jetstar jet became a tourist attraction where it sat on a runway in Roswell, New Mexico in the US…
— Telegraph (London)
Lodging
Drink Up, Business Travelers. The Minibar Is on the Way Out.
Millennials may not be to blame for rooms that have started feeling more space-age than familiar. According to Michael Suomi, principal and vice president for interior design at Stonehill…
— New York Times
Top 10: The Best Five-Star Hotels On The Côte d'Azur
An expert guide to the best five-star hotels on the Côte d'Azur, featuring the best places to stay for first-class service, luxurious settings, Michelin-starred dining, elegant interiors, glamorous pools and historic connections, in locations including Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice, Cap d'Antibes and Monte Carlo…
— Telegraph (London)
Summer Heat Makes for Cool Deals at Posh Resorts in Scottsdale, Ariz. Here Are 3 You Shouldn't Miss
When Scottsdale sizzles, prices plummet. That’s pretty much why some posh resorts in the Arizona town offer deep summer room discounts. Here’s your chance to sample the good life — at a fraction of the high-season cost…
— LA Times
Other and Odd
Want Family Travel to Really Count? Make a Plan
The Krechevskys’ approach embodies the latest trend promoted by the travel industry: family vacation planning. The idea behind it is to encourage families to take the time and save the money so that they can meet all of their travel goals…
— New York Times
Gadgets and Apps Help you Travel Worry-Free
A range of new gadgets and apps, all targeted at security-conscious travelers, are sold to jittery tourists. Though they may address a few of your concerns, they fail to fix the one thing no one talks about…
— USA Today
Today in History
The Deaths of Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Barrow, better known as "Bonnie and Clyde" share the same date of death: May 23, 1934…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Windstar Cruises Adds 20 New Itineraries in Europe
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises continues to make big changes to its deployment, announcing eight new itineraries in Northern Europe and 12 new Mediterranean itineraries, bringing Windstar’s total unique itineraries in Europe for 2018 to an impressive 40. The itineraries beget 26 new European ports, increasing the company’s global number of maiden ports to 93 for 2018…
— Travel Research Online
Host Agency Reviews is conducting a Travel Agent Income Survey
While the survey is the first-ever to emphasis hosted agent income, it is open and available to all travel agents, and can be accessed here…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Five Ways to Become a Better Blogger
 Blogging is a simple process, but can also be a lot of work. While it is not hard to post to your blog, getting readership and relationship-building results from your blog is an arduous task. Maybe you’ve been blogging for a while and still aren’t seeing the dialogue you’d like. Here are five ways I can think of to help you enhance your blogging skills.
— Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography
Discover Tlingit History in Sitka with ShoreTrips
by Simone Hasskew
Tuesday May 23, 2017
Originally sett led by the Tlingit people over 10,000 years ago Sitka, which means "People on the Outside of Baranof Island," is a city steep with culture and natural beauty. From the endless amount of trails and outdoor beauty, to the museums and educational buildings, Sitka is the perfect blend of foliage and historical significance.
Thanks to ShoreTrips, 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
Explore Culture in Córdoba, Argentina with Aerolíneas Argentinas
by Simone Hasskew
Tuesday May 23, 2017
Córdoba, Argen tina is the geographical center of Argentina, and the capitol of the Córdoba providence. Known not just for its Spanish and Jesuit history, Córdoba blends old with new through out the city, from building renovations to forward thinking. Córdoba is the main area of urban development in the central region of the country, and even served as the American Capitol of Culture in 2006, a testament to its cultural integration. The Spanish colonial architecture and beautiful views, and the near endless selection of things to see and do are just a few of the reasons Córdoba should not be missed on your Argentinian vacation. Thanks to Aerolíneas Argentinas, you don't have.
Córdoba can be found nestled in the foothills of the Sierras Chicas, a fluvial valley on 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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Upcoming Training Opportunities
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Goway's Germany
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT
Join Goway Travel as they take you on a journey of Germany. Discover more about this popular destination and learn how Goway can assist you in getting your clients getting beyond the gateway cities.
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