Destinations
On the Costa Rican Coast, Finding Pura Vida on a Budget
Gamboling through European capitals is always fine and worthwhile, but you never really forget about the emails, voice mail messages and bills that await you at home. In Drake Bay, on the richly biodiverse southwestern coast of Costa Rica, it’s possible to truly disconnect…
— New York Times
15 Underrated But Totally Romantic Beach Destinations
Bali, Fiji, the Maldives... When it comes to romantic beach trips, the options can seem surprisingly overdone, overcrowded or overpriced ― especially if you’re craving someplace that’s not in the typical playbook for a honeymoon or couple’s vacation…
— The Huffington Post
Tours and Activities
Crocosaurus Cove: Swimming with Crocodiles at Darwin's Scariest Attraction
The only thing protecting me from this fate at Chopper’s gnashers is a thin strip of Perspex, known hyperbolically as the Cage of Death. This especially unnerving piece of daredevilry is the star attraction of Darwin’s Crocosaurus Cove, which houses some of the biggest crocodiles on earth in the middle of the Northern Territory’s most notorious boozing street…
— The Independent
Philadelphia’s Music History — A DIY Tour
Philadelphia doesn’t make it easy for music fans to explore the city’s vast and rich musical legacy, but you can cobble together a do-it-yourself tour of the sights, sounds and neighborhoods that nurtured talent. Here are some spots to swing by…
— The Washington Post
'Lost City' no More, Machu Picchu feels the Strain of Booming Tourism
Peru's Machu Picchu — heralded as the "Lost City of the Incas" by American explorer Hiram Bingham, who rediscovered the largely forgotten site more than 100 years ago — has evolved into a tourist magnet. Buses full of visitors regularly zigzag up and down the road that leads to this bucket-list destination built centuries ago, high in the Andes…
— Chicago Tribune
Cruise
Cirque de Soleil Takes its Act to Sea on New Mediterranean cruises
As Cirque du Soleil takes its act to sea through a new partnership with MSC Cruises, there’s no use rehearsing on solid land. The maiden trip leaves June 4 from Marseille to Genoa, Naples and Messina in Italy; Valletta, Malta; and Barcelona…
— The Washington Post
Where to Find Great Burgers and Beers on your Next Cruise
Cruise lines pride themselves in coming up with tempting dining options. But what if you just feel like a plain ol’ burger and a beer when you’re at sea? They’ve got that covered too, but in a very gourmet way. Here’s where you’ll find great options for upscale burgers (vegetarian ones too) and remarkable beers…
— LA Times
Transportation
Robotic Kiosks and Other New Tech Coming to Your Airport
There’s some cool new technology — and creative uses of emerging technologies — poised to make your trip through the airport less painful and, possibly, more rewarding. That’s the takeaway from the Air Transport IT Summit held in Brussels last week…
— USA Today
British Airways Compensation: Airline Agrees to Cover Cost of Flights and Claims Under EU Rules After its System Failure
British Airways will meet all claims for compensation stipulated by EU rules for cancelled or heavily delayed flights, after the systems failure at the weekend disrupted travel for thousands of passengers. The airline has also softened its stance on refusing to cover the cost of flights on alternative airlines for passengers who used their initiative to escape the chaos at Heathrow and Gatwick…
— The Independent
First ever Philadelphia to Iceland flight Diverted to Boston
The first flight from Philadelphia to Iceland was not a smooth one. That Icelandair flight bound for Reykjavik with Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney on board had to be diverted to Boston for an undisclosed reason…
— Fox Travel News
Lodging
Glamping in Wadi Rum, Jordan: This is One Unforgettable Tent Stay
When we arrive at Captain’s Desert Camp for the night, I feel as though I’m stepping onto a movie set, so surreal are the hulking sandstone hills behind it. Inside my spacious Bedouin tent — fashioned from a blend of wool and camel hair — an Aladdin’s cave of wonders beckons. The walls are lined with rugs and fabrics in varying designs and the ceiling draped with satin…
— Escape
Tour this Swoon-Worthy Luxury Resort on Nicaragua's Breezy Southern Coast
Open barely four years, the 1,670-acre Mukul Resort, on Nicaragua's breezy southern coast, is the country's luxury beacon. The vast majority of the land remains raw, hilly jungle, and the section devoted to the resort contains just 37 ultra-private casitas, a long crescent beach, a swoon-worthy golf course and everything a pampered traveler would need for a week of barefoot luxury…
— Dallas News
The Newest Extra for Serious Travelers: A Mini-Gym Inside your Hotel Room
For a premium of $45.00 per night, guests can reserve the "Five Feet to Fitness" package, which is a normal-sized room with a gym on one side, where the carpet ends. The cost is about the same as one class at a boutique fitness studio, like SoulCycle…
— CNBC
Other and Odd
Packing cells: The Packing Tip that Changed my Luggage — and my life
For the uninitiated, packing cells, or cubes as they are sometimes called, come in various sizes and allow you to transform your suitcase into a beautifully organised space…
— Escape
Can Travel Make You Fall in Love?
Finding true love in a far-away land, reclaiming a bit of joie de vivre through a holiday romance. These are such commonly woven yarns that they border on cliché. Dr. Parker says falling in love with a place may affect how we fall in love with a person…
— Vogue
Today in History
Big Ben
Big Ben, the tower clock in St. Stephen's Tower that looks out over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London began keeping time on this date in…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Iceland’s Eruption
by Barry Karp
Wednesday May 31, 2017
Iceland’s vol canic eruption in 2010 might have caused air travel havoc, but it also started a boom never seen before in Iceland’s tourism. It wasn’t too long ago that Iceland could expect about 350,000 visitors a year – not a bad figure for a country with a population of around 330,000. But in the year following the eruption, tourism began to increase by unprecedented numbers.
Locals explained this new enthusiasm as the result of the dramatic video shot by news agencies and broadcasted throughout the world. People became mesmerized by fireballs, flowing lava and treacherous rivers created by melting glacier ice. By 2014, visitors exceeded 4 million, giving substantial employment to more than 10% of Iceland’s population. Tourism is now a very big chunk of its…
— Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile
Immerse Yourself in Local Asia with Super Value Tours
 Super Value Tours, the number one seller of tour packages to Japan and Taiwan is an award-winning wholesale tour operator to Asia. They offer exclusive services and opportunities that are not available from other companies, or even to the independent traveler. They have worked hard to build relationships that are both sincere and gratifying with local restaurants, hotels, and sites to offer these deals to their clients. Founded on the idea that all aspects of…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Don’t Sit On Your Checklist.
 Years ago (many years ago) I learned how to fly single engine airplanes, and there were three specific lessons I learned that will serve me forever:
Use all of the runway. The surface behind you is useless. Use every inch of available…
— 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
TRUEYou – What’s in it for You?
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
CCRA Travel Commerce Network Presents TRUEYou – What’s in it for You?
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Scenic – What’s New for 2018
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
At Scenic, when we say all-inclusive, that’s what we mean. Learn more about Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ 2018 all-inclusive river cruise offerings. From transfers and gratuities, exclusive Enrich, Freechoice and Tailormade excursions and even the mini-bar in our cabins, your clients won’t have to worry about money at all.
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