Destinations
On Padre in Texas, Soft Sand, Shells and Seclusion
Padre Island extends 115 miles down the Texas coast, nearly to the mouth of the Rio Grande. And though its most populous resort town, South Padre Island, is known for its thumping spring break bacchanalia, the majority of this unattached spit of land remains uncivilized in the other sense of the word…
— New York Times
The Secret Corner of Tenerife that will Change your Mind about the Island
I’ll admit that Tenerife had never been on my list of must-dos. But all of my illustrious predecessors had written spell-bindingly about the loveliness of this northern region, about landscapes studded with cypresses and oleander, about exquisite parks and gardens decked with vivid red tangles of Canarian bell flowers, and about the magical sight of Mount Teide in the distance…
— Telegraph (London)
Exploring Underground Railroad ties in Southwest Michigan
It takes just two hours to get from Chicago to this don't-blink-or-you'll-miss-it town in Cass County, but the drive through farmland and small towns in Southwest Michigan ends in a destination steeped in history…
— Chicago Tribune
Tours and Activities
Hatch Show Print: A Nashville Institution
According to Aubry, more than 100,000 visitors experience Hatch Show Print annually. Tourists, some trekking across the globe from Australia and Asia, stop by for a taste of artistic Americana. Hatch invites visitors inside to witness the ink-fed heart of its operation by taking an interactive tour or workshop…
— CNN
A Hike and a Happy Hour: Explore splendid Camano Island and its new Naked City pub
Here’s an easy, 2-mile round-trip walk through a chlorophyll-packed forest with dainty wildflowers at your feet, to a wildlife oasis where beavers have dammed a small stream to create a lake teeming with lily pads, cattails and birds of many species…
— Seattle Times
Beach bodies: Vacations aren't just for Relaxing anymore as Beachgoers Exercise and Eat Healthy
As vacationers' fitness needs have grown, business owners have stepped up, opening juice bars like Green Man, natural markets, yoga studios, gyms and other businesses that promote a healthy lifestyle…
— Baltimore Sun
Cruise
New Princess route: Los Angeles to Shanghai and Back
Princess Cruises has announced plans for an epic voyage from Los Angeles to Asia and back that includes stops in half a dozen countries. The 60-day "Circle North Pacific" sailing on the Coral Princess kicks off Sept. 19, 2018…
— USA Today
Port Everglades Investing $100 Million to Renovate Royal Caribbean Cruise Terminal
Port Everglades has announced an investment of over $100 million for a complete makeover of Cruise Terminal 25, which will continue to be a preferential berth for Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. as part of a new long-term agreement approved unanimously by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Allegiant Air's Newest Destination: Providence
Allegiant Air will make Providence its newest destination, announcing plans to launch three new routes there this fall. Allegiant’s first Providence flights will begin Sept. 28 with non-stop service to Punta Gorda in Southwest Florida…
— USA Today
An Airline Tried to get a Musician to Check her 17th-Century Violin. A ‘Wrestling Match’ Ensued
For the small fraternity of people who make their living coaxing musical notes out of vulnerable pieces of wood and metal, few things are more terrifying than seeing an expensive, defenseless instrument disappear on that little conveyor belt at the airport…
— The Washington Post
Pilots Blamed after Delta Flight landed at the Wrong Airport
An investigation has said pilot error was to blame after a Delta Air Lines flight carrying 129 passengers landed at the wrong airport in South Dakota. Flight 2845 from Minneapolis touched down at Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA), around six miles from its intended destination, Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)…
— Telegraph (London)
Lodging
This Swiss 'Hotel' Doesn't Even Have A Roof, But People Are Loving It
An overnight stay in a double bed “suite” in a field costs $306, but you do get a drink on arrival, breakfast and the services of a “modern butler” ― typically a local farmer in rubber boots. He or she escorts guests to the site, provides weather reports and delivers local jokes through a broken-down TV set…
— The Huffington Post
The Trumps are Planning to Open a Line of three-star Hotels
On Monday, the Trump Organization announced plans for the new three-star hotel chain, which will be called American Idea. According to a press release issued by the company, the new hotel chain will combine three-star accommodations with an eye toward paying tribute to the stars and stripes…
— Boston Globe
3 Memphis Getaways: Rock star, Rustic or Refined
A truly relaxing getaway is one where you can check into a hotel and never get behind the wheel again until it's time to head home. Visitors to Memphis will find two new resort hotels and one established classic that offer plenty to keep guests entertained…
— Miami Herald
Other and Odd
How to Keep your Laptop Safe in Checked Luggage
The ban is not off the table for Europe and other regions around the world. Especially for business travelers who may be carrying classified corporate information, the thought of checking a computer for a long-haul flight is not ideal…
— Fox Travel News
Traveling This Summer? Skip the Rental Car and Try This Trick Instead
Even the most nomadic among us might admit that the worst thing about traveling is that it often comes with a fair amount of tedium: the booking of the airline tickets, the reserving of the hotel room, the standing in the TSA security-check line. It all makes for a rather dull time…
— Vogue
Today in History
The Treaty of Tordesillas
On June 7, 1494, the countries of Spain and Portugal signed the Treaty of Tordesillas, so named for the Spanish city it was created in…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Tip #4: Don’t Sell Yourself Short
 This tip is from my Special Report written for recent high school graduates. It is also relevant to most adults. (Make that all adults.)
It makes little difference to me whether you have elected to study for another four years or you have decided to enter the labor market right out of the gates. What I do care about is that regardless of the path you decide to take, I want you to be damn good at what you are doing. Honest, hard working, and damn good.…
— Travel Research Online
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TRO and The Travel Institute Scholarship Program
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