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Tuesday June 13, 2017

Destinations

There’s More Than Tech to Silicon Valley: A Weekend Guide
While it’s easy to relegate Silicon Valley to technology, hoodies, and Teslas, there’s far more to the region than those obvious associations. Given its location in northern California, the climate for most of the year is irresistibly sun-drenched and balmy…

10 Of the Best Hidden Beaches in Ibiza
It’s possible to escape the Balearic island’s hotspots for splendid isolation amid secret coves and pristine bays – just be prepared to walk or swim there…

In Nantucket vs. Martha's Vineyard, Both Islands are Winners
Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. The very names, for many of us from other places, conjure thoughts of lobsters and clams and harpooners and presidential getaways and weathered houses facing the salty sea and solitary walks on beaches…

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Tours and Activities

The Arsenal of Democracy opens at the National WWII Museum
The nine galleries that comprise “The Arsenal of Democracy” seamlessly weave historical accounts and home front stories through 62 authenticated oral histories, beginning in the first gallery, Gathering Storm…

Splitboarding in Australia's Little Known Mountains
Just over two hours’ drive from Canberra, you’ll find yourself deep in Australia’s Snowy Mountains, the highest range on the continent. Ski season begins here in May and runs until October…

The 18 Most Beautiful U.S. Landmarks To Visit This Fourth Of July
The Fourth of July holiday is rapidly approaching, promising crowded beaches, sunburns, and lots of travel traffic. Take your free weekend in a new direction and visit some of the most American landmarks this great country has to offer on the anniversary of its birth…

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Cruise

New Windstar Itinerary Takes Cruisers to Shetland, Faroe Islands
Windstar Cruises is out with an unusual new itinerary that focuses on some of the most remote North Atlantic islands. Dubbed Secrets of the Faroe, Shetland…

Cruise Line Announces 2018 Cruises to Tahiti, Bora Bora, and the South Pacific
Luxury cruise line Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, has debuted their 2018 Tahiti, French Polynesia,…

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Transportation

At Airports, Making Travel Easier for Autistic Passengers
Shannon Airport isn’t alone in its efforts to ease air travel for those with autism spectrum disorder: Some airlines and other airports around the world are also part of the movement, and in the United States, the Arc, a group in Washington representing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, is a major player…

Stewart International: The Unknown US Airport that Could Change Transatlantic Travel Forever
It is easy to dismiss Stewart International based on its looks, but the plans in place for its expansion are huge. And what it means for UK and Irish tourists are unprecedented cheap transatlantic flights…

Queen Recreates Historic Train Journey
The Queen has joined celebrations marking the 175th anniversary of the first train journey taken by a British monarch. She recreated Queen Victoria's trip from Slough to Paddington on 13 June 1842 on the Great Western Railway…

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Lodging

With These Hotels, You Can Experience Airstream Travel Without A Hitch
Airstream “hotels” are popping up throughout California. You can drive your little electric Nissan Leaf to a campground where permanent Airstream setups are styled as ultra-modern, vividly wild or, of course, simply retro…

2 Cases of Legionnaire's Disease Reported at Vegas Hotel
The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating two cases of Legionnaire’s Disease recently discovered at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. Two guests were found to have had the bacteria while staying at the hotel in the months of March and April…

Vanderbilt Heir Opens $9.2M hotel in Biltmore Village
The 118-room Hampton Inn and Suites Asheville-Biltmore Village, a lodging facility that's part of a more than $30 million hotel boom south of downtown, opened Monday. The hotel will employ 36 people with some positions still available, developer Biltmore Farms Hotels said…

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Other and Odd

How to Get the Best Deals on your Holiday Money Abroad
How pathetic is the pound these post-Brexit, post-election days? Well, consider the traditional near-certainties about pre-euro currencies. British travellers were comfortable knowing that £1 would buy 10 French francs or three German marks…

What You Need to Know About Traveling to Cuba Now
Travel to Cuba can be confusing in the best of times, and uncertainty about possible policy changes makes planning a trip there more challenging. Here are answers to some of the questions people have right now…

Today in History

Vancouver Burns to the Ground
On June 13, 1886, the newly incorporated city of Vancouver, British Columbia was clearing brush out of the areas between Main and Cambie streets…

Mike's Morning Missives

Tip #8: Credit Card Balances Can Ruin Your Life

This tip is from my Special Report written for recent high school graduates. It is also relevant to most adults. (Make that all adults.)

Through no fault of your own, you (we) are living in an “I want it and I want it now” world. Enter the credit…

  — Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography

Discover Reykjavík with ShoreTrips
by Simone Hasskew
Tuesday June 13, 2017

Reykjavík , the world's northernmost capitol of a sovereign state, is located on the southern shore of Faxa Bay in Iceland. Reykjavík it is among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world, but it boasts more than just that. Beautiful views, rich history, and never a shortage of entertainment, this Icelandic town should be at the top of your travel list. Thanks to ShoreTrips, the supplier sponsor for this article, you won't have to miss a moment of life in Reykjavík.

  — 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!


Upcoming Training Opportunities


New Caledonia: Where to take your clients next

New Caledonia: Where to take your clients next

Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT

Where to take your clients next Located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, New Caledonia is the third largest island in the Pacific. Offering one beautiful beach after the other, here you can immerse yourself in crystal clear turquoise lagoons, and vast open spaces.

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Flemish Masters – then and now

Flemish Masters – then and now

Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT

Flanders, the northern part of Belgium, has a reputation for cutting edge craftsmanship. Craftsmanship that has come alive throughout the centuries and found it’s expression in the world famous Flemish Masters, painters like Rubens and van Eyck who created world famous art masterpieces. Today’s Flemish Masters are known for crafting the world’s best beers, chocolates, Michelin star dining and many more experiences for today’s sophisticated travelers.

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Experience deluxe river cruising with Emerald Waterways

Experience deluxe river cruising with Emerald Waterways

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT

Experience the Exceptional Emerald Value on one of Europe’s newest and best-designed river cruise fleets, Emerald Waterways. Voted Best River Cruise Line For Value by the discerning experts at Cruise Critic in both 2015 & 2016, our ships and river cruises are praised for their striking design, innovative highlights and contemporary approach, setting a trip with us apart from any other river cruise. During our webinar you’ll learn what’s new for 2017, what we have coming up in 2018, hear about our brand new promotions and find out about the re-launch of our online training tool, Emerald Specialist. Sign up today to join our SE Regional Sales Manager, Linda Gruneklee, to learn how you can build your business with Emerald Waterways.

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