Destinations
In the Footsteps of Charles Darwin
The Galápagos Islands, with their gorgeous scenery, unparalleled and rare wildlife unafraid of humans, and paramount historical and scientific importance, were once a place you saved for years to see, a splurge that made a ski trip to Aspen look positively cheap in comparison…
— New York Times
Indian Ocean Paradise on a Budget – Here's How it's Done
Powdery sand, deepening shades of turquoise water and delicately leaning palms... views like this usually come with a hefty price tag. But brochure-perfect panoramas don't always cost as much as you expect…
— Telegraph (London)
Still Kicking: Route 66's Glory Days Live on Along Colorful Stretch of Arizona
From the 1950s to '70s, it gained a new life as the ultimate path across America for road-tripping families who visited its themed motels, neon-lit diners and audacious roadside attractions. The end was nigh by the mid-'80s, however, when Route 66 had been replaced almost in its entirety by five soul-crushing interstates…
— Chicago Tribune
Tours and Activities
Floating Water Park Coming to Indiana's Lake Michigan Shores
Workers at Whihala Beach in northwest Indiana have started installing a floating water park along Lake Michigan…
— Chicago Tribune
Saltdean Lido Reopens in Brighton
Built in the 1930s, the pool was a glamorous part of the Saltdean “offer”, its main building curved like a cruise liner. The story of it shutting is a familiar one to lido historians, full of benign neglect…
— The Guardian
Influential Textile Designer's Work Displayed in Michigan
“Alexander Girard: A Designer’s Universe” opened Saturday at the Bloomfield Hills museum. It features hundreds of examples of Girard’s work, including furniture, textiles, graphics, architecture, drawings and sculptures…
— The Washington Post
Cruise
Peek at the Private Island for Cruisers that Just Got a Major Makeover
Cruising's original private island, Great Stirrup Cay, is emerging from a major makeover. The 268-acre beach getaway owned by Norwegian Cruise Line has been spruced up over the past year with new and revamped food and drink venues, rebuilt cabanas and expanded areas of powdery soft sand…
— USA Today
Venetians Rock the Boat on Cruise Ship Visits
Thousands of Venetians have voted in an unofficial referendum to ban the huge cruise ships that tower over St Mark’s Square and disgorge thousands of daytrippers into the city’s narrow alleys…
— The Australian
Transportation
Allegiant : 28 New Routes, 3 new Cities part of its Biggest Expansion Ever
Allegiant Air will announce 28 new routes and three new destinations Tuesday. Allegiant is billing the expansion as “the largest-ever announcement of new service in the company’s history.”…
— USA Today
Revealed: Heathrow's Noisiest and Dirtiest Airlines
El Al, the national carrier of Israel, has been named Heathrow’s dirtiest and noisiest airline. The west London airport named and shamed those airlines that are failing to meet targets in seven categories…
— Telegraph (London)
Raise those Pinkies: Reno Airport getting first Luxury Lounge
Travelers waiting for a flight in the Biggest Little City’s airport will be getting an extra option for passing the time this winter. MAG USA, a subsidiary of the Manchester Airport Group, will be building its fourth Escape Lounge in the United States at Reno-Tahoe International Airport…
— Reno Gazette-Journal
Lodging
Suite Spot: Marriott’s Waikoloa Ocean Club, Hawaii
Marriott’s Waikoloa Ocean Club, a recent conversion of half of the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, takes care of space and proximity to sand, with relatively moderate prices, too. And though it’s part of Marriott’s time-share Vacation Club program, you don’t have to join the club to book here…
— San Francisco Chronicle
The Most Affordable Hamptons Hotel You’ll Actually Want to Try
The Southampton Inn is a charming 90-room stay close to the town’s buzzy center and just a mile from magnificent (and public) Cooper’s Beach. Open all year round, Southampton Inn is one of the few places out east that offers an affordable resort-worthy vacation…
— New York Post
A 5-star Escape Awaits at this New Vineyard Bed-and-Breakfast near Austin
If you drive 45 minutes west of Austin, past sparkling lakes to Sunrise Beach Village on the southeastern edge of Llano, you’ll approach a gorgeous vineyard beside an enchanting, two-story home: The Vineyard B and B at Lost Creek Ranch.…
— Culture Map Austin
Other and Odd
The Secret Button that Gives You More Space on a Plane
In the quest for comfort at 35,000 feet, the margins are fine: an extra centimetre here, another inch there, even the smallest spatial gains can make the difference between a good and a bad flight…
— Telegraph (London)
For the Business Traveler Worried About Security: You’re Not Alone
Corporate travel managers have long had their hands full dealing with political unrest, terrorism and severe weather around the world. But now, they are contending with new complications…
— New York Times
Why are Human Travel Agents Still so Much Better than Websites?
It’s been more than 20 years since Expedia was founded as a division of Microsoft, kicking off the online travel market. Today, the industry has swelled to an enormous size, taking in machine learning-powered flight bookers such as Hopper, luxury-focused bargain hunters such as Secret Escapes, and a host of mobile-first booking apps like Trivago…
— The Guardian
Mike's Morning Missives
Tip #13: Be On Time
 This is Tip #13 from my Special Report written for recent high school graduates. It is also relevant to most adults. (Make that all adults.)
Being on time for appointments, meetings, and scheduled events is a sign of respect. You will be silently judged accordingly. Being late is a selfish…
— Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography
Stop for Culture Along the Silk Road with ChinaTour
by Simone Hasskew
Tuesday June 20, 2017
The Sil k Road was integral for centuries to cultural interaction through Eurasia, connecting the east and west, and stretching from the Korean peninsula all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. Consisting of several routes that travel through a variety of locations, the Silk Road has both historical and cultural significance while still offering an exciting, and enlightening, travel experience to visitors.
Thanks to ChinaTour, the supplier sponsor of this article, you won't have to miss out on the many sights that wind through the routes of the Silk…
— 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
Image Tours 101
Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Having been in business since 1939, Image Tours is one of the most experienced Europe tour operators in the world and they have earned a reputation for high quality tours at an affordable price. While their emphasis is on introducing your clients to the European way of life, Image Tours remains aware of the small details appreciated by American travelers.
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Selling Autumn Rail Vacations with Canada à la Carte and VIA Rail
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Canada is the perfect destination for an autumn rail vacation. It is close to home, full of colorful fall adventures and a great value for your client. Join Canada à la Carte and VIA Rail Canada for an informative session on Canadian rail journeys ideal for autumn travel, including scenic vacations through Eastern Canada’s vibrant cities and coastal towns.
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How to Sell Argentina with Aerolineas Argentinas
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
This webinar is to inform agents how to sell Aerolineas Argentinas and its domestic destinations.
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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
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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