Destinations
13 of the UK's Best Beaches, from Cornwall to the Outer Hebrides
The heat is well and truly on. As summer gets underway, you don't need a plane ticket to hit the beach. The Independent's team has picked some of their favourite beaches around the UK…
— The Independent
Zaragoza: Goya, tapas in El Tubo and 2,000 years of history
Sure, it may be best known as the halfway point between Madrid and Barcelona. But with its treasure trove of architecture, art (and tapas, too), Zaragoza is worth a closer look…
— The Washington Post
The Most Luxurious (but Sneakily Affordable) Vacation Spots Across The Globe
A trip abroad doesn’t necessarily mean you have to cut the luxe out of your stay. These ten destinations are proof that you can have your opulent vacation cake and eat it, too…
— The Huffington Post
Tours and Activities
If you’re 62 or Older, you’ll want to jump on this National-Park Pass Deal
The lifetime pass, soon to increase in price from $10 to $80, gets the bearer in free to sites ranging from Mount Rainier to the Snow Lake trailhead, providing access to more than 2,000 recreation sites managed by six federal agencies…
— Seattle Times
The Best Way to See Mykonos? Eat and Drink Everything in Sight
Some vacations are the kind where you board a plane armed with guidebooks, maps, and an itinerary chock-full of museums, churches, ruins, walking tours, and other must-see-wonders-of-the-world to cross off your to-do list. The tiny Greek island of Mykonos is not that kind of vacation…
— Vogue
93 free things to do with your 93 Days of Summer in San Francisco
To help you fill your days at home between all your big vacations and plans, we've put together a dizzying list of things to do — all of them free — around San Francisco…
— San Francisco Chronicle
Cruise
New Luxury Ship from Seabourn to Sail in Asia
One of the most luxurious new cruise ships on order will spend its initial winter sailing in Asia. Luxury line Seabourn this week revealed the 600-passenger Seabourn Ovation will head to Singapore in late 2018…
— USA Today
Cunard Queen Victoria Cruise Ship Emerges from Overhaul
Two of Cunard's three sister cruise ships are now sporting makeover as Queen Victoria emerged from a $40 million overhaul this month. The ship, which is the smallest of three vessels in the Cunard line, spent more than a month at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo in Italy…
— Sun Sentinel
Transportation
And the World's New No.1 Airline for 2017 is ...
Qatar Airways was tabbed as the world's best airline in 2017, according to the annual World Airline Awards published by Skytrax. Qatar’s title continues a back-and-forth battle for No. 1 between it and Gulf rival Emirates, also known for its high-end service and luxurious premium cabins…
— USA Today
In Phoenix, It's too Hot for Some Planes to Fly
Airlines canceled flights in Phoenix and doctors urged people to be careful around concrete, playground equipment and vehicle interiors Monday as a punishing heat wave threatens to bring temperatures approaching 120 degrees to parts of the Southwestern U.S…
— NOLA
Derby-based Bombardier beats German rival to £900m Train Contract
British industry has received a boost from a £900m train order that once looked destined for Germany but is instead going to the Bombardier plant in Derby, safeguarding about 2,500 skilled jobs…
— The Guardian
Lodging
64 Things you Can't Do in Magaluf This Summer
Misbehaving tourists in Magaluf, the Mallorca resort best known for alcohol-fuelled debauchery, could be fined up to €3,000 (£2,640) if they fall foul of an extensive set of rules unveiled by the local council this week…
— Telegraph (London)
Suite Spot: Mountain Modern Motel, Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Just in time for summer adventures in and around Jackson Hole, Wyo., the Mountain Modern Motel debuted Memorial Day weekend with a splash ... of red buffalo plaid and other playful decor…
— San Francisco Chronicle
The Hottest Hotel Pools to Cool Down In This Summer
From urban-sleek hotels in Brooklyn and Baltimore to luxe desert resorts in Arizona and Palm Springs, we’ve rounded up the most lounge-ready (and Instagram-worthy) of them all. Just add SPF…
— Vogue
Other and Odd
How to Survive Airport Security
The unavoidable proceeding of going through airport security is about as pleasurable as a trip to the dentist’s office, and sometimes takes just as long. There are the techniques that have become ingrained in most travelers…
— New York Times
5 Things You Must Do Before You File Your Travel Insurance Claim
Kuhmerker suffered a heart attack just a few days before his departure. He contacted Great Value Vacations, which assured him it would secure a full refund from his hotel and airline. But he didn’t file a claim, instead relying on the company’s promise of a refund…
— The Huffington Post
Today in History
The Japanese Attack Fort Stevens, Oregon
On June 21, 1942, a federal fortification at the mouth of the Columbia river in Oregon became the only military installation in the continental US to be attacked by the Japanese during World War II…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Kalari Rasayana — The Best Exotic Medical Hospital
by Jane Behrend
Wednesday June 21, 2017
I spent most of May at an Ayurveda hospital in India, located on the grounds of a former resort and geared more to Westerners than domestic patients. Since medical tourism is a growing field and I’ve had so many friends in the industry ask me about my experience, I thought I should share a few thoughts about my sojourn at CGH Earth Ayurveda’s Kalari Rasayana.
The main reason for seeking medical treatment in India was my 21-year-old daughter, who suffers from a rare, food-related autoimmune disease. An Indian tour operator friend highly recommended this clinic as a possible complement to the medical treatment my daughter was already getting in the U.S. Please note that we did get approval from her gastroenterologist, who said the Ayurvedic treatments would certainly…
— Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile
See Africa's Beauty with South African Airways
 South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, offers flights to more places in Southern Africa than any other airline. Together, SAA and their regional partners, South African Express, Mango, and Airlink, offer service to over 75 destinations throughout Africa. SAA’s route network means greater convenience, with thorough check-in and baggage handling, affordable fares, and a wider choice of flights for your clients traveling to, from, and within the African continent.
South African Airways features daily…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Tip #14: Be First. Speed Wins
 This is Tip #14 from my Special Report written for recent high school graduates. It is also relevant to most adults. (Make that all adults.)
“Speed Wins” is a good motto for you, and it should not take too long to commit to memory. Before I give you my thoughts on “speed,” I would like to acknowledge this motto’s counterpoint, which reminds us in no uncertain terms “Haste makes waste.” I’ll accept your point of view and come right back with my response being “He who hesitates is lost.” Your…
— 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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