Destinations
An Untamed Island Meets Its Match
The rugged nature of Horn Island in the Gulf of Mexico made it Walter Anderson's muse. A few generations after his death, rising seas will likely subsume it whole.From the end of World War II until his death in 1965, Anderson completed thousands of drawings and paintings on Horn…
— New York Times
Take Me Away: Copenhagen's Fairy Tale Cityscape
It’s home to harbors, herring, Hamlet and Harald Bluetooth. Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark, and one of the largest cities in Scandinavia. This Nordic city is not only surrounded by the sea, but there are canals running through it…
— USA Today
Monomoy, Cape Cod's Desert Island
Monomoy Island has been many things over the years: An island, a peninsula, an island again (as storms build and then destroy sand bridges with the mainland), a remote fishing village, a crime scene, a navigation hazard, and a wildlife sanctuary…
— Boston Globe
Tours and Activities
Kinderdijk Windmills a Must-See on any Trip to Holland
The windmills at Kinderdijk were built in the mid-1700s as a way to clear water from the low-lying landscape of the western Netherlands. The Kinderdijk windmills have since become one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations…
— The Washington Post
Fourth of July festivals: 7 Different Ways to Celebrate America
Of course, on the Fourth of July, there will be fireworks, patriotic music, burgers and beer everywhere you go — maybe even a red, white and blue cocktail. But there are also plenty of unique ways to add something new and different to this year’s festivities…
— Fox Travel News
Tasmania’s new Attractions Make it Australia’s Hottest Spot to be this Winter
The idea of a Tasmanian holiday in winter was once worthy of a chuckle. After all, even the locals cleared out in search of warmer climes. But something has changed. The Tasmanian winter in recent years has become awfully desirable for many Australians…
— Escape
Cruise
Nine of the Best Festival Cruises, from Shiprocked to Mdrnty
The trend for "festicruises" – curious mash-ups where floating music festivals take place aboard vast, oceanliners – shows no sign of stopping. Here are nine to have on your radar…
— The Independent
Special Cruise to Celebrate Judy Garland, Including an Auction of Some of her Famous Dresses
Film buffs may remember the slender ivory dress mega-star Judy Garland was wearing when she sang "In Your Easter Bonnet" in the film "Easter Parade". Now they'll be able to buy that dress for an estimate $4,000 to $6,000 while cruising the Atlantic on an upcoming Cunard voyage aboard the Queen Mary 2…
— LA Times
Transportation
A 20-Pound Live Lobster was Found in Luggage at Boston airport
Can you take a live lobster through airport security? Yes, but you have to follow the Transportation Security Administration’s rules on how to do it…
— USA Today
Alaska Air offers Charter Flight for Solar Eclipse Viewing
Alaska Airlines said Monday it will charter a flight over the Pacific Ocean this Aug. 21 so select passengers can view the astronomical event from the sky. The flight will take off at 7:30 a.m. Pacific from Portland, Oregon and is by invitation-only for about 50 astronomers and serious eclipse chasers…
— The Washington Post
VivaColombia Considering Radical 'Standing Room' Seating Alternative to Lower Airfare Costs
A Colombian airline is considering a novel way of making flying even cheaper — by removing seats and making passengers stand up during their flight. It’s not the first time an airline has floated the idea, but low-budget carrier VivaColombia says it was very interested in the radical idea…
— Fox Travel News
Lodging
Kimpton, a Boutique Hotel Pioneer, Sets Its Sights on Europe
Bill Kimpton, an investment banker-turned-hotelier, founded Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants in 1981. Mr. Kimpton was a leader in converting old buildings into hotels…
— New York Times
Arcosanti: The Commune for Millennial Dreamers in the Middle of the Arizona Desert
Arcosanti finds the magic in urban life by honouring and uplifting its day-to-day environment. Dreamy architecture inspired by the landscape – it’s largely built into a canyon – springs up almost out of nowhere as visitors follow a dirt road from Interstate 17…
— The Independent
Unique Boutique: 10 Must-Visit International Hotels
Dare to be different. That seems to be the motto of some of the world’s top boutique hotels. Typically small (less than 100 rooms), upmarket properties in desirable locations, these hotels are growing in popularity…
— National Post
Other and Odd
'Why are They Always on Strike?' – and Other Things the World Wants to Know About the French
What does the world really want to know about France? The most frequently Googled questions about the country reveal some obvious queries – as well as a few oddities…
— Telegraph (London)
What it's Really Like to Be a Social Media Couple Traveling the World
In 2015, Australian travel blogging duo Alesha Bradford and Jarryd Salem of NOMADasaurus opened up about the struggles of being a globe-hopping social-media couple. Although Bradford and Salem were shooting up into social media stardom through a blog and Instagram, their relationship was struggling…
— CNN
Today in History
Treaty of Versailles
On this day in 1919, the governments of Belgium, Britain, France, Italy, the United States, and all allies on one side and Germany and Austria Hungary on the other signed the Treaty of Versailles in Paris…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Unmanaged To Managed: Why and How Companies Formalize Travel Programs
by Kevin Wang
Wednesday June 28, 2017
The American So ciety of Travel Agents (ASTA) is proud to have partnered with The Company Dime to produce “Unmanaged to Managed: Why and How Companies Formalize Travel Programs,” a groundbreaking research project focused on the barriers and opportunities related to converting “unmanaged” business travel to managed travel...
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Tip #19: Read Like Your Future Depends On It
 This is Tip #19 from my Special Report written for recent high school graduates. It is also relevant to most adults. (Make that all adults.)
When I ask young people to “read,” I feel like I’m asking them to sit down and prepare themselves for a root canal. Who or what is to blame? TV? Video Games? Computer Screens? Smart Phones? Poor Eyesight? Who…
— 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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