Destinations
36 Hours in Stockholm
Every summer, Stockholmers depart their city en masse. Don’t follow them. Instead take these long days bathed in Nordic light to explore the Swedish capital’s pristine nature…
— New York Times
Why You Should Visit Charleston, West Virginia
A city that has time for you is a win. In Charleston, W.Va., you can park your car all day for $3, catch free live music almost every night and be seated right away — sans reservations — at the city’s best restaurant…
— The Washington Post
8 Unexpected Wine Destinations Around the World
We know: you love Tuscany, Bordeaux and Napa. Problem is, so does every other oenophile. On your next trip to wine country, head to one of these under-the-radar—and rather unlikely—wine regions instead…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
In Milan, Tours for Beer, History and, of Course, Fashion
While “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci and the Gothic-style Duomo may be Milan’s best-known attractions, several new and innovative tours give travelers additional incentives to linger in town…
— New York Times
Whistler Culture Tour
True, the classic pub crawl still winds its way through the pedestrian pathways of the village, but if its more high-minded matters you seek, there’s a vibrant cultural crawl that will quench your thirst for local knowledge, history and tradition…
— Vancouver Sun
The Benjamin Franklin Museum will Give you Insight on a Founding Father. It will Give you Pause as Well
Spend a couple of hours in the Benjamin Franklin Museum, which opened in 1976 and has undergone a major re-imagining, and you may very well add it to your “best of” list…
— LA Times
Cruise
Celebrity Edge - The New Cruise Ship with its own ‘Sinful’ Garden of Eden
The luxe new Celebrity Edge cruise liner already looks set to be one of the most chic destinations on the high seas after it launches next year, now it’s also pitching to be the most entertaining…
— Escape
Air on Board Cruise Ships 'Is Twice as Bad as at Piccadilly Circus'
Passengers on cruise ships could be exposing themselves to dangerous levels of pollution, according to an investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches team that found some public areas on the ships’ decks were more polluted than the world’s worst-affected cities…
— The Guardian
Transportation
TSA Precheck Eclipses 5 million Members
The Transportation Security Administration announced Wednesday that 5 million travelers have enrolled Precheck, the expedited screening program. Precheck is one of several programs with a total of more than 10 million members that aim to keep travelers moving briskly through security checkpoints…
— USA Today
BA Cabin Crew Extend Strike into August
Some cabin crew employed by British Airways at Heathrow will walk out for another two weeks, stretching the long-running dispute into the peak month of August…
— The Independent
Mom Forced To Hold Toddler During Flight After United Sold His Seat
A Hawaii woman says she was forced to hold her son on her lap for a three-hour United Airlines flight last week after the company sold his seat to a standby passenger…
— The Huffington Post
Lodging
10 Hotels with Amazing City Skyline Views
Whether you want to find a bit of romance or simply to be humbled by the genius of humanity, a skyline can be an awe-inducing thing of beauty. With that in mind we’ve collected 10 of the top hotels around the world that offer stunning views of skylines…
— USA Today
Cuba Bringing Back 'love hotels' in an Effort to Discourage Public Sex
According to the BBC, authorities in Havana plan to restore a network of hotels where guests can rent rooms by the hour. Known locally as posadas, the state-run hotels will cost guests about $6.50 for three hours, according to News.com.au…
— Fox Travel News
See Inside the Renovated NOPSI Hotel in New Orleans
After decades in the dark, the regal entrance and corridors of the former NOPSI headquarters at Baronne and Union streets in downtown New Orleans are again open to the public -- this time as the new $33 million NOPSI Hotel…
— NOLA
Other and Odd
14 Of The Best Travel Hacks That Will Make Your Holiday A Breeze
Your flights are booked and you’re counting down the days to your vacation. Before you know it, the time has come to start packing your bags and preparing for your journey… but where to start?…
— emirateswomen.com
Taking an International Trip? Don't Forget to Do These Things
With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror, summer is hitting its stride, which means that vacation time—for nearly everyone—is here. But before you head to the airport, here are 14 things you should do…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Today in History
A Man for All Seasons
On July 6, 1535, Sir Thomas More was beheaded when he refused to sign the Act of Supremacy declaring King Henry VIII Supreme Head of the Church of England…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Keeping It Real
 I love this phrase. It reminds us to avoid what isn’t genuine. Like fake jewelry and people who are fakes. It reminds us that truth still prevails.
In golf, there is a term known as “Feel vs real.” It reminds us that what we “feel” may not be what is actually happening. This pertains to a golf swing, but is a great reminder for anything you undertake. What you think may not be what is happening. But today’s message is not about golf. It is a story about…
— Travel Research Online
Read the rest of this article »
|
Spotlight
See a Personalized Croatia with Via Tours Croatia
by Simone Hasskew
Thursday July 6, 2017
The team  at Via Tours Croatia has been working specifically since 2003 on crafting tours that highlight all of the unique experiences in Croatia and beyond to other locations, including Montenegro, Serbia, Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Albania. Their goal is to be the strongest local link you can count on during your Croatian journey and beyond...
— Travel Research Online
Read the rest of this article »
|
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
Universal Orlando Resort™ Three Parks. Endless Awesome.
Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
BECOME AN EXPERT IN AWESOME.
Register Now ➠
Discover the Top Properties and Activities in South Africa
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Join South African Airways and a2b Destination Marketing and discover the beauty and essence of Southern Africa. We’ll discuss flight options, top-selling activities, and cover four remarkable properties in the region.
Register Now ➠
Find the Ungoogleable!
Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
In this day and age, the internet is accepted as the standard repository of all knowledge and wisdom – but when it comes to travel, things change quickly, and there are many things that are still truly ‘un-google-able.’ Through years of practice, determination, and passion for travel, we’ve built our expertise about international travel planning into something you just won’t find in search results.
Register Now ➠
Discover the Best of Banff Lake Louise This Winter
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
The Banff Lake Louise area is the one destination your clients must visit in winter. It is the quintessential winter wonderland with no shortage of exciting activities ranging from the adventurous to the serene.
Register Now ➠
|
|
|
|
