Destinations
36 Hours on Shelter Island, N.Y.
Shelter Island, in the language of its original inhabitants, the Manhansets, meant “an island protected by islands.” It lies between the North and South Forks of Long Island. But geological particulars aside, the sentiment and the feeling of protection from overcrowding and rough seas remains to this day…
— New York Times
20 Beautiful Reasons to Visit Montenegro
Montenegro might be small, but this gorgeous nation has a huge array of natural and man-made wonders -- which we're celebrating as the country marks its July 13 statehood day. Once overlooked in favor of more well-known Mediterranean nations, Montenegro is fast gaining a reputation as a great travel destination. It's easy to see why…
— CNN
Quebec's Gaspe Peninsula is Hard to Get to, Easy to Love
The Gaspe (gas-PAY) Peninsula is an extension of Quebec province roughly the size of Belgium that's bordered on the north by the St. Lawrence River and extends into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It's got coastline, mountains, renowned salmon fishing and trees that turn brilliant colors in October…
— Chicago Tribune
Tours and Activities
The Edward Gorey House on Cape Cod is the Good Kind of Ghastly
The Edward Gorey House, in Yarmouth Port, Mass., is stuffed with references to the author’s illustrated books (for George et al., see “The Gashlycrumb Tinies”) as well as artifacts that offer a cobwebbed window into his world…
— The Washington Post
Liquid City: A New York Waterfront Walking Tour
It's easy to forget as you walk along the hard crust of a midtown Manhattan sidewalk, your view hemmed in by mountainous office towers, that New York City is made mostly of water. Drift toward the island's edge, though, where the sun flares on a tranquil, untrafficked expanse, and you see why the city was born and grew up where it did…
— CNN
Abundant Wildlife and No Crowds: A Visit to Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park in particular gives you a taste of what game viewing was like before modern tourism sanitized it with tagged animals, radio call-outs, and seven jeeps crowded around one overwhelmed leopard…
— Vogue
Cruise
Royal Caribbean Hoping to Discourage Freeloaders with New Booze Policy
According to Cruise Critic, the new beverage policy testing process will be a change from the current unlimited alcohol package, with all adults who are 21-years-old or older who share a stateroom now required to purchase an unlimited package if one adult in their cabin has one…
— Fox Travel News
Just Back From Thomson Cruises' TUI Discovery 2: Hits & Misses
TUI Discovery 2 is Thomson Cruises’ latest flagship that joined the fleet in May 2017 -- less than 12 months after the line’s near identical sister TUI Discovery launched last summer…
— Cruise Critic
Transportation
Chicago Airport Security Officers to Shed 'Police' Label After United Airlines Dragging Episode
Under a new “directive,” airport security officers like those who removed the passenger, Dr. David Dao, will be sent onto planes only to respond to a disturbance when Chicago Police requests them…
— New York Times
The Owner of Southern Rail is Spending £13.4m on Improving Services
Go-Ahead, which runs the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail franchise, has agreed with the Department for Transport to spend £13.4m on improving…
— The Independent
Lodging
Last-Ditch Places to Stay to View Next Month's Solar Eclipse
From impromptu campgrounds to exclusive charter flights, there are still a few places from which you can view the Aug. 21 solar eclipse. But the state of Oregon has some concerns about the expected massive influx of tourists…
— Seattle Times
Australian Hotels Southern Ocean Lodge and The Louise in World’s Best According to Travel Leisure
Forget Sydney and Melbourne. South Australia is the “it” destination wowing international travellers. Two SA hotels have been named among the world’s top 100 in new list - the only Australian properties to be included…
— Escape
State Department Spent More Than $15,000 for Rooms at New Trump Hotel in Vancouver
New documents reflect the first-known State Dept. expenditures at a Trump-branded property since President Trump took office. The department redacted many of the details on the invoice from the U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver and declined to provide additional information about the nature of the State Department’s presence at the hotel…
— The Washington Post
Other and Odd
The Best Luggage We Tested for the Frequent Traveler
We really can’t control how well our luggage works. But if you buy the right piece, it should be the last thing you have to worry about…
— New York Times
'Expect More Turbulence': Five Ways Climate Change Will Affect Air Travel
It’s an inconvenient truth that jetting off to foreign shores for your holidays directly contributes to the very climate change that, according to some scientists, could have a considerable impact on aviation…
— Telegraph (London)
Today in History
President for a Day
As President Ronald Reagan prepared for surgery to remove polyps from his large intestine, Vice-President George Herbert Walker Bush prepared to make history…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Fourth Annual Romance Travel Forum Closes To Rave Reviews And Increased Business
Romance Travel Forum, an exclusive B2B event focused on destination weddings, honeymoons and other romantic occasions celebrated with travel, recently concluded with glowing reviews, and forecasts for increased business among participants…
— Travel Research Online
Spotlight
Set Sail to Wonder with Windstar Cruises
by Simone Hasskew
Thursday July 13, 2017
A voyage with  Windstar Cruises evokes the feeling of being on your own private yacht. Large enough to pamper and indulge cruisers yet still small enough to anchor in secluded coves or dock in the heart of tiny Old World villages that larger ships cannot reach, Windstar Cruises offers the best of both worlds.
Sail with Windstar and discover not just Old World villages, but the remote coastline of Costa Rica, the incredible Panama Canal, and the secluded islands of Tahiti and the Caribbean. Windstar Cruises is even offering a new lineup of itineraries that will take travelers to Alaska, Asia, Arabia, and Canada & New England.
— Travel Research Online
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Departures
Explore Latin America with GT Tours
by Simone Hasskew
Thursday July 13, 2017
For the last  30 years GT Tours, one of the leading providers of Latin America based tours, and their marketing and sales staff have specialized in designing and operating innovative and unique nature, adventure, and culturally oriented travel experiences. This goes hand in hand with the professional and knowledgeable customer support GT Tours offers. From large families to small groups, GT Tours provides not only the itinerary, but excellent international and regional airfare in combination with the tours offered. Let GT Tours be your partner in travel today!
— Travel Research Online
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Luxury Travel Tips
The Real Secret to Sales Success
by Dan Chappelle
Thursday July 13, 2017
I attended the  University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) back in the mid-1980s, but as my Uncle Howard once told me - my real education was the summer of my freshman year I spent selling books door-to-door. In those short two and one-half months, I developed many of the life skills that have become an integral part of who I am today.
Knocking on doors and proactively presenting my product to families with a specific need my educational books could help solve showed me that I can earn a lot more commission by taking the game to my customer than waiting for them to come to…
— 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
Unique Aussie Rail travel ideas with Goway
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Join Goway and Great Southern Railways to learn all about some unique Aussie Rail travel ideas. Experience the iconic Ghan and Indian Pacific train journeys through the eyes of Libby Cooke, a Great Southern Rail Expert - just back from experiencing these great products and learn about the specific Goway Travel ideas featuring these iconic rail journeys, plus some other great rail themed travel ideas.
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Scenic – What’s New for 2018
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
At Scenic, when we say all-inclusive, that’s what we mean. Learn more about Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ 2018 all-inclusive river cruise offerings. From transfers and gratuities, exclusive Enrich, Freechoice and Tailormade excursions and even the mini-bar in our cabins, your clients won’t have to worry about money at all.
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Universal Orlando Resort™ Three Parks. Endless Awesome.
Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
BECOME AN EXPERT IN AWESOME.
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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.
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