Destinations
36 Hours in Anchorage
Home to the railroad, a ship terminal and what may be the world’s largest seaplane base, Anchorage is a great place to settle in for a weekend and to use as a jumping-off point for adventures near and far…
— New York Times
Never Mind April in Paris. Autumn in Provence is Perfect
You can keep Paris in April. For me, the allure is Provence in September. Sure, the lavender fields are past their bloom. But the flowers are freshly dried and ready for you to take home in bundles or sachets. The hordes of tourists are gone, and the weather is glorious, mostly sunny with highs in the 70s F (20s C)…
— The Washington Post
Tenerife Has Got To Be The Most Underrated Island In Europe
The largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, Tenerife has an impressive mashup of personalities. The southwestern coast sparkles with fancy shopping malls, a zesty club scene, mega-resorts and restaurants galore…
— The Huffington Post
Tours and Activities
Why Walking the Cotswold Way is the Ultimate Staycation
Wending through the Cotswold Hills for 102 miles between Chipping Campden and Bath, parts of this footpath have been hiked for generations. When it was elevated to National Trail status in 2007, it received global recognition, government funding, and a series of signposts bearing an acorn symbol…
— The Independent
For Paris's Immigration Museum, Terrorism Spurs Tourism
After the terrorist attacks of November 2015, attendance dropped at most Paris museums. Not so, however, to the National Museum of the History of…
— National Post
Pop the Bubbly: This Touring Pizza and Prosecco Festival Is Sure to Be a Slice of Food Heaven
Just because summer is coming to an end doesn't mean outdoor food festivals are finished for the year. In what's a combination for the ages, the Pizza and Prosecco Festival is set to hit the United Kingdom this fall. The carb-filled, bubbly fun arrives in London on November 25, but will be traveling to 24 other major U.K. cities…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Cruise
Cruise Line Says Brits Must Pay for Chinese Visa they Could Get for Free
Red tape for travellers is getting ever more tangled, with one shining exception: China is actually loosening its draconian visa rules for tourists. Yet one of the world’s biggest cruise lines told British passengers they did not qualify…
— The Independent
National Geographic Quest Sets Sail for Adventure and Exploration in Southeastern Alaska
This week a new ship joined the cold rush to Alaska: Lindblad Expedition's National Geographic Quest set sail for the first time on an eight-day cruise through the Inside Passage. The Quest is one of an increasing number of ships exploring the 49th state…
— Sun Sentinel
Transportation
Federal Agent Accidentally Shoots Self in Heel at Orlando International Airport
A federal agent was struck in the heel while trying to catch their gun after it was knocked out of its holster and discharged Tuesday morning inside Orlando International Airport, police said…
— News 13
Qatar Airways Ends Bid to Buy Stake in American Airlines
Qatar Airways will drop its bid to acquire a stake in American Airlines, saying on Wednesday that its plan to buy as much as 10% in the USA's biggest airline "no longer meets our objectives."…
— USA Today
Eight Incredible Rail Journeys Through Canada
How about this for a dilemma… you’re crossing the Atlantic to spend time in a country of epic, pristine beauty and want to take a train journey through the stupendously scenic Rocky Mountains. Problem is there are two options…
— Telegraph (London)
Lodging
For Travelers, Monastery Stays Offer Peace and Quiet, Regardless of Faith
As someone who isn’t religious, doesn’t do yoga and struggles to disconnect and slow down, the concept of just being somewhere solo never really crossed my mind. It took spending a night at Holy Wisdom Monastery, a Benedictine abbey near Madison, Wis., to realize that I had been missing out…
— The Washington Post
Florida Keys Resort Gives a Hero's Welcome to Military, First Responders
Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys is making a visit extra enticing for past and present members of the military, police officers, firefighters and EMTs with its Heroes Salute program…
— Sun Sentinel
Great Wolf Offers Sneak Peek of its First Water Park Resort in Illinois
Great Wolf Resorts on Wednesday revealed new details and the first renderings of its water park lodge opening next year near Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. The $60 million-plus project calls for transforming the tropical-themed KeyLime Cove indoor water park resort into the Northwoods-style Great Wolf Lodge Illinois…
— Chicago Tribune
Other and Odd
Take your Traveling for Granted? Meet the People who Can't
A surprising number of Americans avoid traveling. Eleven percent have never stepped foot aboard a plane, the industry association Airlines for America reports. Ever, in their lives. Even with passports now required for travel to Mexico and Canada, 59 percent of Americans don’t have…
— The Boston Globe
Uniqlo's Airport Vending Machine will help Correct your Packing Errors
Ever arrive at the airport and only then realise you forgot to pack your coat? Or wished you’d packed a warmer shirt? Japanese retailer Uniqlo’s new vending machines might offer the ideal solution for such dilemmas…
— Telegraph (London)
Today in History
Columbus Sets Sail
On this day in 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain with three ships: the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Goal Setting 101
 If you want to be successful, one of the most important steps is setting goals. If you just work to get things done, you end up going through the motions with no real purpose or drive. Setting goals gives you something to strive for, and skyrockets your chances of actually being successful, no matter what you set out to do.
To make the most out of setting your goals, there are a few rules to always…
— Travel Research Online
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See the Sights of Guilin with Super Value Tours
by Simone Hasskew
Thursday August 03, 2017
On the west bank of the Li River you will find Guilin, a prefecture-level city in the northeast of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Guilin, which means “Forest of Sweet Osmanthus,” is one of China’s most popular destinations thanks to the uniquely spectacular sites and the vivacious dining and shopping scene. Guilin is a place that should be experienced by all. Thanks to Super Value Tours, the sponsor supplier of this article, you won’t miss a moment of what Guilin has to offer...
— 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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