Destinations
36 Hours in Brussels
Give the Belgian capital a second look, and you will find plenty of avant-garde art, vintage wares and daring cuisine and cocktails…
— New York Times
These Exotic Beaches Are Now On The Radar
It reads like a fairytale – a magical place where a quarter of its biodiversity-rich land is protected. Not only is Costa Rica the world’s happiest country, according to the most recent Happy Planet Index, but it’s one of the greenest…
— Escape
Skip Bordeaux—This Is the New Wine Region to Visit in France
The South of France is laden with Michelin-starred chefs, but it’s this laid-back gastronomy and low-key lifestyle that’s defining Occitanie, France’s “newest” wine region…
— Vogue
Tours and Activities
In St. Lucia, a Celebration of Chocolate
this summer and fall, several cocoa farms and hotels are offering new packages and deals that coincide with the island’s first Chocolate Heritage Month in August…
— New York Times
Cape Town's Best Tidal Swimming Pools
The pools, which fill with salt water at high tide and warm up with the sun, offer more than just a safe place to swim. Scattered through some of Cape Town’s most beautiful coastal suburbs, they also offer a dip into history…
— The Independent
Halloween Events Get Going Early Across Florida
From major events like Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Halloween Horror Nights to smaller, family-friendly events like the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Garden's Zoo Boo Bash, the sunshine state has celebrations for everyone…
— Sun Sentinel
Cruise
Photo Tour: The Intimacy of Windstar Cruises' Star Pride
Originally built in 1988 for luxury line Seabourn, Star Pride is large enough to offer a choice of two restaurants, several lounges and bars, a fitness center, spa and even a small casino. But it's small enough to tuck into tiny harbors and hidden coves that bigger ships can't reach…
— USA Today
Federal Officers Apprehend Cruise Ship Deserters
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers worked with authorities to apprehend three Indonesian nationals in Arkansas last week who had deserted from various international cruise ships docked in the United States over the past three years…
— FOX10
Transportation
WOW Air, Known for $99 Europe Fares, adds Four New U.S. cities
Can St. Louis support a non-stop route to Iceland? How about Cleveland, Cincinnati and Detroit? Icelandic budget carrier WOW Air thinks so…
— USA Today
Airports (Like Carriers) Use Twitter to Ease Travelers' Concerns
With airplanes often filled almost to the brim and air travel increasingly unpredictable, airports have begun using social media to communicate with passengers…
— New York Times
Virginia Beach Woman says United Airlines Refused to get Son's Medical Supplies after Flight Delayed
A Virginia Beach woman said she was stuck in Chicago with her 18-month-old son with special needs after her United Airlines flight was delayed and employees refused to get his medical supplies from her checked baggage…
— The Virginian Pilot
Lodging
Napa Valley Resort Owners Plan New Development
The owners of Indian Springs in Calistoga have submitted plans for another luxury resort.The owners of the Indian Springs Resort and Spa in Calistoga are in talks with the city for a 170 unit resort, the third resort planned for the city in recent years…
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Five Secret Hotel Rooms You Now Know About (Don't Pass It On)
Across the globe, many properties have accommodations that are hidden from everyone except those clued in to their existence. The hotels use them as a way to delight valued guests or generate buzz…
— New York Times
Miami Hotels are Making Money on Airbnb. But for One, it's Parties and Prostitutes
More than a dozen local boutique hotels list some of their rooms on Airbnb, despite an ongoing battle between the hotel and short-term rental industries. While most hotels have had a good experience, one said Airbnb has attracted rowdy parties and guests who invite prostitutes into their rooms…
— Miami Herald
Other and Odd
How to Make your Suitcase Indestructable, by an Airline Baggage Expert
You check your shiny new suitcase onto a flight. Hours later an unrecognisable, battered old version of it is spat out onto the luggage carousel. Is there anything you can do to protect it?…
— The Independent
Travel Ban Imposed on North Korea amid 'Significant Risk to British Nationals'
In the wake of a series of nuclear and ballistic missile tests by the communist state, the Foreign Office (FCO) has updated its stance on visiting the country, advising against “all but essential travel”…
— Telegraph (London)
Today in History
The Destruction of Pompeii
It was the day after Vulcanalia, the festival of the Roman god of fire. On August 24th, death rained down on the Roman village of Pompeii from Mount Vesuvius…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Don’t Wait For Your “Personal” Wake-Up Call
 I was reminded recently that life does not always play by the rules. I am not looking for sympathy. I am well beyond that point. I simply want to remind you that life does not always play by the rules.
As an ex-athlete, Ironman Triathlete and in general, a guy who has his weight under control and eats the right foods more often than not, I was the recipient of the "wake-up…
— Travel Research Online
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TRO SMITH
From Time Suck to Time Savvy – 19 Ways to Get More Social Fans
by Catherine Heeg
Thursday August 24, 2017
Does your day start like this?
- Ohh, look at this cool photo on my social feed
- Yikes, I should really get more photos on my sites & grow my social fan base
- Wow, this is an amazing video. How did they do that?
- Hmmm…I guess it’s time to think about changing my cover photo again.
- I should look to see what’s popular and create an image.
- Ah, look at the time, I’ve got to jump onto that client call now.
Sometimes it may feel like there are so many things on that ‘to-do’ and ‘want to do’ list that it’s impossible to know where to start...
— Travel Research Online
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Departures
Mayan Cultures in Guatemala with Travel Show Marketing Group
by Simone Hasskew
Thursday August 24, 2017
Over the years  Guatemala has become a popular destination offering visitors beautiful architecture and history, as well as exciting activities and scenery. The area of Guatemala was once home to the nucleus of the Maya Civilization, and much of that history remains ingrained in the country; this is one of the traits that makes it such a unique place to spend your next vacation..
— 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
100% Pure New Zealand with Air New Zealand and Down Under Answers
Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
New Zealand is one country that continues to amaze everyone; with its diverse scenery, natural beauty and Maori culture.
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