Destinations
10 Great Breweries Where the Scenery's as Good as the Beer
With the explosion of craft breweries, good beer is more accessible than ever. But some places are worth an extra trip just for the scenery…
— USA Today
These Are The 10 Most Popular Destinations For First Time Travelers
Each location offers a variety of dynamic city experiences with something for everyone to explore and enjoy, whatever your preferences or needs…
— The Huffington Post
B.C.’s Galiano Island: Serenity with Unexpected Dashes of Fun
Mix the usual island pleasures with a dose of serendipity — as in who knew we’d find ourselves on a bus filled with passengers shaking maracas and singing Beatles tunes — and it’s easy to fill a weekend exploring British Columbia’s tiny Galiano Island, which dubs itself the Gem of the Salish Sea…
— Seattle Times
Tours and Activities
Tour Group Offers Holidaymakers Chance to Work in North Korea's Rice Fields
A new agricultural trip has been launched in North Korea, which promises to give Western tourists the opportunity to get “down and dirty” with farmers on the outskirts of Pyongyang…
— Telegraph (London)
Maine Event: Take a Ghost Tour in Bar Harbor
If you take an evening stroll with Bar Harbor Ghost Tours, you’ll hear about ghosts, monsters, and giants haunting the historic seaport village, but you’ll also be treated to Wabanaki spirit tales passed down in the region for thousands of years…
— The Boston Globe
Cruise
Many Cruise Ships Shifting Itineraries to Cozumel, Mexico, and the Western Caribbean, Post-Irma
Many favorite destinations will take months to recover from the devastating storm, causing lines to change course in the coming weeks and months…
— LA Times
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Ship Housing, Feeding Hurricane Victims and First Responders
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is offering hurricane victims a place to stay and meals to eat through Saturday morning, when cruise departs…
— WPTV.com
Transportation
Icelandair Adds Dallas/Fort Worth, Taking on Icelandic Rival WOW
Two weeks ago, no airlines offered non-stop flights between Dallas/Fort Worth and Iceland. Now, there are two…
— USA Today
Sleep Pods Expand at Airports to keep Stranded Fliers Off the Floor
Some airports are considering a better way to accommodate unlucky passengers while making some money in the process. At least four companies are angling for space inside terminals for a new generation of sleeping spaces dubbed cabins, capsules, and even pods…
— NOLA.com
Your Hawaii Island Air flight will be More Comfortable and Quicker with Upgraded Q400 Planes
Your inter-island flight on Hawaii's Island Air will be more comfortable and quicker with upgraded planes. The new planes seat 78 passengers — 64 economy, 14 premium — instead of 64 passengers on the airline’s ATR-72 aircraft, which were retired Sept. 4…
— LA Times
Lodging
John Lewis Unveils £2m Pop-Up Apartment Available For Free Overnight Stays
the “ultimate try-before-you-buy experience” in a one-bedroom flat available for complimentary one-night stays or private brunches and dinner parties…
— Telegraph (London)
A Night in a Lighthouse Keeper's House is the Ultimate Getaway
Last year, the Essex National Heritage Commission started offering one-night stays at the Bakers Island Light Station. The $295 flat rate includes a roundtrip boat ride from the Blaney Street Dock in Salem…
— The Boston Globe
A new Inner Harbor Luxury Hotel, the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, Shines with History's Luster
In the 1990s, the TV series “Homicide: Life on the Street” used the pier’s headhouse as a police station; it fell vacant until 2014, when Under Armour chief executive Kevin Plank purchased the complex with plans for a 128-room boutique hotel…
— The Washington Post
Other and Odd
5 Travel Emergency Survival Tips
Something as organized and planned as an overseas trip can go awry at certain points, and you might end up having to fend for yourself or use whatever is around you in order to keep going until help arrives. Luckily there are many ways even a traveler can utilize both in his surroundings and head to get through any unexpected events…
— Inquirer.net
After Irma: Caribbean Tourism, Island by Island
Some places emerged from the hurricane unscathed. Others are in ruins. A look at the damage, bright spots and uncertain future…
— New York Times
Today in History
Marco Polo Born
Marco Polo was a merchant trader, not an explorer. However, the Venetian's family traveled far and wide during the later thirteenth century, earning them great acclaim as explorers…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Fix Things Fast…With Zero Hassle
 After returning from a trip to Spokane (pronounced Spow-Can) Washington. I was introduced to a new “favorite place.” Most of us think of Seattle when the word Washington pops up...or perhaps DC. But I know better now. Colorado (once a favorite of mine) has taken a back seat to the state of Washington.
In addition to the mountains and streams and relatively slow pace, it was the people who made the impact. Based on my travels, the northwest has a bunch of very nice…
— 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:
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Discover hidden treasures of Flanders, Belgium
Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Flanders, Belgium is known for beer, chocolates, its well preserved architecture and UNESCO world heritage cities such as Bruges. But Flanders has so much more to offer. Experiences that we haven’t covered in great detail in previous webinars. Join us for this webinar and discover what hidden treasures Flanders has to offer. Learn about Belgian wines and whiskey. Get to know some amazing castles and off the beaten bath landscapes. Find out about world renowned museums. Understand multi-generational and accessible travel in Flanders. And discover why the world famous Smurfs are just one of many Belgian comics.
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Getting to Know Scenic – All-Inclusive, All Luxury, All the Time
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Only Scenic Luxury Cruises creates and delivers a truly all-inclusive experience for travelers who seek extraordinary experiences and exceptional service. When your clients travel with Scenic, you can be confident that we have thought of every detail, and every single aspect of their comfort and peace of mind has been considered. On this webinar, you will learn all aspects of Scenic and our five-star, truly all-inclusive luxury river cruise vacations, including:
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What's New for 2018!
Thursday, September 21, 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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