Destinations
A Day Out in the Prettiest, Most Boastful Town in Britain
Stamford is a pretty Lincolnshire town with hardly a bare modern brick to be seen among the stone fronts of its centre and, boy, does it know it. Whether it’s praise from men of letters or recognition by English Heritage, not a garland goes unmentioned on the plaques that adorn every smooth surface…
— Telegraph (London)
North Carolina's Crystal Coast offers Quiet Beach Vacation with Pirate Adventures
The area is 85 miles of barrier islands, 56 of which fall within the protected Cape Lookout National Seashore and include the towns of Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach, Emerald Isle, Harkers Island, Cape Carteret, Salter Path, Cape Lookout and Morehead City…
— Miami Herald
These Are The World's Least Visited Countries — Have You Been To Any Of Them?
Have all the sights to yourself at one of the world’s least visited countries. Here, seven countries around the world revealed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization as having the least amount of visitors, from a Polynesian paradise to a hidden European gem…
— The Huffington Post
Tours and Activities
Five Reasons Salou's PortAventura is a Better Theme Park than Disneyland Paris
Situated in the Spanish hills outside the popular holiday resort of Salou, PortAventura has come a long way from the small water park that first opened 20 years ago. On paper it sounds pretty similar to Disneyland Paris – but here’s why it’s so much more…
— The Independent
Exhibit allows Virtual 'Interviews' with Holocaust Survivors
An exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City called “New Dimensions in Testimony” uses hours of recorded high-definition video and language-recognition technology to create just that kind of “interview” with Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s stepsister, and fellow survivor Pinchas Gutter…
— The Washington Post
Exhibit at Disney's Hollywood Studios previews Toy Story Land
Walt Disney World has revamped and renamed a display that looks at the company’s history and its future. The One Man’s Dream attraction is now called Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park…
— Sun Sentinel
Cruise
Princess Cruises Ship Races to New York Ahead of Jose
Princess Cruises on Monday said its 3,560-passenger Regal Princess would come into New York City a day ahead of schedule to steer clear of Jose, which currently is off the coast of North Carolina and swirling northward…
— USA Today
Gamblers, Joining a Cruise Line's Player's Club Can Make you a Winner, at least in Terms of Perks
If you're a gambler looking for a sure thing, join a cruise line player's club. Not only will you receive cruise-time perks, but you also may be invited to sail for free…
— LA Times
Transportation
Those On-Time Flight Numbers? They're Expected to Decline Next Year
But that record is not likely to continue. Starting in 2018, the government will finally begin counting flights operated by smaller carriers and the major airlines’ regional partners, most of which are not currently included in the monthly statistics…
— New York Times
United: Final Boeing 747 Flight will be to Hawaii on Nov. 7
The carrier has added a special “farewell” flight from San Francisco to Honolulu that will serve as its final passenger operation on the beloved jetliner…
— USA Today
California's Bullet Train isn't just Fast Transit, it's a Way to Bridge the Divide Between Rich and Poor
Construction for the train’s first phase, which will connect Silicon Valley and the Central Valley, is underway. Project planners say that by 2025, passengers will be able to travel between San Jose and Fresno in an hour, a prospect they hope will build support for the rest of the project…
— LA Times
Lodging
Hawaii, Federal Regulators Crack Down On Hidden Resort Fees
Resort fees at Hawaii hotels typically range between $10 and $40 a night and aren’t usually included in the standard room rate on a hotel’s website, but can often be found in the fine print in the company’s online disclosures. The fees are mandatory at most hotels…
— The Washington Post
In New York City, a New Moxy Hotel Has a History
When the American banker and philanthropist Darius Ogden Mills opened the New Mills Hotel in October 1907, he wanted it to be a place where working-class men could find affordable accommodations. almost 110 years after its original opening date, this same building will be an affordable hotel once again with the debut of Moxy Times Square on Thursday…
— New York Times
Irma Emptied Hotels Before it Arrived in Florida. A Week Later, Some are Still Closed
According to first statistics on Irma’s impact to tourism, hotels in Miami-Dade were only 42 percent full between Sept. 6 and 9, the days following evacuation orders in areas of South Florida. That occupancy rate was nearly 38 percent less than the same time last year, according to data analytics firm STR…
— Miami Herald
Book it: Four Trendy Hotels for Fashion Weeks Around the World
Whether in New York, London, Paris or Milan, these are the hip hotels where the fash pack lay their weary heads. It’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it…
— Telegraph (London)
Other and Odd
Why You Should Take A Solo Trip On Your Birthday
The first great thing I noticed about going stag is the ease of conjuring a plan: Save for your boss, you really don’t need to consult anyone on the time and dates…
— The Huffington Post
How to Have a Lavish but Affordable Trip to Ireland
Go to Ireland, live lavishly but don’t spend a lot. A dream? It doesn’t have to be, said Siobhan Byrne Learat, the founder of Adams & Butler, a Dublin-based company selling luxury Ireland trips…
— New York Times
Today in History
The discovery of Ötzi the Iceman
On September 19, 1991, two German tourists were hiking through the Otztal Alps on the border between Austria and Italy. In a receding glacier, the couple spotted the body of a man…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
EXECUTION!
 Sunday afternoons are special to me since I get to watch the last round of the weekly PGA golf tournament. These guys are good. These guys are really good. Yet every once in a while, you see the human side of really good millionaires. They too miss-hit golf balls now and then and bring hope to us amateurs. Hey! I've missed a number of gimme putts a number of times. In fact, more times than I would like to remember.
Lets see how many "State-of-the-art" motivational buzz words you can list in 10 seconds: GO!
Focus; energy; commitment; goals; objectives; planning; results; outcome; vision; positioning; success; fear; trial; error;…
— Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography
Herbs and Spices in Grenada with ShoreTrips
by Simone Hasskew
Tuesday September 19, 2017
The island of < strong>Grenada is a Caribbean paradise, full of rich spices and plant life as well as history. From waterfalls and bountiful beaches, to underwater art Grenada is a destination perfect for a getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Thanks to ShoreTrips, the supplier sponsor of this article, you won't have a problem finding something exciting to do in Grenada.
— Travel Research Online
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Outposts
Visit Iguazu Falls with Aerolíneas Argentinas
by Simone Hasskew
Tuesday September 19, 2017
Iguazu  Falls is the largest waterfalls system found in the world. Though the Iguazu river flows mainly through Brazil, over 80% of the falls are located in Argentine Province of Misiones. With a name consisting of the Guarani or Tupi words for "big" and "water" Iguazu Falls is a sight to see and an area to be explored if given the opportunity to do so. Thanks to Aerolíneas Argentinas you won't miss a second of rushing water at Iguazu Falls.
— 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
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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