Destinations
The Town that Gave Russia its Name
While residents of Moscow and St Petersburg argue whether it was the Soviets or the tsars who defined Russian culture, Novgorodians insist it was the Vikings…
— BBC
How to Spend the Weekend in France Without Leaving North America
Pack your 220-volt convertor and your euros and get set to visit France without crossing the Atlantic. Welcome to St. Pierre and Miquelon, France's last foothold in North America…
— Vogue
Water and Wine are the Blessings of New York's Finger Lakes Region
Upstate New York’s Finger Lakes region is an old-world, unhurried and unpretentious oasis of nature, culture, cuisine and world-class wine. You’ll visit formal Victorian gardens, museums and galleries, bicycle through 19th century villages, sip chilled wines in lakeside tasting rooms and hike to dozens of waterfalls…
— LA Times
Tours and Activities
Taj Mahal Dropped from Tourism Booklet by Indian Government
The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is not mentioned in a new Utter Pradesh tourism booklet which highlights key attractions in the Indian state…
— The Independent
Arizona Dude Ranch is a Family Tradition for the Ages — All of Them
This clan has found the ideal mix of respite, natural beauty and activities for three generations in the Tucson desert…
— The Washington Post
Will SeaWorld's new $99.99 Annual Pass Draw More Visitors to the Park?
SeaWorld San Diego, which has been struggling to reverse its slumping attendance, announced last week that it would introduce a new $99.99 annual pass designed to induce repeat visits from the Southern California market…
— Miami Herald
Extreme Dinosaurs finds I-Drive home
Animatronic dinosaurs are moving into a new home on Orlando's International Drive -- Extreme Dinosaurs: The Exhibition opens in October 2017…
— Sun Sentinel
Cruise
New Orleans will get its Largest Cruise Ship Ever in 2018
Norwegian Cruise Line will start sailing its Norwegian Breakaway from New Orleans in 2018. The ship will be the largest to call New Orleans its homeport and will nearly double Norwegian's cruise capacity from the city…
— NOLA.com
New App lets you Live the Yacht Life for as little as $120 a day
Once, chartering a big boat to cruise the Mediterranean or the Caribbean could cost you in the tens of thousands. A startup aims to make yacht tourism more affordable…
— Vancouver Sun
Transportation
More Turbulence and Longer Runways – Seven 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)
Lower Fares from Ontario are just One of the Reasons Things are Looking Up for the Inland Empire Airport
Welcome to the world of Ontario Airport under local control, where things appear to be looking up for fliers in the Inland Empire as well as refugees from LAX…
— LA Times
Here Are Some Alternatives to Uber
Uber may have lost its license in London but there are plenty of other apps to choose from there and in New York. Here's our guide…
— New York Times
Lodging
If Hotel Alarm Clocks Tick you Off, You're not Alone
Mention alarm clocks to a frequent hotel guest, and you’ll probably get an earful. Those ever-present digital clock radios frequently evoke feelings of confusion, frustration and even rage…
— The Washington Post
Beachfront 'Crown Jewel' complex in Gulf Shores to open in 2018
A $140 million beachfront hotel and conference center at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Ala., is on schedule and on budget, with a projected opening in the fall of 2018, AL.com reported. It will replace the Gulf State Park Lodge, destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004…
— NOLA.com
An Exclusive First Look at the Beekman Hotel's New Turret Suites in Downtown Manhattan
Stepping into one of the Beekman’s turret suites feels like entering an impeccably decorated country house, improbably hidden 10 stories above Lower Manhattan…
— Vogue
Other and Odd
Catalonia Protests: Is Barcelona Safe for Tourists?
Violent scenes took place in Barcelona on Sunday as police went head to head with voters who were attempting to cast ballots in an independence referendum. But why did the conflict take place and is it safe to travel to the city?…
— The Independent
You Can Still Visit Cuba, Despite the New Travel Warning
As diplomatic tensions rise, tour operators are going out of their way to insist that travel to Cuba is still not only permitted, but safe…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Today in History
Sputnik
On October 4th, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first Earth-orbiting man-made satellite…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Using ShoreTrips for Interior Cities
by Julie Karp
Wednesday October 04, 2017
Using ShoreTrip s for interior cities is something many travel consultants never think about. Our traveling staff is constantly visiting those special destinations that never see a cruise ship! Here are some of our favorites, along with one or two of our Must-Do excursions. How do we know you MUST try these? Because we are still talking about them years later!
— Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile
Undiscovered Italy with Globus
 For the last 90 years Globus has provided an array of vacations that cater to and address the needs of the diverse traveler of today. With hundreds of exciting and unique tour and vacation options spanning multiple countries and continents, Globus does not disappoint when it comes to offering a trip full of thrilling adventure...
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
How'd That Happen?
 When was the last time you were taken for a “ride?”
A funny thing happened to me not too long ago, but it really wasn't all that funny. A similar event happened to me quite a few years back. And now that I think of it, this similar event took place in the same neck of the woods --- upstate New York. The first time it involved a set of Ginzu Knives. The second “ride” involved a box of meat.
Here is my story and what I learned from…
— 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
Learning Journeys For Women
Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
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Iconic Australia on Sale with Qantas and Goway
Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
You don’t just visit Australia, you live it. Because it’s just not a place you see, it’s a place you feel. Let Goway and Qantas create the perfect Australia vacation, one that includes iconic Aussie destinations - just for your valued clients. Australia and Qantas welcome you with open arms and invite you join this informative webinar where we will teach about some of the amazing destinations that makes Australia so special. We will be featuring the Whitsundays, South Australia, Northern Territory, Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and of course Qantas.
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