Destinations
36 Hours in Aarhus, Denmark
This small and scholarly college town is brimming with discoveries, from astounding artwork to cozy restaurants and excellent craft beer…
— New York Times
Nine Classic Weekend Getaways that are Better in Fall
even when you don’t have three days to get away, you can still squeeze a weekend escape into any fall weekend. Here are nine classic weekend getaways from across the U.S. that you can do on a modest budget…
— USA Today
40 Beautiful Places to Visit in China
Desert vistas. Lush gorges. Charming riversides. Epic statues and buildings. China is a nation of great sweeping beauty. These places show why…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
10 of the Best Ways to Explore South Africa
The best tours of South Africa, including wine, wildlife, cycling and rail journeys…
— Telegraph (London)
A Local's Guide to Times Square
Times Square can be overpowering, especially for new tourists. So let NYC locals guide your way to the best restaurants, culture and hotels…
— CNN
Hike and a Happy Hour: Huff it Up to Lake of the Angels, then Savor a Tangy IPA
An easy hike, Lake of the Angels is not. With 3,400 feet of gain packed into 3.5 miles, you'll be walking uphill most of the…
— Seattle Times
Cruise
Carnival Partners with Dr. Seuss for 'Horton Hears a Who!'-themed cruise
One of Dr. Seuss’ most beloved and popular stories, "Horton Hears a Who!" is a tale based on themes of love and acceptance. The book and its themes are the inspiration for a unique new partnership between Carnival Cruise Line and Dr. Seuss Enterprises…
— Fox Travel News
Celebrity Cruises the First Cruise Line in the World to offer Legalised Same-Sex Marriage at Sea
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Celebrity Cruises’ CEO…
— Escape
Transportation
Lufthansa Prepares to Buy Parts of Air Berlin in $1.8 Billion Deal
The German flag carrier said it expected to take over 81 aircraft and hire 3,000 people from the budget airline, which filed for insolvency in August…
— New York Times
How two can Fly L.A.-London for $739
Two people to England for less than $800 round-trip from LAX? Yes. Wow Air has a sale that means you can get there in November without breaking the bank. But shop around to make sure you get the best deal…
— LA Times
Africa's Fastest Train: Morocco tests New 200mph service
Africa’s railway system is about to get a major upgrade with the launch of its fastest ever train. Engineers in Morocco are testing trains capable of reaching 200mph - the top speed of the Eurostar - slashing journey times between the country’s key economic hubs by almost two thirds…
— Telegraph (London)
Lodging
Four Resorts Reveal the Many Different Sides of Costa Rica
With so much variety from rain forests to cloud forests to the Pacific to the Caribbean, it can be hard to find the best spot to base your travels. Here’s a look at four very different resorts worth considering for your next vacation…
— Vancouver Sun
7 Cozy Cabins to Rent This Winter
This season, slip away to any one of these well-appointed hideouts in the woods. Here are seven of the most handsome cabins that you (or Daisy Ridley) can rent for some good old-fashioned seasonal hibernation…
— Vogue
City Reserves 57 Rooms of Row NYC Hotel for Homeless Housing
The Row NYC Hotel near Times Square may soon be getting a new nickname: The Skid Row Hotel. That’s because the city has confirmed that it has reserved 57 rooms — or 4 percent of the 1,331 rooms at the former Milford Plaza at 700 Eighth Ave. — for homeless families in its Turning the Tide on Homelessness housing program…
— New York Post
Other and Odd
How Climate Change Is Affecting Travel — And What You Can Do About It
The Southwest endured its worst heat wave in decades. Triple-digit temperatures forced the cancellation of dozens of flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
Christopher Columbus
On this day in 1492, the expedition of explorer Christopher Columbus's made landfall in the Caribbean, specifically in The Bahamas…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Windstar’s Growth Momentum Continues with Promotions in Key Management Positions
Windstar Cruises announces recent appointments to the leadership team for the award-winning small ship cruise line with high-performing employees tapped for promotions and added responsibilities to key operations and marketing roles…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Did Somebody Say WOW?
 The word "wow," or the concept of "wow" is pretty interesting. In reviewing a book at random from my sales and marketing bookshelf, I flipped to a page and began reading about "WOW." The book for the record was written by Jeffrey Gitomer and the title was "Little Black Book of Connections."
Less than 20 bucks and yes, I do recommend this as a Q4 reading list candidate. (Fourth…
— Travel Research Online
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Independent Consultant
Honing Your Niche
by Mary Stein
Thursday October 12, 2017
Hi Mary,
 Hope you are doing well. We are in south Florida and I’m just getting back to work. I’ve had a lot of time to think and solidify my niche. I would love to know if you have any hosting agencies you would recommend that would/could assist in promoting travel to foodies.
I’m really excited to book travel to areas that offer amazing seaside cafes with must-see views.…
— Travel Research Online
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Luxury Travel Tips
Spousal Support
by Dan Chappelle
Thursday October 12, 2017
As the writer o f this column, I often get “love letters” from readers, usually arguing over my point of view. Keep them coming, there are as many opinions as there are business models – trust me there are a lot!
On one Sunday morning while getting ready to watch our beloved Seattle Seahawks, I received an email from a reader. It was how his spouse, after 2 years of starting his home-based travel business, is still not buying into his dream of doing what he loves more than his day…
— 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
ARGENTINA POINT TO POINT WITH AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS
Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
There are many reasons why one should really visit Argentina. Actually it is quite simple: Argentina is maximum diversity in nature, adventure, and culture. There are only a few places in the world where you can find glaciers, deserts, mountains, jungle, sea coast, and volcanoes all in one country.
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Next Stop Serengeti: Book Clients on Precision Air to Discover Tanzania’s Magical Wildlife
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
The vast plains of the Serengeti National Park cover almost 5,700 square miles – and the annual wildebeest migration across the Serengeti is the most spectacular wildlife event on the planet. The migration is the lifeblood of the plains, fertilizing the soil, and providing vital protein for predators – without it, the entire eco-system would collapse. A glimpse into the interconnectedness of life itself!
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Learning Journeys For Women
Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
Join Learning Journeys President Carol Dimopoulos to explore the world of transformative travel for women.
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