Destinations
Five Must-See Small Towns In Arizona
Visiting small towns is one of the great joys of travel. Combine scenic beauty, easy access and welcoming main street businesses and you’ve got all the makings of a memorable day trip. We’ve explored Arizona and found these five small-town gems you’re sure to enjoy…
— USA Today
Opatija, anyone? The Surprising October Half-Term Holiday Destinations that Could save you £900
Opatija in October has a rather nice ring to it, and there's grand Hapsburg-era villas to admire in the so-called "Nice of the Adriatic". What's more, a half-term holiday for the family in the Croatia seaside town costs £320 less than a similar trip to Dubrovnik, new research has shown…
— Telegraph (London)
12 Spooky Destinations To Celebrate The Halloween Season
How to choose from such an abundance of frightening activities? Don’t panic! Whether you want to frolic in an extravagant costume or summon the haunted spirits of the night, Booking.com has harvested the 12 best locations to celebrate the spookiest time of the year…
— The Huffington Post
Tours and Activities
Center Parcs under Fire after closing 'Unmissable Attraction' without Clear Warning
Center Parcs Longleat Forest, one of the company’s five water-park villages in the UK, closed the Wild Water Rapids attraction for six weeks starting last month…
— The Independent
5 Corn Mazes to Get Lost in this Fall
Playing hide-and-go-seek in a maze of corn stalks has an all-ages appeal on Midwest farms. A few spots to get lost this fall; check websites for hours, prices and other autumn amusements…
— Chicago Tribune
Cruise
On a Windjammer Cruise in Maine, Passengers Knit a Seaworthy Yarn
Captain Annie Mahle stood on the deck of the J.& E. Riggin and welcomed more than a dozen passengers already knuckle-deep in the theme of the September cruise…
— The Washington Post
A Carnival Cruise Chartered by FEMA will House Relief Workers in St. Croix
Carnival finalized an agreement with FEMA on Wednesday for a four-month charter of the Carnival Fascination. The ship will house and provide meals for relief workers in St. Croix from Oct. 15 to Feb. 3…
— Miami Herald
Transportation
Passengers Suffer as Crowded Field Puts Pressure on Europe's Airlines
Weaker carriers have fallen by the wayside amid fierce competition, while others have been hit by bad luck. The result: thousands of canceled flights…
— New York Times
Here's Where You Should Sit On A Plane To Get The Best Service
Sitting in the back of the aircraft can pay off for passengers, according to Business Insider. Their recent article points to a 2016 Oyster post by flight attendant Annie Kingston, who explains why flight attendants are more likely to give goodies to passengers in the last few rows…
— The Huffington Post
58,000 Miles and 46 Flights: A Week in the Extraordinary Life of a Modern Aircraft
In an effort to understand the extraordinary workload the average Boeing or Airbus handles over the course of its lifetime, we used data from FlightRadar24.com to chart an average week in the life of a passenger jet – and the figures are remarkable…
— Telegraph (London)
Lodging
Hotel at Ionic TWA Terminal will Evoke Glamour of Jet Age
When it opened in 1962, the sleek TWA terminal at New York's JFK Airport was the embodiment of jet-age style. Now, it will be reborn as a sleek hotel…
— USA Today
This Could Just Be The UK's Best Hotel Spa
This is no fusty country house. There’s a reading area off the main lobby complete with hanging, spherical chair, modern sculptures dotting the halls, and frequent pops of colour, from the stand-out orange stripe running along the spa reception corridor, to the bold, chartreuse headboards on the beds…
— The Independent
Hotel Owner Body-Shamed Woman After She Left Bad Review, She Claims
A woman was in for a rude awakening after she left a negative hotel review and got a surprising response from the manager…
— Fox Travel News
8 of the World's Best New Penthouse Suites
Your own private oasis, high above the fray. That's what luxury hotel penthouses offer guests who are willing to pay a premium for some height and a lot of high design. Naturally, New York City is chock full of them. But there are also luxurious new penthouses in other, less expected corners of the globe. Here are eight of them…
— CNN
Other and Odd
Beware These 13 Theme-Park Curses
In recognition of this month’s Friday the 13th, here are 13 instances of bad luck in or around Central Florida’s theme parks…
— Sun Sentinel
Today in History
The Knights Templar
In the year 1307 AD, October 13th fell on a Friday. King Philip IV of France was deeply in debt to the powerful religious order, the Knights Templar…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Cruise Lines Named North America’s Leading Cruise Line 2017 for 4th Year in a Row
American Cruise Lines, has been recognized once again—as the leader in American cruising winning multiple prestigious travel industry awards…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Mix and Match the Unexpected for a Perfect Result
by Paull Tickner
Friday October 13, 2017
Following last  month’s suggestions for early season February-May garden tours, here are some more but this time for the June-September period. Putting them together, I’ve been struck by an important thought.
Because your clients are travelling between 3,000-6,000 miles for their customised tour, every itinerary should be spiced up with owner/head gardener visits. These special touches add a few extra dollars to the overall tour cost but their impact on the quality of the experience is huge and worth every…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Good Housekeeping
 Good Housekeeping Magazine, page 112 January 2007 Edition. I’m digging into my archive file today and reaching back to…2007. Wow! That is ten years ago. Time does indeed fly.
Part 1: Habits
My wife subscribes to the magazine Good Housekeeping and on occasion I find myself glancing through the table of contents at the breakfast table. On page 112 of this particular edition was a story by Dr. Phil titled CHANGE FOR THE GOOD. I began…
— 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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DISCOVER YOUR JOURNEY, SHARE THE ADVENTURE
Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
You’re sitting on the deck, sipping a margarita as the chef is preparing for dinner the fish you caught today. You feel the warm breeze on your face as you sail through the pristine Sea of Cortez with only eleven other guests. Is this a dream? No, you are on board the Pacific Provider, a unique expedition ship. You have spent the day fishing while your buddies have been kayaking and paddle boarding. With 3 tenders and 1 zodiac and only 12 guests you can truly personalize your adventure. Later you’ll retire to your stateroom which offers unmatched privacy, complete with premium linens, a full en-suite bathroom, breathtaking views from large picture windows, TV and ample storage space. Tomorrow you’ll be exploring hidden bays and waterways that larger ships can’t access. After a day of swimming and snorkeling, why not come back to the ship and relax in the jacuzzi?
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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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