Destinations
Navigating Sometimes Chaotic, Always Fascinating Addis Ababa
Not only can the Ethiopian capital be done inexpensively, you will also find fascinating cultural landmarks, wonderful food and an almost unparalleled coffee culture…
— New York Times
World's Most Remote Island Now Welcoming Tourists
St. Helena, a South Atlantic island off the coast of Africa, was previously only accessible by boat — a trip which took nearly a week on the Royal Mail Ship to arrive from Cape Town. Since 1990, the RMS St Helena was the island’s only link to the mainland. The maiden flight by SA Airlink left Johannesburg and took just six hours…
— Fox Travel News
Spend a Fall Weekend in Philadelphia With This Insider's Guide
With the largest collection of Rodin sculptures outside of Paris, and one of the most lauded orchestras in the country—not to mention the “best pizza in America” (more on that later)—Philly is an underappreciated cultural hotspot…
— Vogue
Tours and Activities
Nine-year-old completes 'Triple Crown' of Thru-Hiking, says his 'Feet are Happy to Be Done'
On Sept.18 the nine-year-old hiker became the youngest person ever to earn the “triple crown” of thru-hiking. Having finished both the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail three years prior, Thomas has walked almost 8,000 miles and climbed over 1,000,000 feet in elevation on the nation’s three longest hiking trails to earn the title…
— Fox Travel News
Is Mexico's Ondalinda Festival the New Luxe Burning Man?
Los Angeles–based entrepreneur and Apple and iTunes vet Lulu Luchaire is behind Ondalinda, which runs November 8 to 12 and seeks to unite like-minded creative people through art, music, and Mexican culture…
— Vogue
Destroying Apathy One Beer At A Time
At ArtsRiot, you can have dinner, a drink, take in a show — and for dessert have your social awareness elevated…
— The Boston Globe
Cruise
Celestyal Olympia: A Cruise Ship that will Take You to the Greek Islands
Thinking about a cruise around the Greek islands? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel above, offers a deck-by-deck look at the 1,664-passenger Celestyal Olympia — one of three vessels operated by Greek islands specialist Celestyal Cruises…
— USA Today
Cruise Lines return to Puerto Rico and Urge Travelers to Book Caribbean Sailings
Officials with Carnival Corp. and Royal Caribbean International as well as Florida-Caribbean Cruise Assn. announced a multimillion-dollar marketing campaign to encourage vacationers to book cruises into the hurricane-hit Caribbean…
— LA Times
Transportation
TAP Portugal credits JetBlue for Filling its Flights to Europe
TAP Air Portugal’s “codeshare” pact with New York-based JetBlue is paying huge dividends, the Portuguese airline says. Since the deal went into effect last summer, TAP has received more than 35,000 passengers on connections from JetBlue flights…
— USA Today
Jet2 name UK's Most Punctual Airline According to New OAG Index
Jet2 is the UK’s most punctual airline according to a new global accreditation programme. Air travel intelligence company OAG rated more than 130 airlines and assessed their punctuality over 12 months…
— The Independent
Australia's Greatest Train Journey: 100 Years of the Indian Pacific Railway
Our journey had begun a few hours earlier at Sydney Central Station, where we got our first glimpse of the Indian Pacific’s distinctive silver/aluminium-coloured carriages adorned with the wedge-tail eagle – the emblem of the train and a symbol of the vast distance it spans (the train’s name refers to the fact it connects the Indian and Pacific oceans)…
— Telegraph (London)
Lodging
Skipping Turkey at Home for Thanksgiving? Consider a Hotel Stay Overseas
Hotels from Italy to Argentina to Iceland are offering savings over the long Thanksgiving weekend…
— New York Times
Something is Happening at North Korea's Notorious Hotel of Doom
Satellite pictures showing several construction trucks and tourist photographs of cranes around the Ryugyong Hotel in North Korea suggest work may have re-started on the infamous building…
— The Independent
How a Singapore Opium Den became a Luxury Hotel
Luxury boltholes are a dime a dozen in Singapore, but the newly opened Warehouse Hotel has a history that is scandalously unique. Located in the now prestigious Robertson Quay area, the boutique hotel spans three old warehouses, which collectively cover 22,626 square feet…
— CNN
Other and Odd
How Tourists Can Save Lives On Their Travels
The group Not Just Tourists helps travelers potentially to save lives by taking much-needed medical supplies to isolated clinics…
— CNN
Today in History
The London Beer Flood
They say too much beer is bad for you. Meux's Brewery Co Ltd was a London brewery located at Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street, one of the city's poorer districts at the time…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
South African Airways Puts Fares On Sale To South Africa
South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, has announced special sale fares to South Africa at prices as low as $829* (restrictions apply) round-trip for travel from New York-JFK International Airport or Washington, DC-Dulles International Airport…
— Travel Research Online
Windstar Cruises Applauds the Spontaneous Celebration with a Group Rate for Real People – Book 7, Get 1 Free
So many people are traveling in groups that Windstar, on select dates, will give a free cruise to the eighth cruiser for every seven people booked…
— Travel Research Online
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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and then attend TRO’s webinars. Winners will be selected and notified immediately after each webinar!
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Offshore Outpost Expeditions Inaugural Season Webinar
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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