Destinations
The 30 Most Idyllic Islands On Earth
In 99 per cent of cases, a tropical holiday will be warm, woozy and relaxing. As even Robinson Crusoe puts it, momentarily finding his glass half full, “I am in a hot climate where, if I had clothes, I could hardly wear them.” Let’s hit the beach…
— Telegraph (London)
Why Potsdam is the Versailles of Germany
Situated sublimely on the banks of the Havel River, Potsdam is Germany at its most regal. Sparkling with Baroque palaces, manicured gardens, and splashing fountains from its proud Prussian past, the "German Versailles" is the most popular day trip from nearby Berlin and a fairytale escape from the capital's heavy history…
— CNN
A Witchy Tour of Salem, Massachusetts
What could be a more appropriate destination for Halloween than one that goes by the name “Witch City”? Made famous by the accusations and trials concerning witchcraft in 1692, Salem is still riding the witchy wave today with a mecca of magical shops and tourism reflecting on those darker days…
— Vogue
Tours and Activities
New British Library Exhibit Celebrates 20 Years Of Harry Potter
The exhibit includes J.K. Rowling's outline for the first book, her drawings of characters and a map of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry…
— USA Today
A Shining Star Among Bike Paths
On the Cape's Shining Sea Bikeway, you'll see a snapshot of some of the Commonwealth's loveliest natural features: ponds, cedar swamps, salt marshes, wooded uplands, even a cranberry bog…
— The Boston Globe
Racing Around the World: Exotic Marathons for Runners with Wanderlust
Long-distance runners with wanderlust pretty much sums up the client base for companies such as Marathon Tours…
— Miami Herald
Cruise
New Celebrity Cruises Ship to Spend First Summer in Mediterranean
Celebrity on Tuesday revealed that the 2,900-passenger Celebrity Edge would operate voyages out of Barcelona, Spain and Civitavecchia, Italy (the port for Rome) in 2019 from the middle of May through September…
— USA Today
Brad Kilgore, Scott Linquist to host Culinary Cruise on Regal Princess
Miami chefs Brad Kilgore and Scott Linquist will dazzle traveling foodies with menus, excursions and demos on a Culinary Cruise on Regal Princess…
— miami.com
Transportation
Southwest Airlines just Celebrated its First All-Female Flight Crew
Southwest Airlines has celebrated its first 'unmanned' flight, with an all-female crew of two pilots and four flight attendants undertaking a journey between the US cities of St. Louis and San Francisco, California. The airline tweeted a photo taken by a member of the crew shortly before takeoff on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft…
— The Independent
Laptops in Checked Luggage Pose Fire and Explosion Risk, FAA Warns
The Federal Aviation Administration said in a paper filed recently with a U.N. agency that its tests show that when a laptop’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery overheats in close proximity to an aerosol spray can, it can cause an explosion capable of disabling an airliner’s fire suppression system…
— NBC News
Pilots Grounded Amid Probe into 'Fly-Around Maneuver' in Germany, Airline Says
The pilots behind an Air Berlin plane flyby that has gone viral on social media have been suspended even though one passenger said passengers were OK with move…
— ABC News
Lodging
Nine Santa Monica Hotels for a Sunny SoCal Experience
The high-end hotels and elegant coastal retreats have also played a major role in luring travelers. And while Santa Monica offers dozens of solid properties to pick from, here are nine that have particularly captured our attention…
— USA Today
'World's Smallest Hotel' Created In VW Beetle
The owner says guests of his tiny hotel -- a converted Volkswagen Beetle in the Jordan village of Al Jaya -- will enjoy a five-star desert experience…
— CNN
You Can Stay at the Safari Camp Where Nelson Mandela Wrote His Memoirs
Owned by South African billionaire Douw Steyn, the property is designed as a luxurious take on the African bush: carefully controlled populations of Big Five animals roam the reserve; comfortable and spacious guest bandas sit nestled alongside a bubbling natural stream; and long days of game drives are capped off with sundowner cruises on the largest man-made lake in southern Africa…
— Vogue
Other and Odd
The Science Behind Why People Who Prefer The Window Seat Are More Selfish
Ask any stranger on the street whether they prefer the aisle or the window seat and you can guarantee a quick-fire response. There is no grey area in this comically divisive debate…
— Telegraph (London)
Apple Maps Make it Easier to Travel with New Airport Layout Feature
iPhone users intimidated by new airports are about to get a welcome reprieve. Apple’s new operating system – IOS 11 – rolled out a ton of features, including an upgrade to Apple Maps which will now include indoor airport maps…
— Fox Travel News
Today in History
The Hollywood Black List
On October 20, 1947, a Congressional committee began investigating Hollywood writers and actors in one of the darkest moments of what is now known as the "Red Scare."…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
South African Airways® Offers Savings of $500 Per Person on a 5 Night Air-Inclusive Cape Town and Wine Region Package
South African Airways Vacations® (SAA Vacations®), a division of South African Airways, the national airline of South Africa and Africa’s most awarded airline, is offering, savings of $500 per person for an air-inclusive vacation to Cape Town and the surrounding Cape Winelands…
— Travel Research Online
American Cruise Lines Receives 2017 Condé Nast’s Readers’ Choice Award
American Cruise Lines, has been recognized once again—as a Finalist for Condé Nast’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Award for World’s Top Small Cruise Lines…
— Travel Research Online
A Taste of James Beard at Sea: Official Cruise Line of Trend-setting Culinary Foundation Debuts Brand-New Dishes Developed Especially for Windstar Cruise Guests
Windstar Cruises announces Chef Andy Ricker as the new guest chef aboard the January 20, 2018 Icons of Southeast Asia sailing. The James Beard Foundation Culinary Collection cruise is a 14-day journey from Hong Kong to Bangkok, making Ricker – a celebrated Thai cuisine chef – a perfect choice to guide guests on a feast for the senses…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
A Little "Grease" Might Serve You Well
 The following headline recently caught my attention. (Effective headlines do just that...stop us in our tracks and "grab our attention and interest."
"Amid fierce competition for deposits, a growing number of banks are relying on customer referrals to expand their business. And, they're using freebies to attract your friends and family."
— Travel Research Online
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Soundings
Is There Going to be a Caribbean Crisis?
by Susan Schaefer
Friday October 20, 2017
Saying that thi s has been a memorable hurricane season would be an understatement. In the Atlantic alone, dealing with Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria have strained resources in multiple locations, turned vacations upside down and inside out. This has costed clients, cruise lines, and shore excursion operators a significant amount of money.
— 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:
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Time to Discover Enticing North Africa: 2x Weekly from Montreal on Tunisair
Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
From fascinating sandy beaches drenched in sunshine to grand ancient ruins and the vast, rolling dunes of the Sahara, Tunisia encapsulates everything that’s enticing about North Africa. Located just a stone’s throw from Europe, Tunisia sits on the Mediterranean coast, midway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Nile Delta.
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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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Monday, October 23, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Everyone says social media is important for marketing your travel practice, but nobody getting a real grip on great tactics and strategies is harder than it looks.
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