Destinations
The Best Things to See, Do and Eat in Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez is a stunning spot on the French coast. Make the most of your holiday with tips on what to do, restaurants, hotels and more…
— CNN
How to Spend 36 hours in Mexico City
Every country has a big city, but not all big cities are the same. And Mexico City is up there as a favourite…
— Escape.com
Tours and Activities
Holy Land Experience: Free Day is Wednesday
Holy Land Experience, the Bible-based attraction, will be having another free-admission day this Wednesday. The event is first-come, first-serve …
— Sun Sentinel
It's Your Last Chance to See the Chihuly Show at the New York Botanical Garden
This year, the New York Botanical Garden has added another exhibition to this burgeoning thematic list. Chihuly, which opened in the spring, brings over 20 works by the famed glassblower from their Pacific Northwest natural habitat to the East Coast…
— Vogue
Cruise
Inside One of the Most Elegant River Ships in France
The 98-passenger Tauck Emerald has emerged from a massive makeover that brought more spacious cabins and a higher crew-to-passenger ratio…
— USA Today
Short Cruises on Smaller Ships offer Savings
Ports in the Caribbean are opening for business again, and Royal Caribbean has a great lineup of cruises there this winter, from short weekend getaways to the Bahamas to in-depth explorations of the Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean…
— Vancouver Sun
Transportation
JetBlue Plane makes Emergency Landing in New York after Bird Strike
A JetBlue plane from Boston to Las Vegas that struck some birds shortly after takeoff has made a safe emergency landing in New York…
— Telegraph (London)
Possible Tornadoes Flip Planes, destroy Hangars at North Carolina Airport
Intense wind flipped planes and crumpled hangars at a small airport northwest of Charlotte. The National Weather Service says at least nine possible tornadoes were spotted across the region, reports CBS News' DeMarco Morgan…
— CBS News
Airlines Whip Out the Bubbly and Ice cream—Yes, in Coach—as Competitors offer $99 Fares
Now profitable, airlines are revamping in-cabin dining, offering treats like Prosecco, ice cream and free meals…
— CNBC
Lodging
Booking.com Hopes for a Touchdown with its NFL House
The Football House, located in Jersey City, is a four-story, 3,800 square-foot property with four bedrooms and four bathrooms…
— USA Today
The Old Pickwick Social Club on Canal Street will Reopen as a Hostel in 2018
The Canal Street building that once housed the Pickwick Social Club will reopen in 2018 as a hostel, with a mix of low-cost shared rooms and private rooms, a cafe and community meeting space…
— NOLA.com
Are Disney Hotels Goofy to Let Dogs Stay in Rooms?
Disney World, which has about 28,000 hotel rooms, will convert 250 of those into dog-friendly abodes in a yearlong pilot program. Disney said it’s too early to speculate if more hotels could be added in the future…
— Sun Sentinel
Other and Odd
How to Have an Affordable Luxury Trip to France
France can be a notoriously expensive vacation destination — particularly if you have got your sights set on Paris or the French Riviera. Are luxury seekers on a limited budget out of luck? Not at all…
— New York Times
Inverness gets More Tourists than Bath – and 16 Other Unbelievable Stats about Travel
Here we present some of the biggest head-scratchers in the world of tourism…
— Telegraph (London)
Today in History
The United Nations
The United Nations was not the first attempt at creating an organization dedicated to international understanding…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
I Hate This Game...
 Today's headline, in a nutshell, sums up the game of golf. That is until you hit a lucky shot and all of a sudden you ”love this game.”
This is the game where you beat a small ball with a stick while exercising your vocabulary for up to five hours while casting dispersion toward everybody and anybody who has ever entered your…
— Travel Research Online
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Independent Consultant
Get Out of Your Rut with SWOT!
by Anita Pagliasso
Tuesday October 24, 2017
While it can be  easy to fall into a rut, both a personally and professionally, it’s important to be constantly evolving to remain relevant. One of the best parts about working for yourself is the ability to study and then implement your own personal style into your business.
First it’s important to discover what you do well, how you could improve and whether you are making the most of the opportunities around you. Sometimes owning up to your business weaknesses will help you discover who you are, what you’re about and where you want to…
— 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
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.
Register Now ➠
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?
Register Now ➠
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