Destinations
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2018 names Canberra as Best Australian City and Top 10 in the World
Move over Sydney and Melbourne — it’s Canberra that has knocked our biggest cities off their perch and been named the best Australian city for travel in 2018 and the top 10 city in the world…
— Escape
Jack the Ripper's Haunts Now a Trendy Neighborhood
In the 129 years since the Ripper stalked its streets, Whitechapel has transformed from the seedy slum to a vibrant neighborhood with trendy restaurants and pricey flats. Mitre Square, nicknamed Ripper's Square, is now surrounded by towering office buildings on three sides, although the cobblestones remain as a reminder of Victorian London…
— NOLA.com
Lonely Planet Reckons this UK Region is the Best in the World
Belfast and the Causeway Coast has been rated best region in the world to visit in the coming year by Lonely Planet. In a boost to Northern Ireland’s international image, the area was rated ahead of Alaska and the Julian Alps of Slovenia in the travel guide publisher’s Best in Travel 2018 awards…
— The Independent
Tours and Activities
Do the Dunes: Where You Can Ride the Sand
Colorado and Oregon are capitals of sand sledding and sandboarding. Here's where to go and tips on how to get the most out of your trip…
— New York Times
New Show of Photos by Walker Evans at San Francisco MOMA
A new exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art offers a retrospective of work by photographer Walker Evans…
— Miami Herald
In Paris and Marrakech, Vogue's Hamish Bowles Celebrates Yves Saint Laurent in 2 Newly Opened Museums
Vogue's International Editor at Large attends the openings of the highly anticipated YSL museums in Paris and…
— 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
Cruise Check-In: The Five Top Mistakes You Need To Avoid
In theory that’s how it should be, but things don’t always go to plan. Working in the industry has given Petra O’Neill an insider’s take on cruising and the mistakes that can happen…
— Escape
Transportation
Hurricanes Canceled 2,500 JetBlue Flights; Leisure Traffic Shifting in Caribbean During Recovery
JetBlue Airways canceled 2,500 flights representing 3% of departures, and lost $44 million in revenue from September hurricanes…
— USA Today
New Screenings for US-Bound Passengers on Global Airlines
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Five global long-haul airlines will begin new security interviews of all passengers on U.S.-bound flights starting Thursday at the request of American officials, the companies said Wednesday…
— Vancouver Sun
NAACP Warns African-Americans about Flying on American Airlines
Citing several recent incidents, the NAACP on Tuesday issued an advisory warning African-Americans about traveling via American Airlines. “We are aware of these incidents only because the passengers involved knew their rights, knew to speak up and exercised the courage to do so promptly,” the NAACP statement said…
— Fox Travel News
Lodging
Keys Resort Hawks Cay Lays Off 260 Employees Due to Devastation from Hurricane Irma
Nearly the entire staff at Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key has been laid off due to extensive damage at the resort following Hurricane Irma in September. Hawks Cay expects to reopen in mid- to late-summer 2018…
— Miami Herald
Inside the World's First Resort for Obese Holidaymakers
The Resort – which opened two years ago on Eleuthera in the Bahamas – has been built specifically with obesity in mind. Although at first glance it looks like any other beach resort, this is – or so the owner says – the only one around that’s been especially built for guests weighing over 30 stone…
— The Independent
New Hotels Mean Palm Springs is Once Again the Capital of Cool
Kimpton the Rowan is scheduled to open this fall, joining the recently opened La Sirena Villas and the Holiday House…
— LA Times
Other and Odd
Expert Tips for Planning A Solo Weekend Getaway
With conflicting schedules and budgets that just don’t sync, often traveling with friends or family can feel more like work than a vacation. Sometimes, planning a trip for one is the best way to get away…
— The Huffington Post
The World's Most Powerful Passport is No Longer European or American
Inhabitants of the tiny city state of Singapore have the most powerful passports in the world, it has been revealed. But the usefulness of a US passport has fallen slightly since President Donald Trump took office, with Turkey and the Central African Republic becoming the most recent countries to revoke visa-free entry for holders…
— The Independent
Today in History
The October Revolution
On October 25, 1917, members of the Bolshevik Red Guards captured the Russian Winter Palace in Petrograd, heralding the October Revolution, sometimes called the Bolshevik Revolution…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
It Is Not All "Junk"
 It happened again this past week. "It" in this case happens to be the instant that "junk mail" becomes a much appreciated and useful piece of information.
KEY: This is not when the sender "wants" it to happen. This is when the receiver is ready for it to happen. The last time this happened to me was the day after my hot water heater broke and I instantly became an interested "carpet" shopper...
— 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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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Introducing the newest and finest boutique hotel at sea
Monday, November 6, 2017 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
Join Marilyn Conroy, Executive VP of David Morris International, exclusive sales and marketing representatives for Saga Cruises, and discover an exciting new era of “boutique” cruising launching July, 2019.
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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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