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Editor’s Note — TRO wants to remind its Travelgram readers the articles presented here are meant to assist you in remaining informed and prepared to discuss travel news of the day with clients.
Destinations
7 Zen-Inducing Weekend Destinations For Health And Wellness Travelers
To truly unwind, sometimes you need to get away from all the reminders and distractions of daily life. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Hilton to highlight seven escapes that are all about unwinding away from home…
— The Huffington Post
How to Master the Delicate Art of the Do-Nothing Winter Vacation
What if a person wants to go somewhere wintry, and do . . . nothing? Thanks to the destinations below, you can do all that and less while wrapped in the lap of luxury…
— Chicago Tribune
A Weekend in Copenhagen Is Full of Possibility
With Scandinavian Airlines now flying direct from six major airports in the US, it’s easier than ever to spend a weekend in Copenhagen. When you wake up refreshed on Friday morning after the overnight flight, use our guide as you peruse the city…
— Vogue
Tours and Activities
Finding Soul of Havana on Music-Themed Journey of Cuban Capital
Think Cuba, and much of what comes to mind is rhythm – the beats of the Buena Vista Social Club and bodies swaying to sensual salsa, son, rumba and danzon. It's little wonder, then, that InsightCuba's Jazz in Havana tour struck me as the perfect entree to this Caribbean island…
— Miami Herald
Colombia's Salt Cathedral is a Pillar of Spiritual Strength
Hollowed out of the middle of this mountain and 600 feet below our feet lay our destination: the magnificent Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira…
— Chicago Tribune
9 Reasons Why You Should Go to Japan's Mie Prefecture
When it's time to leave behind the bustling cities of Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan's Mie Prefecture offers a less touristy alternative for the traveler who wants to dive a little deeper into Japanese culture…
— Vogue
Cruise
Giant Ships, New Destinations: The Biggest Cruise Stories Of 2017
From the unveiling of one of the biggest passenger ships ever to the debut of the first weekly sailings from the USA to Cuba in decades, it was another year of milestones in the cruise industry…
— USA Today
More Than 300 Passengers Get Nasty Stomach Bug On Royal Caribbean Cruise
This is the second time in less than one month that hundreds of cruise passengers have fallen ill on one of Royal Caribbean's ships…
— The Huffington Post
Transportation
Staffing Issue: Delta's last Boeing 747 Round-trip Pushed Back
The carrier’s last regularly scheduled U.S. departure of its Boeing 747-400 jumbo jet had been scheduled for Sunday afternoon to Seoul, South Korea. But a last-minute crew issue got in the way, pushing the 747's final U.S. departure back by a day…
— USA Today
Atlanta Airport Aftermath: It Could be Days before Affected Passengers find Open Seats, Expert says
Power may have been restored to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, but that doesn't mean travelers should expect to be going anywhere too soon…
— Fox Travel News
Lodging
A Stylish Seattle Hotel Whose Location Can't Be Beat
For proximity to Seattle's greatest hits, it doesn't get much better than the 12-story Seattle Thompson, just a few blocks from the Puget Sound waterfront…
— New York Times
Hot Vacation Rental Trend: Renovated Barns
According to HomeAway booking data, one of the biggest trends in 2017 was the growth of barns as vacation rentals, with a 55% surge over 2016. Take a look inside the top 12 barns, many of them striking architectural renovations, for rent on HomeAway in the slideshow above…
— USA Today
Henn-Na Hotel: What it's Like to Stay in a Japanese Hotel Staffed Entirely by Robots
It looks like it really is the future, too – Henn-na already has two sibling hotels in Japan, with 10 more slated by the end of next year, including six in Tokyo. Owners H.I.S. Hotels plan to build 100 within the next five years…
— The Independent
Other and Odd
Holiday Travel Tips: How to Avoid Headaches at the Airport
If you’ll be hopping on an airplane to travel during the holiday season, be prepared for longer lines at terminals and jam-packed flights…
— Fox Business
How to Find Travel Deals During the Holidays
During holiday season, timing can be more important than ever. Wait too long and you could be stuck with a higher price. Book too early, and you'll miss the best rates…
— USA Today
Today in History
The President Takes A Wife
President Woodrow Wilson was the last President of the United States to become a widower while in office when his wife died of Bright's Disease…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
And now...time for a nap
by John Frenaye
Monday December 11, 2017
In this "go, go , go" world we live in, it is important to take some time for yourself. Forever (it seems) teachers and professors have been able to take sabbaticals to refresh and renew. They take their time off and relax, and re-educate themselves to be the best they can be for their students when they return. Unfortunately, in our industry few of us have back up agents to carry us for many months; and those that do likely don't have the cash flow to support that time off. So here's what we do.
Every year, Travel Research Online "shuts down" for the lat two weeks of the year and this is a much appreciated perk from Richard Earls. Typically, it is a slow time for…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
What Do "Looks" Have To Do With Anything?
 When it comes to first impressions, the way you first appear does have an impact on what comes next. Image does play a part. I agree. My message today involves a reminder thanks to an experience I had this past week in Oneonta, NY. That is "upstate," and nestled unobtrusively between cow pastures.
My wife and I were visiting a plumbing supply store in search of a few water-related items when we entered a company that was advertised to “fit the…
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
Travel Agent Diaries - The story of who we are
by Richard Earls
Sunday December 17, 2017
Every now and t hen I decide I need a new project, something to do in all of my spare time. So I have a new project and, again, I'm inviting the travel professional community along for the ride.
TRO is putting together an anthology of travel agent stories for hard-cover print publication. We are looking to highlight the role of the travel professional and the role they play in the lives of their clients. These stories can be humorous or humanitarian, tales of terror or trial. Have you been a hero for a client? Have you had a client be a hero for you? What stories stand out in your career? What special trips have you orchestrated? What about travel have you seen change your…
— Travel Research Online
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One-to-One Interviews
Tava Foster, Travel Advisor and Tour Manager, Ramblers
 Tava Foster is the Travel Advisor and Tour Manager for Ramblers, a walking and hiking tour company based in the US that specializes in tours in the UK and Ireland. With a Bachelor's degree in Communication and a Master's degree in TV/Video Production, Tava currently oversees the sales, marketing, and tour management for Ramblers as well as New Adventures; New Adventures is part of the Kendelo Travel Family, along side Ramblers. Tava Foster has been a traveler at heart since she was young, and is thrilled to share her love and passion for active tourism with clients. To learn more about Ramblers and Tava Foster, continue reading on...
— 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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