Destinations
In the California Desert: Vast Darkness, Vibrant Music, an Oasis
In Wonder Valley, the silence makes its own kind of noise. And Twentynine Palms makes its own kind of music…
— New York Times
The 10 Solo Adventures You Must Tackle In Your Lifetime, According To Levison Wood
The British explorer suggests 10 daring trips to do on your own in 2018…
— Telegraph (London)
8 U.S. Vacations That Feel Like You’re Abroad—If Only For A Weekend
Prepare for an adventure, but leave your passport at home. We’ve teamed up with Hilton to devise a list of eight destinations within the continental U.S.—all doable over a long weekend—that’ll make you feel like you’ve escaped to a foreign land … without any of the jet lag…
— The Huffington Post
Tours and Activities
10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Paris In 2018
There is a new optimism in the air in the French capital and with a proliferation of new bars, top exhibitions and the reopening of several fine hotels, there's never been a better time to hop across the Channel…
— Telegraph (London)
First Look: Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire VR Attraction at Disney Springs
Virtual-reality experience called Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire has debuted at Disney Springs. The attraction, presented by a company called the Void, will help fanboys and others get their stormtrooper on…
— Sun Sentinel
Thrilling Hikes Alongside Face-Sized Spiders in Taiwan's Version of Yosemite
Taroko National Park, about three hours’ drive south of Taipei on the east coast, is one of the island’s most scenic patches of wilderness…
— LA Times
Cruise
Race Tracks and Drones that Dive are Coming to Cruise Ships in 2018
Robot bartenders and thrill slides are so last year. Soon, passengers on cruise ships will be zooming electric cars around the largest racetrack at sea, playing outdoor laser tag at night, and spotting marine life with diving drones…
— The Boston Globe
Record 27 Cruise Ships will be Launched in 2018
Cruising continues to be popular, says the Cruise Lines International Assn., which estimates more than 27 million people will take a cruise in 2018…
— LA Times
Transportation
JetBlue Fares as Low as $39 One Way; Routes Limited
JetBlue rolled out a 24-hour flash sale Tuesday morning that dropped round-trip fares below $150 on dozens of the carrier's non-stop routes…
— USA Today
Amtrak Train Derailment: What Happened, and Why are Rail Tragedies Common in the US?
An express train has derailed south of Seattle, Washington. Our travel correspondent tackles some of the key questions…
— The Independent
Alaska Airlines Slashes Ticket Prices After Amtrak Derailment
The decision to cut fares was made in response to the tragic Monday morning Amtrak train derailment that claimed at least three lives…
— Fox Travel News
Lodging
Viejas Unveils Details, sets Opening Date for New Hotel
Among the next-gen hospitality offerings are an Amazon Alexa in every suite and a reinvention of the traditional hotel check-in/check-out model, with guests choosing their own arrival and departure times…
— The San Diego Union-Tribune
Mandarin Oriental To Open Second London Hotel
The famously extravagant Mandarin Oriental group has unveiled plans for its second hotel in London: a West End outpost to complement the group’s well-established Knightsbridge property…
— Telegraph (London)
Suite Spot: Mountain Shadows, Arizona
A discreet haven for Hollywood types in the 1960s, the golf course resort outside Scottsdale eventually lost its luster and closed in 2004. Now a $100 million rebuild by the developers behind nearby Hotel Valley Ho and the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain has restored the star quality, if not the stars
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— San Francisco Chronicle
Other and Odd
A Guide to (Somewhat) Painless Christmas Travel
It's the busiest holiday travel season in years, but don't go canceling Christmas just yet. Here are some ways to avoid the bustle…
— New York Times
Your Boarding Pass Does Contain Information About You, but Whether It Can be Used for Evil is Another Question
You read from time to time that paper boarding passes contain lots of secret information. There is information, but not top-secret stuff…
— LA Times
Today in History
Poor Richard's Almanack
Benjamin Franklin was a statesman, an inventor, a patriot and a founding father of the United States…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Tammy Levent and Kevin Harrington Team Up for New Consumer Travel Segment, Just Go Trav!
Just Go Trav is a four-minute vignette that introduces viewers to new destinations, travel trends and resort packages…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
What Are You Reading?
 "More-On Marketing," the first in a series of business-development books I am working on is now ready to be distributed to all interested parties.
You have all heard of the Dummies Books, and probably somewhat familiar with The Idiot's Guides. I am very pleased to announce that my "More-On" series is now competing for attention. Please notice that I said "More-On" and not "moron."
Today's Message: One year from today, you will be the same person you are today, except for the books you read and the people you meet. So, go meet someone and go read…
— 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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