Destinations
To Strasbourg, in Search of a Tale from the Crypt
An Englishman hunting for a long-lost relative finds the French city's story more compelling…
— The Washington Post
White Nights, Northern Lights
Don't be scared off by Russian winters. They have their charms, especially if you begin your adventure in Arkhangelsk, the White Sea city where Russia first opened up to the West…
— The Boston Globe
It's got Ancient Greek Ruins, Spicy Food and an Active Volcano. It's Extreme Italy
The island of Sicily, a little smaller than Massachusetts, is home to some of Europe's most important ancient Greek sites, the most active volcano in Europe, and some of Italy's most intriguing architecture and tastiest food…
— Miami Herald
Tours and Activities
How to Spend a Weekend in Edinburgh
What better way to celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns than in his native Scotland, complete with toasts, songs and an address to the haggis. There are countless places to enjoy a Burns Supper in Edinburgh, including many events that have a ceilidh as part of the festivities…
— The Independent
Rediscover Route 53
With the completion of the larger Route 3 in the early 1960s, Route 53 lost its vitality to the region but a number of its cool, quaint stops remain today, as well as some new spots catering to savvy locals…
— The Boston Globe
Cruise
Passengers can Gather Data on Whales and Dolphins on Upcoming Silversea Cruises
The luxury cruise line recently launched a partnership with ORCA, a British marine conservation organization that is expected to provide conservationists who will travel on board select Silversea voyages to guide guests in collecting data…
— Sun Sentinel
Another Carnival Cruise was Caught with Dirty Conditions. That Makes Four in Two Months
The Carnival Liberty is now the fourth ship belonging to Carnival Cruise Line to fail its sanitation inspection in the span of two months. The others are the Carnival Vista, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Triumph…
— Miami Herald
Transportation
American, Delta Revive Deal to Handle Stranded Passengers
Deal lets them put passengers on each other's planes when travelers are stranded by disruptions such as winter storms and computer outages…
— USA Today
The Mystery of the Increasing Airfare
John Angarano isn't just tired of the what he suspects are bait-and-switch airfares online. He's also skeptical about the excuses airlines and online booking sites give for displaying an initial low price then switching it out later with a higher fare…
— Chicago Tribune
A $65 Million 'Animal Terminal' at Kennedy Airport Sits Empty
The $65 million animal transit facility opened a year ago to great fanfare, as “the world’s only animal terminal and the first full-service quarantine facility” for the import and export of horses, pets, zoo animals and livestock…
— New York Times
Lodging
'Smart' Japanese Hotel Opens Offering Guests Self-Parking Slippers and Intelligent Furniture
The ProPILOT Park Ryokan will combine the ultimate in traditional hospitality with Nissan’s autonomous driving technology to give guests some quirky amenities…
— The Independent
Check in: What's Old is New (But Not too New) as the Francis Hotel opens in Portland
The hotel is named after Francis Fassett, the well-known Maine architect who originally designed the home and rebuilt much of Portland after the Great Fire of 1866. Most of his touches have been preserved…
— The Boston Globe
Bubbletent Australia, the Ultimate Skygazing Experience
Australia's newest off-grid glamping experience, located in the New South Wales outback, could well be the most dazzling place you'll ever stay…
— CNN
Other and Odd
What Rachel Bloom Can't Travel Without
The star of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" loves loungewear, her portable humidifier and her dog Wiley…
— New York Times
Forget Sun, Sea and Sand – Why Art should Dictate your Holidays
We don’t only see legacy of the Grand Tourists in modern city breaks, we see it on our days out to the stately homes of Britain. Family portraits aside, many of the paintings on the walls of National Trust houses and the sculptures in their gardens and galleries are holiday souvenirs…
— Telegraph (London)
Today in History
The Republic of India
On January 26, 1950, the Indian constitution took effect, making the Republic of India the world's most populous democracy…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Your Biggest Problem
 Without a doubt and without knowing you personally, I can say this without hesitation: Your biggest problem is that not enough people know you are alive.
This advice is logical while it can’t be refuted. How can anybody choose to do business with you if they don’t know you exist? I’ll answer that. They…
— 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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