Destinations
5 Places To Travel In 2018 That Are Still Under Everyone's Radar
If you can’t stop thinking about amazing food, exciting excursions and Insta-worthy pics, then you’re probably craving a vacation. Badly. But if tourists, crowds and lines make you anxious, why not take the road less traveled?…
— The Huffington Post
Ceylon Silver Tips and Temple-Topped Mountains: An Insider's Guide to Sri Lanka's Tea Country
Learn about the origins of Sri Lanka's tea industry, and where it's going next, from the the hilltop town of Kandy to the forests of Hatton and the urban adventure of Colombo…
— Vogue
11 Amazing Facts about Nauru, the Least Visited, Most Obese Nation on Earth
It’s exactly 50 years since Nauru gained independence. Settled by Micronesians and Polynesians at least 3,000 years ago. To celebrate the anniversary, here are a few fascinating facts about this little-known land…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Latino Civil Rights Site in Texas named National Treasure
The $450,000 American Express grant for the three sites will help renovate the historic structures and prepare them to attract visitors, said Timothy McClimon, president of the American Express Foundation…
— Vancouver Sun
Disney World, Universal Additions for 2018 Relative Calm Before Next Year's Storm
Orlando’s major theme parks are all opening new rides this year — but the attractions are overshadowed by the buzz from bigger expansions that won’t come until at least 2019…
— Chicago Tribune
Ancient Mexican Sweat Lodges Might Be The Latest Wellness Trend
Once an important part of pre-Hispanic life, in recent years temazcales have once again risen in popularity and can now be found throughout Mexico…
— The Independent
Cruise
In a First, Same-Sex Couple Legally Marries at Sea on a Cruise Ship
Celebrity Cruises says South Florida residents Francisco Vargas and Benjamin Gray tied the knot aboard the line's 2,850-passenger Celebrity Equinox in a ceremony officiated by the vessel's captain, Dimitrios Manetas…
— USA Today
Coast Guard Medevacs Two Carnival Cruise Line Passengers from Same Ship just Hours Apart
The United States Coast Guard was called in to rescue not one, but two different women from the same Carnival cruise ship on Tuesday…
— Fox Travel News
Transportation
Copyright Board Ruffles AA's Feathers By Rejecting Logo Copyright Again
The U.S. Copyright Board rejected American American's request to copyright its logo, saying it fell below the threshold for creativity needed…
— USA Today
Airline Bans 'Emotional Support Peacock'
A female traveller was recently banned from taking a large "emotional-support peacock" on board a United Airlines flight, it has emerged. She had offered to buy the bird its own plane ticket, according to travel blog Live and Let Fly…
— BBC News
Two Thirds of Commuters say Train Journeys are Not Good Value for Money
The majority of commuters believe their journeys do not represent good value for money and are dissatisfied with the way delays are handled, according to survey released today…
— The Independent
Lodging
£1,600 for a Bed in Kaliningrad? Russia Hotels Accused of Hiking Prices for World Cup Fans
Research by hotel comparison website Trivago found that fans bound for England’s group stage matches will pay at least three times the usual price for a bed for the night…
— Telegraph (London)
AAA's Newest Five Diamond Resorts
All that focus on luxury and guest comfort has earned the Williamsburg Inn AAA's Five Diamond rating, one of only eight new properties added to the exclusive list of hotels and restaurants this year, the travel company announced Wednesday…
— CNN
We're Glad These Hotel Trends Died
It wasn't long ago that many hotels felt... generic, with thin, grimy bedspreads, minibars filled with Jack and Jim, and something that passed for art on the walls. Thankfully, even the most budget-conscious places have worked to upgrade the overall experience…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
Sky-High Passport Fee Rises To Drive Applicants Online
Passport fees for postal applications are to soar as part of the Government’s drive to persuade people to use online services…
— The Independent
A Few Glasses of Wine – and Six Other Things that Could Invalidate your Travel Insurance
Do you enjoy the occasional bottle of wine on holiday? Did you realise that it might invalidate your travel insurance policy?…
— Telegraph (London)
Today in History
Guy Fawkes is Hanged
The infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was an attempt by a group of conspirators to kill King James I of England, his family, and most of the House of Lords by blowing up the Palace of Westminster during the State Opening of Parliament…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
I Love These Stories
 One morning my wife Barbara called my attention to a particular article. She is aware of the type of information I enjoy sharing with my readers, and thought this article would be of interest.
Today’s message involves the singular practice of “asking,” and then, “pausing and waiting” to see what comes from your effort. Sometimes, simply asking for what you want hits a “home…
— 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
Travel Agency Transformation
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
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MEET THE NEW SCENIC ECLIPSE
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 3 pm EST/12 pm PST
The World’s First Discovery Yacht, the ultra-luxury mega yacht, Scenic Eclipse, will make her debut on August 31st in Athens, Greece. Inspired by the sleek contours of a sailing yacht and designed to easily glide through ocean currents, Scenic Eclipse will utilize state-of-the-art technology while featuring luxury suites, world-class dining, butler service and Spa Sanctuary that is over 5,000 square feet.
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"Best of Both Worlds" with Down Under Answers
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
Do you want the “Best of Both Worlds”? Then Victoria and the Northern Territory in Australia is for you.
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