Destinations
36 Hours in Sao Paulo
The city's treasures lie just below the surface: world-class restaurants, Brazil-class music and an ever-ebullient arts…
— New York Times
Is The Picos de Europa Spain's Most Underrated Destination?
Just over a century ago a chap called Pedro Pidal, Marquis of Villaviciosa and an Asturian senator, returned from a visit to Yellowstone and Yosemite in the US with a burning ambition to introduce the idea of national parks to…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Taste UNESCO's Creative Cities of Gastronomy
UNESCO designates 26 cities around the world as Creative Cities for Gastronomy, and only two are in the USA. Here's what to taste in each…
— USA Today
10 of The Best Literary Cities You Should Visit Immediately
If you went by the contents of the average library bookshop, a book is just something you use to keep you occupied on a long flight. But if reading is as much a part of your holiday as a nap in a hammock or a cozy dinner under the stars, keep these cities in mind for literary destinations. To make it even easier, we've paired a book with…
— The Independent
From Toy Story Land to Fast
With two new rides, Disney's Toy Story Land is the biggest new attraction opening at Florida's theme parks this year. But Universal Studios will have Fast and Furious, SeaWorld will have a whitewater raft ride, and Legoland adds a virtual reality roller…
— Miami Herald
Cruise
Small-ship Cruise Offer Alaska Overland Tours
One of my favorite small-ship cruise lines is introducing a series of brand-new overland packages in Alaska to complement its Alaskan…
— Vancouver Sun
Eight ‘Little’ Cruise Costs You Didn’t Budget For
You’ve had a wonderful cruise, are enjoying your final evening, then the bill for extras bought on the trip arrives in your cabin…
— Escape
Transportation
Jetstar Flight Forced To Turn Around After Airline Crew Forgets Clipboard In Plane Engine
A ground worker was conducting a pre-flight check when he placed his clipboard in the plane's engine and then forgot…
— Fox Travel News
Woman Says United Airlines Staff 'Mistreated' Her Over Carry-On Bag
Video footage shows the passenger and her mother fitting the bag into the airline's measuring rack, while staff insist it's too…
— Yahoo
Lodging
Two Hawaii Hotels Get Rid of Plastic Straws to Try and Fight Ocean Pollution
A bill in the state's legislature would ban sippers, which are among the top 10 items in trash found along shorelines around the…
— LA Times
Sleep in a Glass Pod Hanging Off a Peruvian Cliff
Imagine staying off the side of a cliff in Peru's Sacred Valley. Now you can know what that's like at Skylodge Adventure…
— CNN
Other and Odd
New Tracking Technology Could Make Lost Belongings a Thing of the Past
As a 6-year-old, Josh Lippiner’s daughter, Emma, played hide-and-seek to win. So one day, when she vanished for more than a few minutes, her parents…
— The Washington Post
Can a Travel Boycott Force Florida to Toughen Gun Control Laws?
A 17-year-old survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is calling for college students to boycott Florida as a spring break…
— The Boston Globe
Today in History
Yellowstone National Park
The world's first national park came into existence on this date in 1872, when US President Ulysses S. Grant signed into law an act establishing Yellowstone National…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Celestyal Cruises Announces Extended 2019 and New 2020 Itineraries, Including 7 New Ports Of Call
February 28, 2018 -- Piraeus, Greece: Celestyal Cruises today announced its extended 2019 and new 2020 itineraries. In 2019 Celestyal Cruises will extend its season into December and return to Istanbul for the first time since 2016 with its…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Competence
Have you ever experienced less than acceptable service in a store, restaurant, or public attraction and heard yourself ask, “How did that person get into that position?” I know I have…on more than one occasion.
Don’t companies, organizations, associations, etc. realize that it is the competence of their employees that make or break their organization? And don’t these people realize that it only takes seconds to judge their competence? Either positive or…
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Luxury Travel Tips
Life Lessons from the Past
by Dan Chappelle Thursday February 22, 2018
(This is th e third in a six-part series about how you can transform your travel agency into a money- making machine)
Last week, my high school football coach, the legendary Billy Henderson, passed away just four months shy of his 90th birthday.
I played for Coach Henderson over 35 years ago. He not only prepared us to win on the football field, (and win he did -including a national high school championship) he helped turn thousands of boys into young men prepared to win in the game of life. Of his many lessons, two have stuck with me and are part of my core…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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Departures
Expertly Crafted European Vacations with Sceptre
Since 1981 Sceptre has been in the business of delivering happiness, and nothing makes them happier than sharing the magnificence of Europe. From their to yours, building trust and confidence one glorious vacation at a time, Sceptre designs and plans the kind of custom travel experience that they themselves would enthusiastically embrace. Because Sceptre is family-owned-and-operated, they are meticulous about every detail of every tour designed.
Sceptre Vacations makes certain they remain a trusted and sought-after way to experience Europe. Quality, value, and excellent customer service go hand in hand with one of the most imaginative and exciting options you can find, with each vacation looked upon as an opportunity to share a unique and unforgettable experience with a…
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Spotlight
Dalmatian Delicacies in Zadar with Via Tours Croatia
by Simone Hasskew Thursday March 01, 2018
Although it is the oldest inhabited city in Croatia, Zadar is still relatively less traveled. Such a fact is surprising given the quiet, historic streets and access to some of the most beautiful beaches. Zadar has many unique features and activities that make it a destination that should be at the top of everyone's travel list in 2018. Thanks to Via Tours Croatia, the supplier sponsor of this article, you won't miss a beat of what Zadar, and the surrounding region, have to offer.
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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

An introduction to Australis Expedition Cruises and Patagonia
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Explore the “end of the world” during the first session webinar series. Navigating the Patagonian waterways for over 25 years, Australis offers passengers an exclusive look into remote areas of the region, that include visits to glaciers, sub-polar forests and a view of amazing marine and terrestrial wildlife.
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Let your Clients fly Non-Stop to the ‘City of Lights’ on XL Airways
Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 3 pm EST/12 pm PST
Year after year, the magnetic ‘City of Lights’ draws travelers looking to cross the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame off their bucket lists. Paris is one the ‘World’s Best Places to Visit’, and there has never been a better time to enjoy the ‘City of Lights’. XL Airways, the French full-service carrier, offers budget friendly fares on non-stop flights to Paris CDG out of four US gateways: JFK, LAX, SFO, and MIA.
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Introducing the newest and finest boutique hotel at sea
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 3 pm EST/12 pm 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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