Destinations
Nature's Pageantry on Display During Dutch Tulip Season
LISSE, Netherlands - Nothing says springtime like the tulip season in the Netherlands. The vast Dutch sky hangs low against rectangles of color majestic purples, regal reds, bright yellows, eye-popping…
— Vancouver Sun
How the New Visa Laws Will Change Tourism in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is opening up to tourism. The Kingdom has a new, professional approach to attracting visitors, easier visa rules and, for the first time, the prospect for younger, unaccompanied women to see the country as tourists. But why would you want to visit? Should you go? And what are the…
— The Independent
Tours and Activities
Is Malaga Spain's Most Underrated City Break?
The birth place of Picasso boasts Easter parades, tapas tours and its very own Pompidou Centre. It’s so much more than just a gateway to the Costa del Sol.…
— Telegraph (London)
Going dark: 3-city Tour of Europe's WWII History Brings Painful Past to Life
My rough itinerary through Amsterdam, Berlin and Krakow had been years in the making, before I knew it had a name: dark…
— Chicago Tribune
Cruise
A Tale of Three Cities, With a Ship As Home Base
A mother and daughter have plenty of time to enjoy Stockholm, Copenhagen and St. Petersburg on their cruise as well as sashimi and scavenger hunts…
— New York Times
MSC Seaside: Inside the Giant New MSC Cruises Ship That Is Turning Heads
Based year-round in Miami, the latest vessel from Europe-based MSC Cruises has been specifically designed to appeal to American…
— USA Today
Transportation
Jet Blue's 2-Day Sale Is Back and the Deals Are Amazing
For the next two days, the airline is offering a ton of fares under…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Rick Steves: What's New in Britain and Ireland for 2018
England, Scotland, and Ireland are adding worthwhile exhibits to well-known sights and investing in new experiences for…
— USA Today
Lodging
These Are the 10 Best Airport Hotels in the World
In days gone by, spending the night at an airport hotel was considered a humdrum affair, characterized by formulaic chains, carbon-copy hotel rooms and uninspiring cuisine. But no more, today, there are a number of great airport hotels worth keeping an eye out for on your travels. Here are 10 of the…
— The Independent
European City Breaks for 2018
Our experts offer a guide to the top 25 destinations for a city break in 2018, including what to do and where to stay in Venice, Amsterdam, Florence, Lisbon, London, Barcelona and…
— Telegraph (London)
Other and Odd
First-Class Passenger Tries To Open Emergency Door Mid-Flight, Shouts 'I Am God!'
"She wasn't acting right, or normal, from the very…
— The Huffington Post
Strange Encounters in the Qatar Desert
This Qatar day trip from Doha heads into the desert of the Zekreet Peninsula for Richard Serra artwork, the unusual Umbrella Rock and Film…
— CNN
Today in History
Remember the Alamo
The territory of Texas was in the northern region of Mexico known as Coahuila y Tejas. Rebel forces in Texas wanted independence from Mexico. The Mexican government saw Texas as an important bulwark against the territorial expansion of the United…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Introducing American Song’s 900 Square Foot Grand Suites
Guilford, CT— March 5, 2018—American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the spectacular 900 square foot Grand Suites available aboard the brand new American Song—the first modern riverboat ever available in the U.S. The state-of-the-art ship is the first ship in American Cruise Lines’ revolutionary Modern Riverboat series of 5 ships. American Song will make its inaugural cruise on the Mississippi River October 6th, 2018 and the 2nd ship in the series will debut in Summer, 2019.…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
You Can Thank Me Later
 As sales and marketing advice goes, this may very well be up there with the best of it. Today’s message is BIG. Tune in.
I often end webinars with what I consider to be some sage advice. To me, what I am about to suggest is both logical and extraordinarily simple. It is effective and incredibly apropos. It does not cost a penny, and the results are extremely powerful.
The truth is however, that nobody can do what I am about to suggest without feeling uncomfortable to some degree. This last sentence, in and of itself, may explain why there are not more successful travel-related sales professionals in the United States…
— Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography
Iconic NYC with New York City Vacation Packages
by Joseph Deloach
Monday March 05, 2018
New York City i s the most iconic city in the United States. The silhouette of its skyline has represented the American way of life in films, books, and photography. The Big Apple, if you can make it there—you can make it anywhere. For anyone looking to visit this amazing city, there is something to do for everyone. Museums, diverse and topnotch food, the Statue of Liberty welcoming those coming to America, and Broadway musicals to blow the mind are a small piece of what New York City has to offer. All five boroughs within the city have something to offer visitors. Thanks to New York City Vacation Packages, the supplier sponsor of this article, you can get more out of New York than the movies…
— Travel Research Online
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Outposts
Cuzco: The Magical Lands with Marnella
by Joseph Deloach
Monday March 05, 2018
Almost everyone has heard of the wonder that is Machu Picchu. And rightfully so, as this is the shining point of any journey to South America. But not many know of Cuzco, 50 miles (80 km) southeast of the Inca citadel in the mountains. Thanks to Marnella, the supplier sponsor of this article, Cuzco, as well as Machu Picchu, will be on your travel radar.
Cuzco is located in the southeastern area of Peru. It sits at 11,200 ft. (3,400 m) above sea level, and is surrounded by lush mountains. Visible from the city is the picturesque Urubamba Valley (also known as the sacred valley) of the Andes mountain range. Steps lead from the city and up into…
— Travel Research Online
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Independent Consultant
Host Hunting
by Anita Pagliasso
Tuesday February 27, 2018
There is a TV s how that I occasionally watch called “House Hunters,” which is a reality-style national television series about finding and purchasing a new home. The show takes viewers behind the scenes as individuals, couples and families learn what to look for and decide whether or not a home is meant for them. Focusing on the “emotional experience” of finding and purchasing a new home, each episode shows the process as the buyers go through the search.
The same emotions and decision factors can be similar when looking for a good home (host) to place your…
— 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
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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Destination: Argentina - Through Aerolineas Argentinas & Inprotur
Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
There are many reasons why you should sell Argentina with Aerolineas Argentinas.
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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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