Destinations
Island-Hopping on Vibrant Trinidad and Lush St. Lucia
The first half of our 52 Places Traveler's trip around the Caribbean brings her to Trinidad and its famous Carnival, as well as a relaxing stop in St. Lucia.…
— New York Times
Best May Half-Term Fun and Sun Family Holidays
May half term is a great opportunity for a good value, bonding break with the family. Not only will you spend far less for your holiday than you would for the same trip in peak season, but there’s no need to fly too far to find warm…
— Telegraph (London)
Phong Nha: The Best Town in Vietnam You’ve Been Missing
“Recently, I heard that up until 12 years ago, some people here used to pay for things with rice,” Michael Rowbottom told the twenty of us seated in front of…
— Escape
Tours and Activities
10 Places to Experience Old-School Paris Shopping
Evidence of the wave of young creatives opening coffee shops and concept stores that challenge Parisian traditions - and some would say bringing rejuvenation to a city criticized for being staid and stuffy in recent years - is all over Instagram of late.…
— The Independent
Canoes, Caves and Indigenous Culture: Adventure Awaits in Mexico's San Luis Potosi
For an adventure in Mexico, get away from the coast and head inland to San Luis…
— Chicago Tribune
Cruise
Yes, it Looks Like a Condo - But It's Really a Cruise Ship With Killer Views
The boxy new MSC Seaside features the longest zip line at sea, a Bridge of Sighs and a restaurant by Roy…
— Miami Herald
Florida-bound Celebrity Edge Looks to Raise Culinary Bar
When Celebrity Edge makes its way to Florida, it promises to offer the most dining options ever for the the cruise…
— Sun Sentinel
Transportation
Tuesday: Most Boston Flights Grounded, 1,400 Cancellations Nationwide
Another day, another nor'easter. That's how it must feel for fliers this week as a coastal storm snarled flights for the third time in less than two…
— USA Today
Norwegian Waives Extra Fee After Passenger Writes Complaint Poem
A passenger who complained about Norwegian on social media through the medium of poetry has had his extra fees waived by the budget…
— Yahoo
Lodging
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)
8 Hostels So Good You Won’t Want to Leave
Take a peek at the best hostels in the world for 2018, according to reviews on hostel booking site Hostelworld.…
— Escape
Other and Odd
12 Things Flight Attendants Always Have With Them When They Fly
From lip balm to a bullet journal to a selfie…
— The Huffington Post
Suit Demands TSA Explain Phone Searches of Passengers on Domestic Flights
The Transportation Security Administration is searching the cellphones and other electronic devices of domestic air travelers and should be ordered to document when, how and why, according to a federal lawsuit filed…
— NBC
Today in History
Passage of the Butler Act
A high school teacher, John Scopes, was charged on May 5, 1925 with teaching evolution. His source was a textbook outlining the theories of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Embark on the Ultimate Sailing Vacation: Windstar’s 51-Day Grand Mediterranean Cruise in Summer 2019 Aboard the World’s Largest Sailing Ship
Cruise guests on Windstar’s 51-day Grand Mediterranean adventure will embark the 310-passenger MSY Wind Surf on July 7, 2019, in Europe’s Westernmost port of Lisbon, Portugal, prepared for an epic adventure visiting the best ports in central Europe sailing across the culturally-rich Mediterranean, one of the world’s most beautiful…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Fun is Me!
 While re-grouting my bathroom tile one Saturday afternoon, the following question popped into my mind: “When was the last time I actually had FUN?”
It seems the older we get the less time we spend having fun. Chores…work…obligations…duties…sleeping and eating fill up most of our days. Day after day. Week after week. Month after month. Year after year.
FUN! What a “yesterday” concept. If I’m not mistaken, I think I liked having fun. Maybe it is time once again to adopt a new mantra. FUN IS…
— 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.
Register Now ➠
Getting to Know The SCENIC Group – Scenic Luxury Cruises
Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
The SCENIC Group is one of the World’s Leading Travel Companies. Since 1986, we’ve grown from a regional tour operator in Australia, to now taking guests to many of the world’s most fascinating destinations on all seven continents!
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The Best of Calgary and Alberta with Canada à la Carte
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
The province of Alberta offers travelers the perfect blend of outdoor adventures and indoor arts and culture, and the vibrant city of Calgary is ideally positioned for your clients to enjoy both—in the same day.
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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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Top 10 Bucket List Rail Vacations
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT
Join Vacations By Rail’s Top 10 Bucket List Rail Vacations webinar and help your clients check off unmatched experiences from their list of dream vacations. Enjoy an overview of the iconic trains and colorful destinations that make each tour unique.
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