Destinations
The Suffering and Spirit of San Juan
A visit by our 52 Places Traveler to the Puerto Rican capital, still recovering from last year’s hurricanes, was one of the most calming and soul-filling experiences of her trip so far.…
— New York Times
10 insanely Affordable Destinations for Spring 2018
From a recovering Caribbean island chain to spring skiing at a famous mountain, these 10 spring destinations are wallet-friendly this…
— USA Today
Tours and Activities
Beautiful Pictures of Beaches With the Clearest Water in the World
Although you’d think a beach is a beach, some are just better than others. And while much ado is made about how white a beach’s sand is or how many palm trees are swaying nearby, clear water is another major…
— The Independent
10 Amazing Ways to See Vietnam
Longing to discover Vietnam? Theodora Sutcliffe selects tours for the intrepid and the not-so-daring. …
— Telegraph (London)
Cruise
Royal Caribbean's New Private Island Cruise Will Have Hot Air Balloons and a 135-foot Water Slide
Royal Caribbean puts lots of effort into giving its guests the perfect vacation aboard its ships, but now they're focusing on creating a one-of-a-kind experience on land: In 2019, guests will be able to visit the company’s newly transformed private island in CocoCay,…
— Travel+Leisure
Disney Cruise Line Announces New Destinations for 2019
Disney has announced a number of exciting new experiences serving destinations around the world for 2019, including picturesque rides from Paris to Normandy, as well as a first ever round-trip cruise from…
— Lonely Planet
Transportation
Ryanair Takes on Austria, Teaming Up With Niki Lauda
Ryanair has made a landgrab for flights from Austria, Germany and Switzerland to the Mediterranean. Europe’s biggest budget airline aims to spend €50m (£44m) buying 75 per cent of LaudaMotion, the latest aviation venture of Niki…
— The Independent
Why Are People Still Flying United?
At the beginning of the year, United Airlines said it was launching an employee training program that would transform its bloodied and bruised customer service image. The goal: be known as the most caring airline in the skies.…
— Boston Globe
Lodging
The One Travel Sin In Israel That You Can Easily Avoid
Not so very long ago terminally bland chain hotels were the mainstay of lodging in Israel—indeed, a certain generation of travelers can remember when they were practically the only choice in cities like Tel Aviv and…
— Forbes
Resort and Lodging News: Airbnb in Cuba; Caribbean Villas
Things to consider if you're planning a trip soon, including hipster-style lodging in Oregon and over-water bungalows in the…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
Are Lithuanians Obsessed With bees?
Lithuanian, the most conservative of all Indo-European languages, is riddled with references to…
— BBC
How Uber-Luxury Private Helicopters Are Taking Off
Luxury private jets are one thing, but the real movers and shakers in the VIP world demand cutting-edge, customized…
— CNN
Today in History
The Attempted Kidnapping of Princess Anne
On March 20, 1974 Princess Anne was returning to Buckingham Palace from a charity event. In the car was her husband, Mark Phillips, her driver and private detective. Suddenly, a Ford escort in front of her Rolls Royce veered to a stop. A man emerged from the Ford, firing a…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Is Your Business Failing?
If you are unhappy with what is going on in your business, it may not be your business that is failing. You may be failing at “doing business.” You may not be giving your business an honest chance to fail.
Business involves a number of activities that need to be coordinated on a regular basis. Are you being attentive to these…
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60-Second Geography
Playa Tamarindo with Costa Rica Dream Adventures
by Joseph Deloach Monday March 19, 2018
Playa Tamarindo , with its gorgeous beaches and clear, blue water, is a jewel of Costa Rica. It has a relaxing atmosphere, with plenty of water-based activities and adventures to choose from. Tamarindo is a small town that started as a fishing village. It’s come a long way since then. Thanks to Costa Rica Dream Adventures, you can learn a bit about this amazing destination.
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Outposts
The Islands of Peru with Super Value Tours
by Joseph Deloach Tuesday March 20, 2018
The largest lak e in South America, Lake Titicaca has seen its fair share of civilizations come and go over the centuries. On its islands and shores you will find the decaying remnants of ancient Incans reflected in the calm waters of the lake. In fact, according to the Incans, the sun and moon were both birthed within the waters of the Lake. Aside from its rich historical and cultural heritage, Lake Titicaca offers simplicity in abundance: blue skies, clear waters, and beautiful scenery as far as the eye can see. Thanks to Super Value Tours, you'll get a glimpse of this majestic lake and its islands.
Dedicated to the preservation of its culture, Isla Taquile takes immense pride in its pristine natural scenery and rich heritage.…
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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

NEW ZEALAND 101 WITH GOWAY AND TOURISM NEW ZEALAND
Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
What would be the major reasons to visit New Zealand? This makes for a long list. One has to say that one reason is nature at her best offering breathtaking landscapes of stunning and diverse natural beauty which include majestic and dramatic fjords, spectacular glaciers, rugged mountains, vast plains and farmland, long coastlines, wonderful sandy beaches and active geothermal regions plus so much more. The country also has history, culture and, not least, winelands producing excellent wines.
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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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Better Booking 101 with America’s #1 Airline Consolidator
Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Are you ready to turn ticketing into your next paycheck? Then you won’t want to miss this webinar!
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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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