Destinations
St. Martin After Irma: The Beaches Are Dazzling but There's Work to Do
The hurricane battered the island, and most hotels and restaurants have not reopened. The crowds have yet to return, which means visitors will have stretches of sand to…
— New York Times
Why Corsica is the Perfect Island for a Family Holiday
Corsica’s first (and, to date, only) appearance in the world’s most feted cycle event was a rare blast of publicity for a European outcrop that, while known to the French, has often escaped the attention of UK…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
New Orleans Named South's Best Food City for 2018
The city "has almost become a victim of its own resilience with new restaurants, pop-ups, coffee shops, bakeries, cocktail lounges, food halls, and delis opening at a dizzying pace," according to Southern Living. "The boom has turned New Orleans into arguably the most fascinating food destination in the…
— NOLA.com
An Adventurous Trip in Alaska, a Cruise for the Deep-Pocketed and More
Lots of people see Alaska from a cruise ship and during shore excursions. For those who want to do a deeper dive, Adventure Life has a challenging 14-day Ultimate Alaska trip that gets deep into the…
— Chicago Tribune
Cruise
Norwegian Bliss Leaves Shipyard Ahead of Debut
Norwegian Bliss will be spending the summer sailing in Alaska before repositioning to Florida this fall, but before that, the 168,028-ton ship had to squeeze down the Ems River from Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg,…
— Sun Sentinel
Sail Along Maine's Coast and Canada's Bay of Fundy with Pearl Seas Cruises
The fall itinerary promises whale-sightings and stops at Boothbay, Rockland and…
— LA Times
Transportation
How to Survive an Ultra-Long-Haul Flight
On March 24 Qantas launches nonstop flights between London’s Heathrow Airport and Perth in Western Australia. Not only will it be the longest flight in the world operated by a Boeing 787-9…
— The Independent
United Airlines Temporarily Suspends Cargo Travel For Pets
United Airlines is evaluating the way it handles pets after a string of animal-related mishaps last week — including one incident in which a puppy died in an aircraft’s overhead…
— The Huffington Post
Lodging
Hotels.com Reveals Cheapest and Most Expensive Accommodation in Hotel Price Index
It’s been dubbed the Paris of the East without the hefty price tag — until now. Budapest, Hungary has always been popular for its shopping, dining and attractions that offer significantly cheaper prices compared to the western European…
— Escape
Check-in Time Hours Away? How to Ditch Those Annoying Bags
For less than the cost of a Starbucks latte, a surprising variety of businesses — delis, dry cleaners, mobile phone stores — will look after your bags so you can sightsee hands-free.…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
A Five-Star Resort for Horses
At Al Shaqab, a vast horseshoe-shaped complex on the outskirts of the Qatari capital Doha, horses experience a refined lifestyle that more closely resembles a five-star spa resort than a traditional stud…
— CNN
20 Tourist Traps Worth Your Money
There's a fine line between must-see attraction and overrated tourist trap. Some of the most iconic landmarks in the world are overrun and overcrowded simply due to their…
— USA Today
Today in History
The Archbishop is Executed
When Henry VIII required a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, he turned to his Archbishop in Canterbury. Thomas Cranmer thus became the chief architect of the English Reformation. Cranmer denied papal authority over the English Church, paving the way for Henry's divorce and essentially nullifying the threat of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Hotel Price Index From Hotels.com Reveals U.S. Travelers Spent Their Money On Experiences Abroad
After three years, prices travelers paid for overnight accommodations rose 2% globally in 2017, according to the latest Hotels.com® Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®). In a year where cryptocurrencies flooded the market, hashtags took over the red carpet and political debate turned well, political, the needle has also moved for…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Eating Your Way Across Reykjavik
by Jane Behrend
Wednesday March 21, 2018
Reykjavik — w hich doubles as the home port for Iceland ProCruises — offers an amazing array of places (and foods) to eat during your sojourn in the Icelandic capital. These are some of our favorite new eateries:
Nostra Restaurant
— Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile
Australia and Beyond with AAT Kings
 Australia, and its companion country New Zealand, have always been known for their natural beauty and unique cultures. And, sometimes, we need a little help from a guide to show us the good sites – which is AAT Kings’ goal.
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
One Good One!
 When the great advertising genius David Ogilvy started his business he found himself “pitching” his new one-man agency to a large prospect. The smug buyer informed Ogilvy that his competition was offering to put 30 people on his account. He looked Ogilvy in the eye with a grin and asked, “How many people are you planning to put on my account?”
Ogilvy responded without skipping a beat, “How about one good…
— 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
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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