Destinations
Paradise Takes Many Forms on This Indonesian Archipelago
The 1,500-odd islands (mostly islets) that make up Raja Ampat are at the center of the Coral Triangle, a hot spot of marine biodiversity at the crossroads of the Pacific and Indian oceans that’s often called “the Amazon of the…
— Chicago Tribune
Exploring Russia's Ultimate Wilderness
On a map, the Kamchatka Peninsula is the part of Russia that curls into the upper northwest Pacific like a dog’s ear. At its southern tip, it peters out into the Kuril Islands, also known as the Fog Archipelago, which scatter down into the Sea of Okhotsk just northeast of…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
A Look at Miami's New Frost Science Museum
Open since May, the museum’s four wings house a planetarium, three-level aquarium, open aviary with rehabilitated birds, permanent and changing interactive exhibitions, and learning center where scientists in the Inventors-in-Residence program share their projects with the…
— The Boston Globe
Six of the Best Australian Road Trips
Epic surf beaches, lush, green hinterland, wildlife-filled national parks, ancient rainforest walks and quirky historic villages offering lipsmacking local produce. The NSW stretch of the Pacific Coast drive is legendary…
— Escape
Cruise
Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of Symphony of the Seas, World's Largest Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean International on Friday morning took delivery of the much-awaited, 228,081-ton Symphony of the Seas from the French shipyard that has been constructing the vessel for more than three…
— USA Today
This New Cruise Ship Will Have Virtual Assistants to Give You Everything You Could Possibly Need
Guests will be able to start journeying the seas onboard MSC Cruises’ next flagship, the MSC Bellissima, next year, and their journey is about to get a whole lot more…
— Travel+Leisure
Transportation
Springtime Changes at the Airport
A look at what’s new, including apps that enable travelers to order food and headphones at their departure gate, more biometric boarding, and higher fees for some United States passport applicants.…
— New York Times
World's Best Airport? Survey Says Singapore's Changi
Singapore’s Changi Airport has been named the world’s best for the sixth year in a row in the annual World Airport Awards by Skytrax for…
— USA Today
Lodging
Arctic Cabin on Sled Chases Northern Lights
Seeing the Northern Lights is an unforgettable experience, but standing outside in the cold waiting for them to appear is pretty…
— CNN
New Hotels and Ever-Gorgeous Beaches Make Anguilla the Place to Be
With new hotels and perennially pristine beaches, sublime food and rugged hiking trails, Anguilla feels like the place to be. Much of the island was battered by Hurricane Irma, but it's poised for a strong comeback with recently developed…
— Vogue
Other and Odd
EasyJet Pilot Caught 'Dancing' in Cock-Pit During Flight
In a post uploaded to Snapchat, a co-pilot can be seen doing paperwork while the plane is in cruise control. Upon realising that the pilot is filming him, he begins to “dance” in time with an animated owl superimposed onto the phone…
— The Independent
26 Beautiful Photos You Won't Believe Were Taken in Pakistan
There's a lot more to Pakistan that dust and desert. To mark Pakistan Day, here is a selection of images you won't believe were taken in the…
— Telegraph (London)
The Week in Pictures: March 15 - 22
Spring starts with snowy nor'easter, police close in on Austin bomb suspect, candles keep vineyards warm, and…
— NBC News
Today in History
Give me Liberty, or give me Death!
On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry stood in front of a crowd gathered at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia. Powerful forces in Virginia, where much loyalty to the British crown remained, were resisting the call to arms on behalf of the American…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Vacations By Rail Unveils Bonus-Packed Travel Agency Commission Program
Chicago, IL – March 23, 2018 – Vacations By Rail, the leading supplier of train vacations, escorted rail tours and luxury trail journeys around the world, is launching their new Preferred Program to provide travel agencies with even higher commission rates, exciting bonuses, educational resources and exclusive access to its latest products around the…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
The Mind Quits First!
 Under the pressure of day-to-day business, it will sometime sound like a good idea to “throw in the towel”… to quit. For some of you, this may very well be sage advice. For most of you, however, it will prove to be a huge mistake.
Regardless of your industry, job, position, or experience, there will be times when you will decide that a Hot Dog Truck sounds like a better career option… a welcomed change of pace… a much needed…
— Travel Research Online
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Deck Plans
Engineering Marvel: Silver Spirit Gains 49 Feet, New Restaurants & Suites
The last time I was at a shipyard with Silver Spirit, I had breakfast (consisting of pizza, olive oil and coffee as black as motor oil) with shipyard workers in the bowels of the ship. As someone who had become accustomed to Silversea’s ultra-luxury style of cruising, I found the company’s new flagship to be uncharacteristically spartan. I overnighted on a lumpy cot in a Veranda Suite. I bathed with a giant bar of Palmolive soap (no Bvlgari to be seen) and dried myself with a towel about half the size of a newspaper. The carpet in my suite was covered with plastic that crinkled with my every step; the lights and electrical outlets worked fine, though – most of the time.
— 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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South Africa: A World in One Country
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Learn about South African Airways, the largest airline in Southern Africa. SAA offers convenient connections from more than 100 cities in North America and daily non-stops from New York JFK and daily direct service from Washington Dulles with connections to over 75 destinations on the continent.
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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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