Destinations
Living on the Edge: 21 of the World's Most Dramatic Villages
From villages perched on cliff tops, to people living on the edges of volcanoes, this is our Telegraph Travel guide to the world's most dramatic…
— Telegraph (London)
Florence Renaissance: How to Experience the Historic City Now
Florence, Italy is having something of a renaissance right now. With the opening of Gucci Garden, and jewelry designers such as Temple St. Clair opting to set up shop in historic locations like the Ponte Vecchio, there’s never been a better time to…
— Vogue
Tours and Activities
America's Wild and Scenic Rivers Live Up to Their Name
In 2018 America celebrates the 50th anniversary of public rivers. The passage of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 created the National Wild and Scenic River…
— USA Today
San Antonio Tricentennial Remembers the Alamo and Much More
San Antonio, Texas, is remembering the Alamo along with the rest of its history as part of a 300th birthday…
— Sun Sentinel
Cruise
Exploring Galapagos by Cruise Ship
The Galapagos is one of the major bucket-list destinations best experienced by cruise ship, and while the journey may be long and on the pricey side of things, the rewards are many – especially when you cruise with Lindblad Expeditions-National…
— Vancouver Sun
Princess Cruises: Liner to Celebrate Record-Breaking Season
The 2019-2020 Australian cruise season will be a record one for Princess Cruises. Five ships, including the return of flagship Majestic Princess, will sail more than 125 departures offering itineraries to more than 100 destinations departing from Sydney, Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and…
— Escape
Transportation
Japanese Baggage Handler Spotted Cleaning Luggage Before Passengers Arrive
A Japanese airport employee has been videoed going above and beyond the call of duty by cleaning bags as they come onto the carousel before passengers arrive to pick them…
— The Independent
Delta Says Credit Card Details May Have Been Exposed by Cyberattack
Delta Air Lines said Wednesday that some of its customers' payment information may have been breached in a cyberattack last fall. The airline said the incident involved (24)7.ai, a chat-services provider used by Delta and other…
— NBC News
Lodging
The Best Hotel Chains in the U.S., for Every Type of Budget
If you’re looking to make your dollar go further while traveling, hotels can be a good area to focus on. Hotel room costs actually make up a significant portion of the average American’s travel…
— Time
18 Magnificent Caves Around the World You Can Actually Spend the Night In
If you’re looking for an onyxpected experience on your next getaway, check out these 18 spectacular gems…
— The Huffington Post
Other and Odd
Stop and Smell the Holiday as 420 Celebrations Grow Around the US
It’s a beloved holiday full of feel-good songs, feasting, and friends gathered around fragrant green trees. But unlike Christmas, this is an herb-centric, non-denominational celebration that is growing in popularity and helping to drive tourism in states where recreational marijuana is legal.…
— The Boston Globe
7 Travel Gadgets You Should Pack in Your Carry-On
Traveling brings challenges both maddening and mundane: fees for overweight suitcases, tight fits in overhead bins, lost luggage and ever-shifting security policies. Fortunately, for every travel problem there's a tech solution that fits neatly in the overhead…
— The Baltimore Sun
Today in History
The First Presidential Veto
The word "veto" is Latin for "I forbid". The US Constitution provides that the President, as the head of the executive branch of government may veto a bill passed by the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Cruise Lines Kicks Off its 2018 West Coast Season this Saturday
GUILFORD, CT—April 3, 2018—American Cruise Lines kicks off the new 2018 West Coast season this Saturday, April 7th with American Constellation’s inaugural cruise in the Northwest. The new ship will depart on a Tulip-themed cruise in Puget Sound, roundtrip from…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Is Your Net Working?
 I was recently asked my opinion on the timing of follow-up at a networking event.
“What was the proper protocol? When should the person seek personal information? How soon after the meeting can a follow up phone call be…
— Travel Research Online
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Spotlight
Jeff & Gina Paglialonga, Owners, Teeming River Cruises
by Joseph DeLoach
Thursday April 05, 2018
Tee ming River Cruises is an independent family-owned business. Although newly founded the beginning of 2017, their story began well before that. Owners Jeff and Gina Paglialonga’s love for travel spans decades as does their romance (high school sweethearts, fellow University of Florida graduates, married 30+ years with four children). This twosome was bitten by the travel bug early in their marriage and instilled the same love of travel, adventure & exploration into all their four kids. They have toured the globe (visiting 6 out of the 7 continents) both as a couple and as a…
— 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
5 Things You Need to Know about Rail Travel in Canada & Planning Your Clients Next Vacation
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT
Canada is the perfect destination for a rail vacation during any season. From trips between cosmopolitan cities to overnight adventures across the country, Canada’s extensive rail network offers a unique vacation option in Canada.
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BECOME AN EXPERT IN AWESOME
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
With new attractions, new hotels, and the opening of a whole new water theme park, your clients may not be aware of all we have to do – or that they’ll need multiple days to see and do it all. Be sure to register to take our webinar course so you can stay an expert on everything going on at Universal Orlando Resort™.
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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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La Cruz de Huanacaxtle lies on the long stretch of coast known as the Riviera Nayarita, along the Pacific side of Mexico. It’s a small village with character, and Sirenis wants you to know more about this relaxing holiday spot.
