Destinations
The 7 Best Places to Go in Florida Now
Planning a trip to Florida? These cities, including Miami and Pompano Beach, have great amenities and attractions plus competitive…
— Time
The Oldest Buildings on Earth
It's staggering to think that 2,000 years ago the Romans were constructing building like the Pantheon, a domed masterpiece with a portico of 12 granite…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
This is What You Can Expect From the World's First Selfie Museum
A museum made for 21st-century narcissists has arrived in Los Angeles. Can an Instagram hater enjoy LA's latest…
— The Independent
15 Must-See Attractions on the Las Vegas Strip
The world-famous Las Vegas Strip is the central artery of Sin City, the main line to many of the best sights, gambling, food and fun. Here are 15 attractions you must…
— CNN
Cruise
Funniest Thing I Heard on a Cruise Ship: P&O Comedy Cruise Review
The thing you need to know about an Aussie audience, warns comedian Danny McGinlay as he lays down the rules of stand-up, is that they’re a tough lot. “I put it down to the fact we live in a country designed to kill us,” he…
— Escape
Take a Tour of the World's Largest Cruise Ship
Take a hyperlapse tour of the new Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, which is sailing in Europe and will make its way to Miami this…
— Sun Sentinel
Transportation
Frontier Airlines Expansion Includes Four New Cities
Service to Portland, Maine, and Syracuse, N.Y., will mark Frontier's first foray into those cities. Harrisburg, Pa., and Spokane, Wash., are…
— USA Today
Lodging
Is Being Bored the Next Travel Trend for Millennials?
Only boring people get bored. That’s what I was always told. So my brain struggled to compute when I read the instruction manual, enticingly entitled What Now?, in the forest cabin where my girlfriend and I were staying for the next two…
— Telegraph (London)
Legoland's New Castle Hotel Opens April 27
Legoland in Carlsbad opens its second hotel on April 27 - the Castle, a 250-room lodging aimed at entertaining…
— LA Times
Other and Odd
Six Simple Tips for Smooth Travel With a Disability
Traveling with a visible or invisible disability doesn’t have to be difficult. A few simple tips can go a long…
— New York Times
The Filipino Tribe That Hangs Its Dead From Cliffs
In the Philippines, the Igorot people practice an ancient burial ritual where the elderly carve their own coffins and the dead are hung off the side of a cliff.…
— BBC Travel
Woman Leaves $1 Million to Washington State's Three National Parks
Officials say Washington state's three national parks have received a $1 million donation from the estate of a woman who loved the outdoors. Washington's National Park Fund…
— Seattle Times
Today in History
The First Modern Olympics
The Games of the I Olympiad were held from April 6 to April 15, 1896 in Athens, Greece, the first Olympic Games in modern times. The first Olympics, or "I Olympiad" also established the International Olympic…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Do You Get Tired Of Hearing Yourself Talk?
 I know I do. And talking is how I make my living. (Go figure!)
Let’s approach today’s topic from a different angle. Assume for the moment you are looking for a job. Your resume looks like every other resume stacked neatly on the corner of the boss’s desk. From the boss’s chair they all look the same and there is a better than good chance that they all read the…
— Travel Research Online
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Deck Plans
Seabourn vs. Silversea: Key Differences (Updated 2018)
They both begin with the letter “S,” and they’re both big contenders in the luxury cruise segment. Of course, we’re talking about Seabourn and Silversea.
To the casual observer, these two lines may appear to be a lot alike. After all, both operate all-inclusive (we’ll get back to that in a moment) vessels, each carrying fewer than 600 guests (we’ll come back to that in a moment…
— 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
Small Group Touring through Europe
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
London based Back-Roads Touring Co, the experts in Small Group Touring, is pleased to join Travel Research Online for an informative webinar all about their unique style of touring. From just 15-18 passengers per tour, boutique accommodations, authentic local experiences, knowledgeable tour guides, leisurely paced itineraries, and so much more, these tours will soon be on the forefront of every clients mind. With tours through the UK and Europe, and their most recent additions through Asia, Back-Roads Touring Co offers a unique touring option for your travelers. Join us as we uncover the key selling features, and learn more about the Roads Less Traveled with Back-Roads Touring Co.
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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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