Destinations
The Best Things to Do in Tokyo
It’s easy to get lost in Tokyo. Home to massive skyscrapers, neon-lit signs, owl and maid cafés, anime shops, countless restaurants and karaoke bars, the city is always buzzing, always moving, and catching one’s breath requires some…
— The Independent
London's 10 greatest views
We all know about superb London views from the Shard, the Heron Tower and the Tate Modern extension, but where else can you go to get a new angle on the…
— Telegraph (London)
The Talbot Islands: paradise on the edge
Separated from the urban sprawl of Jacksonville — Florida’s largest city in area and population — by a marshy back country alive with spirited wildlife, these islands, waterways, coastal forests and beaches defy the presence of a…
— Sun Sentinel
Tours and Activities
A Guide to Vacationing in Phuket
The case for spending a long weekend in Phuket (the most infamous party island in Thailand) is easy. There’s fresh seafood, great weather, friendly people, and tons of options for travelers on every budget. And let’s not forget the…
— Travel+Leisure
Art, Beats, and Fashion: An Inside View of Tbilisi's Creative Boom
Fashion, nightlife and the arts are flourishing in Georgia’s capital, with the seeds of creativity sown by a growing number of young artists and collectives eager to shake up the…
— The Guardian
Cruise
Giant Cruise Ship Smashes Into Dock In Honduras
To shore-side witnesses, it first looked like just another cruise ship docking at Port Coxen Hole on the Honduran island of Roatan. However, it soon became clear on Tuesday morning that MSC Armonia was coming in way too hot and that one or both forward anchors were deployed in an apparently desperate bid to check the 65,000-ton vessel's…
— NPR
World first: Cruise ship Viking Grace to harness wind power with century-old tech
Viking Line's flagship cruise liner Grace has received an upgrade this week. On Tuesday ship workers in Turku installed a mechanical rotor sail on the vessel that is expected to significantly conserve fuel and reduce carbon…
— YLE News
Transportation
How to Navigate the Complicated World of Credit Card Points
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but investing in a credit card rewards program can land you pretty close to the mark. Credit card points are generally more valuable than points or miles attached to a specific airline or hotel group. The reason?…
— New York Times
World's 10 Most Stunning Airport Approaches
A panel of travel experts and aviation fans participated in the annual poll, which received more than 8,500 votes for a total of 112 airports across the globe. Other highlights include the picture-perfect cityscape afforded by descending into London City airport and the sun-bleached, Mediterranean beauty of Nice Cote…
— CNN
Lodging
Found Chicago Hotel Opens Its Doors in River North for as Little as $24 a Night
The hotel, called Found Chicago, is in a building that once housed single room occupancy (SRO) apartments at 613 N. Wells St. The four stories and basement were completely gutted and transformed into a 60-room hotel billed as “limited-service” lodging, aimed at everyone from backpackers to business…
— Chicago Tribune
Radisson Channels Scandinavia for Whole New Look for 160 Hotels
Radisson hotels are about to get a little more chill. The brand seeks to embody a Scandinavian vibe in renovations of more than 160 current and planned hotels in North, Central and South…
— LA Times
Other and Odd
Family Holidays Before the Arrival of Health and Safety
Children weren't always wrapped tightly in cotton wool. There were once free to run, jump, climb trees, and even battle Komodo dragons. The following images show how families enjoyed their leisure time before over protection was…
— Telegraph (London)
9 Things Travellers Always Forget at the Airport
You’ve been through customs, got your duty-free, grabbed your bags — but there’s something you’re missing, and you’ll be kicking yourself. Unless of course, the thing you left behind is your…
— Escape
Today in History
The Stone of Scone is Returned to Scotland
The Stone of Scone, sometimes called the Stone of Destiny, is a 330-pound rock made of sandstone that has for centuries been used in the coronation of Scotish, English, and British monarchs. The Stone of Scone figured into the coronation of Kenneth MacAlpin, the first King of Scotland, in 847 AD. It was fitted into the throne upon which the monarchs…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Stop Bowling Alone
 In his book titled “Bowling Alone” Robert Putnam shows how we have become increasingly disconnected from family, friends, neighbors, and our democratic structures… and how we may reconnect.
Mr. Putnam warns that our stock of social capital – the very fabric of our connections with each other, has plummeted, impoverishing our lives and communities. Putnam draws on evidence including nearly 500,000 interviews over the last quarter century to show that we sign fewer petitions, belong to fewer organizations, know our neighbors less, meet with friends less frequently, and even socialize with our families less often. We’re even bowling alone. More Americans are bowling than ever before, but they are not bowling in…
— 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
Explore the “uttermost end of the earth” with Australis Expedition Cruises
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT
Australis takes you on an amazing journey to the “uttermost end of the earth” on modern expedition cruise ships that ply the untamed wonderland at the bottom end of South America. During 25 years of sailing and travel to Patagonia, we've had the privilege to introduce more than 100,000 travelers to the glaciers, fjords, sub-polar forests and amazing marine and terrestrial wildlife of Patagonia.
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ShoreTrips 101: And Introduction to the World's Best Shore Excursions
Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
ShoreTrips 101: An introduction to ShoreTrips and why we have the world's best shore excursions. Learn about the history of the company, and why you want to choose ShoreTrips for your clients. We'll go through FAQs, our ports and destinations, and learn how to use ShoreTrips.com and all our helpful tools.
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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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Argentina’s most versatile airline, Aerolineas Argentinas, has been giving its customers excellent service since 1950. With those 67 years of experience and over 300 departures daily, they are the leading way to get around in Argentina.
