Destinations
2018's Most Expensive Cities for Business Travel
Business travel can be a pricey affair -- whether it's grabbing that extra takeaway coffee to battle jet lag or paying out more than your clothes cost in the first place for the hotel laundry. But which city is the most expensive for business…
— CNN
Finding the Aloha Spirit in Three Hawaiian Islands
The Hawaiian Islands hold a special, almost mystical, appeal for many mainland Americans and Asian visitors, myself included. Recently I traveled to Oahu, the Big Island and Kauai to see which island I liked best, and to discover new places to stay and activities not to be…
— Miami Herald
Tours and Activities
Rainy Day on Maui? Here Are 5 Great Things to do Beyond the Beach
So you came all this way and, oh, it’s raining. Hey, you’re still on Maui. Are you really going to get all cranky? Often you can drive a few miles — or wait 10 minutes — and you’ll have sunshine again. But there are days when spongy gray clouds cover the whole island and it’s not the beach weather you’d bargained…
— Seattle Times
New York’s Secret Side: 8 Top Spots to Get Away on a Trip to NYC
As many residents of Gotham will attest, the trick to surviving life in New York is getting away from it all. While the city is jammed with eye-opening sights and endless activities, there are also wondrous ways to escape the frenetic pace. Here’s a hit list of day trips and overnighters New York visitors should add to their…
— Escape
Cruise
Makeovers Bring Bigger Cabins to Two More Tauck River Cruise Ships
Two more Tauck river ships operating in Europe have just emerged from significant makeovers. The 110-meter-long Treasures and sister ship Esprit each underwent a top-to-bottom overhaul that included a complete rebuilding of mid-level cabin…
— USA Today
Delta to Get Slice of Cruise Ship Tourist Pie?
Will tourists be getting off cruise ships in Delta and checking out what the city has to offer in a few years? That’s a question to once again ponder as the Port of Vancouver this week enthusiastically announced the start of the 2018 cruise season with the arrival of the first ship at the Canada Place…
— Vancouver Courier
Transportation
Tens of Thousands of Passengers Left Stranded by Latest Air France Strike
At least 40,000 passengers have been left stranded by the latest Air France strike, with a similar number likely to be affected tomorrow. The management have warned the stoppages are “putting the company’s future in…
— The Independent
Battle For the Overhead Bin is as Fierce as Ever
Too much stuff, not enough bin space. The problem is easy enough to define for air travelers. But the solution — despite new airline rules — is not. Consider what happened to Jeff Blend, who recently flew from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles on United…
— USA Today
Lodging
Honeymoon Guide: Six Appealing Aruba Resorts for Couples
The Dutch island of Aruba has a coastal landscape contrasting some of the best beaches in the world with a desert landscape of cacti, aloe plants and dramatic divi-divi trees. Aruba is south of the Caribbean’s Hurricane Belt, which eases the minds of honeymooners booking travel during the Caribbean’s hurricane season, which generally peaks August through…
— USA Today
Want to Master Spanish? Try an Immersion Program in Mexico City
Spend your vacation learning the Spanish language, then Zen out with yoga. The classes, which are limited to 10 participants, are held in a restored 1920s Spanish Revival mansion in the heart of Mexico City's Polanco District. The six-day immersion program combines group and intense one-on-one sessions, assessments and yoga…
— LA Times
Other and Odd
In an Era of Empowerment, More Trips for Women
The #MeToo movement inspired women around the world to speak up about issues of gender equality and female equality. Now the tourism industry is focusing on empowerment, with new tours and programs designed specifically for women…
— New York Times
Why Phone-Addict Teenagers Really Want the Great Outdoors on Holiday
“Don’t get attached,” warns Daisy, as a Dartmoor pony ambles towards us out of the mist. My daughter, Flo, giggles at her friend’s advice. This is now the mantra for the two teenagers in our party whenever we encounter an animal, be it squirrel or Highland…
— Telegraph (London)
Today in History
The Bay of Pigs Invasion
On April 17, 1961, US backed Cuban exiles landed on Cuban shores in an ill-fated plan to over-throw Fidel Castro. Although financed and planned by the United States, the Kennedy administration withdrew its planned air support for the invasion out of fear of direct involvement and Cuban forces defeated the exiles.…
— Travel Research Online
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Specializing In “Everything” Is Specializing In “Nothing”
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— Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography
Adventure to Skagway with ShoreTrips
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday April 17, 2018
Skagway is know n to historians for the Klondike Goldrush, to bookophiles as the setting for Jack London’s Call of the Wild, and to travelers as a natural paradise to slow down and relax. Skagway is picturesque in its Alaskan beauty, and ShoreTrips wants you know all about it.
— Travel Research Online
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Outposts
Generosity in Crete with Cosmopolitan Travel Service
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday April 17, 2018
According to my thology Crete was the hiding place of Zeus as a newborn, brought by the goddess Rhea to be raised in peace. It’s easy to understand why the people thought this. Crete is a place where you can find beautiful beaches, ancient culture, and fulfilling cuisine. It’s an all-in-one island getaway with a link to thousands of years of history. Thanks to Cosmopolitan Travel Service, you’ll find out a bit more about this paradise.
Crete is the largest island in Greece, the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea. It is divided into multiple areas of interest, all of which offer a unique allure. Chania is the second largest city in Crete, and can be divided into two parts: old town and modern. In Old…
— 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
The Best of Eastern Canada by Rail
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT
What better way to explore the great cities and captivating beauty of Eastern Canada than by train? Join Vacations By Rail for an educational session on selling Eastern Canada rail vacations. The perfect year-round destination, Eastern Canada’s popular destinations are close to home and filled with beautiful landscapes, iconic sites and exciting adventures.
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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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