Destinations
A Birder's Paradise in Zimbabwe
One of the greatest concentrations of birds of prey in the world can be found among the towering rock formations and thick forests of Matobo National Park. This combination of towering rock formations, some of them hundreds of feet high, and thick forests has made Matobo an ornithologist’s paradise.…
— New York Times
Wine and Waterfalls In the Columbia River Gorge
The Columbia River Gorge is a marvel of nature known for spectacular waterfalls, scenery and hiking. But it’s also famous in the world of wine. The region’s geology has given rise to a wine industry that’s growing in both number and reputation, with more than 40 wineries within a 40-mile (60-kilometre) stretch.…
— Vancouver Sun
Tours and Activities
Why I Visit a Mosque Wherever I Travel
On my first trip to Rome, I did as the tourists do: paid my respects at the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Vatican, and no fewer than a dozen gelato shops. But the memory that lingers strongest a decade later is of boarding a nondescript commuter train to Parioli with my friends to visit the Moschea di Roma, the largest mosque in…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Pixar Fest is Under Way at Disney Theme Parks
Pixar Fest debuted at Disneyland Parks on Friday with a multimedia fireworks show and two parades, "Pixar Play Parade" and the lighted "Paint the Night" Parade. Visitors will see characters from Pixar Animation Studios' films including "Toy Story," "Monsters, Inc.," "Coco" and "Up" at events in Disneyland and California…
— LA Times
Cruise
How to Make Sure Your Cruise Ship is Safe
Cruise ships offer one of the most relaxing ways to get away. But we sometimes hear about terrible trouble on the seas when it comes to health and safety. As we reported in January, an analysis by the CDC shows that more cruise ships failed health inspections in 2017 than at any other time in the past…
— Hamilton Journal News
Cruise secrets: Expert reveals how to make the most of on-board entertainment
Entertainment on cruises is big business, with many ships offering plenty of onboard activities and evening spectacles. Cruising is big business, with almost two million Britons setting sail on a cruise in 2017. But, when cruise goers are enjoying some down time between exploring new destinations, they like to be kept entertained with onboard…
— Express
Transportation
Ryanair is the World's Safest Airline After Southwest's Mid-air Tragedy
Within hours of the emergency landing of a Southwest jet at Philadelphia, and the news that one passenger had died after a catastrophic engine failure, flight number 1380 had disappeared from the airline’s…
— The Independent
Investigation Raises Concerns Over Allegiant Air's Safety Record
An American airline that flew 12 million passengers last year, to holiday hotspots in Florida, as well as Las Vegas and Los Angeles, is at the centre of an investigation over its “high record of in-flight breakdowns”. Allegiant Air, a budget carrier that serves 120 destinations across the United States, suffered more than 100 serious mechanical…
— Telegraph (London)
Lodging
Best Affordable Beach Resorts in the Caribbean for 2018
A beachfront hotel in Barbados for $150 a night? Your own Jamaican oasis with white sand and aqua waters for $100? Believe it or not, it’s not too good to be true; prime beachfront real estate in the Caribbean need not equal prohibitively high hotel…
— USA Today
The Most Unique Vacation Rentals in Florida Include Tree Houses, Hangars, Huts, and Yurts
Whether you’re a Floridian in search of a more adventurous kind of staycation, or a tourist looking to skip the theme parks and resorts in favor of tiny houses or shipping containers, the Internet offers plenty of weird and wonderful options in the Sunshine…
— Sun Sentinel
Other and Odd
Massive Lego Replica of Titanic Built By Boy with Autism Finds Home
A 26-foot-long, 5-foot-high, 4-foot-wide Titanic model — built out of 56,000 Legos by an autistic boy from Iceland — is on exhibit at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge. Obsessed with the ill-fated ocean liner, Brynjar Karl Birgisson built his replica when he was…
— USA Today
Bachelor Parties Become Battles for Survival
This is not a description of a new TV show concept, a sociological experiment, or a modern-day reenactment of "The Lord of the Flies." It's a bachelor party that took place in 2016, organized by an adventurous group of French friends and the groom with whom they were celebrating.…
— CNN
Today in History
The Republic of Ireland Act
Ireland, oppressed by Great Britain for most of its political existence, was historically gripped by poverty and successive waves of emigration from its shores, largely to the United States. However, by the 1990's Ireland had become one of the strongest and fastest growing economies in the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
EXPLORE WEST AFRICA WITH SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS VACATIONS® AFFORDABLE AIR-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES
Fort Lauderdale, FL (April 16, 2018) - South African Airways Vacations® (SAA Vacations®), the leisure division of South African Airways offers affordable air-inclusive packages to destinations in West Africa. Immerse in the rich culture, history, and beauty of Ghana or Senegal with one of SAA Vacations™ air-inclusive packages starting at $2999* (restrictions…
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Personalized Explorations with Teeming River Cruises
 Founded in 2017 by husband and wife duo Jeff and Gina Paglialonga, Teeming River Cruises has come a long way from its beginnings. Jeff and Gina are no strangers to the travel industry. These high school sweethearts have been traveling the world for years, having visited 6 of 7 continents and giving everyone in their family the gift of travel. This led them to create a river cruise company that caters to the passengers needs…
— Travel Research Online
Read the rest of this article »
|
Mike's Morning Missives
I Can’t Listen Anymore!
 I recently invested one-hour of my time listening to an on-line webinar from a “professional.” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.
It had nothing to do with the information I was hearing, although that definitely had something to do with it. The presenter was putting me to sleep. I wanted to run out the door screaming. Incredible. I had heard of this person before and their credentials where more than just appealing. Supposedly, he was an expert in his…
— Travel Research Online
Read the rest of this article »
|
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!
|
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.
Register Now ➠
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.
Register Now ➠
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.
Register Now ➠
|
|
|
|
