Destinations
The Tiny French Caribbean Islands You've Probably Never Heard Of
Seen from above, the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe look like the emerald wings of a butterfly. Located within the lower crescent of the Caribbean archipelago between the islands of Montserrat and Dominica, these twin islands and a smaller cluster of satellite islets don't just offer intrepid travelers spectacular white sand beaches.…
— CNN
10 Unique, Legendary Places to Visit in Florence, Italy
The city of Florence, Italy has more than its fair share of historical sites to see, from the spectacular Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral topped with Brunelleschi's magnificent dome to the treasures of the Uffizi and Accademia museums to the ancient Ponte Vecchio…
— NOLA.com
Tours and Activities
Britain in the Sun: The UK's Best Beaches, Pub Walks, Outdoor Pools and Seaside Hotels
Britain's interminable winter has finally ended – and how. It will reach 28C in parts of Britain this week – that's hotter than Malaga, Corfu, and Marrakesh! So where best to enjoy the sun? We've got the…
— Telegraph (London)
Napa, Sonoma Wineries Are Pouring as California Wildfire Memories Fade
Blazing yellow mustard flowers that herald spring have returned to garnish the hillsides and flatlands of Napa Valley and Sonoma County. The blooms flourish in contrast to the perception "that the wine country was destroyed, the wineries were all destroyed, the vineyards were all destroyed” in wildfires that began last Oct. 8, says Tom Blackwood, general manager of Buena Vista Winery in the Carneros region of Sonoma…
— USA Today
Cruise
Now It's Norwegian Cruise Line's Turn to Unveil a Giant New Ship
Add Norwegian Cruise Line to the list of cruise companies with a giant new ship. Just three weeks after Royal Caribbean unveiled its biggest ship ever and two weeks after Carnival Cruise Line added a sizable new vessel of its own, Norwegian has taken delivery of its largest ship ever, the 168,028-ton Norwegian…
— USA Today
The Best Cruises for Family Travel
Looking for a fun-filled cruise that the entire clan can get on board with? Pleasing pint-sized passengers and their parents is the name of the travel game for these 10 cruise lines that cater to kids (and kids at heart).…
— CNN
Transportation
After Passenger Dragging Last Year, Airlines Improved Performance
One year after a United Airlines passenger was violently dragged off a plane for refusing to be bumped, United and most other airlines have dramatically reduced their rates of bumping passengers from overbooked…
— NPR
Now Guests Can Take a Private Plane From Honolulu to Four Seasons Resort Lanai
The Four Seasons Resort Lanai has launched a new private plane service designed to make it easier for guests to get from Honolulu to the lesser-known Hawaiian island. Lanai Air meets guests from the U.S. mainland at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu and whisks them onto turboprop planes for a private, 35-minute flight to Lanai…
— LA Times
Lodging
'Cliff Camping' Lets You Sleep in a Bed Dangling 60 Feet Above the English Channel
Most people love hotel beds because they’re soft and luxurious. However, there are some travelers out there who prefer a constant adrenaline rush to a comfortable night's sleep. A unique B&B, the brainchild of climber Eddy Young, offers thrill-seekers the chance to sleep on the face of a cliff in Dorset, about 60 feet above the English…
— Travel+Leisure
Amsterdam Castle Opens: Historic Site to Serve as Lodging Residence
Following almost four years of renovations and redecoration at the historic Amsterdam Castle, the owners are ready to accommodate its first guests. Nigel Ghotbi and Leslie Ashley, a husband and wife duo, opened the Amsterdam Castle for business today on the city’s South Side, as a lodging residence featuring 21 suites.…
— The Recorder
Other and Odd
Strangest Things I’ve Heard at the Airport Check-In Counter
They’re at the frontline of one of life’s most stressful situations — checking in at the airport. Yet despite the flak they cop from frustrated passengers when travel plans go awry, amazingly, check-in staff still manage to keep their sense of…
— Escape
Photos of the Chinese Town That Duplicated Paris
On the eastern coast of China—some 6,000 miles from the City of Light—a 354-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower dominates Tianducheng’s skyline. Known as the “Paris of the East”, the luxury real estate development in Zhejiang province was designed to evoke classical European…
— National Geographic
Today in History
Oklahoma City Bombing
On this day in 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was destroyed by a car bomb. American militia movement sympathizer Timothy McVeigh parked a truck filled with volatile nitrate fertilizer in front of the building and detonated the contents. The explosion claimed 168 lives, including 19 children under the age of 6 and 680 people were injured. McVeigh claimed his hatred for the Federal government motivated his…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Brand New 2018 Ship American Constitution Successfully Passes Sea Trials
GUILFORD, CT—April 16, 2018—American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that its first new ship of 2018, American Constitution, successfully passed Sea Trials last week in Chesapeake Bay. With the U.S. Coast Guard aboard, American Constitution underwent speed trials, an endurance run, and was thoroughly tested in all areas of safety and maneuverability.…
— Travel Research Online
Central Holidays Unveils Deluxe Paris Summer Deal
Central Holidays is unveiling an amazing Deluxe Paris Summer Special – starting at $1,309 per person, double occupancy – the savings percentage on this deal is actually significantly more than 25% if booked separately as all elements are private and deluxe – such as transfers, accommodations, and private…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
“I Know” Are My Two Least Favorite Words
 If you are over the age of 35 and happen to have children, nephews, or neighbors over the age of 10, you know exactly what I am about to say. Young people seem to already “know” just about everything. This erroneous belief I am sad to say, is not limited to just young people. Based on too many personal observations, there are too many adults who seem to “know” everything they think they need to know.
Knowing is one thing. Doing something with what you know is an entirely different kettle of fish. Knowing and doing are two different…
— Travel Research Online
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Departures
A City with Rich History, Tel Aviv with Dan Hotels
 Tel Aviv, translated as 'The Hill of Spring’, is a modern and fresh city in Israel. The city has a mix of beaches for relaxation and a vibrant, cosmopolitan cityscape. All of this, combined with its roots to Judaism creates a stark, yet familiar, connection to Jerusalem. Tel Aviv is chock full of cultural happenings, and Dan Hotels wants you know all about this great city.
Tel Aviv is the second most populated city in Israel, behind Jerusalem. It was founded in 1909 on the outskirts of the ancient port city of Jaffa. Since then, it has grown to encompass the neighboring port city as well. The city boasts a skyscrapers reaching for the sky, as well as smaller, vibrant neighborhoods. With 2.5 million international…
— Travel Research Online
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TRO SMITH
Tunnel or Funnel? How to Earn Social Fans
by Catherine Heeg
Thursday March 29, 2018
You know what i t’s like to drive thru a tunnel; dark, dank, and twisty. While in this tunnel the only possibilities are to carry on straight ahead. There’s no option for a detour, or to add any more passengers along the way.
Are your marketing efforts like a tunnel; no detours, no new clients? Same tactics, same clients, same…
— 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
Following the footsteps of Darwin in Patagonia
Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Visit Patagonia and explore the old stomping grounds of world-famous naturalist, scientist and author, Charles Darwin.
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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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