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Destinations
Place 10 of 52: In Los Cabos, Beaches Abound, but So Does Generosity
The southern tip of Baja California, Mexico, turned out to be like an immersive choose-your-own-adventure novel. Here are a few of those turns, and the resulting ups and downs. The peninsula seems synonymous with Los Cabos, comprising the cities of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, where I stayed, all connected by a 20-mile “corridor” of resorts and golf…
— New York Times
Not Even a Slew of Ravaging Hurricanes Could Knock Out These National Park Treasures
Before Hurricane Irma ever made landfall at the waterfront town of St. Marys, Georgia, in September, local officials and US National Park Service employees did everything they could to batten down the hatches. They activated their emergency response plans, working hard to board up mainland structures and the park service's historic structures and treasures 7 nautical miles away on Cumberland Island.…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
29 Reasons Why Iceland is Incredible This Spring
Iceland is most often seen as a winter (think Northern Lights and blankets of white) destination or summer (endless days and al fresco dining) adventure, but there's a lot to be said for visiting now, just as spring has sprung.…
— Telegraph (London)
Colors of Tunisia: Sea, Sand, Medinas and the Arab Spring
The colors of Tunisia’s landscape change hourly with the light of the Mediterranean sun. Vermilion, sapphire, olive green, white, gold and ocher can all be seen in the sky, sea and sand. Visitors may be surprised by the varied hues of these contrasting landscapes: azure sea and white-sand beaches; verdant plains, olive orchards and vineyards; deserts with oases of date palm trees; forests in the north and the rugged Atlas…
— The Washington Post
Cruise
The Best Way to See Cuba is On a Cruise Ship
There may be a travel advisory in place for Americans visiting Cuba, but diehard cruisers aren’t listening. In fact when American-based cruise lines began service to Cuba last year, they were inundated with bookings from excited passengers all anxious to visit Havana before, well, the ships ruined…
— New York Post
10 Spectacular Natural Wonders to Explore On a Caribbean Cruise
Soft-sand beaches, powder-blue seas, rustling coconut palms… that’s the quintessential picture of the Caribbean. Yet among the tropical landscapes are a clutch of natural wonders, many of them deliciously hidden from the eyes of the coach-trip hordes and requiring a little effort to reach. Tangled rainforests, sparkling waterfalls and kaleidoscopic coral reefs can add an extra dimension to any…
— Telegraph (London)
Transportation
Should Fliers Be Forced to Watch the Safety Video?
Airlines spend millions on safety videos, updating them, making them “watchable” and spicing them up with humor and celebrities in some cases. But no one listens. Most airline passengers, whether they’re veteran travelers or not, believe that no harm will come to them when they fly. And while it’s true that death-by-flying is extremely rare in commercial aviation, serious injuries do…
— USA Today
Airline Complaints: Do's and Dont's and Picking the Right Words
Here’s some expert advice on writing an airline consumer complaint:
Be precise. Include details such as your confirmation code, flight number and travel date. “When the airline receives your email, it begins an investigation, which proceeds more efficiently when they have all the facts,” she…
— Seattle Times
Lodging
The World's Most Luxurious Airport Hotels
Airport hotels are better known for being a convenient and practical place to stay than they are for luxury. But all that might be changing: In recent years, many airport hotels have stepped up their tgame with updated guest rooms and resort-style amenities. Gone are the days when a night at an airport hotel meant being boxed up in a cookie-cut room or sleeping under a wine-red…
— CNN
The Celine Dion Suite at This Canadian Hotel Will Make Your Heart Go On
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. Recognized for being the most photographed hotel in the world, the Château is an iconic landmark in Québec City’s skyline inspired by the castles in France’s Loire Valley. The Château has planned a full year of celebration with events and expositions culminating on December 18, 2018 — the official birthday of Fairmont Le Château…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
A Uniquely Spanish Part of the Meal
Spain is a country in love with food, renowned for everything from tapas to trailblazing chefs to simple, elegant recipes that have endured for generations. So it may seem counterintuitive, perhaps even heretical, to say that the most important thing about a Spanish lunch is not the food. But it’s…
— BBC Travel
Why I’ll Never Travel With a Backpack Again
From Spain and Canada, to Russia and — most recently — South Korea; two-time snowboarding world champion Alex “Chumpy” Pullin has travelled around the world and back again in the pursuit of gold medal glory. Fresh from competing in this year’s Winter Olympics, he takes us through his packing…
— Escape
Nostalgic Photos of Tourists in U.S. National Parks
In 1976, photographer Roger Minick was teaching a workshop in Yosemite National Park when he became fascinated with an unexpected subject: the American tourist. Captivated by hordes of visitors, camera-toting families, and packed motor coaches, this photographer embarked on a road trip to capture them.…
— National Geographic
Today in History
La Marseillaise
On April 25th, 1792, Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle composed "La Marseillaise", the song destined to become the French national anthem. Rouget composed the song as a rallying cry as Prussian and Austrian armies marched on France. The song became the French national anthem on Bastille Day in…
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Experience the Best with Dan Hotels
 There is a deep appreciation of great service and comfort when it comes to lodging while on vacation. At the end of the day, after seeing a foreign land and taking in exotic scenery, we want a comfortable place to lay our heads—to unwind without a worry. Dan Hotels knows this, and has created luxury hotels all around Israel to reflect a high standard when it comes to lodging.
Dan Hotels’ focus, throughout all of their…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
It’s My Party And I’ll Cry If I Want To
 It dawned on me this morning that this is my column, and I can write anything I want. Cool! Very cool indeed.
I also reflected on the fact that it is your time and you can choose to read anything you wish. Reading my thoughts each month is just a single…
— Travel Research Online
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TRO and The Travel Institute Scholarship Program
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and then attend TRO’s webinars. Winners will be selected and notified immediately after each webinar!
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Auckland: Where all good New Zealand vacations begin
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