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Editor’s Note — TRO wants to remind its Travelgram readers the articles presented here are meant to assist you in remaining informed and prepared to discuss travel news of the day with clients.
Destinations
Europe's Best Secret Beaches
The beach is the key to many a great holiday – from first childhood steps across the sand to teenage posturing and strolls en famille. But the perfect beach is rarely found by chance.The coasts of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic are fringed with an overwhelming array of…
— Telegraph (London)
New Zealand's Kaikoura Bounces Back: Resilient Community Gains New Attractions After 2016 Quake
Paddling past fur seals snoozing on the sunny shores of this pretty peninsula town where the mountains meet the sea, it’s impossible to imagine the terrifying nightmare that forever changed the face of this stunning stretch of New Zealand’s South…
— Vancouver Sun
Tours and Activities
Tourists Flocking to Peru’s Newfound ‘Rainbow Mountain’
Stripes of turquoise, lavender and gold blanket what has become known as “Rainbow Mountain,” a ridge of multicolored sediments laid down millions of years ago and pushed up as tectonic plates clashed. It’s only within the last five years that the natural wonder has been discovered by the outside world, earning it must-see status on Peru’s burgeoning backpacker tourist…
— The Washington Post
Return to Tunis: Why Now is the Time to Visit This Historic City
Tourism is on the rise in Tunisia after the 2015 terror attacks, but international visitors remain in short supply in its capital, leaving its Roman ruins and key attractions largely…
— The Guardian
Cruise
Seabourn Encore: This Ship is All Your Christmases Come True
Champagne and caviar go together like salt and pepper, Bonnie and Clyde, Beavis and Butthead, gin and tonic and strawberries and cream. That’s the talk in the pool on Seabourn Encore, where uniformed staff, waist deep in water, fill champagne flutes and offer caviar canapes as if it’s just another day at…
— Escape
Viking Launches 245-Day World Cruise
Viking Ocean Cruises today announced a 245 day, six continent, 59 country and 113 port world cruise, with 22 overnight calls and featuring a full circumnavigation of the globe. Departing from London on August 31, 2019 on Viking Sun, the eight-month journey will mark Viking’s third voyage around the globe and will nearly double the length of the company’s previous world…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Upstart Airline Brand Onejet Targets Under-Served Cities, Buys Ultimate Jet Charters
Upstart airline brand OneJet announced Tuesday that it has entered an agreement to acquire Ohio-based Ultimate Jet Charters. OneJet, a public charter company whose flights are flown by a contract operator, thinks it can make money by offering business travelers non-stop service between mid-size markets that lack direct…
— USA Today
On Board the Airplane with a 'Toy Story' Theme
Get ready to travel to infinity and beyond -- or at least to Shanghai. Now you can channel Buzz Lightyear and ascend to the skies in this new "Toy Story"-themed airplane. The playful plane is the product of a partnership between Shanghai Disney Resort and China Eastern Airlines, designed to immerse guests in the world of the Disney-Pixar…
— CNN
Lodging
10 Festive Hotels in Europe
From England to Greece, where to stay if you’re in the mood for celebrating. Hotels on Europe’s festival circuit come in a range of styles, from party-centric to serene retreat. Some even create their own festivals devoted to food, literature or music, and others offer easy access to destination events nearby. The following new, improved or event-staging hotels welcome guests to…
— New York Times
10 Caribbean Resorts with Awesome Water Parks
Along with frolicking on a beach, splashing around in a water park tops any list of classic summer activities. These aquatic playgrounds — complete with winding waterslides, relaxing lazy rivers, suspended buckets of water and interactive playscapes — offer a fun way to beat the heat. Fortunately, there are a number of resorts that house water parks of their…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
Woman Managed to Fly 4,200 Miles on Her Husband's Passport
Emirates is investigating how a woman flew 4,200 miles from Manchester to Delhi on her husband’s passport. Geeta Modha, 55, from Heaton in Stockport, accidentally picked up her partner Dilip’s passport as she departed for a business trip to India on 23…
— The Independent
10 Incredible Nighttime Adventures That Take Stargazing to New Heights
The universe is back in fashion. Perhaps it's because light pollution on the increase as white LED streetlights across ever-expanding cities, but there seems to be a growing interest in astro-tourism. However, is just looking at the night sky enough to justify a long journey into the wilderness? Probably not, which is why we've found some unique vacations and organized activities that take place in areas beloved of…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The King James Bible
On this date in the year 1611, the King James Version of the Bible was first published. The year 2016 thus represents 405 years of the KJV's influence on the English language. The King's Printer, Robert Barker, began the probject in 1604 at the command of King James I who faced the Puritan faction within the Church of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Central Holidays Introduces New Latin America Summer Collection – Amazing Deals on Summer Vacation City Stays
Moonachie, NJ -- May 1, 2018 -- With summer vacation heating up, Central Holidays is pleased to unveil its newest collection of Latin America summer vacation getaways – all featuring value-added extras and specially negotiated rates exclusively offered by the award-winning travel brand. …
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
A Paradise for Everyone with Costa Rica Dream Adventures
 There are so many companies that provide travel to destinations around the world, it can be difficult to find the right person for the job. There are companies that can get you anywhere in the world but, a “Jack (or Jill) of all trades” lacks the specialized knowledge needed to give the traveler a thorough plan for their getaway. Fortunately, when it comes to the tropical country of Costa Rica, Costa Rica Dream Adventures is…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
It Is Never Too Late!
 If this reminder doesn’t put some wind in your sails, I am afraid I have failed to connect with you. Good luck, and have a nice life.
I heard this one on the radio. It involves a man who is over 100 years old. In New Jersey lingo, this guy is known as a fossil. In fact, he probably wrote the book on “fossils.”
He is currently preparing to break his third world record … at age 105! He is a swimmer, and he is still…
— 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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Why Flanders-Belgium should be among the top destinations in 2018
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Join us for this webinar about Flanders-Belgium and learn why it should be among the top destinations your clients can visit in 2018. Located in the north of Belgium, Flanders manages to surprise visitors with a huge range of opportunities for culture, gastronomy, nightlife, shopping, art, architecture and cycling. Flanders encompasses the art cities of Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp, Ghent, Mechelen and Leuven.
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Auckland: Where all good New Zealand vacations begin
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
As North America’s leading Destination Specialist Wholesaler, Down Under Answers recognizes the importance for travel agents to recommend Auckland to their clients when traveling to New Zealand.
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