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Destinations
The Rainbow Mountain in Peru Looks Unreal; But You Can Actually Go Here
Vinicunca, also called Montaña de Siete Colores (Mountain of Seven Colors), is located in the Andes in the Cusco region of Peru. In order to get to the trailhead, it’s a three-hour drive from Cusco. To get to the lookout, you’ll need to hike about six miles. The trip is fairly challenging, so it’s not recommended for beginner…
— Travel+Leisure
Summer Destinations From A to Z
No need to feel overwhelmed with the virtually infinite options for summer travel destinations and activities.
Scroll through these 26 ideas -- from A to Z. As you'll see with Z, some spots are a little…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Six of the Coolest Cycling Destinations, From Madagascar to South Korea
What better way to intimately connect with a destination than from the vantage of a bicycle saddle? The relaxed pace allows you to become acutely aware of your surroundings: the scents, the sounds, the sights. While the most popular cycling havens, such as Amsterdam, France’s Loire Valley, or Copenhagen, set the gold standard for being ultra bike-friendly, there are many less-recognised but equally bike-worthy parts of the world that merit…
— The Independent
On the Wild Edge of the Galaxy, This Star Wars Settlement Draws Rogues and Smugglers
Disney announced last week that Galaxy’s Edge in Orlando will open in late fall 2019. The California version will open first, in summer 2019. Galaxy’s Edge will cover about 14 acres in the park and will include two rides — one on the Millennium Falcon and the other on a star destroyer during a battle — plus a themed shop and restaurant.…
— Miami Herald
Cruise
Virgin Voyages: Sneak A Fun Peek At Richard Branson's New Cruise Line
In a lively recent reveal, Richard Branson's new Virgin Voyages sumptuously showcased drawings of its first of three contracted cruise ships, yet unnamed, presently being built by Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy. With a 2020 launch date, this adults-only, luxury vessel will inaugurate its coming-out-party season in Miami, sailing seven-day itineraries to the…
— Forbes
GVB Seeks Input on Guam Cruise Ship Industry
The Guam Visitors Bureau has released a request for information to determine public interest and the desired direction regarding the development, management and operation of a cruise ship industry on Guam. The tourism agency plans to gather data and facts in anticipation of designing specifications for a cruise ship industry here, a news release…
— Pacific Daily News
Transportation
May Route Roundup: Where Airlines Are Adding (or Cutting) Service
Airlines constantly tweak their schedules, trying to find profitable new routes or pulling the plug on ones that have underperformed. Airports and communities court these new services. There are dozens of changes to airline routes each month. Here's a look at some of the most…
— USA Today
How Planes Fly: The Secret Highways In the Sky
Every night, hundreds of planes fly in an armada across the Atlantic. It's all managed with the North Atlantic Organized Track System. CNN Travel explains how they keep safely away from other flights in these invisible highways in the…
— CNN
Lodging
Las Vegas' New Waldorf Hopes to Minimize Disruptions During Its Transformation from Mandarin Oriental
Guests at the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas are being assured that the August rebranding of the hotel to a Waldorf Astoria will not affect their stay. The sale of the Mandarin, which occupies prime real estate along Las Vegas Boulevard in front of Aria, to an undisclosed buyer for about $214 million was announced April 26. Mandarin Oriental officials were then told their lease on the 392-room hotel would not be…
— LA Times
Hot Summer Travel Trends: Millennials Are Different
This year, budgets for U.S travelers are $2,643, while average trip duration increased to 1.5 weeks. Nearly half (46%) of U.S. travelers will book their trip at least 4 months in advance, a big selling point for travel insurance companies like…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
11 Things That Should Be In Your Carry-On Luggage
They can save you time and hassle at the airport — and give you the smug satisfaction of an expert traveller. But some of the smartest things you’ll ever pack are inexpensive, everyday items — like a 50c pen or a $1 cup of noodles. Here are 11 items — from basic to bizarre — that Escape readers always pack in their…
— Escape
Slowly But Steadily, The Travel Industry Cuts Its Ties to Disposable Plastics
The world is drowning in plastic, and the travel industry is enabling our habit. The disposable items turn up on planes (cups, stirrers, water bottles), hotels (toiletries, breakfast utensils, laundry bags) and cruise ships (straws, straws, straws). For instance, Hurtigruten uses 390,000 plastic cups and 960,000 straws on its cruises each year. A typical limited-service Marriott hotel in North America blows through 23,000 toiletry bottles annually. Last year, Alaska Airlines handed out 22 million plastic stirrers and citrus picks.…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
The Sinking of the Empress of Ireland
The Empress of Ireland had a new captain, and it was his first voyage on the Saint Lawrence River in command of the ship carrying 1,477 passengers and crew. THe Empress departed Quebec City the afternoon of May 28 on its way for the transatlantic trip to Liverpool. At 2:00 am on May 29th, a heavy fog had settled over the…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Refuse To Get Bored
 New Orleans is where I first read the four words in today’s title. They immediately caught my attention. I was waiting for a flight to Atlanta while reading the Sunday edition of The Times – Picayune, wondering what the heck a “Po’ boy” was on the breakfast menu.
'Refuse to be bored', read the…
— Travel Research Online
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Outposts
Wonder at the End of the World with CTS Fares
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday May 29, 2018
At the southern  section of South America is the area known as Patagonia. It is a massive, natural place full of magic. With large expanses to hike or take tours, Patagonia gives the traveler a look at the beauty of the end of the world. There are many sights to see including glaciers, mountains grazing the sky, and reflective lakes.
Though mostly in Argentina, the area of Patagonia is also in Chile. Spanning 402,700 mi2, it makes up quite a bit of South America. With this amount of land considered part of Patagonia, it is amazing that the population sits at about 2 million. This lends further evidence to how natural the settings are in this serene region.…
— 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
Gauchos, Penguins, and Glaciers - Patagonia by Land and Sea
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
On this Australis webinar we are going to explore, in-depth, one of our most unique routes called “Gauchos, Penguins, and Glaciers.” During the webinar Stephen Bass will break the route down day by day and give a description of each days’ activities. He will also cover the details of this unique combination of both Land and Sea in one exciting experience.
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