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Destinations
36 Hours in Seville
Seville is more than its Holy Week and Feria celebrations, when prices go up and the lines to major sites like its famed cathedral and Royal Alcázar palace grow longer. The Andalusian capital reveals itself as a walkable — and bikeable — city with layers of its Christian, Muslim and Jewish heritage still…
— New York Times
How to Explore Frida Kahlo's Mexico City
Today few artists are as recognisable as Kahlo. Her likeness, complete with braided hair wound with colourful ribbon or adorned with a halo of flowers, unashamedly sporting a unibrow, is plastered on everything from magnets to T-shirts, handbags to walls. She may have lived in the artistic shadow of her larger-than-life husband, Mexican muralist Diego…
— The Independent
Tours and Activities
'Sex and the City' Turns 20: Take a Tour to Visit All the Main Sights
Many TV shows in the late 1990s and early 2000s were set in New York City. But they typically shot their scenes in studios in Los Angeles. Not so with Sex and the City. The show, which ran from 1998 to 2004, was about four women navigating the New York dating world. Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda became cultural…
— USA Today
10 Great White Night Experiences: Readers' Travel Tips
The party never stops on these midnight sun and twilight jaunts from Russia to Alaska. And neither do the hikes, wildlife encounters and saunas in the gloaming. Birsay, on the mainland of Orkney, where the Atlantic and North Seas meet, is brilliant for a white-night walk. Start at Longagleeb, an impressive geo (long cleft in the cliffs) and experience stunning sunsets at about 10.30pm at the moment (and sunrise at 4am), and beautiful seascapes. Here, you’ll see the…
— The Guardian
Cruise
American Cruise Lines is Bringing 'Modern Riverboats' to New Orleans
American Cruise Lines plans to bring two new riverboats to New Orleans to sail Mississippi River voyages. The first of the new boats arrives in October. The American Song, the first in American Cruise Lines' new series of modern riverboats, will debut in New Orleans Oct. 6 before departing on a 7-night trip to Memphis.…
— NOLA.com
Royal Caribbean to Take Majority Stake in Luxury Line Silversea Cruises
Mass-market cruise giant Royal Caribbean and luxury line Silversea Cruises soon will be on the same team. The parent company of Royal Caribbean on Thursday announced it had struck a deal with Silversea chairman and owner Manfredi Lefebvre D’Ovidio to acquire a two-thirds stake in the company Lefebvre's family has run for more than 20 years.…
— USA Today
Transportation
Virgin Australia Pilot Scot Williams’ Top Packing Tips
Frequent layovers, ever-changing hotel rooms and umpteen hours in the air – over a career spanning almost 30 years, Virgin Australia pilot Scot Williams has packed his bags more times than most. Here he shares his suitcase secrets — and his top tips for packing your carry-on for a smoother trip through the…
— Escape
Two Cities, One Fare: How Airline Stopover Programs Can Work for You
Travelers increasingly can visit two destinations for the price of flying to one: several new airline stopover programs are trying to entice fliers to do that by offering appealing reasons to spend time in the city that they are connecting through. George Hobica, an airline industry analyst…
— New York Times
Lodging
Glamping's Second Wave is More Luxurious Than Ever
When Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell published his Scouting for Boys in 1908, a night under canvas was about self-reliance and teamwork. In the 20th century, only the Bible, the Koran and Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung sold more copies than the lieutenant-general’s tome, which was written to galvanise a “wasted generation” of Edwardian…
— Telegraph (London)
Universal Shows Renderings of Surfside Inn and Suites, Opens Reservations for 2019 Debut
The team behind a new Universal Orlando Resorts hotel set to open next year have given a bigger glimpse into what they have in mind, releasing new artist renderings Wednesday morning. The Surfside Inn and Suites, which will be one of two built on the old Wet ‘n Wild water park, will feature 750 rooms when it opens in…
— Sun Sentinel
Other and Odd
World's Scariest Suspension Bridges
Take a load bearing deck held by vertical suspender cables attached to larger main support lines anchored by a pair of towers and the ground -- and presto. Suspension bridge. Easy as that. Until you're pulling up to one of these magnificent monsters. Then all science and civility goes out the…
— CNN
Couple Fall to Their Deaths While 'Taking a Selfie' on Vacation in Portugal
A British woman and an Australian man died in Portugal after falling from a 98-foot tall wall, according to authorities in the European country. The couple, who were found on the the beach at Praia dos Pescadores in the resort town of Ericeira near Lisbon, might have been taking…
— Yahoo
Press Releases of Interest
Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted a new resolution on the design of their newly forming nation's flag. The resolution stated that the flag would have 13 stripes alternating white and red, representing the original 13 colonies, and 13 stars in a blue field forming a new constellation.…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
Promote Yourself and Your Agency Like A Pro
 Keeping in mind that visibility is your biggest concern, here are six reminders worth a little attention.
I was asked recently for some advice from a person who was starting to build a business from scratch. I thought that this very same advice would serve nicely as a reminder for those of you who are beginning to struggle a…
— Travel Research Online
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Spotlight
Quebec City with Vacations By Rail
by Joseph DeLoach
Thursday June 14, 2018
Most people tra veling to Canada think of Vancouver or Montreal when choosing a destination, but there is a gem that is often overlooked. This is Quebec City, one of the oldest settlements in North America. Thanks to Vacations By Rail, you’ll learn all about what the traveler will find in this traditional city on the east coast of Canada.
Modern day Quebec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec. Though, when in was founded in the 17th century, it was the capital of New France. First settled in 1608, it was named after an aboriginal word that meant “where the river narrows”. The official language is French, but other languages including English are heard…
— 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
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
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Best National Park Vacations
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Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Have you ever experienced helping a client plan a vacation only to have them call you and say they booked with Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ’s because of a better deal? It’s the worst! Nothing is more frustrating and makes you feel more helplessness than when that happens. So what can you do about the low prices, amenities, sometimes rebates cleverly disguised as gift cards that are a thorn in your side? The answer - a lot more than you might think!
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