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Destinations
What to Do In Kaliningrad (Besides Watch the Football)
The world’s biggest country has a geo-political oddity: the region of Kaliningrad. This enclave is a fragment of Russian territory the size of Yorkshire, squeezed between Poland and Lithuania. The capital is also called Kaliningrad, and is the westernmost host city in the 2018 World Cup. It is far from the vast majority of…
— The Independent
The 10 Best Beaches in National Parks
Far from the tourist traps of popular oceanfront destinations, these are some of America's best beaches—wild, beautiful, and accessible. From the coconut palm-fringed bays of the Virgin Islands to the chilly wind- and wave-carved Olympic Peninsula coast, some of America’s best beaches are protected within the confines of the park system.…
— National Geographic
Tours and Activities
Far-flung Morocco: Beyond the Souks and Into the Surf
The up-and-coming surf town of Taghazout is the first stop on a tour that marries the beaches of this remote region with its mountainous interior. Morocco is riding a wave of popularity — in 2017, it welcomed a record 10.4 million travellers, almost double the number from the previous year.To avoid over-tourism, the travel authority is…
— Vancouver Sun
Kilauea's Eruption is Reshaping Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Say Goodbye to the Popular Lava Lake
When Hawaii Volcanoes National Park fully reopens to visitors, it will look drastically different. The recent quakes and lava flows from the Kilauea volcano are reshaping the landscape of the park. Tourists can say goodbye to one of the most popular draws: the flow of red-hot magma spewing to the surface at the volcano’s…
— LA Times
Cruise
This New Cruise Ship Has Its Own Planetarium
Viking Ocean Cruises just officially named the Viking Orion, the line’s fifth ship in just three years and one that’s sure to be a hit with travelers: Last year, Viking took third in our Readers' Choice Awards that rank the world's best cruise lines.The Orion is a near copy of Viking’s four other ships—the Star, Sea, Sky, and Sun—with room for 930…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Wine-themed Cruise Along the Moselle and Rhine
We stood beneath the half-timbered houses of Bernkastel near the Moselle river listening to a tale about how wine saved the day. “In the 14th century Archbishop Boemund von Trier fell ill with a fever in the town’s hilltop castle,” said our guide, Maria. “Doctors feared he wouldn’t make it. Hearing of his plight, an old winegrower from the Hunsruck…
— Telegraph (London)
Transportation
Oh, Canada! Fast-Growing Budget Airline Norwegian Expands Again
After several years of breakneck growth in the USA, European low-cost carrier Norwegian Air is setting its sights on Canada. The airline announced on Thursday that it would begin flying from Montreal this fall and from and Hamilton, Ontario, next spring. “This is only our first step into Canada and as the world’s fastest-growing…
— USA Today
Delta Bans ‘Pit Bull Type Dogs’ As Service Animals On Flights
Delta Air Lines will no longer allow “pit bull type dogs” as service or support animals on its flights, the air carrier announced Wednesday. The new policy, which is set to go into effect July 10, also limits passengers to one service or support animal per flight. The new rules were put in place because several employees have been bitten by dogs, Delta…
— Yahoo
Lodging
15 Best Hotels in Dublin
There’s nothing quite like the Irish welcome. Whether you’re staying in a lavish five star hotel or a funky boutique hostel, you can expect to be met with warmth, friendly chatter, and a lot of opinions about where you should get your first pint. When it comes to hotels, Dublin plays to its strengths—expect plenty of classic Georgian architecture mixed…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Washington D.C.'s Best Hotel Restaurants And Bars
With their promises of well-crafted cocktails and cuisine, elegant surroundings, and if need be, discreet accommodations, no wonder Washington D.C.'s citizens flock to hotels when the working day is done. Here, six hotel bars and restaurants you can’t miss in our nation’s…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Rolling Out the Rainbow Carpet
Once the L.G.B.T. Memorial in New York City opens, which is expected this month, its designer, the multimedia artist Anthony Goicolea, plans to offer personal tours of the site in Hudson River Park through Airbnb’s Experience tours, exploring its composition of nine stones, some bisected by prismatic glass that radiate the colors of the L.G.B.T.…
— New York Times
Woman Breaks Window in Anger Over Flight Cancelations
Flight cancelations are a huge hassle, but it’s still important to keep your cool. One passenger at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, unfortunately, let her anger get the best of her earlier this week after American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights due to a technical issue. The 24-year-old woman was reportedly broke a window on the…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
G.I. Bill Becomes Law
On June 22, 1944, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 - better known as the G.I. Bill. The law provided a range of benefits to those who had served (at least 120 days and without being dishonorably discharged) in World War II. The consequences of the G.I. Bill were widespread, as it flushed middle class America with more education, affordable housing, career opportunities and…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
The Duchess of Sussex, Poldark, Quilts, and an Oyster Festival
by Paull Tickner
Friday June 22, 2018
Last week, Her  Majesty The Queen and the Duchess of Sussex (Meghan Markel) made their first official, joint engagement to Chester. If you’ve never visited the ancient roman city, why don’t you follow their example? Poldark also appeared on our TV screens which means that later this year, he’ll appear on yours. Talk to me about an On Location tour to Cornwall.
Elsewhere this week’s updates focus on product developments you may not hear about, but which will appeal to anglophile and culturally-minded…
— Travel Research Online
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Deck Plans
Reservations Open For The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
The Ritz-Carlto n Hotel Company announced the opening of reservations for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, which promises to provide a leisurely cruising style along with the service of The Ritz-Carlton in ports around the world.
“As the first luxury hotel company to bring the legendary service and ambiance of its resorts to sea, we are thrilled to offer guests a new way to create memories with The Ritz-Carlton,” said Lisa Holladay, Global Brand Leader for Ritz-Carlton. “From the yacht’s design, to programming onboard and ashore, every aspect of the voyage has been carefully created to embody the signature service and casual luxury of a Ritz-Carlton resort. We look forward to officially welcoming guests onboard The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection as we open reservations.”
Reservations are now open for the…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
What Was The Last Non-Fiction Book You Read?
 I was 35 when I took up reading as a full-time practice. After managing to “squeeze” a degree out of UMASS in 1971, I gave up reading for a few years: many students do. Little did I know I was retarding my growth exponentially at the time. But having successfully juggled studies with two collegiate sports for four years, I figured I had read enough for a while.
Today I sing a different tune. As a matter of fact, I write a lot of my articles while sitting in Public Libraries. I remember in one instance hearing over the library PA system that the annual book sale was in full motion down in the…
— 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
Visit Patagonia and explore the old stomping grounds of world-famous naturalist, scientist and author, Charles Darwin.
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NEW ZEALAND 101 WITH GOWAY, AIR NEW ZEALAND, AND TOURISM NEW ZEALAND
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
What would be the major reasons to visit New Zealand? This makes for a long list. One has to say that one reason is nature at her best offering breathtaking landscapes of stunning and diverse natural beauty which include majestic and dramatic fjords, spectacular glaciers, rugged mountains, vast plains and farmland, long coastlines, wonderful sandy beaches and active geothermal regions plus so much more. The country also has history, culture and, not least, winelands producing excellent wines.
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Best National Park Vacations
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
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