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Destinations
10 Things to Do on a Trip to Paris
Bastille Day, the French national holiday to commemorate the storming of the Bastille in 1789 and the revolution that followed takes place tomorrow. The French capital will celebrate with the Eiffel Tower becoming the focus of a breathtaking sound and light show and a military parade on the Champs-Élysées. But there’s more to the City…
— The Independent
The World's Top 15 Cities
What makes a city truly great? Jaw-dropping architecture, distinctive restaurants, a rich array of cultural offerings, and intriguing shops are a must. A teeming street life, a friendly population, and a harmonious relationship with nature are equally essential. The cities that make up our list of the best in the world, as voted…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
Eight Greek Getaways Inspired by 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'
Movies set in beautiful destinations often inspire viewers to visit, and “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,” in theaters July 20, is no exception. Although the movie was filmed on the Croatian island of Vis, it’s set on the fictional Greek isle of Kalokairi. Like its predecessor, “Mamma Mia!,” the film is boosting interest in a seaside…
— New York Times
5 Amazing Bike Vacations For Every Taste And Budget
Cycling vacations are among my very favorite types of trips because they combine exercise with travel and culture to produce one of the best ways to explore new regions. The pace lets you really see the surrounding towns and countryside in a way you just cannot appreciate from a car or train window, and the cycling lets you…
— Forbes
Cruise
Caribbean Cruise Ports You Should Avoid
Some Caribbean islands are better to visit than others. Some will resonate with us while others won’t based on a number of factors. Consideration of these factors will help travelers choose and enable marvelous memories from our travels. That’s a good reason to invest in good sunscreen, not to skip the entire Caribbean because you burn.…
— Cruise Fever
New National Geographic-affiliated Cruise to Take Tourists Down California Coastline
The journey, the result of a partnership between Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic, will take its maiden voyage this December from the Bay Area to Southern California, hitting coastal landmarks including Angel Island and Sausalito, Monterey, Avila Beach, and Catalina Island before docking in Long…
— San Francisco Chronicle
Transportation
Fly Farther, for Cheaper. For Now.
Summer is perennially peak season in air travel and this summer appears to be an especially good time to fly as airline competition, the increased deployment of fuel-efficient planes, and expanding route maps offer travelers more choices and often bargain fares. The number of fliers is expected to rise 3.7 percent this summer over…
— New York Times
American: Meltdown at PSA Affiliate Cost $35 million, Cancelled 3,000 Flights
American Airlines acknowledged Wednesday that a computer glitch in June cancelled about 3,000 flights, many at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and cost the carrier $35 million. American said the information-technology problem at PSA Airlines, a wholly owned regional carrier, disrupted flights for a week starting June…
— USA Today
Lodging
The Top 100 Hotels in the World
Year to year, we see our readers’ travel habits shift, as some destinations suddenly explode in popularity (hello, Portugal and Iceland) and others experience a cooling, perhaps due to geopolitical events or an unfavorable exchange rate. And this, of course, trickles down into our World’s Best results, particularly when it comes to…
— Travel+Leisure
Insider Hotel Secrets For The Affluent Traveler
Mr. Melchiorri is an hotelier extraordinaire. A former Air Force protocol officer, he takes a no-nonsense approach as a wildly successful “hotel fixer” on the Travel Channel’s original series Hotel Impossible. In this program, Mr. Melchiorri uses his hotel experience, plus a wealth of his business strategies – and a terrific sense of humor – to…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Ride the Stunning Mountain Railways of India
The British colonization of India left behind at least one institution that’s still maintained and cherished to this very day—a sprawling railway system. Though tracks span the length and breadth of the subcontinent, no part of the system is more impressive than the three mountain railways grouped as a single World Heritage site: the…
— National Geographic
Bring This Travel Document If You and Your Kid Have Different Last Names
This week, a woman named Sylvia Acosta experienced what she described as a “Handmaid’s Tale moment” when passing through customs with her 15-year-old daughter at Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport. Because she and her child don’t share the same surname, Acosta claims she was detained and questioned by a customs…
— Lifehacker
Today in History
President for a Day
As President Ronald Reagan prepared for surgery to remove polyps from his large intestine, Vice-President George Herbert Walker Bush prepared to make history. For eight hours, President Reagan was in preparation for surgery under general anesthesia and in post-operative recovery. For those eight…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Central Holidays Promotes Tour Operator Veteran María José Merino to the Role of Vice President, Operations
Moonachie, NJ – July 11, 2018 – Central Holidays today announced the promotion of tour operator veteran María José Merino “MJ” to the role of Vice President, Operations for the award-winning travel brand. As Vice President of Operations, Merino will be…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Seabourn Promotes Expedition Leader Robin West
On the heels of announcing two new expedition vessels, Seabourn promoted veteran expedition leader Robin West to Vice President, Expedition Operations & Planning. Those of us who know Robin could not be more pleased.
I had the pleasure of cruising Antarctica with Robin in 2014. When the photo accompanying this post was taken, Robin was educating me about the Drake Passage. The notorious body of water between South American and Antarctica requires that ships travel nearly 600 miles across open ocean. I’ve heard stories of swells raging up to 90 feet, but those are extremely rare, and expedition vessels won’t cross during such conditions. Still, the Drake Passage can make for a rocky passage almost anytime, but not always.
“The thing with the Drake Passage and the misconception…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Which Way To Go?
 I remember telling a friend of mine not long ago that I thought things would be different once I reached my age. I thought things would be easier. I thought the hard part would be yesterday’s news. Wrong again Mikey.
We both know that this is not the case. But if you stop long enough to think about it, life would be pretty boring if we all had it together before the boys headed for the showers and the “fat lady” sang.
Marketing is fun and entertaining because some things work and other things don’t work. The reason for this is because our world is constantly spinning. Change is the only constant we can depend on. And that is as it should…
— 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
How To Engage Prospects: Stuart's 15-Step Plan
Friday, July 27, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
To sell more, engage more. But how do we get people to respond? How do we grow our list and win more sales? Stuart's 15 methods are a fresh approach to radically increasing your success: 5 ways to engage prospects already on your list, 5 ways to engage brand new leads, 5 ways to engage at networking events.
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Fly Solomon Airlines and Discover a ‘Hidden Gem’ in the South Pacific
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Tucked away in the South Pacific, the Solomon Islands are a little known, unspoiled paradise. The Solomon Islands are an archipelago of almost 1,000 islands, located between Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu – a three hour journey from Australia. These islands are laid-back, welcoming and often surprisingly untouched. Crystal clear waters with an abundance of the world’s most colorful fish, rays, and turtles make it a paradise for diving and snorkeling.
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Boutique All-Inclusive Cruising
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
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Discover the Best of Banff Lake Louise This Holiday Season
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
The Banff Lake Louise area is the one destination your clients must visit in winter. It is the quintessential winter wonderland where thrilling outdoor adventures blend with the rich heritage of this magical destination.
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