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Destinations
4 Reasons Why British Columbia Is A Wildlife Lover's Travel Destination
If you’re looking to incorporate your obsession with animals into the ideal holiday itinerary, then there’s one destination that needs to be at the top of your to-do list: the Canadian province of British Columbia. Its wild Pacific coastline, mind-blowing…
— Women's Health
Peru wins three travel prizes at World Travel Awards 2018
Peru’s gastronomy, overall culture, and Machu Picchu were recognized as some of the world’s best at an international travel awards show this week. For the seventh year in a row, Peru won the ‘Best Culture’ award at the World Travel Awards show. A second…
— Peru Reports
Tours and Activities
Savor the Tastes of Local Culture in Retirement
Don Kagey, 59, and his wife, Julie, 60, of Okemos, Mich., consider their bicycle trip through Sicily this past spring as the best vacation of their lives. “Having a deep food experience is very important to us,” says Julie. Her family comes from Sicily, so the Kageys signed up for a tour led by celebrity chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Traci Des Jardins.…
— Kiplinger
The Pyramids Of Giza, Valley Of The Kings And The Nile: Egypt Is On Everyone's Mind For 2019
The Valley of the Kings has long been a place I’ve been fascinated by. I mean…mummies! And pharaohs! And gold! And curses! Oh my! Basically, I’ve wanted to visit Egypt for as long as I can remember. But today’s Egypt is a far cry from the Egypt I grew up dreaming…
— Forbes
Cruise
And the World's Best New Cruise Ship is ...
Viking Cruises dominated the 11th annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards for the second year in a row with five wins in 2018. Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Seabourn and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection tied for second…
— CNN
The Most Luxurious Ways to Cruise the British Isles
Imagine, if you will, an archipelago of more than 136 permanently inhabited islands, many thousands more isolated and undisturbed, seas teaming with whales, seals, the skies filled with birds. Imagine deserted white-sand beaches, rock formations like lunar landscapes…
— Telegraph (London)
Transportation
Another U.S. Airline is Raising Drink Prices on Flights
Economy passengers flying with Delta can expect increases in the price of drinks offered on flights starting Dec. 1. The airline is raising its drink fees by $1 for alcohol beverages, though the price of sparkling wine will remain the same at…
— Travel+Leisure
Here Are the Best Airlines for 2018 According to The Points Guy
US travel and credit card website The Points Guys held their inaugural TPG Awards on Tuesday. The gala, which was hosted by website-founder Brian Kelly at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York, saw the world of airlines converge with those of credit cards and…
— Business Insider
Lodging
The Marriott Breach Reminds Us How Valuable Hotel Data Is To Spies
Earlier this year I wrote about the shadowy world of data brokers that buy and sell our most intimate information, from the products we buy to the medical conditions we suffer from to the locations we frequent, profiting from us without our knowledge or…
— Forbes
Could This Be the World's Most Remote Hotel?
Fancy escaping it all? This cosy lodge in East Greenland could be just what you’re looking for. Nestled in tiny Ittoqqortoormiit, a place where the population count runs to a mere 450 people, the Ittoqqortoormiit Guesthouse is the only lodging in Greenland's most isolated…
— The National
Other and Odd
How To Survive Holiday Travel Unscathed
Traveling for the holidays is almost like a rite of passage. Whether it's to your family home via public transit, a multi-hour roadtrip in the car, or across the country on a plane, there is so much planning and stress and well, stuff, that goes into holiday…
— The Daily Beast
Give Me a ‘Break’! Travel Buzzwords for 2019
T’is the season for silly words. As travel companies gear up for the busy January booking period, a host of new holiday buzzwords is being unleashed. The travel industry has form when it comes to dreaming up terrible portmanteaus that creep into everyday use – see staycation and…
— The Guardian
D.C. Man Arrested in Atlanta Airport After Asking Jews on Plane to Identify Themselves
A District man who was arrested Wednesday after reportedly asking all Jewish people on a Delta Air Lines flight to identify themselves was released Thursday after spending the night in jail. David Toaff, 34, of the Logan Circle neighborhood of Northwest…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
The End of Prohibition
The Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed in 1919, over the veto of President Woodrow Wilson. Under pressure from religious and other temperance groups, the the manufacture and consumption of alcoholic beverages became illegal. Almost immediately, millions of Americans…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
5 Reasons to Volunteer on Vacation with ShoreTrips
by ShoreTrips
Wednesday December 05, 2018
Cruising into t he tropics after months of careful vacation planning can feel completely surreal. Soaking up all that sun and adventure in the Caribbean often reminds us of how fortunate we are to share the experience and good fortune with our loved ones. But you can also share that sense of good fortune with the local communities and turn a small portion of your next vacation into a volunteer opportunity. Volunteering on vacation is also a wonderful way to give back to the community around you whether in your own home city or while exploring the world.
Of course, a vacation is also about relaxing and having fun. That’s why a shore excursion designed to “give back” incorporates both a sense of adventure with a sense…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Answer the Phone Like You Are Happy I Called
 Customers have many options today. They don’t have to use you. But, if they choose to give you a tumble, for heaven sake don’t blow the opportunity to fatten your wallet by picking up the telephone without realizing the power that is in your hands. You can do a lot of good with just a few words spoken in a positive tone. You can do just as much harm uttering the same words in a tone that is less than adequate.
Being good when you feel like being good is easy. Being good when it is time to be good is what separates the pros from the amateurs.
— 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
The Ultimate China Experience with Super Value Tours
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 2 pm EST/11 am PST
A good China tour is hard to come by, a GREAT one even harder. That’s why Super Value Tours has designed High Quality-NO-Shopping tours for all travelers.
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What’s New with Emerald Waterways for 2019
Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 4 pm EST/1 pm PST
Experience Exceptional Emerald Value with one of Europe’s newest and best-designed river cruise fleets. Emerald Waterways, voted ‘Best Value for Money’ by the discerning editors at Cruise Critic three years in a row, features all meals, complimentary beer and wine with lunch and dinner, a shore excursion almost every day, exceptional service from English-speaking crew, airport transfers, and all gratuities – all included in the price. Our Star-Ships are praised for their striking design, innovative amenities and contemporary approach to European river cruising. Join us for an Overview and Update on 2019 itineraries and hear about available special offers.
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The Best Rail Vacations of 2018
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 3 pm EST/12 pm PST
Take a look back at the top destinations, trains and experiences of 2018 with Vacations By Rail. This educational discussion includes an overview of the iconic trains that make each rail journey unique, from the scenic routes to the onboard experiences and amenities.
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