|
Editor’s Note — TRO wants to remind its Travelgram readers the articles presented here are meant to assist you in remaining informed and prepared to discuss travel news of the day with clients.
Destinations
Here's where to go for a fantastic fall trip in 2019
The end of summer doesn't mean the end to your fun. Some folks think the best season for travel is about to arrive.
We've done our homework to come up with 10 of the best places to go in the fall of 2019 and what to do there when you arrive at your autumn destinations: Much copied but never bettered, the original Munich Oktoberfest runs…
— CNN
In the Azores, You Can Cook Your Dinner Inside a Volcano
I stood back from the steaming, manhole-sized crater and watched my lunch being lowered into the ground. Next to me stood Valter Vieira, the chef at Terra Nostra Garden Hotel in Furnas. Earlier that morning, we had gathered the makings of his specialty dish: cozido das Furnas, a version of the ubiquitous Iberian meat-and-vegetable stew that’s native to…
— Travel+Leisure
Truly, madly, steeply: a via ferrata tour of the Dolomites
Iam standing on an enormous limestone plateau almost 3km up, peering over the edge of a cliff that seems to plunge all the way to the centre of the Earth. Behind me in the distance are stratified towers of rock, their tips gleaming through wisps of cloud in the morning sun. And in front of me is this breathtaking drop, the gateway to what our guide…
— The Guardian
Tours and Activities
Will fly for food: OpenTable and Kayak say these 25 restaurants are worth traveling for
"First we eat, then we do everything else," M.F.K. Fisher, the American food writer, once said. If that's the natural order of things, then food is worth planning your travel itinerary around – that is, if it's not the entire reason for jet-setting itself. And Kayak and OpenTable have found evidence that people are doing just that. On Tuesday, the food and…
— USA Today
2 Tourists Arrested for ‘Thermal Trespassing’ After Approaching Old Faithful
Old Faithful, one of Yellowstone National Park’s most famous geysers is most certainly a beautiful sight to see. It’s also incredibly dangerous. But, that didn’t stop two tourists from ignoring all the rules last week and approaching the geyser anyway. According to park officials, two men were spotted on video approaching the geyser on Tuesday.…
— Travel+Leisure
The world's most exquisite chocolate?
Travelling to the Marañón Canyon in northern Peru is like stepping back in time. Mud-brick houses dot the hilly landscape. Electricity, which arrived in this area just three years ago, is only available in a few homes, and supply can be inconsistent. It only works about five days a week and you never know which five days these will be. And with…
— BBC
Cruise
Virgin Voyages Will Have the Coolest Uniforms at Sea
Richard’s Branson’s new cruise company, Virgin Voyages, hasn’t even left the dock yet but, somehow, it’s already the talk of the town. From the entertainment to the rooms, the food, and the fantastic crew, Virgin Voyages looks like it’s going to be one hell of an ocean adventure. Need more proof that it will likely be the coolest spot to be in the sea for…
— Travel+Leisure
Uniworld Confirms Four More "Super Ship" River Cruise Rebuilds For 2021
Luxury river cruise line Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced four more of its European river ship fleet will be transformed into "Super Ships". The four ships -- River Empress, River Duchess, River Princess and River Queen, all sister ships with 130 passengers currently -- will have new restaurants, new suites and "more luxury…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Revealed: The Most Stressful Aspects Of Airport Travel
Going on vacation is, by its very nature, supposed to be a relaxing, recuperating experience. But inevitably in life, to get to the good stuff there has to be some stress first – namely, traveling to reach that sundrenched beach or metropolis of urban and cultural cool. Airport travel in particular can induce astronomical stress levels, from simply getting there…
— Forbes
Indian airline puts crew on low-fat diet
Fasten (or perhaps tighten) your seatbelts: Air India is putting its crew on a low-fat diet. In a memo sent to cabin crew, India's national air carrier told staff it would be launching a new menu for in-flight crew, providing staff with a "low fat diet meal". "Taking into consideration the health factor of crew, an initiative has been taken by Director Operations…
— CNN
Fall airline outlook
What can you expect in air travel this fall? The biggest uncertainty facing air travelers is when the Boeing 737 MAX will return to service. Boeing is confidently saying "before the end of the year," American has slotted MAX schedules to resume starting December 3, United schedules resume on December 19, and Southwest -- with the largest…
— Chicago Tribune
Lodging
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort
The Intercontinental Maamunagau, located on the fringes of the Raa Atoll, is a contemporary resort with a spacious setting, chic interiors and facilities which will appeal to families, groups of friends and couples alike. Spectacular beaches and sea views are, of course, a given. The Intercontinental Maamunagau, located on the fringes of the Raa Atoll, is…
— Telegraph (London)
24 Hours In: Palace Hotel, San Francisco
There are few San Francisco institutions that command the same respect as the Palace Hotel, which has represented the pinnacle of luxury, class, and forward-thinking since it opened its doors in 1875 as the world's largest hotel. Since then, it has endured an earthquake, a fire, several facelifts and a nod from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Why Today's Super-Informed Traveler Is So Damn Hard To Please
The 21st century traveler is a different animal than the one moving around the planet only a quarter century ago. Imagine telling someone in 1995 that vacations would be planned around staying in a stranger’s apartment rather than a hotel, or that passengers would get out of cabs without handing the driver cash, or that people would ask robots…
— Forbes
Hurricane Humberto travel: Delta, American offer waivers; Carnival Cruise Line updates itineraries
Hurricane Humberto — now a Category 2 hurricane as of Tuesday morning — is predicted to slam Bermuda with heavy rain and winds in the middle of the week, according to the National Weather Service. A tropical storm warning is in effect. As is typical with major weather events, like recent Hurricane Dorian, airlines and at least one cruise line…
— USA Today
Today in History
The United States Constitution
On September 17, 1787, the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania adopted the Constitution of the United States. The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States and provides for three separate but equal branches of government. Since its adoption,…
— Travel Research Online
Outposts
The Mississippi River with American Cruise Lines
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday September 17, 2019
The Mississippi River is an American treasure. It has been a central figure of trade, exploration, literature, and music in the United States. In fact, Mark Twain once wrote, “The Mississippi River towns are comely, clean, well built, and pleasing to the eye, and cheering to the spirit. The Mississippi Valley is as reposeful as a dreamland, nothing worldly about it...nothing to hang a fret or a worry upon.” Thanks to American Cruise Lines, you’re going to learn all about why cruising the Mighty Mississippi should be on every traveler’s bucket list.
The Mississippi River starts in Northern Minnesota, and flows for 2,320 miles down to the Mississippi River Delta, which ends at the Gulf of Mexico. It is the fourth longest river in the…
— Travel Research Online
Read the rest of this article »
|
Mike's Morning Missives
Marketing Mistake #12: You are Not Ready to Sell When Your Prospects are Ready to Buy
 This is Marketing Mistake #12 of 15. This mistake has to do with “clock watchers.” Who ever said that the world had to dance to the beat of your drum? Who said the magic hours are between 9 to 5? Not me.
In fact, other than business travel, 9-5 is probably the worst hours one could ever keep in today’s 24/7 world. Thanks to shift work, traffic patterns, internet shopping, after school programming, personal family obligations and a million other daily responsibilities – yesterday’s “normal” workweek has taken a leave of absence.
When people find the time to buy, that is when they will buy. When people have the urge to buy, that is when they will buy. When people have the need to buy, that is…
— Travel Research Online
Read the rest of this article »
|
Upcoming Training Opportunities
What's New for 2020 with Image Tours
Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
Having been in business since 1939, Image Tours is one of the most experienced Europe tour operators in the world and they have earned a reputation for high quality tours at an affordable price. While their emphasis is on introducing your clients to the European way of life, Image Tours remains aware of the small details appreciated by American travelers.
Register Now ➠
A Classic Journey of South Africa with South African Airways and Tourcan Vacations
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Learn about South African Airways, the largest airline in Southern Africa. SAA offers convenient connections from more than 100 cities in North America and daily flights from New York JFK and Washington Dulles with connections to over 75 destinations in Africa.
Register Now ➠
Discover Switzerland by Rail
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 12 pm EDT/9 am PDT
Discover Switzerland by Rail with this new webinar from Vacations By Rail and uncover the top-rated adventures and memorable experiences that highlight a Swiss train vacation.
Register Now ➠
|
|
|
Use TRO every day to find travel guides, e-postcards, and other resources you can personalize and send to your clients.
|
TRO Travel Specials
|
|
