Destinations
Uncover a World of Magical Nature in the Czech Republic
Beyond the awe-inspiring structural wonders of Prague, there lies a hidden magical world in the Czech Republic. The country's natural attractions are rich in the mystical and the ethereal, whether in its spectacular natural formations or in its stunning works of art and architecture directly inspired by nature. Atlas Obscura helps you uncover the magical world within the nature of the Czech landscape…
— Atlas Obscura
More to southwestern Saskatchewan than meets the eye
Think the province is nothing but flat farms? You'd be wrong, as a road trip through the untouched, undulating landscape proves…
— Globe and Mail
48 Hours in Lima
The Peruvian capital just got a lot easier to reach thanks to direct British Airways flights from Gatwick, which launched today - the first since 1982. It will surely be an enticing prospect for the legions of travellers that dream of visiting this mystical land, home to ancient civilisations, crumbling citadels and the world's most famous trek…
— The Independent
Tours and Activities
In the City of the Cheese Steak, Vegans Feel at Home
What do you call a Philly cheese steak with no cheese and no steak? It sounds like the setup to a punch line. But there’s nothing to laugh at when it comes to eating vegan in Philadelphia, which, in the last few years, has blossomed into a dynamic universe of vegan food, from old-school doughnuts to adventuresome tacos. Veganism is so hot that the city declared last Nov. 1 Philly Vegan Day…
— New York Times
Audrey Hepburn: on the trail of her most famous films
As the new Audrey Hepburn exhibition continues at the National Portrait Gallery, we highlight places associated with the actress and her best films…
— Telegraph (London)
Cruise
First look: Inside Holland America's first new ship in years
Eager for a glimpse of Holland America's newest ship, Koningsdam? USA TODAY correspondent Peter Knego this week has been getting a sneak peek at the 2,650-passenger vessel in advance of its May christening…
— USA Today
How to save on a cruise
Waiting for your ship to come in but afraid you won't be able to afford it when it docks at a port near you?…
— LA Times
Carnival Spirit to Offer Winter Season in Shanghai for Carnival's First China Cruises
Carnival Spirit will not be based year-round in Sydney in 2018, after plans were announced today to send the ship to Shanghai for the Australian winter season of that year. The surprise move is also expected to open up new itineraries between Australia and Asia. The seasonal deployment will follow the ship’s scheduled dry dock in Singapore in autumn 2018, with the ship returning home to Australia in spring 2018…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Man Says $260K Stolen From His Carry-On in Mid-Air Theft
Forget the air rage of walking through first class for a second, and consider how this traveler must feel: On an Emirates flight from Dubai to Hong Kong, a passenger claims that two watches and foreign currency were taken from his carry-on luggage, valuing $260,000, reports the BBC. The 39-year-old man, reportedly a Turkish watch merchant who had been sitting in economy, says he had placed his luggage in the overhead bin. A spokesperson for Emirates told the BBC that the airline "is working closely with the police department and providing information to assist with their investigation."…
— Condé Nast Traveler
How budget airlines really cut costs
Are airlines just cutting corners as they slash prices? United Airlines recently announced plans to retrofit 19 of its domestic Boeing 777 wide bodies with a 10-across seating floor plan. While the idea of squeezing one more seat into a jet that was designed for nine seats abreast is not new —American Airlines, Emirates, KLM, and Air France have been employing it for several years — what is distressing is that Boeing recently said that half of its orders for new 777s were asking for the 10-wide layout…
— Fox Travel News
Lodging
Top 10 back-to-nature cottages and campsites in Wales
Step out of these Welsh holiday homes and campsites into the great outdoors - with walking, cycling, kayaking or surfing all on the doorstep or nearby…
— The Guardian
Hotels Already Selling Out for 2017 Total Eclipse
It’s still more than a year away, but hotels already are selling out as people prepare for the total eclipse happening August 21, 2017. As the first one in the United States in decades, it’s no surprise everyone wants to get a front row seat to it…
— Travel Leisure
Other and Odd
A Day in The Life of a Traveler Struggling with Anxiety
I bolt out of bed and blink a few times, waiting for the morning fog to clear my eyes...this isn’t my house. This isn’t even my country. As my pulse and my breath quickens, I slip into the bathroom as to not wake my fellow travelers. I sit on the floor and count the tiles. I think about how cold the floor feels on my bare legs. I count the towels on the rack…
— The Huffington Post
Zika Virus Is Coming and We're Not Ready, U.S. Experts Say
Zika virus is going to start spreading in the U.S. and the country's not ready for it, experts said Tuesday. It probably won't spread much — most U.S. areas don't have the right conditions for widespread transmission of the virus — but even a little is too much, the officials said…
— NBC
Today in History
The Kent State Shootings
On April 30, 1970, US President Richard Nixon announced the American invasion of Cambodia. Student demonstrators across the country began both peaceful and violent protests on the nation's campuses. At Kent State University in Ohio, the National Guard was called out to restore order to the campus…
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Learn About All Leisure Holidays’ 3 Cruise Lines
 All Leisure Holidays has launched a new site to help their travel agent partners learn more about their three cruise brands, are now offering you and a companion the chance to Win a FREE 14-Day Cruise aboard Voyages of Discovery’s Voyager! The lucky winner and guest will enjoy all the commodities of an outside stateroom on the October 9th, 2016 cruise TALES OF TURKEY & A GRECIAN ESCAPADE, visiting Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus.
All Leisure Holidays handles three globally-marketed cruise brands specializing in discovery cruising: Voyages of Discovery, Swan Hellenic, and Hebridean Island Cruises. The three cruise brands are distinct with their own customer profiles and price points, but are combined in their focus on enrichment and discovery cruising…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Life is Messy
 “Life is messy and you are going to be right only sometimes.”
How To Fail At Almost Everything And Still Win Big: Scott Adams, page 139
Here I go again using a few sporting analogies to drive my point home. The best hitters in professional baseball fail seven out of 10 times. An attractive field goal percentage in professional basketball is still around 50%. A PGA golfer sinks putts between 5 and 10 feet around 55% of the time. These stats serve as a reminder that things will not always work for…
— 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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