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TRO Travelgram: June 21

06-21-2013

 

Friday, June 21
Destinations
48 Hours In: Amsterdam
The Dutch capital is back in full swing this summer, thanks to the reopening of its top museums. Simon Calder joins the celebration...The Independent

Five exotic places you can go without a U.S. passport
Longing for a long-distance getaway but don't have a passport? No problem! We've found five faraway places overseas where, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, you won't need to bring a passport... USA Today

36 Hours in Vancouver, British Columbia
In this stunning city, even commutes can be attractive. But Vancouver's appeal doesn’t end with the outdoors... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Europe's Secret Beaches 
You've donned oversize sunglasses and slathered on sunscreen for a blissed-out day of sunbathing along the French Riviera -- you and about a million other pasty tourists... The Huffington Post

10 great places for family vacations in national parks
National parks not only preserve nature, they also nurture families, says Jonathan Dorn, editorial director of Backpacker magazine andNationalparktrips.com, a planning site. "These are places where families can unplug from their normal chaos and reconnect"... USA Today

At Bar ‘21,’ Rubbing Elbows With History
In an age when so many of New York's best cocktail places are downtown, Bar "21" is the rare Midtown drinking establishment that feels energized... New York Times

Cruise
Update: Alcohol to Blame for 18-Year-Old's Death on Carnival Cruise Ship
An 18-year-old died while at sea onboard Carnival Miracle's February 18 sailing. Multiple reports assert the cause of death was alcohol poisoning... CruiseCritic.com

Viking cuts steel for first ocean-going cruise ship
In a ceremony this week, Viking Cruises cut the first steel for its first ocean cruise ship, Viking Star, which is scheduled to be completed in early 2015, and to begin sailing that April as part of the new Viking Ocean Cruises line... USA Today

Transportation
FAA may clear personal gadgets for takeoff, landing
Federal officials could be loosening restrictions on those personal electronic devices airline passengers hate to put away at the beginning and end of their flights... NBCNews.com

Airbus A350 flies over Paris Air Show
Airbus flew its new Airbus A350 over the Paris Air Show this morning, adding an exclamation point at the end of 50th addition of the event north of Paris at Le Bourget, France... USA Today

Lodging
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