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TRO Travelgram: July 10

07-10-2013

 

Wednesday, July 10
Destinations
Five free things to do in Portland
Living thriftily means living well in Oregon's capital of quirkiness...Seattle Times

36 Hours In...Lübeck 
Renowned as the birthplace of marzipan, this north German port, with a well-preserved medieval centre, has more to offer than just sugar highs... Telegraph (London)

A food-lover's guide to Lisbon
A gourmet tour of Portugal's capital shows more than the city's sweet tooth ... The Independent

Tours and Activities
A visitors guide to European beer basics
When in Rome, do as the Romans; when in Germany, drink like a German (as in Belgium, Czech Republic, Britain...)... Seattle Times

The Newest Wonders Of The World
Each summer, UNESCO convenes to announce new picks for the World Heritage List, chosen for their cultural, historical, and environmental importance, from vast sand dunes and mountains towering 22,000 feet high to magnificent palaces. Check out this year's new crop of wonders and see which ones speak to you... The Huffington Post

Restaurant Report: Ametsa With Arzak Instruction in London
The father and daughter team behind a famed Basque restaurant helped open this spot in March. Here's an early take on what it's like to eat there... New York Times

Cruise
Cruise Line Private Islands Boast Serene Exclusivity 
While some lines are offering themed voyages, celebrity guests and upgraded mega-ships, others are looking to private ports to distinguish themselves... The Huffington Post

The best of cruise ship entertainment
Cruise ship entertainment is unquestionably better than ever. Even if some of the content --- Broadway reviews, music through the decades, feathers and glitz --- hasn't changed, big-time production shows, the main staple, have gotten more and more professional, a result of improved sets, lighting, sound systems and ever-more talented casts... USA Today

Transportation
International demand boosts revenue at American Airlines
Demand for international travel boosted traffic and a key revenue measure on American Airlines last month... USA Today

Alaska Airlines ups fees for checked bags, changes
Alaska Airlines is raising its fee for checking a suitcase to $25, bringing it in line with most major airlines... USA Today

Lodging
The Big Six: Mallorcan retreats 
Ivy-clad exteriors, private paths and mountain-facing rooms... [Back to Press Releases Main]