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TRO Travelgram: Aug 15

08-15-2013

 

Thursday, August 15
Destinations
36 Hours In... Tokyo
Autumn is an ideal time to wander around the Japanese capital and pick up a few bargains at its many shops... Telegraph (London)

12 Best Ireland Experiences 
It doesn't take luck or magic to have a fantastic time in Ireland. Whether it's the plethora of tasty brews, the beauty of the countryside or something else entirely, the Irish are famous for their craic (pronounced crack), which essentially means entertainment, enjoyable conversation and good company all rolled up into one... IndependentTraveler.com

Tours and Activities
The world's wildest water parks
From the Mexican Riviera to the Middle East, Chris Leadbeater whisks you down dramatic drops and dizzying chutes, past lazy rivers and tropical lagoons... The Independent

Las Vegas' array of art
View Las Vegas' vast array of art from resort decor to local galleries and museum collections... USA Today

Eating in Iowa: Farm-Fresh, Fried and Frugal
Whether nibbling on polenta-stuffed zucchini or gripping a pork tenderloin sandwich, the Frugal Traveler finds a bounty of cheap eats during his drive through the state... New York Times

Cruise
Scenic Tours Launches New River Cruise Line Aimed at Younger Demographic
Scenic Tours today announced the launch of a new premium river cruise line called Emerald Waterways, which will debut two new ships in early 2014 and is aimed at attracting a younger audience...CruiseCritic.com

Disney Cruise Line Axes Balcony Smoking, OK's Shorts in MDR
Disney Cruise Line is tackling two of the cruise industries thorniest issues -- smoking and dress code -- with two new policies: one banning smoking on balconies and another allowing shorts in the main dining rooms... CruiseCritic.com

Cruise ship room service
On a recent flight, my seatmate told me she was contemplating her first cruise but wanted to know, "Is room service really free?" That would be a selling point with her husband, she added. I explained that yes, it's often free. But the menu may not be quite what you'd expect... USA Today

Transportation
Finnair: More cuts ahead after 'disappointing' earnings
Finnair has turned a second-quarter net profit of €17 million ($22.59 million) amid increased traffic on its Asia and European routes, but lowered its earnings outlook, saying turnover this year was expected to be at 2012 levels... USA Today

American-US Airways merger may require big concessions
The Department of Justice lawsuit that is threatening to derail plans for US Airways and American to merge has shocked industry watchers who have watched other megamergers get cleared for takeoff without a hitch... USA Today

Lodging
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