TRO Travelgram - Thursday, June 25

Destinations
Samoa: Leap into the unknown
In tropical heat (or is that a hot flush?), Jo Gregory sizes up a jungle precipice and her approaching half-century... Sydney Morning Herald

Verde Vibes
Peerless beaches, striking landscapes, and world-class festivals... Conde Nast Traveler

Off Germany, an Island of 'Singing' Sand
Blessed with sugar-white beaches and a royal history, the resort island Usedom is drawing crowds... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Wandering Italy's garden paradise
The gardens of Italy are always inspiring. This time I got to visit a few in the south, from Ravello on the Amalfi coast to tropical paradises in coastal Sicily... National Post

3 Southwestern Weekend Getaways
The harsh-but-lively southern Arizona desert; the frontier in Nevada and Utah; the sprawling, craggy desert of mid-New Mexico... Travel and Leisure

Must-see fireworks: Vegas to Rushmore to Cape Cod
The recession has forced the cancellation of fireworks displays in a number of places around the country. But many of the biggest and best-known displays will be nearly as spectacular as ever... Yahoo Travel News

Cruise
Best Family-Friendly Staterooms
A cramped stateroom has the potential be a pot built for boiling. But with plenty of space, cruising with the family will lead to precious memories, bonding experiences, and a desire to return to the seas... Smarter Travel

Will New Disney Cruise Ships Call U.K. Home?
The news coming out of last week's U.K. Cruise Convention in Dover is that Disney Cruise Line might be expanding its cruise program from that British homeport... CruiseCritic.com

Royal Caribbean's next cruise ship will set record for dining choices
The line says the record-size, 5,400-passenger Oasis of the Seas will have more than 20 eateries -- many of which will come at an extra charge... USA Today

Transportation
Air Passes
Learn how air passes can make it easier for you to explore a country or a series of cities, and save money to boot... [Back to Press Releases Main]