TRO Travelgram Thursday, July 2

Destinations
Canada Now!
These days, the continent's hottest metropolises are north of the border... Conde Nast Traveler

Visit charming Charleston, S.C., on the cheap
You don't need deep pockets to enjoy this town of pastel buildings, narrow alleys and quaint, secluded gardens... USA Today

Tours and Activities
Feel the spirit at some European religious sites
Travel writer Rick Steves recommends special places to visit in Europe for a sense of spirituality, from the Taize community to English cathedrals and more... Seattle Times

Hawaii's oldest ukulele factory offers complimentary tours
Kamaka Hawaii, started in 1916, makes serious handmade instruments -- prices begin at $650 -- from the prized Hawaiian koa wood... LA Times

Sears Tower unveils 103rd floor glass balconies
Visitors to the Sears Tower's new glass balconies all seem to agree: The first step is the hardest... Yahoo Travel News

Fans pay tribute to Michael Jackson at sites around the world
Less than a week after Michael Jackson's sudden death in Los Angeles, his fans are bringing new notoriety to sites associated with the singer... USA Today

Cruise
Another Princess cruise ship gets a major makeover
Princess Cruises has poured millions into two older vessels in recent months as it moves to keep its fleet fresh and young looking... USA Today

Report: 30 cruise ship passengers injured in St. Thomas tour bus crash
As many as 30 passengers from Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas were injured Wednesday when an amphibious tour bus veered off a road in St. Thomas... USA Today

Transportation
JetBlue, Alaska Lead JD Power Rankings Again
For the fourth straight year, JetBlue led the low-cost carrier group in JD Power's annual customer service survey, while Alaska took top honors among traditional network carriers... Smarter Travel

Cheap flights to Latin America on low-cost carriers
On-the-ground savings, especially compared to pricier destinations such as Western Europe, make these destinations an even better deal... USA Today

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