TRO Travelgram - Wednesday, August 12

Destinations
Italy holiday: In love with fair Verona
Surrounded by beauty, with the world's best gelato at hand, Julietta Jameson finds the magic moments keep coming... Sydney Morning Herald

Experience Latin culture in Miami's Little Havana
Miami is home to restaurants, shops and streets that feel as though you've stepped off one continent and onto another... USA Today

Tips for visiting Dallas on a dime
In a city that hangs its hat on big money, a flashy skyline and well-heeled locals, a visit on the cheap might seem unlikely. But residents know that it doesn't take a trust fund to have a good time here... USA Today

Tours and Activities
Where to find an authentic English breakfast in London
For those planning their next visit, here's a six-pack of road-tested London breakfast spots where you can tuck into the classics or try something unexpected... Chicago Tribune

Off to see the Oz Museum in Wamego, Kan.
Follow the Yellow Brick Road (well, OK, Lincoln Street) through Wamego to the Oz Museum. Go through the door and you won't be in Kansas anymore... Chicago Tribune

Dams Go Down, Uncorking Rivers for Kayakers
Paddlers are flocking to newly formed whitewater rapids created when old dams are dismantled... New York Times

Cruise
No Quebec City for Carnival Glory
Carnival has decided for a second time not to operate 9-day "After the Glaciers" cruises from New York, which were to visit Quebec City... USA Today

NCL posts second quarter profit
Is Norwegian Cruise Line on the upswing? NCL is reporting second quarter profit of $15.4 million, despite cheaper fares. This compares to a second quarter loss of $27 million last year... USA Today

What's New with Canada and New England Cruises?
The Canada and New England cruise market is in the midst of a rebirth. Once geared to an older, more sedentary cruise passenger whose visits revolved around fall foliage, the region now is exploding as an active, family-friendly destination... CruiseCritic.com

Transportation
JetBlue Matches Virgin's New California/Florida Route
For about eight hours, Virgin America was the only airline offering nonstop service between San Francisco and Ft. Lauderdale. So does JetBlue's move mean war?... Smarter Travel

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