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TRO TravelGram - Wednesday, August 4
08-04-2010
Destinations
Wednesday, August 4
48 Hours In: Rio de Janeiro
Brazil's 'marvellous city' is as flamboyant, dramatic and seductive as ever – even in the South American winter... The Independent
Calcata, Italy: My kind of town
The Italian town of Calcata is a magical, medieval destination that's perfect for art lovers... Telegraph (London)
Zadar, Croatia: The perfect break
To sample Croatia's Dalmatian Coast without the crowds, head north to Zadar, says Natalie Paris... Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
The world's happiest countries
By and large, rich countries are happier — and that's no coincidence. That's good news if you're Scandinavian... MSN.com
Rambling through the ruins of Europe's castles
Rick Steves: Castle ruins invite you to ramble the ramparts and let your imagination roam... MSN.com
In Frodo's Footsteps
As crowds flock to New Zealand’s Milford Sound, lesser known routes take travelers deep into the landscape made famous by the “Lord of the Rings”... New York Times
No-fee weekend at national parks Aug. 14-15
More than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees will be offering admission at no cost the weekend of Aug. 14-15...Yahoo Travel News
UNESCO adds 21 new places to World Heritage list
The Bikini Atoll and a silver trade route in Mexico were among 21 new places added to the list of World Heritage sites at the annual meeting of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee, which concluded Aug. 2 in Brazil... Yahoo Travel News
Cruise
Crystal Cruises' next world voyage to include three days in Beijing
The luxury line's 17th annual world cruise will include a three-day stop in Beijing... USA Today
Sing it, Darwin: the Evolution of Cruise Karaoke
Gone are the days of cruise ship karaoke singers screaming "I Will Survive" to a taped backing track -- the popular onboard diversion has evolved... CruiseCritic.com
Epic cruise ship entertains the entire family
The new Epic cruise ship is all about entertaining you (from Blue Man Group to Second City to specialty restaurants) and that, of course, starts with the littlest cruisers... MSN.com
Transportation
Airline Fees Test Travelers’ Limits
The most outrageous fees to date are those that are grossly out of proportion to the service rendered or those that punish customers for the airlines’ operational flaws... New York Times
Is Alaska Air making a 'preemptive strike' vs. Allegiant?
Alaska Airlines on Monday announced it would begin flights to Hawaii from Bellingham, Wash. -- a move many see as a preemptive strike against leisure-oriented rival Allegiant Air... USA Today
Airline fees irk travel agencies, which want more info upfront
Travel agencies are pushing to get the extra fees that airlines charge included in the bookings they make for travelers... USA Today
Lodging
The undercover guide to Britain's best stopovers
In a new book published this week, Five TV's Hotel Inspector, Alex Polizzi, names some of her favourite places to stay in the UK. Here are six spots that caught her discerning eye... The Independent
Starwood's Aloft hotels chief: Guests like 'style at a steal'
I recently reached out to Starwood senior exec Brian McGuiness about the young Aloft chain, Starwood's cheaper version of its hip W chain launched two years ago... USA Today
Other and Odd
Safety tips for solo travelers
Whether flying, driving or ensconced in a hotel room, vigilance is key for solo travelers... LA Times
Disney theme parks to raise prices Thursday
Fla., Calif. resorts will honor admission tickets sold at old price until Jan. 3... MSN.com
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