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TRO TravelGram- Feb 1

02-01-2011

 

Destinations
Atlantic City embracing Roaring '20s party vibe 
From flapper costumes to swing dance contests and whiskey-soaked cocktails, Atlantic City is going retro, embracing the Roaring '20s in a big way... MSN.com

Your Guide to Downtown Los Angeles
The tourists think big. Arriving in Southern California, they expect to conquer Disneyland and Hollywood, perhaps on the same day, in between the surfing and snowboarding... LA Times

Tennessee tourism copes with snow and cold
Officials at Graceland in Memphis used a small plow to clear snow so Elvis worshipers could get into his famous home for tours... Yahoo Travel News

150 things to love about Kansas
For its 150th birthday Friday, Kansas got a new U.S. postage stamp designed in its honor... USA Today

Tours and Activities
Ischgl skiing: Ibiza on ice 
Ischgl's nightlife may be a bit rowdy, but the fast lifts, miles of skiing and Tyrolean charm more than compensate... Telegraph (London)

Beyond the beach and beer: Learning to kiteboard on vacation
A beginner learns how to kiteboard — one of the fastest-growing extreme sports — in the Dominican Republic... Seattle Times

Newest Grand Turk attraction is ... spacey 
Warm weather and sparkling beaches aren't the only draws for cruisers visiting Grand Turk... USA Today

Nazi's Eastern Front Headquarters to become a museum
Officials in Ukraine have announced plans to convert the remains of Hitler's Eastern Front military headquarters, where an estimated 6,000 Soviet war prisoners and others died during WWII, into a tourist attraction... USA Today

Cruise
Tender Love and Carnival Cruise Lines: What's Going on in Belize?
Carnival reported it had canceled calls in Belize because the port's tenders didn't meet the cruise line's standards. Now the Belize Tourist Board is coming out with its side of the story....CruiseCritic.com

Holland America Returning to Mazatlan; NCL, Carnival Still On Schedule, Too
Holland America and Princess Cruises have now both canceled calls to Mazatlan, following the lead of Disney Cruise Line...CruiseCritic.com

Cruise lines cancel Egypt sailings 
Other ships alter itineraries following unrest, travel warnings ...MSN.com

Transportation
High-flying fans can still see the Super Bowl 
Some air travelers will be able to watch game in the sky via Wi-Fi ... MSN.com

Democrats push aviation bill as jobs program
Democratic leaders say they will bring an aviation bill that includes $8 billion for airport construction to the Senate floor this week, pitching it as a jobs measure... Yahoo Travel News

Frommer's picks top airport lounges
Frequent fliers have different favorites — often influenced by the club or clubs they're in and the routes they fly — but some airport lounges clearly stand out... USA Today

Other and Odd
Does traveling increase your chance of illness?
Every weekday, a CNNHealth expert doctor answers a viewer question... CNN

A traveler's guide to the crisis in Egypt
As U.S.residents and travelers scramble to leave Egypt, other would-be tourists are wondering whether they'll get their money back for canceled trips... USA Today

Many Egyptians depend on tourism for income
The unrest in Egypt is threatening its vital tourism sector, a pillar of the economy ... USA Today

 
365 Guide Tip for the Day
5 Ways to Inspire Your Travel Agency Clients – Romance
Travel is romantic – there is a sense that somewhere in the act of the journey something deep in the human spirit
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