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TRO TravelGram- March 23

03-23-2011

 

Wednesday, March 23
Destinations
Dune struck in Morocco 
The desert landscape of Morocco unfolds with sculpted golden dunes undulating as far as the eye can see... The Australian

Gozo, Malta: The perfect break
Spring is the ideal time to visit Gozo, Malta's little sister... Telegraph (London)

Slovenia offers historic charm and few crowds
With just 2 million people, tiny Slovenia is one of Europe's most overlooked, yet unexpectedly delightful destinations ... Seattle Times

Berlin's Hottest Spots Right Now
Be in the know; here are the latest things to do and eat in Berlin...Travel and Leisure

Tours and Activities
Yosemite's High Sierra trail loop makes hiking accessible
Yosemite National Park's High Sierra camps make it possible to indulge youthful dreams of adventure without risking serious bodily injury... LA Times

Chernobyl tours take on new meaning in light of Japanese nuclear troubles
Chernobyl, site of the world's worst nuclear disaster, have taken on new meaning in light of Japan's fervent efforts to cool six earthquake/tsunami-ravaged reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi plant... USA Today

Moor Fun: Jane Eyre Tours in Northern England
Period piece fanatics are lining up for the 'Jane Eyre' movie. If you're looking to get a better view of the moors than the sweeping camera pan will give you, Wayfarers's Bronte Trail is just the thing. ... Travel and Leisure

In Thailand, One Man's Dream Becomes a Bangkok Sanctuary
The Prasart Museum in Bangkok is a hidden oases protecting countless treasures from the country's past... New York Times

Cruise
Carnival exec discusses cruise demand
Travel demand waned in North America during the recession as consumers tried to save their money for basic needs... Yahoo Travel News

Newly open Jamaica port welcomes huge cruise ship
A new cruise ship port in northern Jamaica celebrated its official launch Tuesday with the arrival of one of the world's largest recreational liners... Yahoo Travel News

Love The Biggest Loser? This Celebrity cruise is for you
The franchise is expanding to the high seas, with the first "Biggest Loser Experience" cruise scheduled for November... USA Today

Transportation
JetBlue partners with Virgin Atlantic
JetBlue said Tuesday it has formed a partnership with Virgin Atlantic that will allow customers to fly on both airlines with a single ticket... Yahoo Travel News

Airlines whipsawed by costly fuel, Japan disaster
Already struggling with high fuel prices, the big U.S. airlines now face a drop in demand for flights to Japan, a lucrative route and gateway for travel to Asia... Yahoo Travel News

Calls for separate seating rise with tensions on flights 
Across the skies, there's a growing debate over whether airlines should do more to segregate the seating of passengers - with designated areas for kids, for example... USA Today

High-Flying Design: KLM Teams with Marcel Wanders
KLM is bringing a little style to the skies-and its World Business Class passengers... Travel and Leisure

Lodging
Spring cleaning at Mii amo Spa in Arizona 
Boldly branded as a spiritual retreat where body bliss takes a back seat to reflective revival, this is one of America's best destination spas... Globe and Mail

Dizzying views at world's highest rooftop pool
Here's a first look at what will become the world's highest rooftop pool when the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong opens on March 29... USA Today

English countryside getaways
Crumbling estates have been restored into plush, contemporary hotels... CNN

Other and Odd
US capital sues online travel companies for taxes
Attorneys for the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Tuesday against online travel companies including Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity and Priceline, for millions of dollars per year in sales taxes that they are not paying... Yahoo Travel News

Phone apps for exploring California
Hiking trails, parking
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