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TRO TravelGram - April 12

04-12-2011

 

Tuesday, April 12
Destinations
Top 5 Destinations for a Truly Unforgettable Easter
When people think of Easter, the typical images that come to mind are brightly colored eggs, furry rabbits, and overjoyed children wielding copious amounts of candy. However, when that spring day rolls around each year, we experience something much deeper ...Travelhoppers

Spirited Traveler: Drinking (and smoking) in Dubai
In a town known for its high-stakes fortunes and opulent real estate, the drinks may flow after hours, but "it's more about the sheesha that goes with the drinks, than any one cocktail itself," explains resident Cindy Hammel... Yahoo Travel News

Offbeat Traveler: Colored earths of Chamarel
Check out the multicolored rolling dunes known as colored earths in Chamarel on the western side of Mauritius, an island nation off the southeastern coast of Africa... LA Times

The Poetry of Hangzhou
Luxury hotels and a high-speed train come to this hillside city in China... New York Times


Tours and Activities
Tours reveal pampered lives of prized horses
As star-struck visitors approached a lush green paddock at Three Chimneys Farm, the stately thoroughbred Big Brown was right on cue... Yahoo Travel News

America's coolest houses
Cool houses are always experiments, domestic laboratories where designers, builders, and homeowners work out better ways to live. You won't be trespassing in America's coolest, though: they welcome visitors... MSN.com

Civil War 150th anniversary back on track in Charleston
Tuesday morning, 150 years to the minute after a South Carolina artillery captain fired the first shot toward Fort Sumter in the opening act of the Civil War, a candlelight memorial concert will take place as scheduled in Charleston's White Point Garden... USA Today


Cruise
Unprecedented: Crystal Cruises Offers Standby Fares for Luxury
Upscale line Crystal Cruises has slashed prices on five May and June sailings for travelers who are flexible with their cabin choices and can depart on a cruise with little notice... CruiseCritic.com

The loveliest ship you've never heard of?
Many Americans are unfamiliar with Compagnie du Ponant, a small French line with a global customer base... USA Today


Transportation
America's Most Stress-Free Airports
In the grand scheme of things, going to the airport is about as relaxing as a visit to the dentist or the DMV... Smarter Travel

Ahead of the Bell: Expedia plans spinoff
Expedia Inc.'s stock surged more than 12 percent in pre-market trading on Friday as the online travel company said it planned to spin off its TripAdvisor unit into a separate, publicly traded company... Yahoo Travel News

Bus safety in foreign countries often overlooked 
'The biggest danger to anyone traveling overseas is being in a crash,' says road safety expert ... MSN.com

San Francisco airport's new Terminal 2 'T2' dazzles
When passengers on American and Virgin America airlines enter San Francisco International Airport's dazzling new Terminal 2 starting Thursday, they'll find one of the most modern way stations offered ... USA Today


Lodging
An idyllic night's sleep at Willows Inn, Wash. 
A Malibu-like mansion 800 meters from Willows Inn, on a sandy beach with expansive decks and stunning views of the San Juan Islands... Globe and Mail

Can a sexy New York hotel also be family friendly?
This hip hotel belongs to a small luxury chain that's best known for its nightlife scene, sophisticated cocktails, loud music, chic pool and celebrity guests... USA Today

How often do hotel companies honor 'best rate guarantee?'
Ever had luck lowering your hotel rate by taking advantage of a hotel's lowest-rate guarantee?... USA Today


Other and Odd
Amusing and quirky quotes about travel
A selection of the most amusing, strange and quirky quotes about travel and transport... Telegraph (London)


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