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TRO TravelGram - July 12

07-13-2011

 

Tuesday, July 12
Destinations
A cultural guide to Vilnius
An essential cultural guide to Vilnius, Lithuania, a city celebrated for its superb architecture... Telegraph (London)

Empty Tunisian resort highlights tourism woes
The Tunisian seaside resort of Yasmine Hammamet with its fine beach, warm blue sea and welcoming hotels is like a picture postcard in early summer -- but with nobody in it... Yahoo Travel News

10 places to travel for a higher cause
Seeking some deeper meaning on your travels? Make your own pilgrimage to some of the world's great spiritual sites... MSN.com


Tours and Activities
Need a break in Bangkok? This spa is your stop 
When it comes to menus that read like sweeping romance novels, no hotel spa has perfected over-the-top pampering like the Banyan Tree... Globe and Mail

S. Sudan targets tourism with vast wildlife park
It's home to the world's second largest migration of animals, an epic movement of antelope through some of Africa's most pristine wildernesses. But there is not a single tourist in the vast expanse and stunning scenery of Badingilo National Park to see it -- not yet, anyway... Yahoo Travel News

Chefs' favorite dining spots in the U.S.
Many of the chefs' recommendations share a humble, hearty, no-fuss appeal... MSN.com

San Francisco's Valencia Street on bicycle
The Valencia Street bike corridor is a hip, mostly flat route in the Mission District. Here are some restaurants and other stops to explore along the way... LA Times


Cruise
Mayor: Cruise ships aren't ruining Charleston
Charleston Mayor Joe Riley this weekend offered a rebuttal to what he called "misinformation and fear-mongering" about the growing number of cruise ships visiting the historic city... USA Today

Photo tour: A peek inside an MSC Cruises ship
While Europe-based MSC Cruises primarily draws Europeans, it markets to Americans, too -- and offers itineraries in Europe that are unavailable from North American brands... USA Today


Transportation
Risk of crime rises outside airports, stations
The risk of becoming a crime victim often increases once travelers leave the confines of an airport or central train station ... USA Today

Airlines reeling in premium passengers with wine
Delta Air Line's master sommelier Andrea Robinson opened up bottle after bottle of white and red wine from France, Italy, Australia, the U.S. and other parts of the world... Yahoo Travel News

This isn't the airline I signed up for
While disclosure of the airline operating the flight is required by the government, it's still easy to miss without paying close attention...CNN


Lodging
The first 'anti-snoring' hotel rooms
They're on the way from Crowne Plaza... USA Today

Need a good hotel room? Follow the herd
It's the age-old question in this era of exponentially expanding user-generated content: When you're planning a trip, who can you really trust? Turns out that the crowd may not be as stupid as it's typically portrayed... MSN.com


Other and Odd
Feds: 'CQ Air' was front for prostitution
An "Internet pimp" has been sent to prison, accused by authorities of running a fake airline as a cover for his prostitution ring... USA Today

Top Apps for Summer Travels
Summer is now at full force, which means vacations galore for seemingly countless numbers of people across the country... Travel and Leisure

Foreign police help summer tourists in Croatia
For many tourists, a dreamy summer holiday abroad can turn into a nightmare if they run into problems and don't speak the local language... Yahoo Travel News

'No Reservations' in Cuba
Travel Channel host Anthony Bourdain talks to Overhead Bin about the highlights - and the politics - of taking his show to Cuba...MSN.com


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