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TRO TravelGram - Aug 11
08-11-2011
Destinations
Thursday, August 11
Sample the delights of the Aube region of Champagne
Once marginalised for selling its grapes too cheaply, the region is sparkling once again... The Independent
Portland favorites and fresh finds for visitors
Sure, we love Mount Rainier, the ferries, the Space Needle and its George Jetson architecture. But everybody needs a change of scene. Our quick fix is... Seattle Times
'The Help' puts tourist spotlight on Mississippi
Fans of The Help, the bestselling 2009 novel and new movie about the fictional lives of black housekeepers and the white women who employ them in 1960s Mississippi, are getting some help of their own in exploring the story's real-life settings... USA Today
Tours and Activities
State fairs keep churning in the American heartland
Life-size butter sculptures of everything from cows to space heroes and Hollywood stars are among the most beloved traditions of state fairs, drawing thousands of admirers each year from Iowa to Ohio and as far south as Texas... Seattle Times
Get 'All Shook Up' during Elvis Week
Elvis may have left the building - 34 years ago next week - but the King remains forever in the hearts of millions of loyal fans...MSN.com
Disney dining gets a makeover
Culinary transformations have made meals as enjoyable as the sights ... MSN.com
Cruise
River cruising poised to return to Mississippi
Listen up, Mark Twain fans! Steamboat operations will soon return to the Mississippi River... MSN.com
Photo tour: A look inside Cunard Line's Queen Victoria
Fusing Old World-style with a myriad of modern amenities, Cunard Line's MV Queen Victoria has enjoyed a fiercely loyal following since entering service in 2007... USA Today
New survey shows who's cruising and why
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the industry's main marketing group, is out with a new consumer survey, providing a good hint about who is populating cruise ships... USA Today
Transportation
Radiation-Free Full-Body Scanners
As controversy simmers surrounding the levels of radiation used in full body scanners, a small company based in the United Kingdom has developed a machine that emits no radiation at all... Travel and Leisure
Judge considers dismissing airport stripping suit
The college senior had the Fourth Amendment written on his chest ... MSN.com
Spanish airport workers call off August strikes
Spanish unions called off proposed strikes that would have crippled airports across the country after reaching an agreement... Telegraph (London)
Delta, Aerolineas Argentinas in codeshare deal
Delta and Aerolineas Argentinas announced that they'll begin codesharing on flights connecting Miami and Atlanta to Buenos Aires... USA Today
Lodging
No vacation from bedbugs
Bringing home bedbug bites likely would spoil anyone's vacation. The problem is, bedbugs remain a problem for hotels throughout the country... Seattle Times
The best hotels in Wales
Four of the best places to stay in Wales, from classic country house hotels to restaurants with rooms... Telegraph (London)
Seven irresistible country retreats
When you want to get away from it all, few places satisfy like the countryside... USA Today
Other and Odd
Aruba reacts to the disappearance of a U.S. tourist
The mysterious disappearance of an American who allegedly was snorkeling with a male American companion on Aruba marks the second time a female U.S. tourist has vanished on the popular Caribbean island in a decade... USA Today
Do Obama and Congress deserve a vacation?
You can't blame President Obama and Congressional lawmakers for wanting to escape from Washington this month. But whether they'll relax - or even deserve to - is open to debate... USA Today
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Tactical principles for a weak economy
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