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TRO TravelGram - September 20
09-20-2011
Destinations
Tuesday, September 20
Turkey's best ancient sites
Some of the lesser-known ancient cities of Turkey...Telegraph (London)
Chasing Summer on New York's Fire Island
Fire Island's most endearing characteristic is the complete abolishment of cars (save for a few police vehicles)... Travel and Leisure
In Uruguay, Bohemian-Chic at the Beach
Rocha's small coastal towns offer a down-to-earth, closer-to-nature alternative to Uruguay's more famous beach-resort destinations... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Extreme races, in planes and cars, lure tourists
Air races and other extreme sports draw a crowd despite danger to racers and watchers.... Seattle Times
The world's best amusement parks
Sponsored by Amusement Today, a publication that covers the amusement and water park industries, the Golden Ticket Awards recognize the best parks in 25 categories... USA Today
Cruise
Travel advice: adventurous river cruises
Advice on the best river cruises in far-flung destinations...Telegraph (London)
More singles cabins slated for cruise line
Norwegian will introduce more cabins for solo passengers in the next few years... MSN.com
New Carnival ship floated out in Italy
Industry giant Carnival's next cruise ship has taken to the water for the first time... USA Today
Transportation
New rail route offers luxury in Quebec's Charlevoix region
A new rail excursion that promises panoramic vistas of the St. Lawrence River's north shore will be offered until Oct. 16... Globe and Mail
Alaska Airlines flight swept after bomb threat
An Alaska Airlines plane landed safely on Monday at Oakland International Airport after a bomb threat against the flight was found on a handwritten note in San Francisco, but no bomb was found... MSN.com
Fly Guy: 12 airline regulations we need now
Although the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) has recently come up with some new regulations that take the airline industry to task, we need some other rules to protect passengers... USA Today
Lodging
Make hotel guests happy with tech amenities
Flat-screen TVs and exercise programs are nice, but what travelers really want in hotels are high-tech conveniences (and a good bed)... Seattle Times
Hotel near Yankee Stadium: Grand slam for Bronx?
Bronx officials say Yankee Stadium needs an upscale hotel and conference center... USA Today
Other and Odd
Are Paris city passes worth it?
City passes in Paris may not always be the best way to save money on cultural attractions... Telegraph (London)
Food Safety Abroad
How to avoid the dreaded traveler's tummy ...IndependentTraveler.com
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Fall Cleaning - Supplier Relationships
Because the focus of so many marketing tips is about the client, it is easy to forget the need to maintain the other side of the equation - your supplier relationships... Travel Research Online
Today in History
RMS Queen Elizabeth 2
On September 20, 1967, Queen Elizabeth II launched the RMS Queen Elizabeth 2, fondly known as the "QE2"...Travel Research Online
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