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TRO TravelGram - October 28

10-28-2011

 

Friday, October 28
Destinations
The Hedonist: Sydney
What to see and where to be seen... The Independent

10 great places to see art enhance nature
You don't have to stay inside to view art. Sculpture parks and gardens combine natural and man-made elements, making fall a perfect time to visit... USA Today

Da Nang, Vietnam's Surf City
The long surfing season, bustling downtown and inexpensive lifestyle have made it increasingly popular with the global board brigade... LA Times

36 Hours in Cape Town
With urban revival continuing in parts of the city after the 2010 World Cup, Cape Town is still a place where nature dazzles, and history lingers... New York Times


Tours and Activities
Munching bugs: Tasty, popular and eco-smart
Forget "Fear Factor" and stories of survival. Insects are gaining some tasty notoriety -- getting served at fine restaurants and fairs and museums around the country...MSN.com

Fatal attractions at Europe's historic cemeteries
If you're looking for the macabre side of Europe, visit a cemetery, advises European -- they're authentic, artsy, and oozing with history... Seattle Times

Stressed? Try a 20-hand rubdown
The effect must be similar to 10 maestros all sitting down on the same piano bench... MSN.com


Cruise
Queen Mary 2 Gets a Refit
Cunard has announced plans for a refurb of Queen Mary 2, its flagship vessel... CruiseCritic.com

Cruise ship photo tour: Voyages to Antiquity's Aegean Odyssey
Launched in the early 2010, Voyages to Antiquity is a new line that offers portintensive itineraries in the Mediterranean and Asia focused on history, art and culture... USA Today


Transportation
Strikes to hit Air France Saturday, rail later
About 20 percent of flights to be affected ... MSN.com

First Dreamliner fliers sing its praises
The ultramodern 787 is being hailed in the aviation industry for its technological innovations... USA Today


Lodging
Top 5 places to live in another century
There are a handful of places across America where you can live like a gentleman farmer, wrangle cattle and pretend to be an original colonist... Yahoo Travel News

Detroit leads the way as hotels rebound
Travelers in the coming year should prepare to pay higher rates and compete for the best rooms... USA Today

Satisfaction with European hotel slips, study says
On a 1,000-point scale, the 2011 survey showed satisfaction at 735, 10 points below the 2010 results... LA Times


Other and Odd
Please Stay at Home
In light of the oddly disturbing behavior of many travelers lately, we ask that they please stay at home...Travelhoppers

The world's most amazing natural phenomena
Nature is always amazing, but sometimes it pulls a freakish rabbit out of a hat. Lonely Planet picks the best in this book extract... Sydney Morning Herald 

What Not to Do During the Holidays
Whatever you do, don't do this while traveling over the holidays... IndependentTraveler.com

365 Guide Tip for the Day
What Travel Agents Can Learn from Waiters
There are loads of lessons to be gained by watching a professional waiter... Travel Research Online

Today in History
Dedication of the Statue of Liberty
The Centennial Anniversary of the United States was approaching... <
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