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TRO TravelGram: Jan 17
01-17-2012
Destinations
Tuesday, January 17
Pearler yarns and a princess
Surrounded by warm, azure waters and story-spinning locals, explore the remarkable history and cultures of an often forgotten part of Australia... Sydney Morning Herald
Get your ski and shop on in Banff
Banff-Lake Louise area highlights, aimed at ski hounds and snow bunnies alike... Globe and Mail
In Winter, Berkshires Culture Moves Indoors
For many, the Berkshires are tied to one season: summer. Yet even in January, cultural life here thrives, at museums, theaters and music halls... New York Times
Lost in Jerusalem
In streets filled with the faithful and in bars filled with the almost familiar, a nonbeliever finds his place in one of the world's holiest places... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Welcome the Dragon: Chinese New Year in San Francisco
The Year of the Dragon is approaching, ruled by the fabulous beast that is the most powerful sign in the Chinese zodiac. And the San Francisco Bay area, with its rich tradition of Chinese culture, has a host of events planned... USA Today
Restaurant Review: Little Bird in Portland, Ore.
The second restaurant from Gabriel Rucker, the 2011 winner of the James Beard Rising Star Chef Award... New York Times
England's Dreamland Margate rescues, restores historic thrill rides
Dreamland Margate in England plans to reopen in 2013 as the world's first amusement park dedicated to last-of-a-kind historic thrill rides, including one of the world's oldest roller coasters... LA Times
Cruise
As cruise ships get larger, are they any safer?
The grounding and capsizing of the Costa Concordia has raised questions about the safety of the ever-increasing size of cruise ships... Seattle Times
Cape Town Bans Ships from Historic V&A Waterfront
Cruise passengers visiting Cape Town this winter will be deprived of the experience of one of the most famous quaysides in the world, the historic Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, with Table Mountain as a backdrop... CruiseCritic.com
Cruise sellers brace for drop in bookings
Many veteran cruise sellers are bracing for a drop in bookings in the wake of Friday's deadly accident involving a Costa Cruises ship... USA Today
Cruise ship passengers recount capsizing off Italy
How could a leisurely cruise off Italy's Tuscany coast go so terribly wrong? That's the question passengers, maritime experts and would-be vacationers are asking after the weekend's deadly capsize ... USA Today
Transportation
Airfare quotes to include all taxes, fees
New federal airline passenger-protection rules will require airlines and online booking sites to include taxes and fees in advertised fares... Seattle Times
Best, worst airport terminals ranked
For many travelers, an airport terminal provides the first impression - and the final word - about a destination... USA Today
More airlines add Wi-Fi, but fliers balk at paying
Travelers are treating in-flight Wi-Fi like a bag of peanuts: They'll take it, if it's free... USA Today
Lodging
TripAdvisor drops list of dirtiest hotels
Each January in recent years, the online travel review siteTripAdvisor.com has kicked up storms of publicity and protests by releasing its scathing lists of the "dirtiest hotels" in the world...Seattle Times
24-hour room service: Ana Mandara Hue, Vietnam
A vision of beauty on the coast of Vietnam... The Independent
Pod sweet pod: capsule rooms hit Hong Kong
Space-starved Hong Kong has long been plagued by high rents and steep hotel rates, vexing university students and tourists alike ...Sydney Morning Herald
Hotel Review: St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, London
The new St. Pancras Renaissance brings some majesty and style to the fustiest category of accommodations, the train station hotel...New York Times
Other and Odd
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