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TRO TravelGram: Jan 18
01-18-2012
Destinations
Wednesday, January 18
A breathless week in non-stop Vietnam
A turbo-charged seven days traveling from north to south... The Independent
Bonkers on the prairie
The passion and personality of the locals outshine the scenery at Riding Mountain National Park... Sydney Morning Herald
What's a great home base to explore Spain from?
In the end your task may be narrowing down where you want to go this time... Globe and Mail
In Zurich West, Feeding the Hip and the Hungry
An old industrial neighborhood is now home to restaurants and bars - and Switzerland's tallest building... New York Times
Niseko, Japan's Own St. Moritz
The snowfall has always been constant and gentle, the slopes almost mystical. Now there is luxury, too... New York Times
Tours and Activities
10 Museum Exhibits Worth Traveling for in 2012
Mayan prophecies, video games, and even surfboards get the curator's touch at these 10 temporary exhibits... Conde Nast Traveler
'Tornado travel' map causes a stir in Joplin
Eight months after a massive tornado blew into town creating a six-mile path of destruction and killing 161 people, the city's tourism office is courting visitors with a free "tornado travel" map... USA Today
The Vanilla Pandan Chill Out at Amanusa: A sweet escape on a hot Bali day
A Bali institution known for fortress-thick walls framed by fragrant frangipani, flour-fine white beaches and seamless service, Amanusa sets the gold standard for peaceful, island getaways...Globe and Mail
Sail on a catamaran (not a cruise ship) to explore tiny Caribbean outposts
There are cruise people and then there are people who want to explore multiple destinations without a crowd... Globe and Mail
Cruise
Princess cruise ship turned away due to illness
Princess Cruises said Monday that it is surprised and disappointed that the Falkland Islands government turned away its Star Princess ship because a small number of people on board have stomach flu... MSN.com
Cruise disaster unlikely to halt industry growth
The cruise liner that ran aground off the Italian coast has rattled even the most die-hard "cruisers," but it's unlikely to do significant long-term damage... Seattle Times
Call to ban cruise giants from Italian coast
The 17-deck cruise ship that capsized smack in the middle of a marine nature reserve off Tuscany shows these ocean giants threaten the coastline and should be banned, Italian environmentalists said ... Sydney Morning Herald
Cruise Extras Specialist Shorex Travel Ceases Trading
London-based Shorex Travel, a company specializing in creating tailor-made pre- and post-cruise stays, had ceased trading today...CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Flight diverts after 'unruly' couple seeks Champagne
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Costa Rica was diverted to Tampa, Fla., on Sunday evening after a couple from Germany became unruly... MSN.com
Tall flier decries extra legroom fee
Many tall fliers know: Those precious exit row or bulkhead seats now often come with a price as airlines charge for the extra bit of legroom... CNN
Virgin America's newest city is Philadelphia
Virgin America's newest destination will be Philadelphia... USA Today
Lodging
Are hotel price guarantees too good to be true?
Most hotel websites offer a "price guarantee" - a reassurance that you won't find a lower room rate for a similar category room elsewhere... MSN.com
45 Park Lane: hotel review
If you have a spare few hundred pounds, there are worse places to spend them... Telegraph (London)
Stay The Night: Cala Mia, Panama
Set apart from the big mainland resorts, this low-key luxury retreat on Isla Boca Brava offers sanctuary... The Independent
Other and Odd