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TRO TravelGram: Jan 23

01-23-2012

 

Monday, January 23
Destinations
Rwanda: Three days, three musts
Rwanda is one of just three countries where the world's population of mountain gorillas can be observed in the wild... CNN

Off-the-beaten path in Maui
Maui is Hawaii's second-largest island, but away from the resorts and shopping malls, it's mostly a collection of small communities...Seattle Times

First stop is Second City
Comparisons with New York are inevitable, but Lance Richardson revels in Chicago's energy... Sydney Morning Herald 

Fernie: The small mountain city with big ski dreams 
Fernie is located remotely in southeastern B.C., set in a box canyon, characterized by Old West/Victorian architecture and a wide main street... Globe and Mail

A Brazilian Beach Beauty, Refined and Untouched
On Brazil's southern coast, the town of Praia do Rosa is both sleepy and chic... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Dolly Parton plans theme park in Nashville
Country singer Dolly Parton has announced plans for a new $50 million water and snow park to open in Nashville in 2014... USA Today

10 great places to celebrate the Year of the Dragon
The Chinese Year of the Dragon starts today, but you don't need to cross the Pacific for the party... USA Today

A burger you can feel good about eating 
Unique burgers around the globe... Globe and Mail

Jackson Hole is a snowboarder's playground 
Big storms deliver deep snow, and every inch counts. Snowboarding in powder is a religious experience, like coasting on the wind... Globe and Mail

Skiing the Spanish Pyrenees
The slopes of the Pyrenees require a certain rhythm: late mornings, long lunches, naps and plenty of wine. Oh, and pointing your tips downhill... New York Times

Cruise
Carnival to audit safety on nine cruise brands
Carnival Corp. says it will do "a comprehensive audit and review of all safety and emergency response procedures" across all nine of its brands... USA Today

Chriscruises.com offers cruise advice from a veteran
Chriscruises.com is a mix of industry news and consumer trip information from Chris Owen... LA Times

Transportation
Turbulence injures crew on Miami-bound flight
Some members of an American Airlines crew aboard a Miami-bound flight were hospitalized Sunday night after bad turbulence...MSN.com

New rules make airfare seem higher (even though it isn't)
When you look to buy airline tickets later this week, it might seem like prices have shot up. For once, that's not actually the case...CNN

Ask the Captain: What happens when planes slam on the brakes?
Brake testing is one of the most intense parts of aircraft certification... USA Today

Lodging
10 best resorts that get you close to animals 
At these 10 resorts, located in the U.S., Caribbean, Central America and Africa, families meet regional animals, learn about their behaviors and habitats and even, in some cases, interact with them... MSN.com

Finse 1222, Norway: hotel review
At the top of the train line between Bergen and Oslo, Finse 1222 is a venerable mountain hotel offering a warm refuge from glacial weather... Telegraph (London)

Hotels expected to raise rates this year
Lodging forecast says hotel rates will go up this year... USA Today

Hotel Review: Element Times Square West, N.Y.
This eco-friendly hotel offers a lot for a place in a fair location but has little charm... New York Times


Other and Odd
Ship may have had unlisted passengers; 13 dead
Unregistered passengers might have been aboard the stricken cruise liner that capsized off this Tuscan island, a top rescue official said Sunday, raising th
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