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TRO TravelGram: Feb 13

02-13-2012

 

Monday, February 13
Destinations
What's new in Italy in 2012
What doesn't change about Italy is that it's always changing... USA Today

The 10 trashiest spring break destinations
You don't have to tune into MTV Spring Break to know that for many college students the annual rite revolved around booze, beaches and babes... USA Today

Arizona: First-rate journeys in the 48th state
When Arizona sought to become a state, an Indiana senator stood in its way, and President Taft vetoed the first try... LA Times

Tours and Activities
Great Dates in Tokyo
Romantic seafood dinners to gallery visits... Conde Nast Traveler

The best stargazing spots on Earth
Big Bend National Park in Texas is the latest venue to be named an International Dark Sky Park... USA Today

In London, Flavors of India Without the Fuss
Everything you need to know about where to eat Indian food in London... New York Times

Cruise
Princess to End Cruise Early After Second Surge Illnesses
Crown Princess will end its current cruise two days early following a spike in cases of gastrointestinal illness for the second straight week... CruiseCritic.com

New Disney cruise ship on the way to America
Disney officially took possession of its newest vessel, the Disney Fantasy... USA Today

Transportation
Spirit a leader in airline fees, and proud of it
Spirit Airlines is the poster child for airline fees. And its CEO, Ben Baldanza, couldn't be more proud... USA Today

Ask the Captain: How close do planes fly to each other?
Traffic Collision and Avoidance System (TCAS) is a wonderful technology that provides flight crews with information of potential midair collision threats... USA Today

Whatever Happened to First Class?
Once it meant lobster thermidor on china. These days, it might not even mean a hot meal... New York Times

Lodging
Hotel CEOs talk Wi-Fi and other tech issues
Hotels face new challenges as they continue to recover from the recession, including tech-savvy, Web-surfing travelers who have different expectations as guests than do prior generations... USA Today

Makeover Monday: South Beach's Delano spruces up
An update on the hotel that boutique hotel pioneer Ian Schrager re-invented in 1995... USA Today

Hotel Review: The Nolitan, in New York
The Nolitan's friendly staff makes for an inviting welcome, and its downtown location makes walking around a pleasure... New York Times

Brittania rules the eaves? Ship-shape hotel adorns London rooftop
Along with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the Summer Olympics, this year also brings a quirky landmark to London... LA Times


Other and Odd
Unusual Hotel Amenity: Perfume Butlers
New Fragrance Butler program, wherein a butler bearing a tray of ten fragrances is at your disposal at any time... Conde Nast Traveler

Journey to the unknown with 'mystery' travel
Mystery is one of the great joys of travel... USA Today

Trying Travel Apps in Real Time
A look at four smartphone apps that promise to help you navigate the road, and the airport... New York Times


365 Guide Tip for the Day
Communication Skills for Travel Agents - Being Assertive
Not every travel agent is comfortable being assertive... Travel Research Online


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