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TRO TravelGram: Feb 16

02-16-2012

 

Thursday, February 16
Destinations
Where to go for winter sun
Some winter sun favourites are experiencing troubles - but there are plenty of other options... Telegraph (London)

Insider guide: What to do in Barcelona
Spain's second-largest city is a world unto itself... CNN

World's best wedding venues
Here are some of the classiest resorts at the most stunning wedding locations ... CNN

Strolling in post-colonial Williamsburg
Despite the criticism, visitors will find a vibrant little village that punches far above its weight culturally and culinarily... CNN

Destination: St. Petersburg
Onion-domed cathedrals and summertime White Nights...IndependentTraveler.com

Tours and Activities
The new jetpack anyone can try
A new attraction in Florida lets you fly your own jetpack ... Sydney Morning Herald 

Casinos go Hollywood
The chain of Hollywood Casinos is rapidly expanding... USA Today

Luxuriate in this Scottish seaweed soak 
This revitalized Glasgow landmark is now one of the best new city hotel spas in Britain... Globe and Mail

Restaurant Review: Hedone, London
Chiswick, with its quiet streets and suburban serenity, seems an unlikely place for one of London's most innovative restaurants...New York Times

Cruise
Burgundy by barge 
Explores French canals and waterways on a boating holiday in Burgundy... Telegraph (London)

A Week Aboard Celebrity Summit 
This writer spent a week aboard the recently refurbished Celebrity Summit. Read about her experiences on the nearly decade-old cruise ship... CruiseCritic.com

River cruise lines adding new Portugal trips
Two major river cruise lines that cater to North Americans will be expanding into Portugal in 2013... USA Today

Transportation
EU won't back down over airline emissions scheme
The European Commission has refused to suspend its unpopular Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), despite fierce opposition...Telegraph (London)

Delta: 747 upgrades include flat-bed seats
Delta announced today that it has begun upgrading its Boeing 747-400 jets to include full flat-bed seats in its BusinessElite cabin... USA Today

At an Airline That Caters to Pets, the Humans Are Howling
Pet Airways, once the great transportation hope for animal owners, is low on cash and has been canceling flights... New York Times

Lodging
Waldorf-Astoria brand takes over USA's No. 1 hotel
Taking over this particular hotel is no small task... USA Today

Starwood Unveils First of Three St. Regis Hotels in the Middle East 
Starwood Hotels announces the debut of The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi as the St. Regis brand continues its dynamic global growth... MarketWatch

The world's best Art Deco hotels
Browse Telegraph's pick of the world's most stylish Art Deco hotels... Telegraph (London)

Stay The Night: Castaway Cottage, Whitstable 
A stylish former fisherman's cottage... The Independent


Other and Odd
'Honeymoon from hell' in St. Paul hotel
Hotel stalking is always a gruesome topic, but the story aired by the ABC-TV affiliate in St. Paul describes what may be a new low...USA Today

Travel warnings after Bangkok bombings
The United States and United Kingdom urge citizens to be extra cautious when visiting the Thai capital ... CNN


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