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TRO Travelgram: May 15
05-15-2012
Destinations
Tuesday, May 15
Canada: Something to declare
Officially, the road condition is "poor", but "poor" in Canada means treacherous ice that completely covers the road... Sydney Morning Herald
The 15 'Happiest Seaside Towns' in the USA
Coasting Living Magazine's list was compiled using a complicated formula involving editors' picks, the Gallup Healthways Well-Being Index, sunny days, beach quality, low crime, commute time, education of residents and other factors... USA Today
The World's Coolest Lakes
Summer's siren call is the water. For many that means coastal beaches, but others prefer the serenity of a lake...IndependentTraveler.com
Tours and Activities
MachineGunsVegas, Guns & Ammo Garage: Pull the trigger on a trip
Las Vegas indoor gun ranges MachineGunsVegas and Guns & Ammo Garage are fun but can be pricey. Consider a cheap but pleasant stay at the Plaza... LA Times
A French Riviera Gastrocrawl
For years, there have been so many Michelin-starred restaurants along the Cote d'Azur that the company's guidebook includes an inset map of the region to display them legibly... New York Times
World's top cities for strolling
As any traveler worth their soles knows, to walk around a city is to experience its true essence...But what is it exactly that makes a city perfect for strolling?... MSN.com
Cruise
'Diet guru' pulled from Carnival cruise over tweets from parody account
A neurosurgeon turned "diet guru" was removed from Carnival Magic on Sunday after a Twitter account bearing his name referenced a bio-terrorist attack... MSN.com
Cruise lines under fire for high internet fees
Ocean-going cruise lines are facing growing criticism over the high charges they impose on passengers for internet access... Telegraph (London)
Carnival: Sea trials for new cruise ship, Breeze, a success
The construction of industry giant Carnival's next cruise ship passed a major milestone in recent days as the vessel successfully completed sea trials off the coast of Italy... USA Today
Transportation
Report shows 'gaping hole' in airport security
The Transportation Security Administration does a poor job of centrally tracking security breaches at airports, according to a report released by Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General... MSN.com
The world's most luxurious airports and lounges
From spas, to golf and rainforest walks, we reveal which airports are the best for pre-flight pampering... Telegraph (London)
No-fly 'glitch' has toddler removed from plane
JetBlue Airways is apologizing for a "computer glitch" it blames for a family being told their 18-month-old daughter was on a government no-fly list... CNN
Airlines on time at record rate in first quarter, data show
The nation's largest airlines got passengers to their destinations on time at a record rate in the first three months of this year, data from the Transportation Department Monday show... USA Today
Lodging
Five of the world's most opulent villas
What kind of holiday rental home costs $10,000 a day? Perhaps one set on a private Caribbean beach, with a personal fleet of boats... CNN
NYCs Gansevoort Meatpacking hotel gets pops of color
We look at the renovation of a sexy New York City hotel and a quiet, luxurious hideaway on Marylands scenic Eastern Shore... USA Today
Is Paramount movie studio getting into the hotel business?
Bloomberg News reports that Viacom's Paramount Pictures is lending its name to a group of hotel investors who hope to open Hollywood- and California-themed luxury hotels around the world...USA Today
Other and Odd
Jilted boyfriend giving away his vacation to Malta
Tom Frankenburg, a 22-year-old student in England, had the perfect vacation planned: a trip for him and his girlfriend to Malta. But when she broke up with him, he posted a video on YouTube offering to give it away for free... MSN.com
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