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TRO Travelgram: May 17

05-17-2012

 

Thursday, May 17
Destinations
48 Hours In: Philadelphia
World-class art and tax-free shopping lure Cathy Winston to the city of brotherly love... The Independent

Cannes: Feel the glamour on the Mediterranean's glitziest seaside strip
As the Cannes Film Festival prepares to roll out those red carpets for the A-list, Kate Simon explores the city's illustrious and sun-drenched streets... The Independent

Charlotte vs. Tampa
Part of a series of "city smackdowns" pitting rival cities against each other and letting you decide which ones best, we argue for and against Charlotte, NC... CNN

Tours and Activities
Take a break where the spa's the star 
From taking the waters in Bath and Cheltenham to diamond facials, hot tubs and manicures for men, the art of pampering in the UK has come a long way... The Independent

Out on the tiles in Tunis
The finest mosaic museum in the Mediterranean is about to reopen in the Tunisian capital... The Independent

Vegas on Lake Erie? Cleveland gets a casino
Add Ohio to the growing list of states that are allowing casinos...USA Today

Five reasons to dig your skis out of storage
The locals bemoan May, that time when it's too late for "true" skiing and too early for mountain biking. And the majority of tourists have no idea one can ski in May... Globe and Mail

Cruise
Madeira: cruise port guide
Aside from magnificent walking and trekking, Madeira is famed for its fortified wine, which has been enjoyed for 500 years... Telegraph (London)

Photo tour: Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Valor
Unveiled in 2004, industry giant Carnival's Carnival Valor is a workhorse of the Caribbean, sailing year-round to the region out of Miami. What's it like to cruise on the 2,974-passenger vessel?...USA Today

New Oceania Cruises ship isn't a carbon copy of sister
At first glance, Oceania Cruises' new ship, Riviera, looks the same as its award-winning, one-year-old sister, Marina. But identical twins, they aren't... USA Today

Transportation
British Airways revamps its in-flight service
Passengers on British Airways will see some major in-flight changes within the next couple of years, a high-ranking executive of the London-based airline told Bloomberg this week.... USA Today

Heathrow could be reduced to "local" airport
Heathrow could be reduced to the status of a "local airport" because of the Government's aviation policy, ministers have been warned... Telegraph (London)

Lodging
Meeting planners optimistic about hotel functions
A new poll suggests that meeting planners are optimistic that companies, associations and other groups will hold more business-related gatherings in 2012... USA Today

Couch surfing a cave in southern Jordan
Al-Bedoul, a Bedouin who was born in the same cave he lives in today, was taken with the idea of "couchsurfing.com", a site which allows a community of travelers to share extra couches or rooms with visitors... CNN


Other and Odd
The 10 Best business travel kits
From nifty scales to classy passport covers... The Independent

Uneven economy keeps many travelers grounded, spending less
No, the dreaded "staycation" hasn't made a comeback. But according to three surveys released this week, Americans remain fiscally cautious about their summer travel plans... USA Today

JFK International Airport trains employees to be nice
John F. Kennedy International Airport is teaching some of its employees how to be N.I.C.E... USA Today

365 Guide Tip for the Day
Authentic Marketing for Travel Agents - Training Your Clients
How well do your clients understand what you do? The fact is, most of the public operates with a set of misperceptions about travel agents... Travel Research Online

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