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TRO Travelgram: July 10

07-10-2012

 

Tuesday, July 10
Destinations
48 Hours In: Gothenburg
Sweden's second city takes its chance to shine during the long days of summer... The Independent

Explore the sweet sound of Alabama
Bring your own libations and enjoy some of the nation's top blues players in a setting that defines authentic. The music in Birmingham, Ala., is real... Globe and Mail

Favorite family vacation destinations
Every family is different, so the places I've chosen won't suit everyone, but they're the ones that have worked best for me...MSN.com

Tours and Activities
Foraging in the Wilds of Wales
Adele Nodezar has made a career of exploring nature for food, writing a book on it ("The Hedgerow Handbook," newly released) and guiding walks in and around Brecon Beacons National Park...New York Times

Europe's most-visited tourist attractions
Europe's most-visited attraction won't be found among the world-famous cities like Paris or London. It's in Istanbul, where 15 million people swarm the Grand Bazaar annually... MSN.com

Yak burgers to Korean hodduk: Columbus' surprising food scene
When considering a getaway that's focused on eating great local food, certain cities spring to mind - but Columbus, Ohio is not usually one of them... USA Today

Cruise
10 Reasons to Book a World Cruise with a Travel Agent
A world cruise vacation is one of the most exciting vacations to plan, but one that requires in-depth preparation... CRUISESOURCE

Carnival Bans Cash-Equivalent Promotions
Cruisers used to getting cash-equivalent bonuses like gas cards, onboard credits, pre-paid gratuities and more from travel agencies can kiss those days good-bye when it comes to Carnival Cruise Lines... CruiseCritic.com

Saga Ruby to be Retired
Saga Ruby, the last cruise ship built in the U.K., will be retired from the Saga Cruises' fleet at the beginning of 2014... CruiseCritic.com

Eating up the Amazon
In the observation deck of MV Aria, the most opulently appointed cruise ship on the Amazon, there is less appetite than usual for the communal Jacuzzi... The Australian

Transportation
First United Airlines Dreamliner to arrive in late September
United Airlines has announced that it will take delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner in late September... USA Today

Airbus shows off the aircraft of the future
Airbus says it knows what passengers want from flying in the future. They want it to be more sustainable, less stressful-- and they want more of it... USA Today

Boeing scores big order of 737 MAXs at Farnborough Airshow 
Day one of the Farnborough Airshow in England ended with a Boeing victory over Airbus... USA Today

Lodging
Hotel of the Week - Palazzo Margherita, Italy
Francis Ford Coppola opens a boutique hotel in Italy?s south... The Australian

Santiago’s boutique beauty: Lastarria Boutique Hotel
Two young entrepreneurs have opened Lastarria, a 14-room treasure on a quiet street tucked away from the bustle of the Chilean capital... Globe and Mail

Aspiring tech entrepreneurs check into 'hacker hostels'
Aspiring tech entrepreneurs may hope to check into five-star hotels someday, but for now, they're happy to shun hotels and make due with less - a lot less... USA Today

Other and Odd
More hospitalized on third day of Spain's running of the bulls
Two Britons and an American were gored Monday, the third day of the annual running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, authorities said... CNN

Five Foods to Avoid Before Flying
Eat the wrong thing before you fly, and you may be contending with more than just an awful in-flight movie or space-invading neighbor... IndependentTraveler.com


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