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TRO Travelgram: March 29

03-29-2013

 

Friday, March 29
Destinations
The 10 Best Islands In The World
TripAdvisor's newest list examines the islands of the world, and the U.S. in particular. While Florida has five of the 10 best islands in the United States, TripAdvisor users ranked three islands in Asia and the Pacific as the all-around best... The Huffington Post

10 great places you can visit for $50 a day
Travel doesn't have to be a savings-draining proposition. Pick the right destination and you can stretch your dollar for weeks or even months... USA Today

36 Hours in Bangalore, India
A state capital and India’s information technology hub, Bangalore also boasts craft beer, balmy weather and bowling... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Tall ships: 5 ways to blow your hair back this summer
This summer, majestic, one-of-a-kind tall ships may be coming to a city near you with their sails unfurled. In the Great Lakes, captains will repeat a waterborne war that hasn't been seen in 200 years. In Miami, a spectacular Spanish vessel will join a 500th birthday celebration. And the West Coast's largest tall ship festival promises a party for 200,000 visitors... CNN

The South West Coast Path: Walking an epic seaside odyssey 
It's over a thousand kilometres long, but this journey is well worth the effort... The Independent

Secrets of Hong Kong cuisine revealed
Somewhere between the braised bamboo piths stuffed with bird's nest and the pigeon in Shaoxing wine sauce served with its head attached, I realize that all the Chinatown meals in the world haven't prepared me for my customized culinary tour of Hong Kong... USA Today

Cruise
Horn on new Princess ship to play 'Love Boat' theme
The horn on Princess Cruises' next ship will play the theme song from the Love Boat -- the 1970s television show that helped make the line a household name... USA Today

Princess Cruises Begins Disposing Contraband Alcohol
Princess Cruises began its anticipated crackdown of contraband alcohol March 27 as passengers boarded Golden Princess for a 10-night Hawaii sailing. Smuggled alcohol was disposed of as it was found... CruiseCritic.com

Transportation
TSA expedites screening for 'wounded warriors' 
Two weeks after a severely disabled Marine reportedly was "humiliated" by his treatment at a Phoenix airport security checkpoint, the details remain in dispute, but the government took steps Wednesday to prevent a similar encounter from happening...CNN

And the world's busiest airport is ...
More than 95 million passengers passed through this airport in 2012, an increase of 3.3% over the previous year... CNN

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