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TRO Travelgram: June 24

06-24-2013

 

Monday, June 24
Destinations
48 Hours In: Amsterdam 
The Dutch capital is back in full swing this summer, thanks to the reopening of its top museums... The Independent

Italy: For a break with added sparkle, head to the heart of Lombardy 
Prosecco is so passé – the country's best sparkling wines are produced in Franciacorta, a charming region of ambrosial delights... The Independent

Tours and Activities
25 low-profile national parks with high-profile attributes
Every red-blooded American (and legions of others, too) love our national parks. But for every iconic Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon and the like, there's a lesser-known natural preserve that offers attributes found in those higher-profile parks... USA Today

The world's top bike rides: A guide's guide
Here, cycling expert and director of European operations for Austin-Lehman Adventures Ron Van Dijk shares his top 10 picks from Europe—including trips through some of the Continent's great wine regions —and the wide-open wilderness of the United States... USA Today

In Europe, a Few Coins for a Wealth of Culture
During three long weekends in Barcelona, Berlin and Brussels, the Frugal Traveler saw as many performing arts shows as he could. The catch? Each show had to cost less than 20 euros... New York Times

Cruise
Update: Hapag-Lloyd Cancels More Cruises After Shipyard Fire
Hapag Lloyd have announced further cancellations following a fire onboard its MS Hanseatic on June 9, during the ship's dry dock in Germany... CruiseCritic.com

Knitting cruise to welcome the new year in style
Crafty cruisers can knit in the new year on a Danube River voyage... USA Today

Transportation
Another 787 Dreamliner diverted for mechanical problem
A United Airlines 787 Dreamliner was diverted due to a mechanical problem, the third such incident for Dreamliners in six days... CNN

Frequent-flier rewards go way beyond flights
You've racked up plenty of frequent-flier miles, and now you're ready to cash them in... USA Today

Lodging
Marriott investigates tampering of Rewards accounts
Marriott says a "small percentage" of their Rewards members' accounts have been compromised... USA Today

8 fabulous hotels still fresh at 100
Whenever a new hotel opens, guests are quick to flock there, clamoring for its shiny new rooms and state-of-the-art features. But there's something
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