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TRO Travelgram: Aug 7
08-07-2013
Destinations
Wednesday, August 7
The Friendliest & Unfriendliest Cities in the U.S.
We sure do like our clichés in the States. In our annual Readers' Choice Survey, we ask readers to rate cities on a number of factors, including "friendliness"... The Huffington Post
36 hours in...Barcelonnette
Charming French town, famous Mexican festival – what's not to love... Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
America's best free attractions
Travelers of all budgets can appreciate a good deal, and with high gas prices and airline fees, it's refreshing to know that there are still attractions that give another meaning to the land of the free...NBCNews.com
Paris by Zeppelin: Slow flight over spectacular sights
It is almost a spiritual experience -- the slow ascent as if a hermit from ancient India is doing a slow-motion rope trick; then the gradual flying that puts you on a transcendental plane and finally, the smooth landing, which brings you back to earth after a high...USA Today
As Detroit Flounders, Its Art Scene Flourishes
Though the city filed for bankruptcy last month, not everything is gloomy in Detroit these days... New York Times
Cruise
Update: AmaWaterways River Cruise Ship Stuck in Lock
An AmaWaterways ship has become stuck in a lock on the Rhone River between Avignon and Touron and will have to be winched out by crane... CruiseCritic.com
Mississippi Levels Upset River Boat Cruise Schedules
A month after unseasonably high Mississippi River waters forced American Cruise Line and American Queen Steamboat Company to relocate their upper Mississippi sailings onto the Ohio River, low waters are doing the same to American Cruise Line...CruiseCritic.com
The best unusual cruises
Liz Bird offers a selection of some of the quirkiest cruises, including sailings on smaller vessels, from tugboats to icebreakers...Telegraph (London)
Transportation
JetBlue Adds Premium Seats, Makes Pivotal Company Move
JetBlue, known for shuttling vacationers from Northeast cities to the warmth of Florida and the Caribbean, is making a play for corporate road warriors... The Huffington Post
Airfare Expert: Will flights cost more next year?
The crux of this prediction hinges on the lack of extra cash in consumer wallets, so at least for now, travelers are in the driver's seat, calling the shots on prices except in one important area... USA Today
Lodging
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