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TRO Travelgram: Sept 23
09-23-2013
Destinations
Monday, September 23
America's Best Small Towns
The 2012 Census confirmed what most Americans already suspected: These days, more of us are choosing to live in cities. Yet as we downsize to high-rise apartments and squeeze onto subway cars, it's hard not to yearn for the pleasures of space and quiet living... The Huffington Post
Traveller's Guide: Tasmania
Once the butt of jokes from 'mainlanders', the island state has reinvented itself as a wilderness escape, with capital city Hobart adding cultural appeal... Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Beyond McDonald's: 10 international burger chains
During your travels around the world, it is almost certain you will run into the familiar golden arches of a McDonald's. But if you're feeling the need for a new burger to satisfy your hunger in a hurry when you're abroad, a local international burger chain might be worth a visit... USA Today
3 Favorite Journeys on a Bike
Cycle around western Ireland, Paris and Lake Champlain as three writers take you along on their favorite bike rides... New York Times
Cruise
Protesters Delay Cruise Ships in Venice
Protesters dived into Venice's Giudecca canal yesterday in a bid to highlight the damage they say is being done to the city by huge cruise ships... CruiseCritic.com
Live "Parbuckling" Report: The Costa Concordia Salvage Operation
Cheers greeted engineers arriving to a 4 a.m. (local time) news conference to announce the completion of the parbuckling phase for Costa Concordia... CruiseCritic.com
Photo tour: The charm of a Princess Cruises ship
Is a Princess Cruises ship right for you? Now you can see for yourself... USA Today
Transportation
American, US Airways agree to extend merger deadline
American Airlines and US Airways today agreed to extend their merger deadline as they fight a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice trying to block their union... USA Today
Singapore Airlines shows off luxurious new plane
Singapore Airlines - already regarded as one of the world's most luxurious airlines - is set to overhaul its aircraft cabins in a move that it says will set the new industry standard for top-end air travel... USA Today
Lodging
How to House-Sit Your Way Around the World
The basic idea is reciprocity: keep an eye on someone's home while they're away, and you get to stay in it for free. It's a win-win since the owners get the peace of mind in knowing their houses (and sometimes pets) are safe, and you get to take the price of accommodations out of your vacation budget... The Huffington Post
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