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TRO Travelgram: Dec 2

12-02-2013

 

Monday, December 2, 2013

 

Destinations

Only in San Diego: 5 quirky things
San Diego is a veritable repository of the unique, the one-off and the rare… CNN
Québec City, where the streets are paved with cold
In this week's Lonely Planet 'Great Escape', the winter wonders of Québec City in Canada are revealed, from French-accented comfort food to urban cross-country skiing… The Independent
This Is Las Vegas?
Fitness? Serenity? Rejuvenation? A search for a virtuous Vegas amid all of Sin City's temptations… New York Times

Tours and Activities
5 Winter Wonderland Getaways With Kids
Are you longing for a place where sleigh bells ring and snow glistens? Nothing puts the ho-ho-ho in the holiday season faster than a family getaway with a winter wonderland vibe, and you don't necessarily have to head up north to find it… The Huffington Post
10 great theme parks for the holidays
Theme parks, long reserved for roller coasters and kiddie rides, now get decked out with Christmas trees and holiday shows. The trend has accelerated in the last decade as parks discover the holidays can bring out crowds eager for elaborate decorations, special foods and holiday shows… USA Today

Cruise
Cruise Ship Ablaze Off The Coast of Greece
Majestic International Cruises' Ocean Countess is currently ablaze off the coast of Greece… CruiseCritic.com
Around the world in 180 days? Top 'bucket list' cruises
A world cruise is right up there in terms of ultimate travel experiences. You wake up each day in a new place, see "bucket list" attractions (including UNESCO World Heritage sites), and enjoy constant sea views… USA Today

Transportation
Paris to Barcelona direct TGV launches
Tickets for the new direct TGV train service from Paris to Barcelona went on sale yesterday… Telegraph (London)
Hobbit dragon debuts on Air New Zealand plane
New Zealands national airline unveiled a giant image Monday of the dragon Smaug on one of its planes to celebrate the premiere of the second movie in the Hobbit trilogy… USA Today

Lodging
Hotel Indigo, Hong Kong: review
Hotel Indigo, in China, is a Hong Kong hotel offering good breakfasts, a cool vibe and rooftop pool, in a great Wan Chai location… Telegraph (London)
The Big Six: Kenyan safari camps
Daily game walks, hungry hippos, luxury camps, tented suites, sundowners, and river-facing decks… The Independent
Hotel Review: Great Northern Hotel in London
This 91-room property, an updated classic situated at one of London's principal transit points, reopened this spring… New York Times

Other and Odd
10 Reasons You Should Take A Gap Year
Taking a gap year between high school and college doesn't mean you're lazy, or that you're skipping out on life. In fact, it means that you're living life to the fullest… The Huffington Post
Are fee-refund lawsuits feasible?
Imagine if someone forced airlines, hotels and car rental companies to return every penny they took from you under questionable circumstances… USA Today


TRO Smith

Online damage control 101: the response
Thanks to the instantaneous communicative abilities of Facebook and Twitter, consumers can voice their satisfaction with products and services faster than ever before. On the other hand, they can also share their displeasure just as quickly. It is paramount for hotels, restaurants and other hospitality brands to establish a set of protocols to effectively respond to online criticism on social channels… TRO Smith


365 Guide Tip for the Day

Creating a Great Travel Newsletter
Emailed newsletters remain one of the best possible ways to communicate with your clients. A strong newsletter keeps you top of mind, a way of touching your clients on a regular basis while providing them with important content… Travel Research Online

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