TRO Travelgram: Dec 6

Friday, December 6, 2013

9 Great Authors and the Places That Shaped Them 
Authors often turn to the places they know and love when writing. Here we explore the works of nine well-known authors for whom specific destinations figure prominently… IndependentTraveler.com
36 Hours in Kauai, Hawaii
You could fill a weekend simply staring slack-jawed at this island's natural beauty. But Kauai's appeal stretches far beyond those arresting views… New York Times 

Tours and Activities

5 Incredible Grand Tours You Can Actually Afford 
There are long, grand tours that provide you with enough time to fully explore a new place, whether it's a month-long journey through Southeast Asia or an in-depth two-week Peruvian adventure… The Huffington Post
New visa to free up travel in world's largest conservation zone 
There are few places in the world that conjure the same kind of imagery as the Chobe National Park in Botswana… CNN 

Cruise

Oceania plans $50 million upgrade of three ships
Oceania Cruises has announced plans to spend $50 million upgrading its three smallest ships: the 684-passenger Regatta, Insignia and Nautica… USA Today
Carnival to Launch New Cruise Ship Dining Programs Next Week
Carnival Cruise Lines will debut its new American TABLE and American FEAST dining concepts next week as part of a test to see how cruisers respond to meals that will be more contemporary, more locally themed and, if desired, served family style… CruiseCritic.com 

Transportation

NYC-bound Delta plane returns to Madrid after takeoff 
A New York-bound plane left Madrid-Barajas Airport in Spain only to return, where it ran off the runway but did not crash, an airport spokesman said. There are no reported injuries… CNN
Southwest Airlines cutting service to three cities
If you've been relying on Southwest Airlines to get you to Branson Airport in Missouri, Key West International Airport in Florida or Jackson-Evers International Airport in Mississippi, you'll soon need to make a new plan… USA Today 

Lodging

Ace hotel, Shoreditch, London: review
Ace, in London, is a Shoreditch hotel offering relaxing public spaces, a lively restaurant, and innovative design details, close to Liverpool Street station… Telegraph (London)
Revere Hotel, Boston: Style and history on Common ground 
In April 1775 revolutionary Paul Revere made his famed midnight ride from Boston Common towards Concord, to warn of the approaching British forces. This namesake hotel is only a block from that common, but very much of the 21st century… The Independent
Best Caribbean resorts for families 
The Caribbean has some of the best sands and the friendliest family resorts. At these six diverse properties, you and your children can encounter dolphins, ride horses in the surf, snorkel through schools of tropical fish, learn sailing and simply sit and chat… USA Today 

Other and Odd

Where To Travel Based On Your Personality Type 
There's a trip for every personality type out there. Whether you're a traditionalist or a dreamer, there's a vacation or journey that suits you best… The Huffington Post
N. Ireland looks to 'Game of Thrones' to lure tourists
"Game of Thrones" has drawn in millions of viewers. Can it bring in tourists too?… NBCNews.com 

TRO Smith

A little recognition goes a long way
While the goal of every marketing effort is to drive an eventual sale, social media is conversational. And, it is difficult to have a conversation with someone you don't know… TRO Smith 

365 Guide Tip for the Day

Travel Agency Newsletters – Best Practices and Legalities
We want to wind up the series by delving into a few best practices and a few legal issues that confront newsletter publishers… Travel Research Online

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