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TRO TravelGram - JFriday, July 2

07-02-2010

 

Destinations
Obama is asked to lift Cuba Travel Ban
President Obama has been pressured considerable by American citizens to lift the ban on travelling to Cuba... Misc

Salzburg: An Austrian Symphony
Salzburg is forever smiling thanks to its charming old town, splendid Baroque churches, and one of Europe's largest medieval fortresses ... San Francisco Chronicle

Deals abound for travel to Gulf Coast
Prices for hotel rooms are down by as much as 30 percent across the Gulf Coast and some spots in the Caribbean, as worries spread about where the oil will wash up next... MSN.com

User-friendly Martha's Vineyard
Simply "The Vineyard" to New Englanders, this island barely 7 miles off the Massachusetts coast is synonymous with summer beach resort living... USA Today

Tours and Activities
Things we love: "un-tours"
Next time you're looking for a city tour, ditch the confines of an oversized bus in favor of an "un-tour."... Budget Travel Online

Summer Lake Towns 2010 
Nature hikes, canoe trips, pancake breakfasts—just another perfect summer day in one of America's best lake towns... Budget Travel Online

West Virginia's Greenbriar Casino Opening
The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., is due to fly in stars including Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Brett Favre, Brooke Shields, Shaquille O'Neal... USA Today

10 great places to explore wide-open spaces
If you are flying to your vacation this summer, take a moment to look out the window. You'll notice — even near population centers — areas that appear uninhabited... USA Today

Cruise
Carnival Cruise Lines to return to Port of LA next year
Carnival Cruise Lines will return for a brief stint at the Port of Los Angeles in September 2011, offering a dozen cruises to the Mexican Riviera and Hawaii, officials announced Thursday... Misc

Cruise ship security bill clears Congress
A bill that requires cruise ships to tighten security measures and report alleged crimes is awaiting President Obama's approval...CNN

Largest Norwegian Cruise Line ship ever to be christened today in New York
The largest Norwegian Cruise Line ship ever built, the 4,100-passenger Norwegian Epic, will be christened today in New York City in a star-studded ceremony... USA Today

Transportation
7 smart ways to bypass baggage fees
Naturally, packing light is one of the best ways to avoid these extra fees. But traveling with the bare minimum isn't always an option... MSN.com

Lodging
Disney stand-alone hotel in Hawaii to start accepting reservations
Travelers can start booking rooms in Hawaii at Disney's newest resort starting Aug. 2, the Associated Press reports... USA Today

Other and Odd
Arizona urged to tell visitors it's 'safe and welcoming'
Arizona should reassure potential visitors that it is "a safe and welcoming destination" according to a task force ... Seattle Times

Single parent? Think passport + paperwork
Concerns about child abductions have made governments around the world very cautious when one parent is traveling with a minor child to a foreign destination... MSN.com

Four apps to travel with
Everywhere you go, everyone seems to have their their hands on a smartphone. So here's a few apps to help make your adventures more enjoyable... Budget Travel Online

Google buys travel software company for $700M
Google Inc. plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million deal that would enable the Internet search leader to... Yahoo Travel News

 
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Credibility in your travel marketing:Final Thoughts
Firstly, no marketing will be credible for long without solid performance. To be credible, you simply must have satisfied clients... Travel Research Online

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