TRO TravelGram - Tuesday, July 6

07-06-2010

 

Tuesday, July 6

Destinations
Nagasaki: On the trail of Madame Butterfly
Author Lee Langley heads to Nagasaki, the setting of her latest novel, where she discovers a vibrant, modern city that still bears the scars of a horrific past... Telegraph (London)

Arts Thrive in Leipzig, Bach’s Backyard
No longer a city known just for classical artists, Leipzig, Germany is embracing new music and visual arts... New York Times

36 Hours in Bogotá, Colombia
In just a few years, this subtropical city has clamped down on violence, cleaned up its act and emerged as the trendy capital of Colombian cool... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Kayaking around Crete
Paddling around Greece's largest island rewards aching arms and torso with bath-water warm seas, pristine beaches and a lesson in the region's ancient roots... LA Times

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

In Amsterdam, a Jazz Beat
The sheer number of aspiring jazz musicians makes Amsterdam’s venues rich with talent... New York Times

12 Unexpected History Trips
From retro Palm Springs to Newport mansions: 12 ways to experience our geeky, gaudy, mystical, majestic, tough and tragic roots... New York Times

10 great places to explore wide-open spaces
Author Peter Stark shares his favorite deserted spots... USA Today

Cruise
Carnival to offer its first roundtrip cruises to Hawaii from California
Industry giant Carnival today announced it will sail roundtrip voyages from California to Hawaii in 2011 and 2012 -- a first for the line... USA Today

The Netherlands' Princess Maxima christens new Holland America ship
Princess Maxima of the Netherlands this weekend named Holland America's latest ship, the Nieuw Amsterdam, in Venice... USA Today

Transportation
Top Airport Restaurants for Local Flavor
Looking for an airport dining experience where you won't hear, "Do you want fries with that?" Airports around the world are offering their captive audiences increasingly better options...Smarter Travel

Frontier Airlines plans fleet, route adjustments
Frontier Airlines will cut five planes from its fleet in September, to be replaced by six larger A320s beginning in January 2011...MSN.com

India unveils $3 billion new airport terminal
Officials unveiled a glittering new multibillion-dollar airport terminal in the Indian capital Saturday, a steel-and-glass structure intended to show that the country's infrastructure is finally catching up with its rapid economic growth... MSN.com

Ryanair pledges $6 standing-room-only fares, but some smell a hoax
Airline's critics dismiss the idea as just another publicity stunt by the company's flamboyant CEO... USA Today

Less than 10% of fliers are logging onto Wi-Fi in the air
Wi-Fi connections in the air may not be the magical service capability that some in the travel world had hoped... USA Today

Lodging
Affordable Seaside Inns
These 15 inns deliver front-row seats to the prettiest U.S. shorelines without breaking the bank... Travel and Leisure

Mafiosos’ Retreats, Peacefully Repurposed in Sicily
Former Mafia leaders’ farmhouses, seized by the government, now provide rustic lodgings for travelers... New York Times

Credit Card Hackers Visit Hotels All Too Often
Inadequate data security has made the hotel industry a favorite target of hackers looking for credit card information, a recent study has found... New York Times

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

New York City hotels could benefit from new law
The New York Assembly threw a bone to New York City hotels with passage of a bill that will make it illegal for residential apartments to make money from housing short-term, budget-minded tourists... USA Today

Other and Odd
10 Simple Tips for a Smoother Trip
Following are 10 simple but clever tips to smooth the way on your next vacation... IndependentTraveler.com

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