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TRO TravelGram July 7
07-07-2010
Destinations
Roma rises again
A revolution and an earthquake haven't been able to flatten the creative spirit in this Mexico City neighbourhood... Globe and Mail
48 Hours In: Avignon
The former home of popes on the banks of the Rhône is preparing to host one of France's biggest arts festivals... The Independent
Sikkim, India: Strolling through the land of happiness
Bordered by Nepal to the west, Bhutan to the east and Tibet to the north, Sikkim is one of India's most beautiful states... Telegraph (London)
The joys of Tokyo, from shopping and eating to gardens
Things to enjoy in Tokyo, from classic gardens to shopping in Shinjuku... Seattle Times
Tours and Activities
Go with the flow: The traveller's guide to waterfalls
Powerful. Deafening. Beautiful. The natural wonder of the world's waterfalls never fails to impress... The Independent
Theme parks delight the young at heart
U.S. theme parks have spent millions of dollars to wow us — and tempt us to visit... MSN.com
6 great space getaways for summer
When it comes to summer getaways, space enthusiasts with the means have a plethora of choices, and the rise of commercial spaceflight is making the list even longer... MSN.com
Mixing It Up in Copenhagen
Thanks to an influx of bartenders from cocktail-savvy nations, the cobbled lanes of Copenhagen are echoing with the rattle of shakers... New York Times
New York's Frick museum celebrates 75 years
New York's incomparable Frick Collection is throwing itself a birthday party this year to mark the 75 years since the museum opened its doors to the public... USA Today
Cruise
It's Official: Cruise Lines Drop Alaska Lawsuit Over Head Tax
A handful of cruise lines, which were prepared to fight Alaska's controversial head tax in court, have officially dropped their lawsuit, MSNBC reported via the Associated Press last Friday...CruiseCritic.com
Will the Oil Spill Impact Cruises Out of Galveston?
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill continues to spread in the Gulf of Mexico. Over the weekend, tar balls from the slick reached the shores of Galveston, homeport to two Carnival Cruise Lines ships... CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Solar-powered plane begins 24-hour test flight
Solar Impulse, a plane powered by the sun's rays, has begun a test flight that will see the aircraft powered through the night by energy collected from the sun... Telegraph (London)
Seven Smart Ways to Bypass Baggage Fees
Learn seven clever ways to avoid the airline industry's barrage of expensive baggage fees... IndependentTraveler.com
Why Airplane Food Doesn't Scare Me
A frequent traveler explains why he's not worrying about the FDA's announcement that airplane food may be prepared under unsanitary conditions... IndependentTraveler.com
Airlines Play the No-Fault Card
Cash-strapped airlines rarely pay for hotels and meals, even when cancellations are their fault... New York Times
Airline agents go mobile with handheld devices
Airlines arm agents with handheld devices to help passengers and eventually sell them something... USA Today
Lodging
The Big Six: Gothic hotels
From a 15th-century former monastic cloister to a hotel housed in an 18th-century palace... The Independent
Squeezing into hotel rooms
Vacation-starved Americans are looking for any way to save money, including cramming big groups into one hotel room...Seattle Times
Other and Odd
5 ways not to get sick on vacation
Fight germs and avoid weight gain so you come back rested, not stressed... MSN.com
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