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TRO TravelGram - July 9
07-09-2010
Destinations
Limin' like the locals in St. Kitts: Sun-soaking, reggae, Ting with a Sting
Pack your swimsuit, chuck your watch and head to St. Kitts, a “serenity now!” jewel of an island in the Caribbean, part of the Leeward Island chain to the west of Antigua... National Post
Budapest Essentials
One of Europe's oldest countries, Hungary occupies an ancient landscape full of castles and Roman ruins... IndependentTraveler.com
In the Philippines, the Next Phuket?
Boracay, a speck of an island, is adding resorts and becoming Southeast Asia’s newest hot spot... New York Times
36 Hours in Copenhagen
Beyond clichéd tourist sites, the Danish capital has emerged as one of the most eco-minded and creative cities in Northern Europe... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Bike Tours and Trips
From adventure trips in the Rockies to leisurely rides through the French countryside, seeing the world by bicycle is an increasingly popular option for travelers... IndependentTraveler.com
Mountains inspire in North Cascades art courses
For their 10th wedding anniversary, Kori Crane's husband handed her a check and told her she could only spend it on an art class...Yahoo Travel News
10 great places to cheer with the crowd
Visiting a famous venue and attending a legendary competition can be a thrill of a lifetime. Author Robert Tuchman shares some favorites... USA Today
Culinary getaways are tasting success
Vacationers are lapping up an expanding menu of culinary trips worldwide — from demonstrations by resort chefs, to weekend schools mixing lessons with massage, to academies that put students to work from morning to night... USA Today
Cruise
Norwegian Epic full of Vegas-style entertainment
It's not the largest cruise ship in the world, but the newly launched Norwegian Epic, making its maiden port call to Miami this week, has plenty of firsts and superlatives to brag about...Yahoo Travel News
Silversea Cruises plans 30-day circumnavigation of Australia
Silversea Cruises today announced plans for a complete circumnavigation of Australia -- a first for the line... USA Today
Carnival cancels two November sailings so ship can enter dry dock
The last-minute change will affect passengers booked on the Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 cruises... USA Today
Transportation
Solar plane lands after completing 24-hour flight
An experimental solar-powered plane completed its first 24-hour test flight successfully Thursday, proving that the aircraft can collect enough energy from the sun during the day to stay aloft all night... Yahoo Travel News
Long delays on tarmacs fall as steep fines for airlines kick in
Airlines are cutting down on lengthy tarmac delays in the face of steep fines... USA Today
Lodging
Swedish hotel aims to put you up in the trees
Co-owner: Goal 'is to have 24 rooms from 24 different architects'... MSN.com
Outrigger announces plans for Vietnam resort
Hawaii-based Outrigger Enterprises Group has announced it will co-design and manage a luxury resort to be built along the central coast of Vietnam... Yahoo Travel News
Hyatt's new Andaz opens in New York City's Midtown
Hyatt on Monday opened its second, chic Andaz hotel in New York City, marking the 5th location for a fledgling, luxury boutique brand that's managed to grow during the hotel industry's toughest time in modern history... USA Today
Other and Odd
Mint.com can help you budget for next vacation
Financial management website Mint.com can help you calculate how many lattes you would have to skip to pay for a plane ticket, resort or any other expenses for your dream trip... Yahoo Travel News
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Lean Thinking and Travel Agents – Documenting Your Processes
Today, let’s think about the importance of documenting your work-flow. By developing proper documentation, you can better understand the process and then subject it to analysis for continual improvement... Travel Research Online