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TRO TravelGram - Thursday, July 22

07-22-2010

 

Thursday, July 22
Destinations
Essential guide to Buenos Aires 
Belinda Jackson shares tips on fossicking, feasting and lapping up the good life in Argentina's cosmopolitan capital... Sydney Morning Herald 

Southwest France: A Two-Week Adventure
IndependentTraveler.com trip report reveals why it's impossible not to fall in love with France... IndependentTraveler.com

Roaming around Hallstatt, a postcard-pretty Austrian town
Travel writer Rick Steves sings the praises of Hallstatt, a historic town in Austria's "Sound of Music" landscape of lakes and mountains.... Seattle Times

Oakland California's Best Hot Spots
A thriving restaurant scene has put this East Bay city back on the traveler’s map. Here, the best places to eat, plus what to see and do right now... Travel and Leisure

Tours and Activities
America's Best Fried Chicken
The all-American dish is much more than Colonel Sanders. Whether in L.A. or Atlanta, it’s the essential soul food... Travel and Leisure

Gumbo? Curry? ‘Ethnic’ Dining in Madrid
Waves of immigrants have crossed paths with legions of Spaniards who have toured the globe and developed new tastes. The results can now be sampled all over town... New York Times

Survivors of earlier era: 11 beloved trolley parks
Before Disneyland and Six Flags, before steel coasters went 50 mph and rides were named for cartoons, movies and superheroes, there were trolley parks... Yahoo Travel News

Mermaids make a splash this summer
The Downtown Aquarium Denver has launched its Mystic Mermaids, aquatic lovelies who will perform shows from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Aug. 22... USA Today

Cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line executive: Demand for Epic like nothing I've seen before
Is Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, the Norwegian Epic, a winner? No doubt about it, says a top executive -- and the proof is in the bookings, he says... USA Today

A comedy club on every ship? That's the plan at Carnival
Industry giant Carnival is the latest line to up the ante in on-board entertainment this year with an announcement it soon will offer a dedicated comedy club on every ship... USA Today

Transportation
New BFFs, American and JetBlue Partner on Flights, Miles
American and JetBlue launched a partnership that makes for easier connections in Boston and New York, and will eventually include limited frequent flyer benefits... Smarter Travel

Passenger Rights 
In case of travel mishaps like missed flights or lost luggage, it's vital to know your rights as a passenger... IndependentTraveler.com

FAA: Airlines must inspect Boeing 767s for cracks
U.S. airlines must inspect more than 100 Boeing 767 airliners more often than previously required to look for cracks that could cause the engines to fall off, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered Wednesday... Yahoo Travel News

Higher fares, reduced capacity give Continental 'great momentum'
Continental Airlines this morning announced a second-quarter profit of $233 million, topping Wall Street's expectations and "adding to the evidence that U.S. airlines are making a strong recovery from the recession," The Associated Press reports... USA Today

US Airways 'back in the black,' will bring back 300 furloughed workers
"US Airways is back in the black." That's the word from the Beaver County (Pa.) Times, one of numerous media outlets reporting on Wednesday's surprisingly strong second-quarter earnings report from US Airways... USA Today

As flying gets more stressful, some passengers turn rude
Long gone are the days when air travel was an elegant experience. Many road warriors say that courtesy, at the airport or on the plane, is becoming about as rare as a complimentary, hot in-flight meal... USA Today

Lodging
Copenhagen hotels: four of the best 
Francesca Syz selects four of the most stylish accommodation options in Copenhagen, Denmark... Telegraph (London)

Cities Offering the Best Value in Accommodations
According to a recent survey, Prague to
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