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TRO TravelGram - Thursday, August 5
08-05-2010
Destinations
Thursday, August 5
Lovely bubbly: a taste of Italy's prosecco region
Italy's sparkling wine comes from a gorgeous valley north of Venice. Stay in vineyard B&Bs and osterie, and eat at local trattorie, for a real taste of the area - and its refreshing fizz...Guardian.co.uk
What happens in Gemmayzeh stays in Gemmayzeh
Beautiful people flock to East Beirut, where every night is party night... Globe and Mail
Mom and Dad, Meet My Budget
The Frugal Traveler's parents join him in Nicaragua, and learn about shared bathrooms, bargaining over hotel rooms, and $3 lobster lunches... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Coolest Suburbs Worth a Visit
Across America, many suburbs are becoming vacation-worthy hot spots, with cutting-edge restaurants, great shopping, and plenty of parking... Travel and Leisure
Locally grown fruits latest trend in spa treatment
Visitors have long come to the hilly Southern California hamlet of Ojai to get stuffed with the Pixie tangerines grown as a specialty in the area's citrus groves... MSN.com
A Fresh Face in South London
In the last six months, Brixton Market has burst back to life with a mix of playful pop-up shops, workshops and live performances...New York Times
New Dali exhibition exclusively at Atlanta museum
A new exhibition opening exclusively in Atlanta explores artist Salvador Dali's late work, including several major pieces that haven't been seen in the U.S. in half a century... Yahoo Travel News
Prisons: They're not just for criminals anymore
What to do with a dank, dark, outmoded prison? Fling open the doors and charge admission, of course... USA Today
Leading river cruise line to begin voyages on the Mekong
Viking River Cruises is expanding to a new region with 15-day trips on and around the Mekong River... USA Today
American Idol stars to perform on Holland America cruise ships
Holland America says it will be contracting with stars from TV's American Idol as well as veterans of New York's Broadway to perform on its vessels... USA Today
Transportation
Europe: Summer, Fall, or Hold Off 'Till Next Year?
Is there still time for a last-minute hop across the Pond this summer, or should you hold off until next season—or possibly even next year?... Smarter Travel
Regional airlines SkyWest, ExpressJet agree to join
SkyWest (SKYW), the USA's largest regional airline, agreed Wednesday to pay $133 million in cash for competitor ExpressJet Holdings (XJT)... USA Today
Lodging
Finding Hidden Hotel Hideaways
There are amazing off-the-radar properties to be discovered in every city, town and roadside stretch... IndependentTraveler.com
Disney World opening luxury pet resort Aug. 27
Pluto never had it so good: The next major attraction to open at Walt Disney World won't be for the kids — it will be for the dogs...Yahoo Travel News
Atlanta hotel bargains abound
An unusual mix of the sluggish economy and a wealth of new rooms is creating unheard-of bargains as hoteliers try to fill rooms... USA Today
Los Angeles hotels want bed-tax boost
Los Angeles hotels may start collecting a higher bed tax as soon as this fall... USA Today
Other and Odd
Five Affordable Ways to Upgrade Your Vacation
Most travelers can't afford five-star hotels and first-class airfare, but there are plenty of inexpensive ways to add comfort and small luxuries to a trip without clearing out your bank account...IndependentTraveler.com
Travel industry courting 'Eat, Pray, Love' fans
The travel industry is betting that the Aug. 13 release of a film version st
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