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TRO TravelGram - Monday, August 9
08-09-2010
Destinations
Monday, August 9
The quieter side of Cozumel
My previous trips to Mexico's Cozumel have been spent mainly underwater, sucking air from a scuba tank and making google eyes at colorful groupers and moray eels. Not this time... Seattle Times
Jackson, Wyoming's abundant natural wonders
Splendor abounds in Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park. If the trip's done right, even middle-class families can afford this rich man's playground... LA Times
An Argentine Gem Hidden No More
Cosmopolitan culture meets age-old traditions in Jujuy... New York Times
Normandy’s Quiet Glamour
The seaside towns of the Côte Fleurie have everything Cannes has, like beaches, film festivals and lively nightclubs. But fanfare isn’t their style... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Orkney's archaeological treasures
Scotland's Orkney Islands provide a rare glimpse of Stone Age life, says Paul Humphreys... Telegraph (London)
Dude ranches: Roping, riding and karaoke
Dude ranches have come a long way since the days of 'City Slickers.' What would Curly think?... LA Times
Top 10 beaches for sand, surf and celebrities
Not all beaches are created equal — some get extra love from entertainment royalty... MSN.com
Digging Deep, and Riding High (at Last)
The Outer Banks of North Carolina have room for every kind of beachgoer, and local surf shops offer rentals and lessons... New York Times
Rome to open Colosseum to tourists after dark
Gazing at the Colosseum in moonlight can make for a romantic date. Soon tourists will be able to stroll inside the ancient arena on Saturday nights for a limited time only... Yahoo Travel News
Cruise
Cruising this fall? NOAA still predicting a rough period for hurricanes
Government scientists reiterated a prediction made in June that the hurricane season will be a rough one... USA Today
Like the TV show Survivor? You'll love this cruise
Better be good on this cruise, or you might be booted off. That's right, another Survivor Cruise, with stars from the reality TV series, is in the works... USA Today
Transportation
Scandal Explodes Over Full-Body Scanners
All along, the TSA has told travelers that full-body scanners can't store the images they create. Well, turns out that might not be true... Smarter Travel
Airports handled fewer passengers worldwide in 2009
Air traffic worldwide fell 1.8% last year to 4.8 billion arriving and departing passengers, according to a report last week by the Airports Council International... USA Today
With Reykjavik flights, Delta would be only U.S. airline to fly to Iceland
Iceland will become Delta's newest destination, with the service set to begin June 1, 2011... USA Today
Other and Odd
Four Corners Monument closure upsets unsuspecting tourists
What if you traveled hundreds or even thousands of miles to be in four states at one time, and got only two?... Seattle Times
Calling from abroad: How to stay in touch for less
Smartphones have made it easier than ever to rack up huge communications bills while traveling overseas. Follow these tips to stay in touch for less... Seattle Times
London taxis ranked nicest, most knowledgeable
New York, Parisian cabs considered rudest, results from Internet survey show... MSN.com
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Networking
An important component of building a successful travel practice is the network of people with whom you come into contact... [Back to Press Releases Main]