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TRO TravelGram - Tuesday, August 10
08-10-2010
Destinations
Tuesday, August 10
Bangkok best places to eat: Appetite for adventure
Leisa Tyler tastes the best of Bangkok, one of the most food-obsessed cities in the world, with one of its finest chefs... Sydney Morning Herald
Just add a pinch of expert to a dollop of French countryside
A new bespoke cookery course in the Charente allows students to make the most of this beautiful region and its bounty. Fiona Faulkner reports... The Independent
48 Hours In: Zürich
Switzerland's financial centre is surrounded by leafy hills and cooled by a network of water. It's also buzzing with chic shops and eclectic entertainment, as Anthony Lambert discovers... The Independent
A Saratoga Saunter for the Non-Horsey
For those seeking arts and crafts, there’s a pocket of quirky boutiques and galleries sprouting up along Beekman Street... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Top Seven Spots for a Camping Trip
Seeking the great outdoors? Head to one of these top seven spots for a camping trip... IndependentTraveler.com
8 unheralded parks for history buffs
Ten years, 70 years, even 120 years — from coast to coast, more than a century of National Park historic preservation is there for the viewing... MSN.com
San Francisco: Decoding public transit
The city's transit system is easy to navigate, but there are certain quirks that can be frustrating for first-timers. Here are our best tips to help you get around town like a local... Budget Travel Online
Cruise
First Timers' Guide to Onboard Activities
How do you know what's going on? Is anything happening onboard during port calls? What can kids do? Cruise Critic Senior Editor Erica Silverstein explains your options during the day, night, and anytime in between... Smarter Travel
Another New Kids on the Block cruise in the works
In the wake of sell-out trips in 2009 and 2010, New Kids on the Block has announced yet another cruise-with-the-band voyage for 2011... USA Today
Transportation
Mexicana cuts flights, drops routes amid 'deteriorating' finances
Mexican carrier Mexicana has begun scaling back operations on some routes, saying its financial condition has "seriously deteriorated in recent days," The Associated Press reports. The airline filed for bankruptcy protection last Monday... USA Today
Don't set yourself up for air travel failure
Just as I would advise a friend not to walk alone late at night along Copacabana wearing a diamond tiara, I advise you, dear air traveler, to not set yourself up for failure. So some advice, which you can take or leave... USA Today
Added Fees Make It Hard to Compare Old Air Fares With New
It’s an apples and oranges comparison as travelers now pay for things they used to get at no cost... New York Times
Lodging
Hostels offer travelers fellowship, affordability on the road
Hostels are no longer just for youth. Many offer travelers fellowship as well as a way to save money on the road... Seattle Times
Hotels court business travelers' spouses, kids
In their latest strategy to increase business, hotels are pursuing customers for what they call "blended travel," in which guests mix business and pleasure... USA Today
Other and Odd
Some Mexico tourist routes clash with U.S. safety recommendations
Mexican tourism authorities are also highlighting some off-the-beaten-path destinations, promoting 10 "Routes of Mexico" in an advertising campaign in the United States and Canada. But the question lingers, "Is it safe?"... Seattle Times
Cash-starved states race to open more casinos
Cash-starved states are increasingly being drawn to the lure of easy money in casinos — a bet that could ultimately hurt taxpayers if the supply of slot machines, poker tables and racetracks outpaces customers' demand... USA Today
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Distribution Channel Cross Check
A distribution channel is a chain of tactics and people through which you gain access to clients... Travel Research Online
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