TRO TravelGram - Tuesday, September 7

Destinations
Alley adventures in a Tokyo hot spot
Plans to upgrade this twisty-turny neighbourhood have some announcing its death. But the attractions – from octopus balls to subterranean clubs – prove this neighbourhood is very much alive... Globe and Mail

Outdoors adventures abound in Kauai
Throughout Hawaii, there's a boom in small-group adventure tours. Most last a half-day or day. Some have an ecological or cultural focus. Some are just adrenaline-fueled fun. They're all an enticing way to enjoy Hawaii beyond the pool or beach... Seattle Times

Savoring the rise of New Nordic Cuisine in Copenhagen
Restaurants like Noma and Herman that are redefining Danish food have turned Denmark's tiny capital into a culinary destination... LA Times

Vineyard Hopping, in Maryland?
With live music, food offerings and other activities, Maryland’s wineries offer a good time as well as a good sip... New York Times

Off Off Off Broadway? Try Dublin
With top-tier actors and affordable tickets, the city’s theater scene is rich and intimate... New York Times

 Tours and Activities
Top Five Bargain Destinations for Fall 2010
From theme parks and sunny beaches, to brilliant fall foliage and beyond, these autumn destinations offer affordable experiences... Smarter Travel

6 Days, 6 States, 6 Peaks
Armed with a map, compass, hiking boots and a blue Honda, a hiker tackles the highest point in each New England state... New York Times

Cruise
Plans sought for new S.C. passenger cruise terminal
The top executive of the South Carolina State Ports Authority said Thursday he has asked architects to submit design proposals for a new cruise ship passenger terminal to open within two years in Charleston... Seattle Times

New ships rumored at Norwegian Cruise Line
Two new ships for Norwegian Cruise Line? With the possibility for a third? Such were the rumors swirling around the industry over Labor Day weekend... USA Today

Transportation
2010: The year airline passengers struck back
Thanks to a wave of new and pending legislation and Department of Transportation (DOT) rules, 2010 may go down in history as the year airline passengers struck back... USA Today

Delta Air Lines traffic up 1.1 percent in August
Delta Air Lines Inc., the world's largest airline, said Friday its traffic in August inched 1.1 percent higher as a continued international uptick was balanced by a domestic decline... Yahoo Travel News

Continental recalling furloughed pilots
Continental Airlines Inc. is recalling 132 pilots who were furloughed in 2008, saying it needs them to offset retirements and handle an increase in international flying... Yahoo Travel News

 Lodging
The Big Six: Luxury Egyptian escapes
From a low-key Dahab resort that overlooks a palm-fringed pool and the Red Sea to a palatial hotel on the banks of the Nile... The Independent

Ten top homestays in India
Homestays are becoming increasingly popular, allowing you to experience real India at affordable prices, says Lesley Gillilan... Guardian.co.uk

Hotel Review: The Radisson Blu Hotel in Madrid
Conveniently situated in the heart of the city’s densest cultural quarter, steps from the Prado, the Radisson’s first location in Spain is a bargain, and an ideal business hotel... New York Times

Other and Odd
Waning Earl still causing havoc for holiday travel
Hurricane Earl played havoc with travelers' Labor Day weekend plans even as it weakened Friday on its path up the East Coast toward New England... Yahoo Travel News

Travel industry uses Facebook and Twitter to reach customers
Hotels, airlines and other segments of the multibillion-dollar travel industry are aggressively tapping into social media, ramping up their use of online sites such as Facebook and Twitter to build loyalty to their brands... USA Today

365 Guide Tip for the Day
Giving Presentations – The Basics
This week we are going to discuss the art of giving presentations. There are a few tried and true techniques that will assist you with engaging your audience and motivating them to listen and act... Travel Research Online

Press Releases of Interest
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