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TRO TravelGram Jan 3

01-03-2011

 

Monday, January 3
Destinations
On the Gulf Coast, meet the 'new normal'
The area is recovering nicely, despite challenges, say tourism officials, who report the water is safe and the beaches are beautiful... LA Times

And the Winner Is…Istanbul
In early 2010, readers were asked where they wanted to travel most... New York Times

Sydney’s Convict Past
A sybaritic, sophisticated city today, Sydney was founded as a dumping ground for convicts shipped from England... New York Times

Florida tourism businesses lament lost year
The Hubbard family, owners of a marina complex and seafood restaurant on Florida's Gulf coast near Tampa, would just as soon forget that 2010 ever happened... USA Today

Tours and Activities
An Orlando theme park of biblical proportions 
Holy Land Experience aims to feel a world away in the town of Mickey Mouse ... MSN.com

Bugsy Siegel's Las Vegas
Sin City's underworld past is the focus of the new Mob Experience. Then there's the Mob Tour. And coming soon: the Mob Museum... LA Times

Skating in the sky at Chicago's John Hancock Center
High-rise recreation takes a figure eight turn with today's opening of an artificial ice rink on the 94th floor observatory at Chicago's iconic John Hancock Center... USA Today

ruise
Antarctica Update: Last Chance for Big-Ship Cruises?
The Antarctica cruising season is now under way, but for some lines, it will be their last... CruiseCritic.com

A Look Back at 2010's Top Cruise Stories
New ships were launched. Hurricanes barreled through Caribbean islands. Cruise lines made some curious decisions when it came to banning items... CruiseCritic.com

Transportation
Amtrak Finally Gets It
We’re so accustomed to Amtrak doing precisely the wrong thing, or undermining the things it does right, that it’s shocking to see them finally get it... Travel and Leisure

Russia orders halt to Tu-154B flights after fire
Russia's transport oversight agency on Sunday ordered the country's airlines to stop using Tu-154B planes until the cause of a passenger jet fire and explosion that killed three people is determined... US News

Lodging
B&Bs for the Stylish Set
A new website and business opened in August to offer elegant bed & breakfast properties and apartments, created by designers... Travel and Leisure

Condé Nast Traveler: Gold List 2011
The best places to stay in the world, selected by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler... Conde Nast Traveler


Other and Odd
Kick off the New Year with a resolution vacation 
Eat better, de-stress and confront your fears at these unique destinations ... MSN.com

Sober travel options
Cruises, tours, resorts and activities for people in recovery...LA Times

Press Releases of Interest
Santiago, Chile, 6-Day FAM Unbelievable Rate from $599! + taxes 
Established in 1964, Sunny Land is a financially stable international wholesale tour operator and an active member of USTOA... Travel Research Online

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