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TRO TravelGram - Jan 13
01-13-2011
Destinations
Thursday, January 13
Los Angeles Essentials
The City of Los Angeles has a lot more going for it than Woody Allen leads us to believe... IndependentTraveler.com
Maximum India
The writer knew of its mystics and mayhem and unnerving visions of mortality. What he hadn't counted on was its magic...Conde Nast Traveler
Hiking China: Yellow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge
For first-time visitors to China, Beijing and Shanghai are the default destinations. But for tourists who like to mix city travel with outdoor experiences, two natural landmarks in China stand out... Yahoo Travel News
Ancient Damascus shows travelers its youthful side
For years one of the Middle East's hidden gems, the centuries-old city of Damascus in Syria is today claiming its share of the global cultural limelight... CNN
Tours and Activities
A royal spectacle: Bus tours head to Kate Middleton's upscale village
Kate Middleton's picturesque country village of Bucklebury is never going to be the same... Seattle Times
Santa Barbara: Film fans can feast on meal deals
Film-fest goers have got to eat too... LA Times
Sneak peek at Palazzo's giant Chinese New Year's rabbit
The Chinese New Year-- the Year of the Rabbit-- begins Feb. 3, and a resort on the Las Vegas Strip is getting an early start on the celebrations -- in a big way... LA Times
Cruise
British Cruise Ship Dodges Pirates in Indian Ocean
A British cruise ship avoided potential attack in the Indian Ocean Wednesday when it was approached by a speedboat manned by what is thought to have been Somali pirates... CruiseCritic.com
Carnival Cruise Lines to pull out of San Diego
n yet another sign of waning interest in West Coast cruises, industry giant Carnival is pulling out of San Diego... USA Today
Transportation
Debt forces Mandala Airlines to ground all planes
Budget carrier Mandala Airlines said Thursday it is grounding all planes as it tries to settle spiraling debts and find ways to survive cutthroat competition in Indonesia's skies... Yahoo Travel News
Which airline are you really flying? Now, it's easier to know
When booking a flight online, you may think you're getting a seat on a major airline, but it's possible to unknowingly end up on a regional carrier instead... CNN
Body scan opponents lose round in court
A federal judge in Washington has ruled the Department of Homeland Security can keep from public view 2,000 "whole-body" images taken at airport checkpoints... CNN
Should U.S. airlines compensate stranded fliers?
Hundreds of thousands of U.S. travelers have suffered flight delays or cancellations from mid-December through today because of snowstorms... USA Today
Lodging
Ditch the Hotel: 10 Cheaper Ways to Stay
Aside from airfare, lodging is typically the expense that takes the biggest bite out of a vacation budget. But there’s no need to rack up hotel stays... IndependentTraveler.com
Marriott's Renaissance chain revamps concierge desk
Don't bother looking for a concierge desk or a concierge inside one of Marriott's 140 Renaissance hotels anymore ... USA Today
Other and Odd
Computer Travel Tips
For many of us, leaving our computer at home while traveling is the equivalent of cutting off our right arm...IndependentTraveler.com
What's the best social network for travel?
Your friends and family members may not be as savvy or passionate about travel as you are... Budget Travel Online
Ten ways to be a smarter traveler in 2011
With a new year comes new resolutions. If being the savviest traveler you can be is on your list in 2011, then resolve to follow these tips... USA Today
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