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TRO TravelGram- Feb 2

02-02-2011

 

Wednesday, February 2
Destinations
Great Asia escapes 
Bali, Hong Kong harbour, Osaka, Garuda Indonesia specials, KL treat, Bangkoksaver, choices in the Philippines... The Australian

Norway tops list of world's happiest countries 
Health, personal freedom, opportunity among factors in determining prosperity ... MSN.com

Beat the Crowds to Up-and-Coming Destinations
The upside of visiting an emerging destination is pristine landscapes, reasonable prices and the rare opportunity to experience the authenticity of a place before it's overrun by tourists... New York Times

In Malaga, a Taste of Picasso (and Iberian Cuisine)
The Frugal Traveler scores a cheap ticket to Malaga, Spain, home of Picasso, where he explores museums, restaurants and other attractions... New York Times

Spain receives visitors re-routed by unrest
The political turmoil in Egypt and Tunisia has European tour operators scrambling to divert package tours to more stable destinations... CNN

Tours and Activities
Try ski-biking, kid-size snowmobiles and more at Vail 
Families from around the world converge for great skiing and awesome apres-ski... Globe and Mail

Sometimes the best skiing starts when winter ends 
Enlightened skiers hit slopes when others focus on baseball, spring break ... MSN.com

'Dudes' who abide welcomed at Lebowski Fest 
Event celebrates 1998 comedy film starring Jeff Bridges ...MSN.com

NYC museum features exhibition on Apollo Theater
New York City's Apollo Theater launched the careers of such legends as Ella Fitzgerald. It was also the site of memorial services for Michael Jackson and James Brown... Yahoo Travel News

Cruise
Behind the rise of the Somali pirate attacks on cruise ships
Michael Nicholson, who was on board the Spirit of Adventure as it was chased by pirates last month, explains why attacks have become so common... Telegraph (London)

Antarctic cruise ship runs aground 
Polar Star hits rock; ship to be inspected before returning to Argentina ... MSN.com

Preservation group is new SS United States owner
The nonprofit SS United States Conservancy said it has taken ownership of the famous cruise ship from Norwegian Cruise Lines... Yahoo Travel News

A photo tour of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem
Unveiled in late 2007, the 2,394-passenger Norwegian Gem is one of Norwegian Cruise Line's newest, most amenity-filled ships... USA Today

Transportation
Holograms Debut at British Airports
London's Luton and Manchester airports officially have received a Trekkie - approved makeover... Travel and Leisure

Icy weather raises questions on Super Bowl travel
A rash of inclement weather shut down Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Tuesday morning... CNN

TSA unveils 'generic' body scans
The Transportation Security Administration began testing on Tuesday new software that will transmit more modest images of travelers' bodies... USA Today

Lodging
Relive the Underground Railroad at these B&Bs
Secret rooms. Hidden passageways. Trap doors. An underground escape route through a network of caves...MSN.com

Best Western Offers Brands Within Its Brand
Best Western has announced that this week it is designating two upscale tiers under its brand... New York Times

Other and Odd
The world's weirdest skyscrapers
Telegraph's selection of the most unusual tall buildings found around the world... Telegraph (London)

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