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TRO TravelGram- March 28

03-28-2011

 

Monday, March 28
Destinations
Boo! America's coolest ghost towns 
Some ghost towns are protected by parks departments. But Bodie, Calif., protects itself - with a curse... MSN.com

15 places kids should see by age 15
Not only are these attractions fun and (shhhh) educational, they're especially magical through the eyes of a child... CNN

Astoria, Oregon, Discovers a Waterfront Chic
Two hours from Portland, this Columbia River town is celebrating its bicentennial year, along with its history as a former fishing center... New York Times

A Paris Farewell
Guidebooks divide Paris into the Left Bank and the Right Bank. But living there revealed a city split along a new axis: the edgy east and the refined west... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Japan disaster boosts interest in atomic tourism
Peek into a 320-foot blast crater in the Nevada desert or descend a Titan II missile silo in Arizona for a look at two of many "atomic tourism" sites around the world ... Yahoo Travel News

Top 12 for 2012: Most anticipated new rides and attractions at U.S. theme parks
It seems like 2012 is shaping up as a good year for ride enthusiasts as major industry players plan to roll out big projects ... LA Times

Baseball tours are a hit with fans
Opening day is almost here. With game tickets, transportation and meals all arranged, fans can relax and enjoy a true road-trip experience as they visit several Major League venues... LA Times

In Israel, Treasures for Those Willing to Dig
An archeological site in Israel is unusually forthcoming with artifacts, for those willing to hunt for them... New York Times

Cruise
Making the most of shore excursions on Alaska cruises
The view is excellent from cruise ships in Alaska, but plan ahead to get the best shore excursions in small towns such as Sitka and Ketchikan... Seattle Times

Cruise lines head to more remote destinations
Cruise lines are piloting trips to more remote destinations both at home and abroad... Seattle Times

Family of missing crewmember meet ship in LA 
Family members of a British employee reported missing from a Disney cruise ship last week met with investigators Sunday after the vessel returned to Los Angeles... MSN.com

Transportation
Sit back and enjoy a movie - at 35,000 feet 
Improved entertainment options make it easier to ignore snoring seatmates, turbulence... MSN.com

Congress seeks to bridge distance on air-travel bills
Consumer protection for airline passengers, funding for airport improvements and the efficiency of the nation's air-traffic system are among the issues at stake in wide-ranging legislation moving through Congress... USA Today

Airport smoking lounges: Here to stay?
You've probably seen the smoke-filled, glass-encased fishbowls that play host to smokers if you've passed through some of the nation's largest airports in recent years... CNN

Don't let turbulence freak you out
From a little jolt to an all-out roller coaster ride, turbulence is a routine event when it comes to flying... CNN

Lodging
Stay The Night: Ames, Boston
Morgans has brought its signature minimalist style to this east-coast city... The Independent

W London: hotel review
W London undoubtedly fills a niche... Telegraph (London)

Hotel Review: Media One Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Affordable hotel rooms are as rare as raindrops in the high-flying Middle Eastern desert emirate of Dubai... New York Times

Other and Odd
Medical tourism can pay off
Medical tourism - traveling outside one's home country for treatment - is on the rise and can pay off... Seattle Times


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