TRO TravelGram - April 5

04-05-2011

Tuesday, April 5

Destinations
Best places for spiritual awakening
These 10 sacred spots showcase perceived power and peace around the globe ... MSN.com

Israeli tourism surprisingly buoyant
Israel's vital tourism industry has been surprisingly resilient in the face of regional turmoil that has dried up visits to neighboring Arab countries... Yahoo Travel News

What's new in London since the last big royal wedding
Ahead of Prince William's marriage to Kate Middleton, look at what's changed in the city since that last big royal wedding 30 years ago... LA Times

Top 25 Beaches in the World
With warmer weather on the way and many of us planning trips to the shore TripAdvisor finds what its 20 million members say are the Top 10 beach destinations in the USA and around the world...TripAdvisor

Tours and Activities
Sea-kayaking in Vancouver's wild islands
Search for sea otters, explore arboreal wonderlands and marvel at the natural beauty of British Columbia's Pacific coast... Telegraph (London)

America's best happy hours 
Drink and dine on happy hour bargains from Chicago to New Orleans ... MSN.com

A new theme at Tokyo Disney: hardship
Many who make a living at and around the resort have been struggling since the parks' closure because of the March 11 quake and tsunami... LA Times

Cruise
British Airways Strike Threat: Will Your Cruise Be Affected?
Unite, the trade union for British Airways cabin crew, voted once again this week in favor of strike action. This could mean that flights to join cruises over the busy Easter period and beyond could be affected... CruiseCritic.com

Cunard boss: Queen Elizabeth 2 still looks 'magnificent'
Cunard president and managing director Peter Shanks was on hand last week in Dubai as the line's new Queen Elizabeth met up for the first time with its predecessor, the Queen Elizabeth 2... USA Today

Transportation
Airlines stretch to make safety fun
If you're about to fly through the air at 30,000 feet, it stands to reason that the safety briefing might be something you'd want to watch closely. Most people pay no attention, thinking they know everything already... CNN

AirTran tops airline quality report
Discount airline AirTran Airways ranked first overall among 16 large U.S. carriers in 2010, according to an airline quality report released Monday... CNN

FAA to mandate inspections of older 737s
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to issue a directive Tuesday mandating operators of about 175 older Boeing 737s to conduct inspections for wear and tear... CNN

O'Hare's updates could save time
Fifty-six years after O'Hare's first commercial flights, the city has reached a deal that allows it to continue an expansion plan that includes new runways, airfield improvements and a new terminal...USA Today

Lodging
Your private Galapagos: Staying on a 210,000-acre spread in Argentina
Bahia Bustamante is a private sheep farm in Argentina's Patagonia region, sprawling over about 210,000 acres, owned by a soft-spoken man named Matias Soriano... Seattle Times

Rome city break: an insider's guide to hotels
A guide to Rome's best accommodation, from luxury hotels to budget and self-catering options... Telegraph (London)

Hotel Review: Hotel Seven in Paris
A space-age boutique hotel on the edge of the Latin Quarter... New York Times


Other and Odd
Facebook, Twitter help travel companies connect with customers
Imagine an airline contacting you through Facebook to rebook your flight following a cancellation... USA Today

Heavier passengers on ships force Coast Guard rule change
The U.S. Coast Guard is planning to reduce the number of people it'll allow on ferries, sightseeing boats and other small passenger vessels operating in U.S. waters ... USA Today


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