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TRO TravelGram April 28

04-28-2011

Thursday, April 28
Destinations
Asheville, North Carolina
Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the vibrant city of Asheville, where local artists have transformed run-down warehouses into working studios and restaurateurs have created their very own Foodtopia... IndependentTraveler.com

Granada exudes a relaxed vibe amid elegant history
This Spanish city is where Columbus pitched his idea of a worthy journey ... MSN.com

Mexico tourism on defense after expanded U.S. travel warning
An expanded U.S.State Department travel warning to Mexico, issued before this week's news that 183 bodies have been discovered in a northeastern border state, is generating mixed responses in tourist spots highlighted in the new alert... USA Today


Tours and Activities
LUCKYRICE: Get Your Asian Food On in NYC!
In its second year, the ultra-popular Asian food festival, LUCKYRICE, runs from May 2-8 in NYC, and includes another exciting tongue-tickling line-up of culinary events... Travel and Leisure

Mandalay Bay to become home to Jackson attractions
Cirque du Soleil is going to make the Las Vegas Strip the permanent home of Michael Jackson attractions over the next two years... Yahoo Travel News

Legoland to open first Asian theme park in 2012
Legoland Malaysia will feature miniature Asian landmarks, including a 42,500-brick Taj Mahal and a replica of Malaysia's twin Petronas Towers... LA Times


Cruise
Cruisers in Victoria face delays as taxi feud continues
Taxi drivers in Victoria, British Columbia, are showing no signs of backing down from a boycott of arriving cruise ships that began two weeks ago... USA Today

In milestone, industry giant Carnival Corp. welcomes 100th ship
A major milestone in the history of cruising occurred today as industry giant Carnival Corp. took delivery of its 100th ship at sea... US News


Transportation
Airline passengers removed to make way for extra fuel
Bad weather forced Virgin Blue to bump last two travelers to board the plane ... MSN.com

Guide to navigating rental car fees
Finding the most frugal car rental that meets your needs (and protects your safety and your financial liability) is a process fraught with complications... MSN.com

How the new DOT airline rules will benefit you
Last week, the Department of Transportation issued a sweeping new set of rules expanding the situations in which airlines must provide compensation to fliers and requiring greater disclosure of fees and taxes... USA Today


Lodging
Check in to London's hot new hotel scene
Check out four hot hotels fit for royalty ... Globe and Mail

Sardinia's New Lighthouse Hotel
Spend a night at the Lighthouse Capo-Spartivento, on the southernmost tip of Sardinia, and you may be inclined to pen a classic of your own... Travel and Leisure

Shrek, Kung Fu Panda's Po, others check into Gaylord Hotels
Gaylord Entertainment, the operator of four massive hotels-conference centers in the USA, has signed a deal with Dreamworks Animation to infuse its hotels with the popular movie characters... USA Today


Other and Odd
Paying twice for a vacation halves the fun
Confirm the reservation in advance and get promises in writing ... MSN.com

Travel plans for runners: Where's the next race?
Runners have always traveled to race. The Boston Marathon has attracted international participants for more than a century. In recent years, however, the concept of destination running didn't just evolve, it exploded... MSN.com


365 Guide Tip for the Day
Sales for Travel Agents - Enthusiasm and Confidence
There is no substitute for the passion you have and project for your profession... Travel Research Online


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