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TRO TravelGram - May 2
05-02-2011
Destinations
Monday, May 2
Top 10 desert city destinations
Hot spots from Las Vegas to Palm Springs to Dubai ... MSN.com
First time in Europe? These cities are must-sees
Possible itinerary gives the wide-eyed stops in 10 places in three weeks... MSN.com
Oxford, Miss.: The center of William Faulkner's cosmos
From his childhood home to his burial spot is just a few short blocks, yet Faulkner somehow managed to encompass all of humanity from his 'little postage stamp of native soil'... LA Times
Tours and Activities
Amsterdam's coziest cafes
Take a rest and enjoy the sights from a comfy perch ... MSN.com
The heart and soul of Pablo Neruda
The beloved Chilean poet's three homes are filled with surprises: wild collections, spectacular views and bars aplenty. The visits also reflect on the country's bloody past... LA Times
Cruise
Cruise dreams possible with quick escapes
Deck-time can be difficult to fit into your busy schedule. But these short cruise vacations will get you just about anywhere, from popular islands to south-of-the-border hot spots... MSN.com
Carnival takes the wraps off first new ship in two years
Industry giant Carnival today officially welcomed its first new ship in two years, the Carnival Magic, in an upbeat naming ceremony that shone a spotlight on the line's contributions to a leading childhood cancer institution... USA Today
Riverboats offer more intimacy to cruise travel
Routes take passengers down waterways that show local culture, trade and more ... MSN.com
Transportation
EU defers lifting ban on liquids aboard planes
Several countries had been expected to ignore the change, citing security concerns... MSN.com
United, Continental pushing fares up again
High fuel costs this year have put financial pressure on airlines...MSN.com
FAA shakes up management of air traffic control
New managers appointed after embarrassing reports of controllers sleeping on the job ... MSN.com
Lodging
On the Spot: A London lowdown
Readers offer suggestions on reasonable lodging in England... LA Times
Neverland in Vegas: Resort to add Jackson-inspired complex
The Mandalay Bay hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip plans to open a sprawling entertainment complex to recreate Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in Sin City... USA Today
Tampa, hotels start to prep for 2012 Republican National Convention
Planning is well under way for next year's Republican National Convention, which will start on Aug. 27, 2012... USA Today
Hotels play to Barbie, Snow White fantasies to sell rooms
Hotels are turning to children's fantasy icons - such as Barbie, Shrek and Snow White - to sell rooms, possibly at higher prices, to attract families... USA Today
Other and Odd
Travel advice: traveller's checks; Inca Trail permits; Scotland's Western Isles; passport expiry
Cheaper ways of obtaining cash in Europe and advice on trips to St Kilda... Telegraph (London)
Travelers warned in wake of Osama bin Laden killing
In the wake of the killing of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, the U.S. State Department has issued a worldwide advisory to U.S. citizens traveling abroad amid fears of possible reprisal... USA Today
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Sales for Travel Agents - Dealing with Objections
This column has argued in the past that a good travel planner is not selling travel - you are selling yourself. Nevertheless, there is still the necessity to understand the fundamentals of the sales process... Travel Research Online
