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TRO TravelGram - May 6
05-06-2011
Destinations
Friday, May 6
Patagonia, Argentina: into the wilderness
Over the years Patagonia has attracted all manner of dreamers, wanderers, adventurers and writers. Despite the steady growth in tourism, it retains a mystical appeal... Telegraph (London)
Mother's Day travel getaways
Mom would like a nice resort stay, wouldn't she? Some possibilities... LA Times
Good times for San Antonio's River Walk
Business is booming at the restaurants and hotels along Texas' top tourist attraction, so much so that an expansion is underway... LA Times
Tours and Activities
Cap on Yellowstone snowmobiles proposed
A proposal released Thursday by the National Park Service would allow no more than 330 snowmobiles a day into Yellowstone National Park during the winter ... MSN.com
Smart tips to keep the kids entertained in Europe
Tackle one or two key sights each day, mix in enjoyable activities...MSN.com
Cruise
Explorer of the Seas-Ship Review
Don't be scared by the reviews... CruiseCritic.com
New cruise company to launch in the Galapagos
Cruise West fans might not have to wait much longer to find a cruise product similar to the defunct brand's style... USA Today
Transportation
European airlines eye more cost cuts
European airlines are seeking ways to further cut their costs to offset soaring fuel prices and the impact of international crises that are squeezing margins this year... Yahoo Travel News
Convicted felon behind hoax to buy American Airlines
Remember that story from late March about a $3.25 billion bid from a mysterious and little-known company that wanted to buy American Airlines? It turns out that the bid was just what many had expected: A hoax... USA Today
Southwest should hurry DFW exit, Ft. Worth mayor says
AirTran, now a subsidiary of Southwest, is being pressed to accelerate its timetable for ending service at Dallas/Fort Worth -- something it must do to remain in compliance with a compromise Southwest agreed to in 2006... USA Today
Lodging
Budapest's Chic New Hot Spots
Hungary's capital has always had a few things going for it: classical music; Art Nouveau architecture; a wine scene just out of town. Design and luxury, not so much-until this year... Travel and Leisure
Las Vegas: Tropicana going for South Beach vibe
South Beach has come to Vegas. The Tropicana Las Vegas hotel and casino later this month is set to complete the first phase of a multi-part renovation ... LA Times
Park Hyatt, Athenee, Bristol, Meurice given official 'palace' status
The Park Hyatt Paris - Vendome not only has a palatial feel, but it now carries "palace hotel" as an official title... USA Today
Other and Odd
How to Use Twitter in Your Travels
Still don't have a Twitter account? If you love to travel, you're missing out on some key opportunities to improve your next trip...IndependentTraveler.com
Don't let high gas prices stall your summer plans
With gas prices edging toward - and in many regions, surpassing - $4 a gallon, some would-be road warriors are reassessing their plans... USA Today
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Authenticity and the Psychology of Sales
As a nation, we are a jaded lot. From Willy Loman to the used-auto hucksters in countless movies, the public in general holds sales people rather low on the scale of esteem... Travel Research Online
Today in History
The Chunnel Opens
On May 6, 1994, the tunnel from Folkestone, Kent, England to Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais, France opened for business... Travel Research Online
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