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TRO TravelGram - May 9
05-09-2011
Destinations
Monday, May 9
Your Guide to Avignon
Readers' tips, recommendations and travel advice... Telegraph (London)
Siracusa, Italy: a cultural city guide
An essential cultural guide to a Sicilian city steeped in over 2,700 years of art and history ... Telegraph (London)
Lost in Java
Finding spice, color and moments of unexpected silence in the pulsating center of Indonesia... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Horse racing in America: The Hollywood glamour of Santa Anita Park
America's biggest race may be the Kentucky Derby, but Santa Anita - or 'Hollywood's Racetrack' - in California wins in the glamour stakes... Telegraph (London)
For wine lovers, tasty trips across Canada
From coast to coast, another way to savor the fruits of a nation ...MSN.com
Stay cool in Ho Chi Minh City's cafe oases
Take a break from the city's constant din by dropping in at several tranquil cafes that feature ca phe sua da, a Vietnamese iced coffee specialty... LA Times
Cruise
Great Europe cruise deals dampened by sky-high airfares
Much has been made about the great cruise deals this summer in the Mediterranean. The problem is getting there.... USA Today
Grand Princess returns to service sans iconic nightclub
The 2,600-passenger Grand Princess returned to service last week, after the most extensive drydock in Princess Cruises history, which saw the removal of the ships iconic Skywalkers Nightclub from its top deck... USA Today
Transportation
Ryanair to earn 1.25bn from extra charges
Airline;s latest fee, a £2 delay or cancellation levy, could bring in up to £150m in a year... Telegraph (London)
Sen. Schumer proposes 'no-ride list' for Amtrak trains
Intel gathered in bin Laden raid points to potential threat ...MSN.com
Lodging
Polish, elegance and, yes, a scene at the Mondrian SoHo
The trendy, plush vibe at this latest Mondrian might feel over the top to some; this is definitely not a place to discreetly disappear...Globe and Mail
Guests check out, artists check in at Boise hotel
Once a year, a former Travelodge budget hotel checks out all of its guests so it can check in artists... USA Today
As vacation rentals gain popularity, online sites increase listings
Vacation rentals, once an ugly duckling of the travel industry, are getting their turn at the spotlight... USA Today
Other and Odd
Travel advice: how to spot official travel websites
Some travel companies operating on the internet have become adept at making unofficial sites look official... Telegraph (London)
Travel Hygiene Tips: Staying Fresh on the Road
Learn which must-pack toiletries work best for travelers ...IndependentTraveler.com
365 Guide Tip for the Day
The Psychology of Closing the Sale
You must have done something right, Mr. or Ms. Travel Agent. Your marketing must be working. The prospective client called and asked to meet with you... Travel Research Online
Today in History
The Theft of the Crown Jewels
On May 9, 1671, a parson visited the Tower of London... Travel Research Online
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