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TRO TravelGram - May 12
05-12-2011
Destinations
Thursday, May 12
Off the Roman Coast, Bobbing for Views
Arriving by ferry or hydrofoil at Ponza, an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, the boat trims the island's eastern coast, a vista of sheer tuff cliffs bleached white by the sun and eroded by water and wind...New York Times
36 Hours in Detroit
Despite recent news stories of a population exodus from Detroit, there are many reasons to make a pilgrimage to this struggling city right now... New York Times
Mexico's safest travel destinations
The safest destinations in Mexico? There are more than you might think... US News
Tours and Activities
Golf getaways guaranteed to get your game on
Golf getaways around the globe... Globe and Mail
On the trail of a perfect cup of tea in Sri Lanka
When ancient Arab traders discovered a fertile, teardrop island in the Indian Ocean, they called it Serendib... Globe and Mail
Cruise
Update: Norwegian Epic, Others Squeak By in Recent Cruise Ship Sanitation Tests
According to NCL spokeswoman AnneMarie Mathews, Norwegian Epic was reinspected as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vessel sanitation program Saturday, May 7...CruiseCritic.com
Carnival shaking up cabin decor for next ship, Carnival Breeze
Industry giant Carnival on Wednesday offered the first glimpse of what it plans for cabins on its next ship, the Carnival Breeze, revealing artist renderings of standard balcony rooms with light wood furniture, light-colored walls, blue floor coverings and blue accents... USA Today
Transportation
FAA may require real-world emergency pilot testing
Federal aviation regulators would require dramatically expanded simulator training for airline pilots under a proposal released Wednesday ... USA Today
No explanation for 'outbreak of insanity' on planes
Aviation experts cannot explain what has prompted three airline passengers to try to open cabin or cockpit doors while in flight the past few days, but they say other passengers shouldn't worry... USA Today
United Continental adds three new Houston routes
United Continental launched service to three new cities from Houston Bush Intercontinental last week... USA Today
Lodging
A Twist on the B&B in Wales
There are a few constants on the Pen-y-Wyrlod farm in southeast Wales: the sheep, the rain, the mud, the Black Mountains... New York Times
Goodbye Pringles chips: Hotel mini-bars go local
Hotels are increasingly replacing mainstream candy, chips, beverages and other mini-bar treats with locally made indulgences... USA Today
Other and Odd
Pastor regrets posting baby pat-down photo
Jester said he was contacted by infants mother and apologized for tweeting photo ... MSN.com
More for Your Money: Disputing rental-car damage charges
Take pictures of the car on pickup and return. Make sure a rental employee looks at the car with you. In short, document everything... LA Times
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Closing the Sale With Trust
Nobody wants to feel pressured to make a buying decision, and certainly not when planning leisure travel... Travel Research Online
Today in History
Florence Nightingale is born
The pioneer of modern nursing was born on this day in 1820...Travel Research Online
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