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TRO TravelGram - May 27
05-27-2011
Destinations
Friday, May 27
Now boarding for San Diego
A guide to San Diego... Telegraph (London)
An Island of Culture in the Harbor
Governors Island, which reopens to the public on Friday, is only 800 yards from the Battery and accessible by free ferries from Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn... New York Times
36 Hours in Niagara Falls
In Canada you get views and and hooplah; In New York, quiet exploration. To get the best of both Niagaras, hop back and forth...New York Times
Tours and Activities
Steam yacht makes Erie Canal tour
The last remaining U.S.-built steam-powered yacht in America is making an inaugural trip on the Erie Canal... Yahoo Travel News
Review: 'Soundsational' parade combines whimsy with whacky at Disneyland
Blending elements from "Drumline," "Stomp" and "Glee," "Mickey's Soundsational Parade" opening at Disneyland today delivers on its fun and energetic party premise without feeling forced or contrived... LA Times
'Dr. Beach' proclaims the best U.S. sands
Every year, "Dr. Beach," aka Florida International University professor Steven Leatherman, announces the best beach in the USA... USA Today
Cruise
River cruising with a great view of Europe
The world's most expensive book in the Gutenburg Museum in Mainz, a historic mustard factory in Cochem, an underground disco in an abandoned subway station in Frankfurt, can all be seen on a Rhine and Moselle River cruise... Globe and Mail
Carnival to offer cruises out of Boston
Industry giant Carnival announced it will operate its first extended schedule of cruises out of Boston... USA Today
Family sues Carnival over daughter's death
The family of the 14-year-old Carnival cruise ship passenger killed last year in a highly publicized shootout in St. Thomas is suing the line... USA Today
A photo tour of Virgin Atlantic's Clubhouse lounge
This specific lounge - Virgin Atlantic's Clubhouse at London Heathrow Airport - will play a key role in influencing the development of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Hotels concept... USA Today
Transportation
Spirit Airlines shares fall in IPO debut
Shares of Spirit Airlines Inc. were trading below their $12 initial public offering price in their market debut Thursday... Yahoo Travel News
Airlines play hardball over a la carte fees, but passengers balk
Don't like paying a la carte fees for onboard meals, extra legroom and other optional services when you fly? You're not alone...MSN.com
Lodging
The Big Six: Stylish sleeps in Barcelona
From a chic, modern hotel near Gaudi's Casa Batllo to a stylish bolthole for budget-conscious travellers... The Independent
Marriott exec: Rates still below pre-recession level
Despite the uptick in travel, Marriott hotel rates are still about 10% below what they were before the 2008 economic downturn... USA Today
Other and Odd
Heavy snows spoil weekend holiday plans in West
Ski resorts are bustling with activity. A key highway into Yellowstone is closed because parts of the road have seen more than 25 feet of snow... MSN.com
5 ways to keep your cords tidy in your bag
Here are five ways to contain all the little items roaming around in your bags for your next trip... MSN.com
How to beat the crowds at Yosemite
Want to avoid the crowds at California's most famous park? Not to worry... USA Today
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Examine Your Lead Generation
Marketing has two functions - the retention of existing clients and the generation of new clients... Travel Research Online
Today in History
The Opening of the Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge opened on this date in 1937... [Back to Press Releases Main]