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TRO TravelGram - Aug 1
08-03-2011
Destinations
Monday, August 1
Namibia: Desert, ghost town and the Skeleton Coast
The southwest African country is sere but breathtaking, with an impressive canyon, otherworldly landscapes, posh lodges and a town right out of Bavaria. And the night sky? Impressive. ... LA Times
Southern California Close-ups: Venice, Santa Monica, Malibu
You could spend a solid year sniffing out cool spots for travelers in Venice, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades and Malibu - scores of hotels, hundreds of restaurants ... LA Times
A Dutch Factory Town, Now a Design Center
For years, industrial buildings stood empty in Eindhoven. Now they are home to cutting-edge art and culture... New York Times
Twilight of the Glaciers
Glacier National Park in Montana was named for huge rivers of ice that defined its terrain. Today’s visitors are witnessing their retreat... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Universal Studios Hollywood unveils mazes for Halloween Horror Nights 2011
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced plans for haunted mazes based on "The Thing" and "Hostel" films ... LA Times
In Europe, Five Libraries That Offer Respite From the Crowds
From Paris to Seville, libraries can be quiet oases from the bustle of the tourist trail... New York Times
Cruise
Discovery Cruise Line to cease operations Sept. 6
Bahamas day cruise operator Discovery Cruise Line is ceasing service for good in September citing high operating costs and an inability to raise rates in the ailing economy... Sun Sentinel
Disney ship discount gone for Fla. residents
Being a Florida resident has traditionally meant a discount when it comes to booking a trip on one of Disney Cruise Line's Port Canaveral-based ships... Florida Today
Transportation
Flight diverted to Cuba due to 'unfamiliar' odor in plane
A United Airlines flight was diverted to Cuba on Sunday after its crew reported a strong odor in the plane... CNN
Insider's view: A behind-the-scenes airport tour
A behind-the-scenes tour of four airports in one day... USA Today
Star Alliance halts Air India's entrance
Air India's entrance into the Star Alliance frequent-flier group has been put on hold... USA Today
Lodging
Trump eyes Washington D.C. for luxury hotel
Donald Trump may no longer be chasing the White House, but the Washington Post says he's now chasing another historic Washington D.C. building for a luxury hotel plan... USA Today
Hilton Hotels ready to lure Chinese travelers
Industry tracker Hotel Interactive has an interesting look at how one of the USA's biggest full-service hotel chains is gearing up to welcome Chinese travelers from check-in to check-out... USA Today
Hotel Review: La Maison Blanche on Shelter Island, N.Y.
The Olde Country Inn has been transformed from dowdy and outdated into a boutique hotel with beach-inspired decor... New York Times
Other and Odd
Why You Still Need a Travel Agent
The return of the travel agent... IndependentTraveler.com
S.D.'s famed Corn Palace seeks major expansion
The Corn Palace will be bigger and better and draw larger crowds if a committee studying the iconic Mitchell tourism attraction has its way... USA Today
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Tactics: Finding Your Niche
Well over three years ago, TRO identified having a niche component to your business plan as being one of the characteristics of top travel agents... Travel Research Online
Today in History
The Last Diary Entry of Anne Frank
From July 6, 1942 until August 4, 1944, a teenage Jewish girl kept a d
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