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TRO TravelGram - Aug 15

08-16-2011

 

Monday, August 15
Destinations
Out in the open 
Bhutan, that once reclusive kingdom tucked between India and Nepal and ringed by the Himalayas, is like no other place... The Australian

Essential Portland, Oregon Travel Guide
It may have the cool climate of the Pacific Northwest, but Portland's quirky, laid-back vibe is all its own...IndependentTraveler.com

Best of the West in Colorado
"The West I liked best," Oscar Wilde said of his visit to the United States. It's not clear exactly what prompted that line, but the playwright did stop in Colorado during his 1882 tour... CNN

36 Hours in Marseille
Thanks to a waterfront renovation, a sleek new tram system, a first wave of design hotels and a generation of young restaurant and night-life impresarios, Marseille is looking better than ever... New York Times


Tours and Activities
Quench your thirst on a pop tour
Much of America has seen record-shattering temperatures this summer, sending locals and tourists alike in search of beaches, pools and icy-cold, thirst-quenching soft drinks... MSN.com

8 trips for animal lovers
8 ways animal lovers can contribute to the welfare of their furry, feathered and finned friends all over the world... CNN

5 great baseball stadiums
The author of "The Ultimate Baseball Road-Trip" shares his favorite stadiums ... CNN

In Halifax, an Old Market Gets a New Home
The Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market, in the Nova Scotian capital, suddenly feels very modern in its new 56,000-square-foot harborside home... New York Times


Cruise
Cruise Ship Reality Talent Show Comes To British TV Screens
We've had the X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing and Popstar to Opera Star, so it was only a matter of time before a talent show arrived on our screens searching for a cruise ship entertainment star... CruiseCritic.com

Introducing Banana Coast, Western Caribbean's Next New Cruise Port
Forget Falmouth, Jamaica: There's a new custom-built Western Caribbean port with duty-free jewelry stores, themed bars and an artisans market to bite into... CruiseCritic.com


Transportation
Feds file charges in Phoenix airport bomb scare
Authorities filed federal charges Friday against three African refugees after an item first thought to be a bomb was found in one of their carry-on bags at Phoenix's airport... MSN.com

Sept. 11 changed everything - about air travel
For most of us, the romance of flight is long gone - lost to Sept. 11, 2001, and hard-set memories of jets crashing into buildings...MSN.com

CDC seeks fliers on Delta plane with bat
As a precaution, federal health officials are trying to contact all 50 passengers aboard a Delta Airlines flight last week that carried an unwanted flier... USA Today


Lodging
The best new luxury hotels in Paris
Recent openings have given the city some of the world's most luxurious hotels... Telegraph (London)

Hotels bring the workout to your room
Staying fit while traveling can be tough... MSN.com

Hotel Review: Thompson Toronto
A sleek, modern hotel in Toronto with a cosmopolitan appeal, particularly for those whose trip includes a bit of see-and-be-seen... New York Times


Other and Odd
11 Ways to Beat the Heat While Traveling
Get 11 tips for coping with extreme temperatures and keeping cool when traveling during a heat wave... IndependentTraveler.com

How the government issues travel alerts
As riots sweep several British cities, the U.S. State Department is cautioning Americans in the U.K. to avoid areas of civil unrest, monitor local media reports and not engage in any debates that might turn violent... CNN


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