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TRO TravelGram - September 8

09-08-2011

 

Thursday, September 8
Destinations
What's wrong with Stockholm
Stockholm is so attractive and so user-friendly that feelings about it will toggle between admiration and jealousy. But beware of the $22 martini... CNN

Haiti tourist spot shows signs of recovery
One of Haiti's few tourist destinations is showing signs of making a strong recovery from the damage it suffered in last year's earthquake... Yahoo Travel News

Krakow: Historic Polish city, college-town vibe
With crowds of tourists and a college-town atmosphere, Krakow -- once the capital of Poland -- has become a European hot spot... Yahoo Travel News

Balancing an Irish vacation with a visit to Belfast
Home of the DeLorean, the Titanic and "the Troubles"...MSN.com


Tours and Activities
10 top outdoor adventures in New Zealand 
Ski fields, lava flows, mud thermals and the longest left-hand break in the world. The list goes on ... CNN

Angry Birds theme park opens in China
At an Angry Birds theme park in Changsha, visitors "gain happiness" by taking aim at those infamous green pigs ...CNN

Oktoberfests bring the drinks
For beer lovers, fall is about Oktoberfest, and that means steins the size of toddlers and boisterous drinking songs...MSN.com

Restaurant Report: El Real Tex Mex in Houston
Bryan Caswell's Tex-Mex restaurant opens in a 1930s theater space offering old-school cooking... New York Times


Cruise
Royal Caribbean opens bookings for new Asia cruises
Royal Caribbean today begins taking bookings for its first season of Asia cruises on Voyager of the Seas -- the largest ship ever to be based in the region... USA Today

Finalists announced in NCL ship naming contest
What will Norwegian Cruise Line call its next two ships? It's down to five possibilities... USA Today


Transportation
What it's like to fly as a Muslim American
We live in an era punctuated by nostalgia -- for our vibrant economy, our reputation -- and now we can add American aviation to that list... CNN

World's most beautiful ferry rides
Savoring the unobstructed scenery, taking time to relax, and going back and forth at a pleasant pace give ferries big appeal among travelers and commuters... MSN.com

Self-boarding opens the gate to speedy boarding
In the U.S., the phrase "touch and go" is an indication that travel plans may be shaky, at risk and subject to change. In Japan, it's the proprietary self-boarding system developed by Japan Airlines... MSN.com


Lodging
Stay The Night: Lahuen Co Eco Lodge, Argentina
Surrounded by crystal clear lakes and white-water streams, this thermal spa is a meditation on wilderness...The Independent

The Big Six: Rock star retreats
From a hedonist's haven in Ibiza to a Sunset Strip institution that has been a sanctum for rockers since 1963... The Independent

As Atlanta hotels recover, visitors see higher rates
Atlanta's hotel industry is rebounding from 2009's weak levels and hotel rates are on their way up... USA Today


Other and Odd
Vegas police hold open forums about tourist safety
Las Vegas police are holding open forums this week about crime against tourists after a deadly summer on the Strip... Yahoo Travel News

What does the future hold for travelers?
Future Travel Experience 2011 kicked off in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday... MSN.com

Charged for unwanted car-rental insurance
Read carefully those agreements on electronic counter systems before signing... MSN.com

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