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TRO TravelGram - September 29

09-29-2011

 

Thursday, September 29
Destinations
Tenerife: Rugged good looks
Away from the busy beach resorts, Tenerife has a wild side... The Independent

Why We Love Aruba
There's no bad time to visit Aruba, including fall -- since hurricanes typically pass by this sun-soaked island...IndependentTraveler.com

Southern California Close-up: Westside of Los Angeles
Even away from the beach, there is plenty to see... LA Times


Tours and Activities
A five-star facial fit for the red-carpet crowd in Toronto 
A favoured celebrity "home away from home" during the recent Toronto International Film Festival, the Hazelton Hotel housed the likes of Bono, Madonna, Harvey Weinstein and Leighton Meester... Globe and Mail

Going wild in San Francisco
Foraging is all the rage in San Francisco these days. There are even tours to show people how to find the local bounty and dinner parties that showcase wild food finds...CNN

At Two Prague Spots, Tapas Is an Unlikely Success
Tapas, those small, fresh and flavorful dishes of Mediterranean specialties, are catching on in a country whose cuisine tends to be larger and heavier... USA Today

Vermont's Best Fall Foliage Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Despite setbacks from Hurricane Irene's devastation, prime fall foliage tourism season is in full bloom in Vermont, and visitors come expecting to find the foods the region is known for... USA Today


Cruise
Credit Cards on Cruise Ships
Credit card mishaps while cruising seem to be quite common, and Cruise Critic members are not afraid to sound off. Read their stories here... CruiseCritic.com

Early figures indicate cruise passengers down
Preliminary figures indicate that Alaska saw fewer cruise ship passengers this year... MSN.com

Agents: Cruiser had backpack full of cocaine
There was another big drug bust involving a cruise ship over the weekend, this time in San Juan, Puerto Rico...USA Today


Transportation
United pilots: Rushed new procedures hurt safety
The union for pilots at United Airlines said new flying procedures set to begin on Friday threaten safety because they haven't had long enough to get used to them...Seattle Times

Disabled passengers settle discrimination suit
Five physically disabled airline passengers, Delta Air Lines and the Wayne County Airport Authority have resolved a 3-year-old discrimination lawsuit... MSN.com

Emirates adds Seattle, Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth and Seattle will be the newest U.S. destinations for Emirates... USA Today


Lodging
The Big Six: Modern Indian Retreats 
Surprisingly modern getaways throughout India... The Independent

Howard Arms, Warwickshire: hotel review
Ilmington's Howard Arms, a 400 year-old stone-built inn with excellent food... Telegraph (London)


Other and Odd
New lava flow continues at Hawaii volcano
Lava continues to flow from Puu Oo crater but it's contained to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and state land managed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources... Seattle Times

Tourism numbers on the wane
Up until now the focus on Air Passenger Duty has been on the impact it had on holiday plans of British families...Telegraph (London)


365 Guide Tip for the Day
Credibility in your travel marketing - Public Relations
Public relations can play an enormous role in providing your travel agency with the credibility you need to grow...Travel Research Online


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