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TRO TravelGram - October 19

10-19-2011

 

Wednesday, October 19
Destinations
48 Hours: Palma
As the crowds dwindle, the capital of this holiday island grows in appeal, offering an enticing blend of ancient streets and modern art... The Independent

Your guide to Corfu
Advice on holidays in Corfu... Telegraph (London)

It's a Jungle Out There: Wildlife in the Pantanal
Many consider the Pantanal to be South America's finest destination for animal viewing. And budget travelers need not be deterred... New York Times


Tours and Activities
Hiking in Italy's Dolomites
Call it an Alpine fever dream. Or disorientation from a nearly utopian week in Italy's vertiginous, bone-white Dolomite Mountain region... Seattle Times

Ancient stone to be part of scroll exhibit in NYC
A three-ton stone from Jerusalem's Western Wall will be part of an upcoming exhibition on the Dead Sea Scrolls in New York City... Yahoo Travel News

The best new attractions in Las Vegas
The city is having something of a renaissance... MSN.com

A High-End Trip Into a Chilean Desert
A chauffeured exploration of the driest place on earth - a vast land of contrasts in the shadow of the Andes... New York Times


Cruise
Is Mazatlan Back on Cruise Lines 2012 Itineraries?
After an 18 month absence, Princess Cruises will return to Mazatlan starting fall 2012. Earlier this year, the big-ship line dropped all calls to port... CruiseCritic.com

Why it's the right time to book a cruise in the Middle East 
If there is cause for concern, ships can move to an alternative port. Some trips scheduled for the immediate future have already altered their routes, in light of last weekend's clashes in Egypt... Globe and Mail

Holland America cruisers to see solar eclipse
Would you take a cruise to view a solar eclipse? Holland America is betting on it... USA Today


Transportation
Will We Ever Be Safe?
Barbara S. Peterson investigates where we went wrong with the TSA ... Conde Nast Traveler

United pilots vote in new leader
United Airlines pilots have voted in a new leader, just as they are negotiating a joint contract with their co-workers at Continental... Yahoo Travel News

Southwest flight diverts over obscenity-spewing flier
A Southwest Airlines flight from Los Angeles had to divert to Amarillo, Texas, after an unruly passenger allegedly caused a disturbance on the Kansas City-bound Boeing 737... USA Today


Lodging
Leavenworth resort is rustic - and opulent
Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, outside Leavenworth, offers an opulent yet eco-minded retreat, with some cultural possibilities on the side... Seattle Times

Hotels learn new techniques to keep guests happy
If it seems hotels have become better, they have... Seattle Times


Other and Odd
What makes a good tour guide?
Kate Humble, one of the judges in the World Guide Awards, presented by Wanderlust magazine, suggests what makes a great tour guide... Telegraph (London)

Orbitz fined $60,000 for deceptive advertising 
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Orbitz, the online travel agency, $60,000 for violating rules prohibiting deceptive advertising in air travel... USA Today

Cruiser found with marijuana gets $10,000 fine
An American who arrived in Bermuda this week on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Dawn is facing an unusually hefty fine of $10,000 after allegedly being caught with marijuana in his cabin... USA Today

Christmas travel spending to increase, survey says
Despite continued high unemployment rates and a volatile stock market, American who plan to travel for the holidays expect to spend up to 43% more this year... [Back to Press Releases Main]