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TRO TravelGram: Nov 15
11-15-2011
Destinations
Tuesday, November 15
Rio's getting a facelift. Now we'll really be able to admire its beauty
With its eye fixed on the 2014 Fifa World Cup, this Brazilian city is finally undoing some of its worst urban planning... The Independent
New list: the best restaurants in Vegas
The latest version of the dining guide Eating Las Vegas: The 50 Essential Restaurants was unveiled Monday night - here are some recent additions to the latest version....USA Today
14 Ways to Ditch the Crowds
From Creole markets and cozy inns to local zouk joints and volcanic beaches, here are 14 ways to escape the predictable in the Caribbean.... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Branch out this winter and try tree-skiing
Skiing or snowboarding through trees involves thrills, spills - and unexpected dangers... The Independent
Top 13 for 2013: Most anticipated new rides at U.S. theme parks
It seems like 2013 is shaping up as a good year for ride enthusiasts and theme park fans - big industry players have announced major projects, and several smaller parks are planning to roll out significant additions.... LA Times
Cruise
Carnival Splendor One Year Later: 10 Lessons Learned From the Cruise Ship Fire
A year ago, a fire tore through the engine room of Carnival Splendor, leaving the vessel adrift and cut off from the rest of the world. So what did the Carnival Splendor adventure teach us? ... CruiseCritic.com
Cruises lead strong revival of New Orleans tourism
On Monday, cruise industry and local port officials gathered aboard the 2,000-passenger Elation to announce that New Orleans cruise passenger capacity has reached pre-Katrina levels... Yahoo Travel News
Transportation
Which rental car company is tops?
This survey measured satisfaction with car rental companies in six categories: costs and fees, the pickup process, the return process, the rental car itself, the company's shuttle bus or van, and the reservation process... CNN
Spirit Airlines raises online booking fee
Passengers on Spirit Airlines Inc. now face nearly $34 in fees just to buy their tickets online. The only way most customers can avoid the fee is to head to the airport and wait on line to see a ticket agent there.... Yahoo Travel News
American Eagle fined for tarmac delays
In the first penalty of its kind, the Transportation Department fined American Eagle $900,000 today for lengthy tarmac delays when thunderstorms swept Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on May 29.... USA Today
Lodging
Barcelona's best budget hotels
Book your Barcelona stay without breaking the bank with these eight hotels... Telegraph (London)
Marriott Marquis Times Square's $39 million makeover
Marriott's flagship Marriott Marquis hotel in the heart of Times Square is in the midst of a $39 million update to bring in some of the city's energy.... USA Today
Other and Odd
Unusual sights and destinations around the world
This photo tour guides you through many offbeat and unusual destinations around the world.... LA Times
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Five Important Psychological Shifts:: #2 - Fees
This week, we are focusing on five small psychological shifts that can have a significant impact on your travel practice... Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Paul Gauguin Cruises' Pearls Accredited Partners Program Now Endorsed by CLIA
Paul Gauguin Cruises recently introduced the PEARLS Accredited Partner Program, conceived to provide travel professionals with a deeper understanding of Paul Gauguin Cruises... Travel Research Online
Today in History
November 15, 1969: K-19
The Soviet nuclear submarine K-19 was perhaps the unluckiest piece of military equipment ever assembled...Travel Research Online
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