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TRO TravelGram: March 23
03-23-2012
Destinations
Friday, March 23
The Hedonist: Tel Aviv
What to see and where to be seen... The Independent
Will 'Hunger Games' spark tourism bounty in N.C.?
The plot is bleak. The setting is post-apocalyptic. The society is dystopian. Hardly qualities on which to hang a tourism promotion...USA Today
36 Hours in Vientiane, Laos
Vientiane, with its gilded temples and colonial villas, is quickly changing. Now is the time to explore the city's small-town charms before it joins the modern world... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Brussels: 'If you decide to go on a diet, leave'
There's more to Belgian cuisine than waffles... The Independent
Golf tourism: A hole new world
Most people would spend their break in Mauritius on a sunlounger, right? Wrong... The Independent
Keens Steakhouse, New York's oldest and best
The oldest steakhouse in New York City, and one of the Big Apple's oldest eateries period, Keens started as a clubhouse for the Lambs Club, a private theater and literary club... USA Today
Cruise
Norwegian's Newest Cruise Ship to Have Line's Largest Youth Facilities
Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, the Norwegian Breakaway, launching in April 2013, will feature the fleet's largest facilities for children and teens... CruiseCritic.com
Four new cruise ships christened in one day
Fast-growing river cruise line Viking on Wednesday christened four new ships at once in a festive ceremony along Amsterdam's waterfront... USA Today
Transportation
More travelers took to the sky in 2011
The number of passengers that flew on U.S. airlines increased to 730 million in 2011, up 1.3 percent from the previous year...MSN.com
'Hole in engine' panics passengers
What looked like a large hole in the wing did not stop a Russian airline jet from taking off for Siberia with dozens of panicked passengers on board... Sydney Morning Herald
US Airways unveils services, says it's still studying merger
US Airways executives on Wednesday were tight-lipped about the airline's ongoing evaluation of a potential bid for bankrupt American Airlines but suggested no decision is imminent... USA Today
Lodging
A luxury lodge with a mission in deepest Peru
The Amazon rainforest is under threat but tourism could help to save the planet's most precious natural resource... The Independent
24-hour room service: Hotel Americano, New York City
Mex luxe goes north to West 27th Street... The Independent
The Big Six: Wildwagons
From the Showman's Wagon in Shropshire to a former fairground wagon parked on a wildlife reserve in Essex... The Independent
Chain Gang: The Lure of the Mass-Market Hotel
There are times when only a chain hotel will do...IndependentTraveler.com
Photo tour: N.Y. Palace gets $100 million redo
A photo gallery and story to show you the owner's plans for the hotel... USA Today
Other and Odd
Insurance fails to cover trip cancellation
When you buy insurance, you're left with the impression that you will be protected if something goes wrong on your vacation. But you have to read the fine print... Seattle Times
3 more bodies found on Costa Concordia ship
Searchers on Thursday found three more bodies in the wreck of the Costa Concordia cruise ship that capsized off the Italian coast...USA Today
Hot weather bodes ill for ski resorts
Skiers stripped down to shorts and bikini tops to keep cool Wednesday as they got in a few final sun-drenched, slushy runs...USA Today
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Advertising for Travel Agencies - Final Tips
All this week, The 365 Guide has been examining some of the issues involved in advertising your agency's services through various media... Travel Research Online
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