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TRO TravelGram: March 26

03-26-2012

 

Monday, March 26
Destinations
Island of calm in a city of frenzy
A short ferry ride from Manhattan lies a little surprise... Sydney Morning Herald 

48 Hours: Reykjavik 
With new flights, longer days and a busy cultural calendar, the Icelandic capital is an appealing prospect... The Independent

10 stunning travel destinations
Everything has beauty, according to Confucius, but not everyone sees it... Yahoo Travel News

India in One, Two or Three Weeks
Three insider itineraries for visiting one of the world's most compelling and confounding countries... New York Times

Tours and Activities
What's new in Vegas: KISS mini-golf and more
Las Vegas is constantly upping its excitement ante with new attractions... USA Today

Eating high and low (but always very well) in London 
London's food scene transformed in the past decade from a wasteland of mushy vegetables and overcooked beef into one of the world's more interesting dining capitals... Globe and Mail

Restaurant Review: Hortensia, in Tokyo
The first solo venture of the well-regarded chef Tetsuji Koga specializes in a thoughtful juxtaposition of seasonal Japanese products and classical French cuisine... New York Times

Cruise
Divers recovering 5 bodies from Costa wreck
Divers have recovered nearly all of the bodies from the wreck of the Costa Concordia... USA Today

Carnival Conquest to sail year-round from Miami
The Carnival Conquest will reposition from New Orleans to Miami in November 2013 ... USA Today


Transportation
Train to run between Miami and Orlando
Florida East Coast Industries says that a $1 billion project will utilize the 200-mile rail corridor owned by the company between Miami and Cocoa... Seattle Times

United Airlines to ax Oakland service
United Airlines will shut down its operation at Oakland International in June... USA Today

A London airport in the Thames?
Fifty miles southeast of this city's glittering skyscrapers lies a quiet patch of sea that looks like any other... USA Today


Lodging
Hotel La Tour opens for business 
Hotel La Tour will open in Birmingham after a 24 million-euro development and will be followed by four more locations across the UK in the next five years... The Independent

Hilton Worldwide's Waldorf Astoria brand grows
While the original Waldorf Astoria gets a cosmetic makeover in New York City, Hilton Worldwide is bringing the famous brand around the world... USA Today

New hotel bookings sites: Tingo, BackBid
Two new hotel booking sites - including TripAdvisor's Tingo.com - think they can attract attention by making it easy to for consumers to make sure they truly booked the cheapest rate possible... USA Today


Other and Odd
Making things right when travel goes wrong
When it comes to travel snafus, don't assume the worst... Seattle Times

Women opt for hunting, fishing instead of spas
"Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" programs give women the skills they need to enjoy outdoor activities... Seattle Times


365 Guide Tip for the Day
How To Choose a Logo
Are you recognizable? Take a look at the items within your line of sight. Recognize any brands?... Travel Research Online

Press Releases of Interest
Kids Cruise Free in Greece with Homeric Tours
Kids under 16 can take their parents to Greece for a real-life history lesson this summer, and enjoy a free cruise now through early fall... Travel Research Online

Today in History
The Death of Richard the Lionheart
Richard I was king of England for ten years, starting in 1189...Travel Research Online

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