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TRO Travelgram: April 25

04-25-2012

 

Wednesday, April 25
Destinations
Amsterdam in summer
What to see and do in the city this summer, with suggestions on where to stay... Telegraph (London)

Traveller's Guide: Botswana 
A country that's big on wild encounters.... The Independent

TV's 'Frozen Planet' boosts Antarctica trips
First they saw it on TV, now they want to see it in real life... USA Today

Tours and Activities
England's Premier League: a must-do
Attending a Premier League match should be up there with the Tower of London and the Tate Modern on every tourist 'must-do' list... Sydney Morning Herald 

A historic quarter of Istanbul regains its place in the sun 
Shiny new shops and galleries in the previously rundown district of Pera... The Independent

Cruise
New cruise safety measures announced 
Ships will be required to carry more life jackets, after a safety review prompted by the Costa Concordia disaster... Telegraph (London)

Update: Allure Departs on Schedule After Engine Fire; Members Share Stories
Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas arrived back in Fort Lauderdale early Sunday morning as scheduled after a short-lived fire broke out at 7:45 Friday evening... CruiseCritic.com

Coming this summer: 'Saw,' the horror cruise
Fans of the horror movie Saw and its many sequels will have a chance to meet the stars of the franchise on what's being billed as the first official Saw movie cruise... USA Today

Transportation
New Airline Alert: Bingo! 
Bingo, based out of Poland, is the newest way to get around Europe on the cheap... Conde Nast Traveler

TSA pats down child after she hugs grandma
A 4-year-old girl was patted down recently by TSO at a Wichita, Kan., airport after she embraced her grandmother at the security checkpoint... MSN.com

AA CEO: US Airways won't change our plan
American Airlines CEO Tom Horton sent a letter to employees today in which he addressed US Airways' "attempt to force a merger with American"... USA Today

Lodging
Five Classic Lodges in Bristol Bay, Alaska
There are plenty of fish in these waters but not too many fine digs... Conde Nast Traveler

Booking site promises deep discounts. Does it deliver?
Guestmob, a new hotel booking site with a twist, seeks mobs of deal-seeking guests... USA Today

Other and Odd
Looking To Save Money On Books? Read And Return Them At The Airport
The Read and Return program at most U.S. airports lets travelers buy a book, return it at another store location, and get half the money back ... Budget Travel Online

Greatest churches of Oxford, England 
Oxford, England has no shortage of remarkable culture. One of its most astonishing cultural offerings is its great density of chapels and churches... Fox Travel News


365 Guide Tip for the Day
Professional Appearances - Travel Agency Client Meetings
Business meetings make up some of the most personal contact a travel agent might have with a client... Travel Research Online


Press Releases of Interest
New Germany Packages from Avanti Destinations
Spotlighting the surging demand by seasoned travelers for authentic Europe travel, Avanti Destinations has introduced a host of distinctive independent vacations throughout Europe... Travel Research Online

Vacation Express Offering 7-Night Punta Cana Vacations with Air from $699
Vacation Express is offering some incredible deals to Punta Cana this summer... Travel Research Online

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