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TRO Travelgram: May 31

05-31-2012

 

Thursday, May 31
Destinations
Seattle vs. Portland: Portland
Part of a series of "city smackdowns" pitting rival cities against each other and letting you decide which one's best: today, read for and against Portland, OR... CNN

10 charming island towns that offer history, local flavor
Looking for more than just a pretty beach? Go to town. These 10 charming island villages pack more punch than your typical beach-resort destination... USA Today

Tours and Activities
Air fare: The world's best airport restaurants
Airport dining doesn't have to be terminal. A new wave of airport restaurants is elevating airport cuisine above the level of greasy burgers and wilting sushi... CNN

Cycle Chelanatchee (or is it Wenatchelan?) for sun and scenery
Need a break from cool and wet? Head for Chelan and Wenatchee for five great bike rides... Seattle Times

Cheers! America's best rooftop bars
U.S. cities such as New York have seen a profusion of new rooftop bars in recent years... MSN.com

Just for summer: 51 great American beaches
To kick off the unofficial start of summer, USA TODAY asked local experts to select one great beach in each state and the District of Columbia... USA Today

Cruise
Update: Strikes Spread to Norway's Fjord Ports; Cause Further Itinerary Changes
The pilot strikes in Norway which closed Oslo Fjord Port have spread to ports along the west coast of the country including Tromsø and Alesund... CruiseCritic.com

Cruise ship review: Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder
What's it like to sail on a Disney ship? We offera a glimpse this week in a new in-depth review of one of the line's four vessels, the Disney Wonder... USA Today

Transportation
Two planes clip wings at Chicago O'Hare airport
No passengers were injured after two planes clipped wings Wednesday afternoon at Chicago O'Hare Airport... MSN.com

Alaska Airlines' newest city: San Antonio
San Antonio International Airport will get its first-ever nonstop route to Seattle on Sept. 17. That will come courtesy of Alaska Airlines, which announced this morning it will add San Antonio to route map... USA Today

Houston clears Southwest's Hobby expansion plan for takeoff
Southwest Airlines is planning to offer international service out of Houston's Hobby Airport with the city council's adoption of a $100 million plan to expand the airport and add international flights...USA Today

Lodging
Lets go glamping! Luxury camping for travelers
Theres been a huge increase in travelers looking for more alternative, ecologically sensitive kinds of accommodations - tents and the like. And though many of these properties now command the same sort of day rates as posh hotels, they offer certain benefits that arent possible at more traditional lodgings... MSN.com

Will London's trendy Hoxton Hotel come to New York?
East London's affordable and ultra-trendy Hoxton Hotel has been sold to a group that aims to turn it into a chain with locations across Europe and in New York... USA Today

Search site picks five quirkiest bed and breakfasts
Take the road less traveled and stay in a caboose or a treehouse. We've picked five quirky properties for those looking for a different kind of guestroom and travel experience... USA Today


Other and Odd
The Best Way to Carry Money Overseas
Get the most for your money when traveling internationally by doing a little homework first. The most important step is to know your options... IndependentTraveler.com

Protecting your identity on the road
Some people travel to learn, others to forget. And some end up learning tough lessons because they don't take basic precautions to protect their identities... MSN.com

Study says solo travel is on the rise
Travelers often run in pairs or packs, but more are willing to go it alone, a new study says... USA Today

365 Guide Tip for the Day
Building a travel agency website
One of the reasons there are so many poorly designed trav
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