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TRO Travelgram: June 20
06-20-2012
Destinations
Wednesday, June 20
36 Hours in... Seville
Seville, the Andalusian home of flamenco and tapas, scorches by day and dazzles at night – but its cool Moorish architecture makes it easy to beat the summer heat... Telegraph (London)
Touring a Danish Island on Two Wheels
On Bornholm, the author discovers flowers in bloom, eats a "Sun over Gudhjem" sandwich and fails to lead his rundbold team to victory... New York Times
Tours and Activities
World's most amazing fountains
You don't need to be a high roller to enjoy one of Las Vegas' most sought-after shows: the dancing waters of the Fountains of Bellagio... ABC News
Check out Facebook's top 'check-in' sites around the globe
Facebook announced today on its website its list of the "most social landmarks" in 25 cities around the world... USA Today
Bermuda resort lets divers explore shipwreck
A luxury resort in Bermuda this summer has arranged for guests to explore a shipwreck that dates back to the 17th century... USA Today
Cruise
Royal Caribbean Forcibly Bumps Passenger
Just like the airlines, overbooked cruise lines seek out volunteers willing to accept compensation to reschedule their cruises. But unlike airlines, we've never heard of a passenger being forcibly bumped -- until now... CruiseCritic.com
Enchantment of the Seas rescues yachtsman racing to Bermuda
A sailor racing his yacht from Newport, R.I., to Bermuda was rescued by Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas after he fell ill from dehydration in the Atlantic... USA Today
With new ship, Carnival unveils a more contemporary look
Call it the end of an era. The cruise line known for the flashiest ships at sea has dialed back the flash in a big way on its latest vessel. In its place: A more stylish, contemporary design with a Caribbean flair... USA Today
Transportation
United 'plans to remove Dreamliner cockpit barriers'
United Continental's pilot union is requesting a meeting to discuss what it said is a plan for Boeing to take out secondary cockpit barriers on the airline's new 787 Dreamliners... Sydney Morning Herald
Faster, better airport-security checkpoints not that far off
At a terminal being renovated here at Love Field, contractors are installing 500 high-definition security cameras sharp enough to read an auto license plate or a logo on a shirt... ABC News
Airlines up chase for corporate traveler with new come-ons
Airlines are racing to fill premium cabins on their planes with bed-like seats. They're speeding up access to the Web. And they're carving out space in coach class for those who'll pay more to stretch their legs... USA Today
Allegiant Air: We'll seat children next to a parent
Afraid your children won't get to sit next to you on a flight? Starting today, leisure carrier Allegiant Air says that's unlikely to happen on its planes... USA Today
Lodging
Hintlesham Hall, Hintlesham, Suffolk: hotel review
Hintlesham Hall, in Suffolk, is a traditional hotel with a 175-acre estate and a restaurant offering French-influenced cooking...Telegraph (London)
London hotels rated as Britain's worst
They may be charging sky-high rates during the Olympics but London hotels have a lot to learn about pleasing guests, a survey has suggested... Telegraph (London)
US hotels sell a record 430 million room nights this year
The U.S. hotel industry is currently going through resurgence... USA Today
Other and Odd
What's the world's happiest country?
No, it's not Denmark - though the land of sticky pastries and the Little Mermaid has ranked number one on several other happiness surveys, including a report released at a United Nations meeting earlier this year... USA Today
Flier accused of groping TSA agent
A Bonita Springs woman is accused of groping an agent at Southwest Florida International Airport... MSN.com
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Monitoring your travel company’s online reputation
Over the past two days we have discussed measures a travel agency can undertake to prevent the posting of negat
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