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Destinations
Tuesday, July 31
Traveller's guide: Menorca
With a newly completed coastal path and more beaches than Mallorca and Ibiza combined, this Balearic island is ideal for walkers and families... The Independent
A double dose of history and indulgence in Budapest
The Danube divides Hungary's capital into two fascinating parts...The Independent
Western Australia: Take the Aerial Highway into Dreamtime
The remote, luxury lodges of the Kimberley are now linked by air. Sarah Barrell flies to the final frontier... The Independent
Tours and Activities
Britain's best national parks
National Parks Week (July 30 to August 5) celebrates the beauty of Britain's 15 "breathing spaces". We take a look at some of the best walks and scenery... Telegraph (London)
Cheers! America's best beer bars
In the dark days before the craft beer boom of the 1980s, much of the beer sold in America was as uninspired as the generic bars that served it. But now historic beers, micro bottlings and hyperlocal selections fill bars worth traveling to... MSN.com
Cruise
11 Out-of-the-Way Places Best Explored From a Cruise Ship
Via a cruise ship, we've visited more than 175 ports and scenic cruising destinations around the world. Here are some of our favorite "out-of-the-way" destinations... Misc
Photo tour: The new Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy compared
The Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Fantasy, may be a sister to the one-year-old Disney Dream. But it's not a carbon copy... USA Today
Carnival cracks down on cruisers who 'save' deck chairs
Are you frustrated with cruisers who "save" deck chairs for hours at a time without using them? So, apparently, is industry giant Carnival... USA Today
Transportation
United pilots take protest to the White House
As labor disputes roil the airlines, dozens of United Airlines pilots picketed today in front of the White House. The group protested against United for failing to resolve contract talks and for what the union characterizes as sending jobs overseas... USA Today
American reaches deal to sell preferred seats via Priceline
American Airlines unveiled a seat-selection service Monday that is available at Priceline.com, in a rare example of an extra choice at a web site that compares tickets... USA Today
Airlines urge stronger approach on EU carbon law
A coalition of industry lobby groups urged the Obama administration on Monday to take more aggressive measures to challenge an EU law that forces airlines that use European airports to pay for their carbon emissions... MSN.com
Lodging
Stay the night: No46, Prague
A handsome flat near central Prague offers a stylish base from which to explore the city's history... The Independent
Ditch the Hotel: 10 Cheaper Ways to Stay
Travelers can find cozy, convenient lodging for $50, $20 or even free in virtually every destination -- as long as they know where to look... MSN.com
Botox after breakfast? Hotel offers cosmetic procedures
On Monday, a dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice on the outskirts of Austin, TX will open a branch in town, on the main floor of the Four Seasons Residences Austin, which is on the same property as the Four Seasons Hotel Austin... MSN.com
Other and Odd
First Pisa, now Rome's Colosseum - it's leaning
The ancient Colosseum of Rome, where gladiators fought for their lives, is slanting about 40 cm (16 inches) lower on the south side than on the north, and authorities are investigating whether it needs urgent repairs... MSN.com
Rude surprise: French fed up with own incivility
Rituals of rudeness have long been accepted by visitors as part of the price of enjoying such a beautiful city as Paris. But it seems the French themselves have become fed up with their own incivility...Yahoo Travel News
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Designing Your Travel Newsletter
The design and formatting of your email travel newsletter is nearly as important as its content. Readers will quickly take note of bad design, especially if the layout, font or white space detracts from readability... Travel Research Online
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