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TRO Travelgram: Aug 8
08-08-2012
Destinations
Wednesday, August 8
10 secret European summer getaways
As travelers continue to swarm Europe every summer, many locals have found secret hideaways that allow them to avoid the crowds at all costs... CNN
Lost among the hill tribes of northern Thailand
The hill tribes and their unique culture have been on the backpacker's Southeast Asia itinerary for decades. This has led to widespread exploitation by unscrupulous tour operators... Yahoo Travel News
Alongside Rudolph's Ilk, Yoiking in Lapland
In northern Finland, the Frugal Traveler spots reindeer everywhere and listens to a form of singing that falls between a chant and a yodel... New York Times
Tours and Activities
The 10 Best country days out
From fossil hunting to forbidden corners and the golden age of steam... The Independent
7 breathtaking ballooning adventures
Ever since the Montgolfier brothers launched the first manned hot air balloon flight in France in 1783, enterprising balloonists have capitalized on our fascination with open-air flight by offering rides that soar over some of the world's most stunning landscapes... CNN
Yosemite's lost valley will be subject of vote
This fall San Franciscans will vote on a local measure with national implications: It could return to the American people a flooded gorge described as the twin of breathtaking Yosemite Valley...Yahoo Travel News
Cruise
Ernesto Back to Tropical Storm; Cruise Impact Update
Ernesto, the fifth named storm of the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season, weakened to become a tropical storm yet again after hurricane-force winds Tuesday prompted a number of Central American countries to issue storm warnings... CruiseCritic.com
Faux Michael Jackson is back on Norwegian Cruise Line ship
Like Elvis, the late Michael Jackson keeps popping up on cruise ships... USA Today
Carnival mimics airlines with fee-based perks program
Taking a page from the airlines, Carnival Cruise Lines is testing a new program that allows passengers to pay for perks such as priority embarkation, early cabin availability and express luggage delivery... USA Today
Transportation
U.S. airlines relax change rules as Ernesto nears Mexico
Four big U.S. airlines have relaxed their change-of-ticket rules for customers scheduled to fly into areas affected by Hurricane Ernesto... USA Today
Alaska Airlines plane wing note 'not appropriate'
A passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight looked out the window and saw what looked like a damaged area on the wing with a handwritten note saying, "We know about this."... MSN.com
FAA suspends air traffic procedure that preceded close call near D.C.
The Federal Aviation Administration has suspended an air traffic-switching procedure that preceded a close call among three planes last week at Washington's Reagan National Airport, Reuters reports... USA Today
Lodging
London's most charming small hotels
If the Olympics inspires your own London visit, these are the hotels to book — small, homey retreats within central London... MSN.com
Hotels hang — and will sell — local art
Hotels are turning to local artists for works to decorate guest rooms and other areas. Guests may buy the art too... LA Times
Durham, N.C., to get artsy, luxury 21c Museum Hotel
The artsy 21c Museum Hotels group is moving closer to building another luxury boutique hotel combined with a contemporary arts museum - this time in Durham, N.C.... USA Today
Other and Odd
NY pedicab driver allegedly ripped off visitors hundreds of dollars
One of tourists' favorite ways to experience the Big Apple is under scrutiny after outrage over a pedicab driver who allegedly charged visitors hundreds of dollars for short rides... MSN.com
Don't sit by me! Why travelers are antisocial
If you've traveled on almost any type of public transport, you likely can relate to these tactics aimed at keeping a stranger from occupying that empty seat beside you... USA Today
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