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TRO Travelgram: Oct 17

10-17-2012

 

Wednesday, October 17
Destinations
In search of a cooler, calmer Kashmir 
For decades, the region's stunning beauty has been overshadowed by violence and unrest. However, a period of relative peace tempted Adrian Hamilton to visit – and he was entranced by what he found... The Independent

5 ways Japan will surprise you
Japan is a captivating country, a kaleidoscope of ancient traditions swirling alongside modern technology. It is a land of creativity, of hip funkiness and conservative beauty, of business efficiency and dizzying fantasy... CNN

A Quick Island Getaway From Auckland
Just northeast of New Zealand's largest city is Waiheke Island, which combines verdant vineyards and golden beaches... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Menton, France: On the Jean Cocteau museum trail
Natasha Edwards explores the new Jean Cocteau museum in Menton along the French Riviera and others featuring his work...Telegraph (London)

Crystal Bridges art museum is reshaping Wal-Mart's hometown
The nearly year-old museum is helping to revitalize downtown Bentonville, Ark. The Ozark town is full of charm, good food and Southern hospitality... LA Times

Singapore Recasts Itself as Newest Asian Art Hub
After decades of focusing on finance, Singapore is now investing in arts development... New York Times

Cruise
Celebrity to Launch 7-Night Mediterranean Cruises in 2014
Celebrity Cruises will launch 7-night "open-jaw" itineraries in the Mediterranean sailing from Barcelona in 2014, confirmed new chief executive Michael Bayley... CruiseCritic.com

Cruise Ship Crewmember Dies from Meningitis Infection
One of four MSC Orchestra crewmembers diagnosed with bacterial meningitis has died, according to a statement from MSC...CruiseCritic.com

Experts: Costa Concordia equipment may not have been working before crash
An Italian court heard on Tuesday that equipment aboard the Costa Concordia luxury liner may not have been functioning when she ran aground and capsized, killing 32 people... NBCNews.com

Transportation
Allegiant Air axes Monterey from Hawaii expansion
Allegiant Air's expansion to Hawaii has generated excitement — and stirred hope — among small cities across the western United States... USA Today

Airport security needs radical overhaul, airline execs say
Airport security needs to undergo a radical overhaul or else passengers will become further disgruntled, lines will grow and terminals will be overwhelmed, airline executives said Tuesday at a global aviation conference... USA Today
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