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TRO Travelgram: Jan 8

01-08-2013

 

Tuesday, January 8
Destinations
8 getaways we wish we could afford
Imagine kicking back on a private island in the Bahamas where the staff caters to your every whim. Yes, it's a pipe dream for 99% of us, but let's imagine. Forget that bank balance. Now conjure up a snorkel and flippers... CNN

Lapland, From Icy Plunge to Blazing Sky
North of the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, a visitor darts between extreme hot and cold, watches colors paint the sky and experiences a reindeer nuzzle... New York Times

Tours and Activities
The best desert adventure holidays 
Beat the January blues by hitting the sand. The epic landscapes of the world's deserts offer a blast of sunshine and endless opportunities for adventure... The Independent

10 great places where vegetarians don't sacrifice flavor
Resolving to eat healthy doesn't mean having to give up on taste; here are 10 restaurants committed to tasty vegetarian and vegan menus... USA Today

Cruise
Saga Ruby Delays World Cruise due to Engine Trouble
Saga Cruises has been forced to delay Saga Ruby's final 109-day round the world voyage by up to 10 days due to engine trouble...CruiseCritic.com

Update: Carnival Expands Alcohol Beverage Package to Half Moon Cay, More Ships
Carnival Cruise Lines has again expanded its "test" of the Cheers! all-you-can-drink alcohol packages, this time to the private island of Half Moon Cay and several more ships... CruiseCritic.com

Cruise ship photo tour: Silversea's Silver Shadow
At the top of the short list of the world'?s most luxurious cruise ships, Silversea Cruises 28,258-gross ton Silver Shadow entered service in 2000... USA Today

Transportation
Boeing’s 787 faces scrutiny after several reports of mishaps
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner is facing fresh scrutiny after a fire broke out on one of the new model passenger planes while it was parked at a gate at Boston's Logan International Airport... NBCNews.com

Berlin's new airport delayed a fourth time
The Associated Press reports that one of Germany's infrastructure projects "has turned into an embarrassment for a country that prides itself on efficiency and punctuality"... USA Today

United fails in attempt to raise fares
United Airlines' attempt to lead the first fare hike of the new year has failed, analysts say... USA Today

Lodging
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