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TRO Travelgram: Jan 24

01-24-2013

 

Thursday, January 24
Destinations
10 Caribbean destinations you can afford
We've tracked down stylish budget guesthouses, the best street-food spots, and heaps of free or nearly free activities on 10 Caribbean islands... USA Today

In Rome, Where Tourists Can Avoid the Traps
Just north of the Vatican lies an area that’s home to historic shops and the city’s newest places to eat... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Exotic culinary tours around the world
Eating and cooking one's way through a country is one of the best ways to understand and enjoy a culture. The raw ingredients, finished dishes and smells, tastes and traditions in between meld into unforgettable sensory experiences... CNN

Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Getaway
The Southwest's most mysterious area is also one of its most fun. Drive along this nearly 100-mile stretch of State Route 375, which was designated in 1966 as one of America’s Byways... Travel and Leisure

Lou's serves dinner classics, world-class pie in Hanover, N.H.
This classic diner/coffee shop with both counter stools and booths has been a Main Street institution since 1947... USA Today

Cruise
Princess Cruises to expand rapidly in Japan
Looks like Princess Cruises is going after the Japanese market in a big way... USA Today

Alaska eyes changes to rules on cruise ship discharge
The governor of Alaska is proposing changes to the way the state regulates wastewater from cruise ships... USA Today

Carnival Cruise Ship Alters Itinerary Due to Thruster Problem
Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Destiny has altered the itinerary of its five-day cruise, which departed Miami on January 21, due to technical problems with its stern thrusters... CruiseCritic.com

Transportation
Giant new airport for Istanbul
Plans to build the world's largest airport, at a cost of $5.6 billion, have been unveiled by authorities in Turkey... Telegraph (London)

Flight test: Singapore Airlines
The famed 'Singapore Girl' cabin crew style is professional and courteous, but not inclined towards chit-chat... Sydney Morning Herald 

Integration woes help send United Airlines to loss
The parent company of United Airlines is reporting a $620 million loss in the fourth quarter as passengers stayed away following its problems earlier in the year with integrating Continental... USA Today

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