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TRO Travelgram: March 12

03-12-2013

 

Tuesday, March 12
Destinations
America's best small town comebacks
Sometimes the best against all odds tales are real ones, taking place in unsung towns, led by regular citizens energized to resuscitate once thriving destinations just as they appeared flat on the mat... CNN

Weekend Escape: At Mt. Baldy, any season is right
There's skiing too, but hiking has year-round appeal. There are trails for hikers of different experience levels... LA Times

Ras al-Khaimah, the Quiet Emirate
Ras al-Khaimah, the northernmost of the United Arab Emirates, stands out for its traditionalism and history... New York Times

Tours and Activities
The World's 15 Best Attractions For Kids
When traveling with the young ones in tow, it can be a challenge to find attractions that will be suited to their interests and attention spans... The Huffington Post

Amazonian conservation in action 
A stay at the Tambopata Research Center requires effort, but the rewards include stunning wildlife encounters ... The Independent

Beyond Waikiki Beach: Take a literary tour of Hawaii 
I am a cultural tourist, often using books as a way to get inside a place. So while preparing to visit family in Hawaii, I was pleasantly surprised to discover the gross inaccuracy of my Elvis-movie-abetted notions of the state. Several substantial writers have travelled here and described their encounters... Globe and Mail

Cruise
Live From Cruise Shipping Miami, the Industry Mega-Convention
Cruise Shipping Miami, the cruise industry's annual mega-convention, kicks off Monday -- and Cruise Critic will be reporting live from the scene. A trio of editors will be prowling the aisles of the trade show looking for the next big thing, attending press conferences (big reveals from Norwegian and Princess) and catching panel discussions on the cruise ship of the future...CruiseCritic.com

Cruise holidays: cruising in the Black Sea 
Historically rich, the Black Sea region has seen settlements on its shores for almost 3,000 years. Christopher Howse sets sail for The Towers of Trebizond... Telegraph (London)

Holland America offers new sailings from Singapore
Holland America is adding two new Asia itineraries out of Singapore... USA Today

Transportation
8 reasons to trade up on trains
It's true that affordable rail passes and second-class coaches make train travel accessible to more people. It also offers a great way to cover lots of ground while taking in different countries' scenery and culture. But when is it worth the splurge for first-class tickets in Europe and places far beyond?... CNN

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