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TRO Travelgram: April 2

04-02-2013

 

Tuesday, April 2
Destinations
Where To Go In April: Spring Travel In Europe, Asia And The U.S.
April's when the weather becomes genuinely pleasant for much of the world, but it's also the time for travellers to get the jump on popular destinations before they're swarmed by the summer rush of tourists, making cities in Europe, the U.S. and Asia ripe for the picking... The Huffington Post

36 hours In...Tournai
The charming Belgian town, which this year celebrates its connections with Britain, offers culture – and a wide variety of traditional beers... Telegraph (London)

Tours and Activities
Why Philadelphia's bar scene beats New York's 
If ever there was a city that could be said to dwell in the shadow of another, it would be Philadelphia... Globe and Mail

World's Best Hikes: A Guide's Guide
Machu Picchu on your bucket list? Take the back way. How about seeing the jagged spikes of Patagonia’s Monte Fitz Roy? Hike the shores of nearby Laguna Capri and take in the mountain's reflection in this turquoise alpine lake. These are two of adventure guide Kasey Austin's favorite hikes in the world—and she knows a thing or two about hiking... NBCNews.com

Zagat picks the USA's most iconic restaurants
Many business travelers return regularly to cities' iconic restaurants, places where a famous dish, local cuisine, decor, service or history make an out-of-towner feel as though they're a part of a city or even a regular customer... USA Today

Cruise
Costa Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen
Crew aboard Costa Voyager rescued two fishermen March 30 after their boat lost power. Voyager was en route to Durres, Albania, when bridge crew spotted the drifting boat about 15 miles off the coast... CruiseCritic.com

Four-Year-Old Child Nearly Drowns on Disney Cruise Ship
A 4-year-old boy nearly drowned just hours after getting on Disney Fantasy on Saturday, March 30. The boy is receiving medical treatment at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children... CruiseCritic.com

Photo tour: A sneak peek at the new Royal Princess
Scheduled to debut in June 2013, the 3,560-passenger Royal Princess is nearing completion. Here, we take readers inside the still-under-construction vessel to see how its top decks and interior spaces are taking shape... USA Today

Transportation
Small island airline starts charging fliers by weight
It's finally happened. A small island-hopping airline says has begun charging passengers by weight, according to media reports from around the world... USA Today

Airfare Expert: What fliers need to know about the sequester
So far, most airlines show no signs of cutting flights this summer due to the automatic federal budget cuts called sequestration, but this could change at any time... USA Today

Lodging
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