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TRO Travelgram: April 16

04-16-2013

 

Tuesday, April 16
Destinations
Hong Kong: Asia's new art capital 
For years, high-rollers from mainland China, Southeast Asia, North America and beyond have come to Hong Kong for its glitzy bars and nightclubs. But if it was culture one was after, well, they had come to the wrong place. How things change... Globe and Mail

In Mexico, Where the Waves Still Win
Worried that sleepy Troncones might be shedding some of its authenticity to go chic, the author returns to her favorite beach and faces her fears... New York Times

Tours and Activities
The Best Seafood Restaurants Around The World
Shellfish, displayed on ice in wire baskets, are the main attraction at Seattle's Walrus & Carpenter, where the shucking of Pacific oysters is itself a work of art... The Huffington Post

The evergreen appeal of my favourite British ramble 
Come rain, shine or gale-force winds, Mark Rowe has donned his hiking boots for the past 10 years for Walk of the Month. To celebrate, he returns to his favourite destination – Bredon Hill in the Cotswolds ... The Independent

Are You Ready for Some Futebol?
Soccer is not just a game in Brazil, it's a national drama. Here's a script to help you join the show... New York Times

Cruise
Royal Caribbean's Newest Cruise Ship to Offer Skydiving, Bumper Cars and Studios with Balconies
Though Quantum of the Seas will be smaller than the line's more recent blockbuster ships, Oasis and Allure of the Seas, it will still deliver the same eye-popping "wow" factor... CruiseCritic.com

Next Royal Caribbean ship to feature gee-whiz ride
Royal Caribbean's next ship will feature a giant mechanical arm that transports passengers high above the vessel in a glass capsule... USA Today

Carnival to reimburse government for Triumph costs
Cruise giant Carnival will repay the U.S. government for the costs incurred by the U.S. Coast Guard when the Carnival Triumph caught fire... USA Today

Transportation
Boston Marathon Explosion: FAA Orders No-Fly Zone Over Boston Explosion Site
The Federal Aviation Administration created a no-fly zone over the site of two explosions at the annual Boston marathon on Monday, and briefly ordered flights bound for Boston's Logan International Airport held on the ground at airports around the country... The Huffington Post

Airlines waive fees for Boston flight changes
Airlines at Boston's Logan International Airport are operating normal flight schedules today, but most carriers are waiving change fees for customers scheduled to fly there during the next few days... USA Today

Lodging
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