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TRO Travelgram: May 29

05-29-2013

 

Wednesday, May 29
Destinations
Amsterdam attractions: what to see and do in summer
Our Amsterdam expert suggests what to see and do in the city this summer and offers a guide to the best hotels... Telegraph (London)

After the Thaw: Outdoor Fun in Berlin
Now that the outdoors are open for business, here are frugal-friendly ideas for alfresco activity in the capital, from biking to burgers to the beach... New York Times

Tours and Activities
A cold one in Iceland: Where do the locals go drinking in Reykjavik? 
Since my last visit to the quirky Nordic city of 200,000 was a few years back – and the bar turnover here is speedier than a puffin gobbling a fresh-catch herring – I touched base with a local expert for the latest nightlife lowdown... Globe and Mail

Canada's top 10 beaches 
One smells like molasses. Another was a Playboy pick. We asked writers across the country to share their favourite sandy spots. Here they are, in no particular order... Globe and Mail

Restaurant Report: L’Escalier in Cologne, Germany
A culinary wunderkind riffs on classics and mashes up cuisines at this former French restaurant... New York Times

Cruise
Cruise line gets points for speedy response
Another cruise ship, another fire. And for thousands of passengers, another vacation cut short. More bad news for a cruise company? Maybe not... CNN

Will latest fire on a cruise ship dampen bookings?
The second major fire on a cruise ship in four months has the industry facing a new slew of safety questions... USA Today

Photo tour: Inside Europe's newest cruise ship
The 139,400-ton Preziosa is a bustling vessel with a wide range of eateries, lounges and deck-top amusements including one of the longest water slides at sea... USA Today

Transportation
Road Warriors: Airport signs can confuse, confound
Better signage could make the airport experience less frustrating...USA Today

TSA finds record number of firearms in carry-on bags
The Transportation Security Administration last week found a record 65 firearms at airports, beating the previous record of 50...USA Today

Lodging
B&B and Beyond: By the Lemon Tree, Amman
Family drinks parties and an elaborate breakfast spread help to make Matthew Teller feel at home in the bustling capital... The Independent

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