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TRO Travelgram: July 8

07-08-2013

 

Monday, July 8
Destinations
48 Hours In: Edinburgh
Scotland's beautiful capital is packed with culture and intrigue, says Simon Calder. To see it at its best go now, before the festival crowds take over... The Independent

Destination: Ithaca, NY 
The lively college town of Ithaca is home to waterfalls, wineries, fun shops and quirky bookstores. Check out our guide of what to see and do... IndependentTraveler.com

Following 'Game of Thrones' to Belfast and Beyond
The HBO fantasy series is drawing fans to Northern Ireland, but there is far more to tourism here than the hit show... New York Times

Tours and Activities
10 uncrowded Atlantic beaches for summer
Just because everyone goes to the beach in summer doesn't mean you have to fight crowds to find a placid stretch of sand... USA Today

Restaurant Report: Onlywood Pizzeria Trattoria in Key West
Two former New Yorkers opened this low-key spot last fall, serving thin-crust pizzas and incorporating local ingredients... New York Times

Cruise
Cruise Ship Diverted due to Tug Boat Accident in New Orleans
The sinking of a tug boat has closed part of the Mississippi River and forced at least one cruise ship, Carnival Conquest, to alter its intended course to the port of New Orleans... CruiseCritic.com

Holland America ship to circumnavigate South America
Holland America has announced plans for another epic cruise from Florida to South America and back... USA Today

Transportation
U.S. airlines cancel more flights for Mexico volcano
U.S. airlines canceled more flights in and out of Mexico City's airport on Friday as a precautionary measure as the nearby Popocatepetl volcano continued to emit vapor and ash... USA Today

Asiana Flight 214 attendants lauded as 'heroes'
Asiana Airlines attendants are being lauded as heroes for their role in helping passengers to safety after the crash-landing of Flight 214 at San Francisco on Saturday... USA Today

Beware the Fees on Europe's Budget Airlines
European low-cost carriers seem like they offer good deals — until you're charged for not printing out your boarding pass or for carrying an infant on your lap... New York Times

Lodging
Hotel of the Week: Bedarra Island, Great Barrier Reef 
With seven villas knitted deep into the rainforest, Bedarra Island Resort deliv
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