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TRO Travelgram: July 17

07-17-2013

 

Wednesday, July 17
Destinations
Amsterdam for tourists: What's legal?
You may have noticed an interesting reaction when you tell people you're traveling to Amsterdam. They sometimes get that curious look, that knowing half-smile on their faces. "Amsterdam," they say with a mischievous grin, "lucky you!"... CNN

How Asheville went from 'leper colony' to tourist haven
It could have gone either way for Asheville at the dawn of the 20th century. Would the city's future be one for tourists? Or would it be for tuberculosis patients?... USA Today

Moving to the Rhythms of Rio
From samba to bossa nova, jazz to pop, it doesn't take long to uncover the layered beats of this Brazilian city... New York Times

Tours and Activities
A taste of Burgundy
A short drive takes in some of the region's famous vineyards and finest churches... Sydney Morning Herald 

Restaurant Report: Bar Sajor in Seattle
At this new spot, opened by an award-winning chef, the food is cooked exclusively by wood flame... New York Times

Cruise
Boarding a Cruise Ship with Ease
Knowing that standing in line is not a pleasant way to start your vacation, cruise lines have been working to speed up the boarding process... CruiseCritic.com

Norwegian Cruise Line Officially Announces Fourth Breakaway Class Ship
Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that it will again be tapping German shipyard Meyer Werft for a fourth Breakaway Class ship, to be delivered in early 2017... CruiseCritic.com

Compagnie Du Ponant Signs for Fourth Boreal-Class Cruise Ship
French cruise line Compagnie du Ponant has signed a contract for a fourth Boreal-class cruise ship with Italian shipyard Fincantieri...CruiseCritic.com

Transportation
Frontier Airlines axing South Bend from its route map
Frontier Airlines is dropping South Bend from its route map... USA Today

When do airline passengers get their bill of rights?
CLIA's International Cruise Line Passenger Bill of Rights has some flaws, but you can say this for the U.S. cruise industry—it's certainly done much more than the U.S. airline industry when it comes to articulating passenger rights... USA Today

Lodging
Luxury hotels and resorts in California wine country
Hundreds of wineries dot the rolling hills in Napa and Sonoma counties, the heart of California wine country. Travelers looking to get pampered should consider these top luxury hotels... USA Today

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