TRO Travelgram: Jan 13

Monday, January 13, 2014

Destinations

Why a visit to Liverpool, city of nostalgia, is like coming home 
Coming home is a part of travel. But coming home can be a lot like going away. This is what I am thinking on the train to Liverpool, the most melancholic city on Earth. And, in its ruined way, one of the most magnificent… The Independent
52 Places to Go in 2014
From No. 1 Cape Town all the way to No. 52 Niagara Falls, N.Y., explore the vibrant cities and spectacular coastlines, unexpected spots and new attractions that made our list this year… New York Times

Tours and Activities

The modern coaching manual
If there's one form of transport that tends to least delight travellers, it's the coach tour. But as Caroline Gladstone discovers, it's come a long way and not just in accumulated kilometres… Sydney Morning Herald 
Honduras: can new archaelogical site near Copán boost tourism?
Since the "coup d’état" of 2009, bad news has kept visitors away from Honduras. Chris Moss visits a new Mayan site near Copán that could help reverse the trend … Telegraph (London)
12 delicious doughnut variations around the world
Fried dough is a universal delight, and can be found in all kinds of shapes and flavors – from round and thick and filled with just about anything, to stick-shaped, to thin to flat… USA Today

Cruise

UK Port in Bidding to Scrap Costa Concordia
A UK port is one of 12 ports in Europe bidding for the chance to scrap Costa Concordia, it was confirmed at a press conference in Rome today… CruiseCritic.com
Giant cruise ship to be based year-round in Europe
In the latest sign that Europe has come of age as a year-round cruise destination, Norwegian Cruise Line today announced it would permanently deploy its largest ship to the region… USA Today

Transportation

Transit traffic and the airport problem 
The shopping bags and reading matter of my fellow passengers on flight BA245 to Buenos Aires, and the debate about where to put the next runway in the London area, may not seem related. But bear with me a moment… The Independent
Qantas named world's safest airline
Qantas Airways, an Australian carrier, has earned the distinction of being the safest airline in the world after going without a fatal crash since 1951… USA Today

Lodging

7 deluxe ways to embrace winter
Instead of fighting the brutal winter weather, embrace all the snow and ice with the cozy buffer of a luxurious resort… CNN
The best hotels for chocolate lovers 
For many people, chocolate and travel is a happy combo of two major passions. Chocolate events, festivals and attractions around the world attract thousands of visitors… USA Today

Other and Odd

State Department issues travel alert for Sochi Olympics
Americans planning to attend the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, should be vigilant about their security due to potential terrorist threats, crime and uncertain medical care, the State Department advised Friday… NBCNews.com
Airport Delays: Six Ways to Cope 
It's that season again, but you don't have to lose your cool when a snowstorm grounds your flight… IndependentTraveler.com
Ask the Captain: Automated collision avoidance saves lives
If the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) says go down and air traffic control says go up, which do you do?… USA Today

TRO Smith

Give your marketing a boost in 2014
As the world of marketing evolves and we enter a new year, one has to wonder how brands will keep up to date with the latest trends as well as adapting them into a daily marketing strategy. As you begin this year with high hopes for your marketing efforts, have you an established solid strategy in place yet? Here are some tips to put you on the right track… TRO Smith

365 Guide Tip for the Day

Finding Inspiration – Pop Culture
The word "inspiration" has an interesting etymology, deriving from the Latin "inspirare" to breath or blow into from a divine origin. We often find ourselves short of inspiration at various times in our career, at a loss for a new idea for our marketing… Travel Research Online

Press Releases of Interest

Russia River Cruise FAM
11 Day Russian River Cruise includes: Accommodations in all outside cabins, each with private bathroom facilities, individual temperature control and large picture window… Travel Research Online

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