TRO Travelgram: Jan 17

Friday, January 17, 2014

Destinations

A perfect day on three Caribbean islands 
Travel guidebooks and crowd-sourced websites are fine for getting the basics on a destination. But they're no substitute for advice from a well-informed local… USA Today
36 Hours in Sydney
Hit golden beaches, soak up contemporary culture, explore atmospheric bars and, sure, catch a glimpse of that opera house during a weekend in Australia's most populous city… New York Times

Tours and Activities

Only in Portland: 5 quirky things
Portland, Oregon, is so quirky that locals just take it for granted. For those still operating under a normal paradigm, here are five things you will find only in Portland… CNN
The Best Spas in the U.S. 
Still recovering from the holiday season? Relax, we've got you covered. From Hawaiian oceanfront retreats, to scenic alpine getaways, these are the best spas in the U.S… The Huffington Post
A Salty, Sweet, Buttery Taste of Brittany
There are many reasons to visit this region of France. For the author, however, there was just one: caramel candies… New York Times

Cruise

P&O Cruises Unveils New Look
P&O Cruises is changing the livery of its ships to reflect the line's British heritage… CruiseCritic.com
Cruise Ship Saves 8 Sailors From Sinking Vessel
Costa Deliziosa on Tuesday rescued eight passengers from a sinking yacht, which had struck an unidentified object in the middle of the Atlantic… CruiseCritic.com

Transportation

United to furlough nearly 700 flight attendants
United Airlines plans to furlough 688 flight attendants after it didn't get enough of them to take a voluntary buyout… USA Today
Rising airfares: It's increasingly costly to fly
The price to board an airliner in the United States has risen for the fourth straight year, making it increasingly expensive… NBCNews.com

Lodging

B&B and Beyond: La Forge d'Hauterives, France
With views of the Côte d'Azur, this graceful guesthouse offers an intimate retreat in any season… The Independent
The most exclusive hotel room in London
Seemingly moored above the Southbank Centre, the boat-shaped A Room for London is a one-off, one-bedroom hotel open for a limited time only… Telegraph (London)

Other and Odd

The Best Way to Carry Money Overseas
Get the most for your money when traveling internationally by doing a little homework first. We break down your options for carrying money overseas… IndependentTraveler.com
Warning over Caribbean virus
Travellers urged to avoid mosquito bites following outbreak of chikungunya virus on several islands … Telegraph (London)
Do I need to print my boarding pass?
Ask the Experts: Nick Trend, our consumer travel expert, advises a reader on checking in at the airport with a mobile phone … Telegraph (London)

TRO Smith

More likes and shares when you mind your tone in your videos
Few people will like or retweet posts with which they don't personally identify. Just like a face-to-face conversation, a certain level of comfort is usually required before the next steps kick in… TRO Smith

365 Guide Tip for the Day

Finding Inspiration – “Out There”
We are looking for inspiration. Thoreau sought out the quiet solitude of Walden Pond to ponder life, but my own experience has found similar opportunity in Manhattan and in Chiang Mai. But my guess is your back yard is every bit as wondrous… Travel Research Online

Today in History

Benjamin Franklin Born
On this day in 1706 American statesman, inventor, author and printer, satirist, politician, and diplomat Benjamin Franklin was born… Travel Research Online


 

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