TRO Travelgram - July 15

Destinations
Sitges: the St Tropez of Spain
In the Catalonian city of Sitges, Paul Clements is captivated by raked beaches, languorous charm and a metropolitan heartbeat... Telegraph (London)

A whirlwind tour of South Africa
For a first-time visitor like me, South Africa is a kaleidoscope of shifting scenes and world cultures... Seattle Times

In Spain, These Hills Are Alive (Again!)
The 21st century has arrived in Ribeira Sacra, an ancient wine region in northwest Spain where vineyards are being renewed and stunningly good wine is being made... New York Times

Tours and Activities
More travelers heeding the call to volunteer
Who would want to work during a vacation? A lot of people. Interest in voluntourism appears to be growing... Seattle Times

What's Italian for sandwich?
When in Rome, do as the Romans do when it's time for lunch or a quick midmorning pick-me-up -- grab a delectable pizza rossa or tramezzini and dig in... LA Times

In Lyon, a Day Devoted to the Stomach
I came to Lyon to construct a single perfect day of indulgence, on a budget. Could I eat well in the best French dining city outside Paris and not go broke?... New York Times

Cruise
What to Expect From an Alaska Cruise
What to do, which cabin to book, even what to wear are very important questions when planning an Alaska cruise. We've got the answers... Smarter Travel

Photo essay: A sneak peek at Norwegian Cruise Line's next ship, Norwegian Epic
Norwegian Cruise Line isn't the biggest operator in the cruise business, but the company is making one of the industry's biggest bets ever with its plans to unveil the 153,000-ton Norwegian Epic next summer... USA Today

Transportation
168 Reportedly Killed in Iran Plane Crash
Iranian plane headed to Armenia reportedly crashes, all 168 on board killed... ABC News

US Airways to lay off 600 airport workers
US Airways said on Tuesday it will cut 600 ground jobs this fall because of the slow economy.... USA Today

Paws up: All-pet airline launches inaugural flight
On Tuesday, the first flight for Pet Airways, the first-ever all-pet airline, took off from Republic Airport in Farmingdale, N.Y.... USA Today

Lodging
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