TRO Travelgram - Friday, August 14

Destinations
48 Hours in Istanbul
The ultimate two-day itinerary in Turkey's capital... Travel and Leisure

36 Hours in Warsaw
In the five years since Poland ascended to the European Union, a colorful injection of money and culture has given the city an unmistakable glow... New York Times

Amusement mecca Myrtle Beach, S.C., offers deep discounts
Tourist-dependent establishments along a 60-mile stretch of Atlantic coast dubbed the Grand Strand— one of the South's most popular bargain beach and golf destinations— are offering plentiful discounts... USA Today

Tours and Activities
Travelling in China is best done on two wheels
Cycling in China was never the same from one day to the next, and that's what hooked Nicolas Jimenez... National Post

England's Best Pubs
The top pubs in London and beyond for authentic Scotch eggs, fish-and-chips, and pints... Travel and Leisure

Eat Like a Local in Italy
Zigzagging from Rome to Piedmont, Travel + Leisure takes a tasting tour of the country's artisanal offerings... Travel and Leisure

New York Food Trucks Go Gourmet
Street food has moved way beyond hot-dog and halal carts. Now you can get everything from red-velvet cupcakes to burgers... Budget Travel Online

Cruise
New U.K. Cruise Line Charters Marco Polo, Ocean Countess
A new British cruise line, Cruise & Maritime Voyages, will launch in January 2010 -- bucking the trend of floating resorts on mega-ships for classic cruise style... CruiseCritic.com

Will work for travel: Cargo ship cruise vacations
A number of cargo ship companies make their freighters available for a limited number of guests traveling to a number of exotic destinations, sometimes for less money than a conventional cruise... Yahoo Travel News

Exclusive interview with Oasis of the Seas architects
Scott Wilson and Scott Butler have designed for Royal Caribbean for years, initially creating theaters and becoming the guys Royal Caribbean calls when the company has a challenging problem or a wacky idea... USA Today

Transportation
Airlines to Require More Passenger Info
A new security requirement means passengers will need to supply their birthday and gender when booking an airline ticket... [Back to Press Releases Main]