TRO Travelgram - Wednesday, August 19

Destinations
Love and Haiti
Voodoo, white sands, lush jungles, and vibrant culture... Conde Nast Traveler

Memphis on a budget: Trolleys, barbecue and Elvis
Blues and soul have deep roots in this city, with legendary Beale Street and the Stax Museum among the must-sees for any visitor... USA Today

Tours and Activities
Visit a French town on market day for a taste of local life
Travel writer Rick Steves offers advice on touring market towns in France... Seattle Times

World's Top Late-Night Restaurants
Six celebrity chefs dish on their favorite late-night haunts around the globe... Travel and Leisure

American Idylls: Our National Parks
Ten top national parks and how to see them... Conde Nast Traveler

Cruise
Paul Gauguin Cruises Sold, Business as Usual for South Pacific Travelers
The rumor that Paul Gauguin Cruises was up for sale has been confirmed: the cruise line announced last night that it has been acquired by luxury resort leader Pacific Beachcomber... CruiseCritic.com

Fire breaks out on Pullmantur cruise ship in Sweden
The Local, a Swedish English-language newspaper, said that the ship's crew, along with local emergency services, brought the fire under control soon after it broke out... USA Today

Princess eliminates almost half of its Mexican Riviera cruises
Princess Cruises eliminated almost half of its Mexican Riviera cruises in 2010-2011, replacing them with month-long Pacific crossings between California and Sydney, and additional Hawaii cruises... USA Today

Transportation
Southwest Airlines rolls out fare sale
Southwest Airlines Co. announced a fare sale to fill seats during the slow fall and winter seasons, but it blacked out many days around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays... Yahoo Travel News

Fees become a 'lifeline' for struggling U.S. carriers
More than ever, U.S. airlines are relying on a la carte fees to boost their bottom lines... USA Today

Fliers trapped overnight on tarmac want more from airline
An attempt by Continental Airlines to compensate passengers stuck overnight inside a regional jet on the tarmac of the Rochester, Minn., airport two weeks ago has angered some of them, who say they deserve more... [Back to Press Releases Main]