TRO Travelgram - Tuesday September 1

Destinations
Vacation Like a President: Martha's Vineyard on a Budget
Despite its reputation of hosting the wealthy, most Martha's Vineyard attractions are free or low cost... ABC News

On the hunt for truffles in Western Australia
Truffle-sniffing dogs, punters and towering karri forests: Welcome to South Western Australia, an Eden in the rough for food and wine lovers... LA Times

Tours and Activities
A window on London's World War II history
Political and military leaders drew up strategy in the Cabinet War Room. It is among the places visitors to England can learn World War II history... LA Times

Last-Minute Long-Haul
Budget Travel pitted two travelers against each other in a competition to have far-flung adventures on seven days' notice. Who did it best? ... Budget Travel Online

15 Fall Foliage Drives
Colorful, vivid road trips in North America... Forbes Traveler

Movie monsters come to life at Universal Orlando
Horror movie fans — and anyone else who likes the idea of being scared silly — will want to check out Universal theme park's Halloween Horror Nights this fall... USA Today

Cruise
Disney Cruise Line plans big changes at private island Castaway Cay
The 1,000-acre hideaway in the Bahamas will get an expanded family beach area, new water play areas, private beach cabanas and more... USA Today

The latest head-turner from Crystal Cruises: a $10,000 shore excursion
The luxury line today unveiled what's billed as a cruise industry first: An overnight excursion from Ushuaia, Argentina to Antarctica... USA Today

Hurricane Jimena Nears Category Five Status, Four Ships Alter Itineraries
Hurricane Jimena, a dangerous Category Four hurricane, is very close to becoming a Category Five hurricane. The center of the storm is currently located 305 miles south of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico... CruiseCritic.com

Transportation
Airborne Wi-Fi May Soar Despite the Doubters
Most major airlines plan to install Wi-Fi despite little evidence that the investment will pay off... New York Times

Discount carrier SkyEurope files for bankruptcy, suspends flights
SkyEurope Airline AS, a Central European discount airline, said Tuesday it has filed for bankruptcy and that all its flights, sales and operations have been suspended immediately... USA Today

Airlines take precautions to protect fliers from swine flu
Airlines say they're preparing for the return of swine flu this fall but stop short of declaring they'll bar passengers with symptoms from planes or give refunds for trips canceled because of the illness... USA Today