TRO Travelgram - Wednesday, September 2

Destinations
Sardinia: The lure of the Emerald Coast
You don't have to be super-rich to enjoy the island's Emerald Coast, with its wonderful beaches, golf and nightlife, says Oliver Smith... Telegraph (London)

Barcelona Essentials
The capital of Spain's Catalonia region is one of the country's (and possibly Europe's) most beautiful places... IndependentTraveler.com

Faith and food in Spain's jubilant Santiago de Compostela
European travel guru Rick Steves savors the life of Spain's Santiago de Compostela, where pilgrims and fine food abound... Seattle Times

Tours and Activities
Off the Beaten Path: Europe's Unknown Island Destinations
From the Mediterranean to the Arctic, 10 of Europe's hidden island gems ... ABC News

World's Most Amazing Rainforests
It can be difficult to choose which rainforest to begin with: from reserves in Australia to Belize to British Columbia and beyond, opportunities for adventurous travelers abound... Forbes Traveler

Cruise
Fly-Cruises Hit by New Baggage Charges
Fly-cruising could get more expensive this autumn thanks to charges being brought in by major airlines for checking in more than one piece of luggage per person... CruiseCritic.com

The latest far-flung cruise ship destination: Christmas Island
Carnival-owned P&O Cruises Australia will begin calling on the remote Australian territory in December... USA Today

Canyon Ranch to take over spas on luxury line Regent's cruise ships
Canyon Ranch SpaClub will be installed on Regent's three ships in December as the company expands further into the cruise market... USA Today

Transportation
Southwest Faces Grounding Over Unapproved Parts
The FAA wants the carrier to replace unapproved parts on 82 aircraft by today, or else the airline will be forced to ground those planes. Southwest has asked for an extension... Smarter Travel

Mexico lifts ban on using cell phones on planes
Improved technology allows use of electronics during some flight phases... MSN.com

Airlines make cuts in effort to survive economic slump
American Airlines is cutting 921 flight attendant jobs and Southwest will temporarily halt non-stop flights on three routes early next year in the latest examples of airlines trying to cope with a steep drop in air travel... USA Today