TRO TravelGram - Oct 12

Destinations
Favorite places to stay and play in Hawaii
I've visited Hawaii more than 30 times. Here's a sampling of my favorite places in the islands ... Seattle Times

Mussolini's legacy in modern Rome
Most Italians would rather forget 'Il Duce's' place in its history, but his imprint can be found around the city if you know where to look... LA Times

Tours and Activities
The couples therapy getaway
In Couples Retreat, the idea of a therapy vacation may be over-the-top: In real life, you won't meet a 'Couples Whisperer.' Still, an exotic trip may do your marriage good... Globe and Mail

In Europe, Nurturing a New Kind of Eden
These emerging tourist destinations offer a piece of unspoiled paradise or a journey into the distant past... New York Times

Van Gogh's letters reveal more method than madness in new exhibit
The Van Gogh Museum has put more than 100 letters in which he discusses his craft on display alongside the actual paintings... USA Today

Polar bear tourism booms on Alaska's North Slope
Boat-based viewing in Kaktovik matches local expertise and knowledge with outside interest in seeing bears in their natural habitat... USA Today

Cruise
Cruises that take a different tack
Vessels large and small offer "alternative" cruises that, beyond the drinks, portholes, a captain and a general level of vessel buoyancy, bear little resemblance to sun-and-fun party boats... Seattle Times

Rock band 3 Doors Down to headline first VH1 music cruise
The four-night voyage will set sail in April, 2010 and include a stop in the Cayman Islands... USA Today

Tropical Storm Patricia Forms in the Pacific
A new tropical storm has formed in the Pacific, reports the National Hurricane Center. The center of Tropical Storm Patricia is located 305 miles south-southeast of the tip of Baja California... CruiseCritic.com

Transportation
Where Layovers Can Be Turned Into Adventures
Thanks to high-speed trains and better urban planning, being stuck at the airport isn't what it used to be... New York Times

EU to end airline ban on liquids in carry-on bags
The European Union's top transport official said Friday that restrictions on airline passengers carrying liquids in carry-on luggage will end when new screening technology is introduced... Yahoo Travel News

Airlines warned on limits for los
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