TRO TravelGram - Oct 26

Destinations
The island that tourists forgot
Uncrowded and charming, Vietnam's largest island is like Phuket once was, writes Sam Llewellyn... Sydney Morning Herald

Mazatlán's Old Town Is Spry Again
The resurrected arts district and architectural marvel, Centro Histórico, on Mexico's west coast has been restored with an infusion of galleries, sidewalk cafes and artists... New York Times

The Other Brazil: Minas Gerais
This populous state, with its colonial towns, Baroque churches, soothing waterfalls and unhurried pace, shows the country beyond the beaches and rain forest... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Top 25 American Hot Spots
From inventive restaurants to chic hotels, Travel + Leisure chronicles a burgeoning of homegrown innovations across the heart of the country and beyond... Travel and Leisure

Switzerland/Summer: Take a Hike
The hills come alive in summer, when the countryside becomes a mecca for trekkers. Here, five itineraries for strollers and mountain goats alike... Conde Nast Traveler

10 Vampire Vacations
We vant to suck your blood... Forbes Traveler

Inexpensive Restaurant Choices in Lima, Peru
The best dishes are found in modest, inexpensive, family-run restaurants called huariques... New York Times

Cruise
At the feet of gods
Cruising Lake Nasser to Abu Simbel is temple heaven, writes Belinda Jackson... Sydney Morning Herald

Oasis of the Seas can carry more than 6,000 passengers
The new Oasis of the Seas, a ship that eclipses the U.S. Navy's Nimitz-class supercarriers, will be the world's largest cruise liner when it makes its much-anticipated maiden voyage in December... Seattle Times

Cruise ship coup: Rihanna to play Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas
Industry giant Royal Caribbean today announced that pop star Rihanna will perform next month aboard the much-ballyhooed Oasis of the Seas -- the world's largest cruise ship... USA Today

Transportation
'Distracted' Pilots Miss Airport by 150 Miles
A Northwest flight dropped off radio contact and overshot its destination by 150 miles before turning around, in an incident sure to ignite a debate over pilot fatigue rules... Smarter Travel

Airlines raising fares again
The last of the major network airlines matched a $10 increase in the price of ma
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