TRO TravelGram - Dec 8

Destinations
Panama: Where the wild things are, and how
Ants, monkeys and, at last, the elusive jaguar... National Post

A sanctuary for wildlife and for the soul
Empty beaches, crying egrets and oysters from the mangroves: They're all part of an eco-friendly getaway on Senegal's coast... Globe and Mail

Churchill, Canada: Science, art and curiosity mingle where the great white beasts gather
This remote town of 1,000, reached only by air or a two-day train ride from Winnipeg, has become the polar-bear capital of the world... Seattle Times

Serene Bonaire: Diver's Paradise – with flamingos
With more than 350 species of fish on a reef that circles the 111-square-mile island, divers tend to focus on making the most of water visibility that can extend to about 100 feet in mostly calm waters... Yahoo Travel News

Tours and Activities
Destinations to Watch in 2010
Poised to claim their time in the spotlight, destinations around the world are taking center stage with big festivals or anniversaries, massive new developments, or just particularly good deals... Smarter Travel

Fastest Disappearing Natural Wonders
How to see 10 of the world's most gorgeous endangered places before it's too late... Travel and Leisure

Bush helps dedicate new Pacific War museum gallery
Former President George H.W. Bush used a large pair of gold scissors Monday to cut a red ribbon and dedicate an expansive new gallery that carries his name at the National Museum of the Pacific War... Yahoo Travel News

Cruise
Don't Like Your Cruise? Cunard Gets Sued, Loses
If you don't like a cruise you're on can you sue for "loss of enjoyment"?... CruiseCritic.com

My First Cruise to the Eastern Caribbean
Whether you're planning your first cruise or are a veteran cruiser, Dan Askin shares lessons learned on his first cruise and reveals what he'd do differently next time... Smarter Travel

A cruise ship infused with a signature smell? That's the idea at one line
MSC Cruises plans to disperse a fragrance that evokes the Mediterranean across some parts of its newest ship, the MSC Splendida... USA Today

Transportation
Hawaiian Airlines' planes flew fuller in November
Hawaiian Airlines said Monday its traffic rose 2.4% in November while it cut capacity, leading to fuller planes... USA Today

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