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TRO TravelGram - Jan13

01-13-2010

Wednesday, January 13
Destinations
Traveller's Guide To: United Arab Emirates
Ultra-modern malls meet mosques, mountains and markets in this oil-rich corner of the Middle East... The Independent

Marrakesh: myths, mint and memories
Four decades after her mother left Morocco, Olivia Stren heads into its sharp sunlight to sample Marrakesh's bold flavours, strong colours and luxurious hospitality... Globe and Mail

San Diego Essentials
California's oldest, second largest and southern-most big city, San Diego is one of the nation's most popular playgrounds... IndependentTraveler.com

Tours and Activities
Matisse poetry illustrations come to Atlanta
Simple line drawings aren't what most art lovers think of when people mention Henri Matisse, who's better known for his vivid, colorful paintings... Yahoo Travel News

Putting the city back in Vegas
Yes, it has fancy hotels, high-end restaurants and a casino. But with its ultracontemporary green design and a mall by Daniel Libeskind, the CityCenter development is hoping to change the face of the Strip... Globe and Mail

Easy Rider, Part II: The Self-Balance Years
Segway tours are an increasingly popular means of getting around visitor-friendly cities like Orlando, Fla. They're easy to ride and easy on the environment... New York Times

Cruise
"New" South Pacific Cruise Line Debuts
South Pacific-based Paul Gauguin -- a luxury ship famously known as one of the most romantic afloat -- has officially begun its tenure under new ownership... CruiseCritic.com

Royal Caribbean says yes to cougar cruise
The Second International Cougar Cruise will take place in May on the line's 3,114-passenger Mariner of the Seas... USA Today

Record setter: Fan sails on all 23 Carnival cruise ships in a year
William Filomena, a 76-year-old retiree, has set a record of sorts at industry giant Carnival, becoming the first person to sail on all of the line's ships in a year... USA Today

Transportation
Europe fares get pricier as airlines raise fuel surcharges
Major airlines have raised fuel surcharges on travel to Europe by $20 per roundtrip, and some have added conditions that could cause travelers to pay higher fares... USA Today

Many Caribbean, Latin America airports lack safety zones
Many of the busiest airports in the Caribbean and Latin America lack basic safety features that could have prevented the recent crash of an American Airlines jet in Jamaica... USA Today

Lodging
How to haggle with hotels
What's a hotel room worth? These days, it depends how hard you're willing to bargain... Globe and Mail

Other and Odd
Earthquake Rocks Haiti, Travel Disrupted
A major earthquake struck Haiti yesterday, causing widespread destruction and disrupting travel to the island. Check here for updates on travel waivers and other changes... Smarter Travel

Easy ways to stay connected from Europe
Skype and Google Talk let travelers chat at no cost over the Internet... Seattle Times


365 Guide Tip for the Day
The Professional Sales Course for Travel Agents - The Matter of Price
Your clients are afraid of paying too much for their vacation. Your task is to assist your clients to better understand the value of their vacation travel and how in every well planned instance it is worth far more than the price paid... Travel Research Online

Press Releases of Interest
Blue Sky Tours adds Increased Vacation Protection!
Blue Sky Tours, one of the travel industry's leading Hawaii Wholesale companies, is proud to introduce the addition of their new insurance product. Now there are 3 choices of vacation protection for your clients... Travel Research Online

Today in History
Wyatt Earp Dies
An icon of the American West, Wyatt Earp was born on March 19, 1848. His tumultuous life included stints as a saloon keeper, a farmer, a law enforcement officer, a boxing referee and a gold miner... Travel Research Online




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