TRO Travelgram - June 11

 Destinations
Kenya: Embark on a safari in suburbia
With sprawling plains 20 minutes from downtown, Nairobi National Park offers a unique wildlife experience... The Independent

Mexico embraces food tourism to bring visitors
To improve its image, nation wants to share its culinary richness, variety... MSN.com

36 Hours in Brussels
For the seat of the European Union, Brussels is a lively capital that exhibits a witty, even wacky sense of humor... New York Times

Tours and Activities
America's Best Swimming Holes
Nature’s swimming pools are key to beating the summer heat. Fortunately, you’ll find them everywhere, from New York to California... Travel and Leisure

Orlando Harry Potter park: Quidditch, butterbeer
Until now, Harry Potter fans could merely imagine the sensation of quaffing a butterbeer, finding a magic wand at Ollivander's or escaping the steam from a snarling dragon's snout... Yahoo Travel News

Disney's World of Color makes a splash
Disneyland, the Happiest Place on Earth, turns 55 this year. And the iconic Southern California theme park is tackling middle age with an updated look: World of Color, a kaleidoscopic, after-dark spectacular... USA Today

Behind-the-scenes tours open at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
The popular tours of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Charlottesville, Va., home, take in new territory Friday with the debut of a Behind the Scenes Tour... USA Today

10 great places for a family reunion
Whether you prefer dude ranching, cruising the high seas or camping at an RV resort, options for multigenerational get-togethers abound... USA Today

Cruise
Get a Sneak Peek of Queen Elizabeth in the Shipyard
Excitement is building around Cunard's new 90,400-ton Queen Elizabeth, with less than four months to launch – with the biggest question being: What will Cunard pull out of the hat to make this ship innovative and different?... CruiseCritic.com

Israel Update: Will Cruise Lines Still Visit?
Concerns over travel to Israel remain heightened after an incident earlier this month in which Israeli forces stormed an aid flotilla that was trying to reach Gaza. Nine people were killed as a result... CruiseCritic.com

Third Fire On Norwegian Epic at Cruise Shipyard: Arson Suspected
Within about a month's time, Norwegian Epic has suffered three suspicious fires, and French authorities seem convinced that at least the last was intentional. Will supposed crime affect inaugural events? ... CruiseCritic.com

The ultimate vacation for foodies? Food Network heads to sea with Celebrity Cruises
Are you one of those people who spends every spare moment watching the Food Network? Nosh on this: Celebrity Cruises is planning a seven-day Food Network-themed voyage in the Caribbean... USA Today

Transportation
Pregnant and flying? Follow the medical advice
Occasional air travel is safe for healthy pregnant women, according to a new committee opinion issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which also gives flight advice for pregnant women... Seattle Times

Hawaiian Airlines adds Maui-Las Vegas link
Beginning Oct. 3, Hawaiian Airlines says it will add its "first-ever" service between Las Vegas and Maui. The carrier will fly two flights a week on the route using 264-seat Boeing 767-300 jets...USA Today

Spirit Airlines begins cancellations as pilot strike looms
Negotiations between Spirit Airlines and its pilots were entering their final stage on Friday, with pilots threatening to walk out at midnight if they don't get a new contract... USA Today

Lodging
Shh! Hotel sleep wardens listen for night noise
Loud guests are frustrating, especially when the front desk does nothing to stop it. But some hotels are making their guests’ sleep a priority... MSN.com

Rome considers a new nightly hotel tax
American tourists may soon start paying a price for Europe's imbalanced budgets... Budget Travel Online

Hotel Check-In exclusive: Marriott Chairman Bill Marriott talks about Edition hotels
USA Today talked with Marriott International Chairman Bill Marriott about Edition yesterday as Edition's website went live, sending travelers a sign that what's been a concept for so long is finally closer to becoming reality... USA Today

Other and Odd
Single Travel: Tips for Going Solo
Traveling alone gives you the chance to indulge yourself fully. Of course, single travel has its perils too. But a little preparation and common sense can save you money and get you through the rough spots... IndependentTraveler.com


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