TRO Travelgram - June 14

Destinations
It's just one long list of things to get done in Anguilla
There's Johnno's on Friday, Pumphouse on Saturday, The Dune on Sunday. Is there any rest for visitors to this Caribbean island? Katy Guest packed it all in... The Independent

Don't cry for Argentina: Its capital is blooming
Buenos Aires is all polished up after Argentina's recent bicenntenial... Seattle Times

A couple days in Joburg, a city of gold
Economic hub pairs gold rush legacy with metropolitan vibe...MSN.com

Following Jefferson Through the Vineyards
Explore the celebrated vine-covered slopes of Burgundy as Thomas Jefferson did during a three-month journey in 1787... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Top 10 volunteering trips
Offering your skills and time is a great way to see new places. Here are 10 voluntourist trips that really help put something back... Guardian.co.uk

Tour de Paris: See the city by bike
Explore Paris on a bicycle tour... Seattle Times

9 Cities, 9 Parties for World Cup Soccer
Can't make it to South Africa for this summer's World Cup? Get into the spirit of the June 11 to July 11 tournament with big-screen viewing parties in one of these soccer-mad capitals... Budget Travel Online

Hawaiiana, Beyond the Hula Doll
On Kauai, boutiques and shops specialize in handcrafted Hawaiiana — items that recall the culture and history of the islands... New York Times

Muggles Take Flight at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
At the new Universal Orlando attraction, there’s Quidditch to play, wands to try and Professor Dumbledore to meet. But the real magic is in the details... New York Times

Cruise
New England ports expect record cruise ship season
New England ports see a bright spot on the horizon as they prepare for what they expect will be a record number of cruise ships during the tourism season this year... Yahoo Travel News

Transportation
Out of the blue, into the red
Premium-seat fliers want bargains, boutique airlines fall from sky... MSN.com

Flying to Europe? It pays to know EU 261
Europe's equivalent of Rule 240 is a controversial contract provision that domestic airlines love to hate, but one passengers would be well-served to understand... MSN.com

US Airways CEO says no to merger, yes to profit
Speculation had been picking up that US Airways and American might explore a tie-up as their other rivals merge... USA Today

Pilot strike: Spirit Airlines cancels flights through Tuesday
Spirit Airlines is canceling all of its flights through Tuesday, stranding thousands more passengers as a pilot's strike continues into its second day... USA Today

Lodging
5 Reimagined Hotels
At these five properties with storied pasts, guests find more than just standard rooms... Travel and Leisure

Carlson picks first Caribbean location for Radisson Blu: St. Martin
The Radisson St. Martin resort's going upscale. Next month, it will become a luxury Radisson Blu property, which will make it the first Radisson Blu in the Caribbean... USA Today

Disneyland hotel workers walk off job Friday
Disney hotel workers in California walked off their jobs Friday, the day that Disney opened its multi-million dollar World of Color attraction... USA Today

Other and Odd
Traveling with Grandchildren 
Sure, you adore your grandchildren -- but could you travel with them? See how... IndependentTraveler.com

Six Recommendations for a Summer Car Rental
Here are six recommendations to avoid or at least mitigate the problems you'll face... Smarter Travel


365 Guide Tip for the Day
Five Reasons Your Travel Practice is Not Growing - Planning
This week we will look at the five most common reasons your travel practice is not growing at the rate you want to achieve and what you can do to correct the situation... Travel Research Online


Press Releases of Interest
Chili Update and New Avanti Packages
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