TRO Travelgram - Monday, June 28

06-28-2010

 Destinations
Philadelphia Essentials
Philadelphia is best known for its colonial history. The city, founded in 1682, can rightly be credited as the site of America's birth -- the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were created here... IndependentTraveler.com

Sadness and splendor in Kiev, Ukraine's capital
Some cities, like Paris, are love at first sight. Others take you slowly. Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, is like that... Seattle Times

Orkney and Shetland: The Edge of the World
The sea-lashed islands of Orkney and Shetland... Conde Nast Traveler

New Mexico's New Wave
Between Santa Fe and Taos, a rash of expats is changing the face of the high desert—in all the right ways... Budget Travel Online

In Turkey, Sunlight and Enlightenment
The Kabak Valley, on the Mediterranean in Turkey, draws spiritual seekers to what was once a backpackers’ secret... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Visiting Auschwitz
How to visit the Auschwitz concentration camp on a tour of Eastern Europe... Seattle Times

Beauty abounds at Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent, England
Historic Sissinghurst Castle Garden offers a broader link with nature than a stroll by its famed floral beds... LA Times

Most Romantic Summer Destinations
Fall in love with these swoon-worthy spots from Maine to Morocco... Travel and Leisure

Getting away with good intentions
Voluntourism allows vacationers to combine trips with humanitarian work... MSN.com

On the Trail of Hansel and Gretel in Germany
The Fairy Tale Road snakes past the authentic and imaginary homes of the Grimm Brothers, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty and more... New York Times

Henry James Walked Here
As a young man, the author set off to explore four Italian hill towns. Stocked with artistic treasures and expansive views, they were, and remain, a loafer’s paradise... New York Times

Cruise
Update: Alex Returns to Tropical Storm Strength
Alex has regained tropical storm strength, with maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour. The storm could become a hurricane within 48 hours as it heads over the gulf toward Mexico... CruiseCritic.com

Carnival to sail to Eastern Caribbean from Tampa, Jacksonville
Industry leader Carnival says it will launch seven-day cruises to the Eastern Caribbean out of Tampa and Jacksonville, Fla. -- a first for the line... USA Today

Transportation
Easier travel for frequent fliers
An airline executive offers tips on making travel easier... Seattle Times

Atlanta airport delays have most ripple effects
A study says more delays at major airports across the country were attributed to problems at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport than at any other... Yahoo Travel News

American Airlines' handheld device speeds flight check-in
American Airlines agents who roam airport check-in lobbies with a handheld computing device can now print boarding passes... USA Today

Lodging
Resort retreats to relax after the World Cup
After the World Cup ends and all the excitement is over, millions of people will be jetting off to relax on their summer holidays...The Independent

Renting a Private Estate in the Cotswolds
Designer and food writer Sophie Conran has turned a 15th-century manor outside London into an idyllic weekend retreat...Travel and Leisure

Luxury resort opens at Disney World — for pets
Dogs, cats, ‘pocket pets’ get the human treatment with TVs, A/C, more... MSN.com

Other and Odd
Disney World selling passes on installment plan
Walt Disney World is now allowing Florida residents to spread the cost of an annual park pass out over 12 months... Yahoo Travel News

365 Guide Tip for the Day
Credibility in your travel marketing – Be Appropriate
This week we will look at five characteristics of credibility and the impact on your marketing efforts. Credibility means believability – your marketing has an authentic sound to it... [Back to Press Releases Main]