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TRO TravelGram - Thursday, July 29
07-29-2010
Destinations
Thursday, July 29
England: Arts and Crafts in the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds were a center of the English Arts and Crafts movement. That sensibility remains, and visiting local artisans is a great way for a traveler to get a personal feel for the region... LA Times
Driving Tour of Northern Italy
From the winding streets along the shores of Lake Como to the mountain byways of the snowcapped Alps, this three-day driving itinerary takes you down northern Italy’s most scenic roads...Travel and Leisure
Brooklyn's DUMBO: History, chocolate and bridges
The history of this offbeat Brooklyn neighborhood includes Dutch settlers, George Washington, Walt Whitman, the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, and a 21st-century chocolate shop... Yahoo Travel News
Tours and Activities
Top 9 Destinations to See in the Dark
These fantastic nighttime destinations are not to be missed...IndependentTraveler.com
In Arkansas, a Castle Rises
Ozark Medieval Fortress is a new project in northwest Arkansas to build a 13th-century-style French castle using feudal-era technology and resources... New York Times
Vacations for Families in Yellowstone
Vacations for families in Yellowstone range from wilderness lodging to camping, with guided tours and adventure trips mixed in... USA Today
Amelia Earhart exhibit opens at Royal Hawaiian Hotel
The historic Waikiki hotel is hosting an exhibition of rarely seen photographs taken of the pioneering aviator when she visited Hawaii and stayed at the "Pink Palace of the Pacific" during the 1930s... USA Today
Cruise
Canada/New England Environmental Regulations May Affect Cruises
Due to new environmental emissions regulations that are part of an agreement between Canada and the United States, costs for Canada/New England cruises may be on the rise as early as 2012... CruiseCritic.com
Cruise Ship Collides With Whale in Alaska
A cruise ship in Alaska is in the spotlight for picking up an unwilling passenger: a whale... CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Fresh airport amenities make the wait fly by
No need to sit by the gate and twiddle your thumbs at airports offering amenities such as an outdoor observation deck, live music and even a walk-through tree... MSN.com
Congress ready to pass aviation safety measures
Congress is getting ready to pass tough new aviation safety measures that were developed in response to a deadly commuter plane crash in western New York in early 2009, a key lawmaker said Wednesday... Yahoo Travel News
Airline fares rising
If you think airfares have been rising, it's not your imagination...Yahoo Travel News
Hawaiian Airlines reports profit, says Asia opportunities trump those in Europe
Hawaiian Airlines reported a $9 million profit for the quarter that ended in June... USA Today
Southwest beats forecast with $112 million profit
Southwest Airlines added an upbeat note to a strong quarter for the airline industry by reporting a $112 million profit for spring and early summer... USA Today
Lodging
St. Regis chief gives tips for getting great service
The Wall Street Journal spoke with Paul James, Starwood's global brand chief for its luxury St. Regis chain, and today tells us a few of his tricks to ensure that he receives top-notch service... USA Today
Aloft, Indigo hotel brands rank up with established chains
Some of the hotel industry's newest chains all of which offer complimentary wireless Internet in guest rooms are ranking surprisingly high with guests amid what's been one of the worst downturns in travel... USA Today
Other and Odd
Going digital on European trips
Audio tours, e-books, Google maps, GPS and smart-phone apps make it easy to travel digitally in Europe... Seattle Times
Spanish region says adios to bullfighting
Lawmakers in Catalonia outlawed bullfighting Wednesday, making it Spain's first major region to ban the deadly, centuries-old ba
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