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TRO TravelGram - Tuesday, August 17
08-17-2010
Destinations
Tuesday, August 17
Exploring Eugene, Oregon's artsy Whiteaker neighborhood
The Whiteaker neighborhood in Eugene, Ore., is attracting a new mix of eco-friendly businesses that include a brewery, winery, restaurants and food carts... Seattle Times
A Beloved Corner of Barcelona
Barcelona natives love — and many live in — the quirky residential neighborhood of Gràcia... New York Times
Asbury Park, NJ: The Glory Days are back
The city has undergone a recent renaissance. The pristine sand, trendy but relaxed bars and cafes, the Silverball pinball museum (1000 Ocean Ave.), and an adorable boardwalk water park for kids are hallmarks of the resurrection... Yahoo Travel News
Tours and Activities
Foraging in Finland
Helsinki may not top a foodie's list, but with wild offerings and newfound pride in Nordic cuisine the time is right to take a bite...Globe and Mail
Exploring one of Paris' great attractions: Cinemas
It may seem backward to travel to one of the most beautiful cities in the world and sit in the dark... Yahoo Travel News
Cruise
Best Cruises for Seniors
What exactly is it that seniors want in a cruise?... CruiseCritic.com
Five years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans continues to bounce back as a cruise hub
The fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina - and its destruction of a wide swath of New Orleans -- is upon us. How has the city's once-booming cruise business fared in the five years since the storm?... USA Today
Stuck in Florida at the end of your cruise? Royal Caribbean has a plan
Royal Caribbean is testing a new "extended stay" option for passengers finishing voyages at its Fort Lauderdale terminal... USA Today
Transportation
Airfare 201: Oh, the Games Airlines Play!
My earlier Airfare 101 column covered questions about planning a trip for minimum cost. Airfare 201 gets to the meatier questions of how the airlines play their fare games, and how you can game the system... Smarter Travel
BAA, union hold talks to avert airports strike
Britain's airports operator and a leading union are holding talks Monday in an attempt to avert strikes that could close the country's major airports in peak vacation season later this month... Yahoo Travel News
If you're bumped from a flight, you may be stuck
Lots of luck catching another flight if you've been bumped or miss a connection. Commercial airlines in the USA have never been so full... USA Today
JetBlue is bringing back its All You Can Jet Pass
JetBlue is bringing back its All You Can Jet Pass, which allows customers to make an unlimited number of flights during a one-month period for a fixed price... USA Today
Airlines' a la carte services offer early boarding, legroom
You might be flying in coach, but increasingly, passengers in the back of the plane can grab a taste of premium comfort — from more legroom to better meals. But you'll pay a price... USA Today
Lodging
A British grande dame puts on a new face
The Langham Hotel on London’s Regent St. has married traditional sophistication with modern embellishments... Globe and Mail
Ten Best Lighthouses to Sleep in
Ever dreamed of staying in a lighthouse? In America, these coastal guardians have a proud history of keeping ships out of harm’s way, and now a few will harbor you safely beneath their lanterns for the night... Smarter Travel
Las Vegas banks on family reunions
Some Las Vegas hotels and casinos say they're increasingly courting family reunions as a way to help make it through the economic downturn... USA Today
Other and Odd
Iceland volcano petering out after paralyzing Europe air travel
Seismic activity is petering out at the Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano that caused major European air traffic disruption earlier this year... Seattle Times
U.S. said to plan easing rules for travel to Cuba
Officials: Embargo against government will continue even as travel opportunities expand... MSN.
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