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TRO TravelGram - Friday, August 20

08-20-2010

 

Friday, August 20
Destinations
Salute to the sun gods
Sacha Molitorisz discovers golden beaches and loyal subjects on the island of Mallorca... Sydney Morning Herald 

Espresso bars in, dive bars out
Echo Park, Los Angeles once housed radical activists. Now its home to chic bakeries, unusual gift shops and vintage boutiques...Globe and Mail

Best Caribbean beaches? Try Anguilla
Nigel Tisdall, veteran of the Caribbean, reckons that he has found the region's finest beaches... Telegraph (London)

Travel + Leisure's Guide to Hangzhou
A clutch of new hotels has turned this ancient capital near Shanghai into an alluring stop for travelers... Travel and Leisure

36 Hours in Portland, Me.
In recent years, this city has welcomed a wave of locavore restaurants, urban farms and galleries that feature local artists...New York Times

Tours and Activities
Drinks With a View
Top off your vacation with a cool drink and a view to match at one of these 10 unforgettable settings... Budget Travel Online

Take a spin on the Roots of American Music Trail
The new Roots of American Music Trail focuses on sites in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee... USA Today

Cruise
Shops on Cunard's new Queen Elizabeth to have a British flair
What will the shopping be like on Cunard's newest ocean liner, the Queen Elizabeth? As one might expect from the storied line, very British... USA Today

Could Brownville, Texas become a home port for cruise ships?
Despite its long distance from major population centers, a number of port officials and politicians in Texas southernmost town think it has the right stuff to convince a major cruise line to set up residence at its port... USA Today

Transportation
In-flight Wi-Fi fees: How to get discounts
Coupons and passes from Gogo Wi-Fi can help bring in-flight costs down to Earth... LA Times

Newspaper: FAA set to hit American with record $25M penalty
A published report says federal officials are ready to hit American Airlines with a record penalty of $25 million or more for maintenance shortcomings that led to thousands of canceled flights in 2008... USA Today

Lodging
The Big Six: French island escapes
From a hotel in Corsica that overlooks the Mediterranean to a stylish retreat that captures the nautical spirit of Belle-Ile... The Independent

Jumby Bay Resort, Antigua
Nigel Tisdall finds a perfect 'fly-and-flop' sanctuary in a new pool suite at Jumby Bay Resort, Antigua... Telegraph (London)

The New Armani Hotel Dubai
With his sky-high hotel overlooking the Persian Gulf, the fashion designer has reached new heights... Travel and Leisure

Other and Odd
How to avoid a $100,000 airfare
Travelers concerned about potential health problems or accidents may feel a bit more comfortable knowing they can easily and affordably get to a health care center in the case of a medical emergency... Yahoo Travel News

365 Guide Tip for the Day
The 5 Most Important Customer Service Rules: Make Them Feel Important
Clients want to feel important. By being prompt in all of your dealings with clients, by always entertaining them in your presence with a warm and welcome manner, you make them feel special and you stake your claim to their attention... Travel Research Online

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