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TRO TravelGram - Monday, August 30

08-30-2010

 

Monday, August 30
Destinations
Trail of the unexpected: Tampere
From Miro to the Moomins, the Finnish city of Tampere is full of surprises, says Chris Leadbeater... The Independent

Coastal Maine: Etched in the heart
Glaciers carved it. Andrew Wyeth painted it. This rustic state's craggy coast is an ideal place to escape life's frenetic pace... LA Times

Tourism showing signs of life in the Big Easy
New Orleans has 300 new restaurants, and number of visitors is climbing... MSN.com

Hot Water Below Brings Pleasures Above in Germany
The discovery of an underground hot spring has turned Spreewald into a spa destination... New York Times

Tours and Activities
10 most secluded beaches in the U.S.
Savor solitude from Florida to Maine to California... MSN.com

Signature Blends at Tokyo Bars
Japanese whiskey has come a long way, but enthusiasts have to search to find specialist bars offering domestic drams... New York Times

As Life Spins On, the Midway Beckons
State fairs still rumble to life each year, celebrating half-forgotten American traditions and deep-fried everything... New York Times

The USA's best ice cream parlors
USA Today asked local experts to name one great ice cream shop in each state and the District of Columbia. Here are their picks for a cool end-of-summer treat... USA Today

Cruise
The £1m cruise: Simon Calder calculates the appeal of a voyage around the Greek islands
Cruises are big business. So just what does it take for a tour operator to put together a profitable voyage around the Greek islands?... The Independent

10 over-the-top cruise ships
Whether its stairs made of Swarovski crystals, a Cirque Du Soleil-like performance, water park, or planetarium, modern cruise ships are offering everything travelers would want to have on a holiday in one place... MSN.com

From tango to mambo, salsa to samba, these cruises have it all
Like to dance while on vacation? You'll love the new offerings from MSC Cruises... USA Today

Growing Hurricane Earl scatters cruise ships in Eastern Caribbean
A growing Hurricane Earl already has forced a dozen cruise ships carrying more than 20,000 vacationers to switch course as it barrels toward some of the Caribbean's most popular islands -- and more itinerary changes could be coming... USA Today

Transportation
Airfare 401: Want a Comfortable Flight? Read This!
When booking your flight, price is an important factor. But on some flights, you may want to fork over a little extra cash for a more comfortable experience. Ed Perkins explains your options...Smarter Travel

Mexicana Ceases Operations Indefinitely
The troubled airline grounded operations this weekend, having run out of cash. The company says it will continue seeking ways to resume service, but is this really the end of the line?... Smarter Travel

United, Continental agree to give Southwest access to Newark Liberty
United and Continental say they have reached a deal to lease 18 take-off and landing slots to Southwest Airlines at Newark Liberty International Airport... USA Today

Denver airport breaks ground on new rail line to downtown
Denver transportation officials broke ground last week on a new rail line that will link the city's downtown to Denver International Airport... USA Today

Lodging
Old Mafia lairs now peaceful Sicily B&Bs
The confiscated homes of Mafia bosses in Sicily have been turned into bed-and-breakfasts... Seattle Times

Hotel Review: The Shangri-La Hotel in Tokyo
Perched above Tokyo Station, this hotel tries hard to recreate a resortlike feel, high above the city’s chaos... New York Times

Hyatt, Marriott launch hotel loyalty promos for fall
Fall's almost here, and you know what that means: Temperatures cool, kids return to school, and hotel chains launch new loyalty promos...
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