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TRO TravelGram - Friday, Nov 12

11-14-2010

 

Friday, November 12
Destinations
Jamaica: Still jammin'
Graham Boynton is drawn to the urban cool of Kingston and the relaxed vibe of Ocho Rios... Telegraph (London)

Top 25 Ways to Save on New York City Travel
New York can be a surprisingly attractive destination for budget travelers... IndependentTraveler.com

Madrid: 4 Easy Day Trips by Train
Spain's efficient train system makes it possible to explore and still be back for dinner. Pick the town that suits your interest: regional food, gardens to rival Versailles, architectural ruins, or arts heritage... Budget Travel Online

My Own Private (Rental) Island, in the Bahamas
For a man immersed in the digital grid, a week on an isolated Bahamas island can feel more like a provocation than an escape. But a thought creeps in: what’s the hurry?... New York Times

36 Hours in Seoul
Under a design-obsessed mayor, the city has been spiffed up with everything from sleek bus shelters to decked-out bridges... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Rick Steves: Remembering war in now-quiet corner of France
The battlefields and cemeteries of Verdun, France, provide a poignant tribute to the 800,000 casualties suffered in the area during World War I, which raged from 1914 to 1918... Seattle Times

10 great European train trips
With tracks from Spain to Russia, Old World is made for riding the rails... MSN.com

Jewish museum completes new home in Philadelphia
After 34 years in cramped quarters but with big dreams, a new museum opening in the heart of the city's historic district aims to tell for the first time the complete story of the Jewish experience in America... Yahoo Travel News

Phillys new 'museum' is costless, outdoors, open 24-7
In Philadelphia, the month-old "Museum Without Walls" audio program was created to be used like a customizable museum that doesn't charge and never closes... Yahoo Travel News

10 great places to sample local flavor
Rowan Jacobsen, author of American Terroir, shares some favorite locally focused restaurants, stores and markets... USA Today

Cruise
Ancient temples highlight Egyptian lake cruise
Cruises on the 300-mile-long Lake Nasser, one of the largest manmade lakes in the world, include stops to visit nearly a dozen of the temples... Yahoo Travel News

Megaship Allure of the Seas arrives in Florida
One of the two largest cruise ships in the world, Allure of the Seas, sailed into its new homeport Thursday, completing its maiden voyage across the Atlantic... Yahoo Travel News

Travelers disembark 'nightmare' cruise amid cheers
They can call it a nightmare. A cruise from hell. Even a Spamcation... Yahoo Travel News

Cruise ship predicament baffling
Marine experts are questioning whether there was a design flaw in the Carnival Splendor cruise ship, which lost power after an engine fire and was towed to San Diego on Thursday with nearly 4,500 people aboard... USA Today

Report: More old explosives found underneath Seattle cruise ship terminal
Seattle's King 5 News today is reporting that more World War II-era explosives have been found underneath Seattle's busiest cruise ship terminal... USA Today

Transportation
More for Your Money: Flying with a surfboard
Unless you're the Silver Surfer, your surfboard probably won't fly no charge. Be sure to research airlines special fees for that long piece of luggage... LA Times

Pilots, passengers, parents rail at new pat downs
Stepped-up security screening at airports in the wake of foiled terrorism plots has provoked an outcry from airline pilots and travelers, including parents of children who say they are too intrusive... MSN.com

Virgin America reports first profit
Virgin America has turned a quarterly profit for the first time in its three-year history, the carrier announced on Tuesday...USA Today

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