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TRO TravelGram - Dec 17

12-17-2010

 

Friday, December 17
Destinations
Nagasaki: Japan's forgotten city 
Located on the northwest coast of Kyushu Island, it is one of Japan's most picturesque urban settings – one that is remarkably unmarked by obvious reminders of its destruction in 1945... Globe and Mail

The gift of Christmas in Hawaii
Most every store in North America seems to be playing the Bing Crosby chestnut "White Christmas" this time of year. But in Hawaii, where the only thing white at Christmas is the sand on Waikiki... Seattle Times

Curacao offers colorful backdrop on land and sea
No wonder the island's famous liqueur is so luminous...Yahoo Travel News

36 Hours in Paris
Has Paris lost its edge? Mais non! The city’s bohemians are just harder to find... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Virgin Galactic eyes orbital trips for fare-paying passengers
Virgin Galactic, the world’s first space line, is looking to offer tourists a chance to orbit the Earth... LA Times

Mystery vacations: Can you handle the surprise?
A mystery vacation isn't for everyone. While some laud it as an adventure free from the hassles of trip planning, others say it's unnerving giving up so much control... Yahoo Travel News

In Philly, Wanamaker organ is Christmas tradition
Music lovers from around the world have always made pilgrimages to hear the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ...Yahoo Travel News

10 great places that offer a taste of Italy
Forget mistletoe. Why not celebrate the holidays with pasta and a parade... USA Today

Cruise
Holland America plans more month-long cruises to Hawaii and Tahiti
Holland America this week announced plans for three more month-long voyages from San Diego to Hawaii, Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands... USA Today

Luxury line Silversea plans another ambitious world cruise 
Luxury line Silversea this week began taking bookings for another ambitious world cruise to set sail in 2012... USA Today

Transportation
Cambodian airport project includes new city
A South Korean company contracted to build a new airport serving visitors to Cambodia's Angkor temples says its project will also encompass a new city and industrial estate... Yahoo Travel News

Airline wars: The battle for overhead bins
It's probably the most precious thing on planes this holiday season: space in the overhead bin... Yahoo Travel News

Hawaiian Airlines has had 'expressions of interest' from alliances
Hawaiian Airlines announced it would exercise an option to purchase six new Airbus A330 jets... USA Today

Lodging
Christmas in Hanoi 
Christmas has a special magic at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi... The Australian

India's high-end hotels try to lure female travelers with extra security
India's top hotels are starting to roll out specialized services for female guests - at premium prices - as more female executives visit India to conduct business... USA Today

Other and Odd
The 20 Worst Travel Mistakes
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new,” said Albert Einstein. As travelers, we couldn’t agree more... IndependentTraveler.com

Washington D.C. hotels host more holiday parties
Washington D.C. lobbyists and lawmakers appear to be partying more this holiday season than a year ago... USA Today


365 Guide Tip for the Day
Web Sites for Travel Agents – Search Engine Marketing
Today we are going to discuss making your site more visible to the world at large... Travel Research Online

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