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TRO TravelGram- Feb 8
02-08-2011
Destinations
Tuesday, February 8
You won't dip your toe in the sea, but you'll still get a tan
It's not an obvious choice, but Greenland has its attractions ... The Independent
Isle of Wight: The sound of silence at Quarr Abbey
The chance to sidestep the distractions of a frenetic world is rare. It's reassuring, therefore, to discover that there are places where the outside world need not intrude... Telegraph (London)
France: Beyond Calais lie the fruits of the Opal Coast
Lovely beaches, wonderful restaurants and a superb new aquarium lie just across the Channel along France's Opal Coast,...Telegraph (London)
Singapore: from old colonial to new cool
Singapore is shaking off its 'maiden aunt' image with a serious facelift... Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Fashion museums from NYC to LA, Paris and more
Fortunately, for fashionistas who love couture but can't afford to buy it, there are many museums in the U.S. and abroad where you can get your fashion fix without presenting credentials at the door... Yahoo Travel News
Mumbai to Hold Second Annual Restaurant Week
In the last few years, Mumbai has witnessed something of a culinary explosion... New York Times
Mexico City: Hiking Mecca?
Three peaks around Mexico City are drawing hikers from near and far... New York Times
A Midwest Beer Tour to Cure Winter Blues
Fitger's Brewhouse; Dale Kleinschmidt at the Lake Superior Brewery; the Thirsty Pagan in Superior, Wis., inside and out... New York Times
Cruise
What's up in cruising for 2011
"Wave season" is under way for the cruise industry and passengers ... Seattle Times
New Ships for Azamara Club Cruises?
Azamara's president Larry Pimentel announced that the luxury-lite cruise line could begin expansion plans as early as next year ...CruiseCritic.com
Cruise Ship Entertainer Dies in Cozumel
A Royal Caribbean International crewmember was found dead in Mexico's Cozumel over the weekend... CruiseCritic.com
Cruise Critic Readers Pick Another Fight -- and Win It
Celebrity's new 'X the Rules' marketing campaign aims to upend commonly held views about cruise ships ... CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Qantas to launch record 747 flight
Qantas will lay claim to the world's longest 747 flight on May 16...Globe and Mail
Taking the train to Italy
A train ride to Italy via the Alps... Telegraph (London)
Why airline fees are good for travelers
There's no doubt airline fees are one of the universe's most complained-about topics... CNN
Lodging
Montpellier Chapter, Cheltenham: hotel review
Montpellier Chapter in Cheltenham is an elegant, affordable and highly polished addition to Britain's urban hotels... Telegraph (London)
Hilton opens first Home2 Suites extended stay hotel
You can now check into a Home2 Suites extended-stay hotel... USA Today
Richard Bransons hotel pet peeves
Virgin mogul Sir Richard Branson shares what drives him crazy about hotels... USA Today
Hotel Review: La Amada in Playa Mujeres, Mexico
La Amada is an oasis of relaxation and resplendence just a few miles north of the frenetic Cancun strip... New York Times
Other and Odd
Paranormal events at theme park force relocation of ride
A British theme park has relocated a new attraction after workers reported having some white-knuckle experiences of th
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