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TRO TravelGram- March 14
03-14-2011
Destinations
Monday, March 14
Traveling to Europe this year? Five things you need to know
Here's what you'll need to know about trips to Europe this year...LA Times
Japan travel still crippled following quake
With a death toll expected to surpass 10,000, fears of radiation leaks from damaged power plants, and dozens of strong aftershocks, travel to and within Japan remains crippled... USA Today
Near Salvador, Brazil, a Paradisiacal Place to Disconnect
The rustic, pristine island of Boipeba offers perfect weather and the kind of vacant, palm-shrouded beaches that make you forget about the pleasures of air-conditioning... New York Times
14 Easy Weekend Getaways
From New York to Portland, Ore. (and cities in between), quick trips that can have you poolside - or cliff diving - in half a day... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Inside track in 'the park of dreams'
The London Olympic site is making progress and becoming a tourist attraction in itself... Telegraph (London)
Daytona's Bike Week: From CEOs to outlaws
Daytona Beach's yearly motorcycle invasion, Bike Week, just concluded its 70th year, and the average attendees were not much younger... CNN
National Archives opens genealogy center in Fort Worth
Unearthing family histories will be a lot easier for genealogists with the National Archives at Fort Worth new public research room now open ... USA Today
Tennessee Williams's 100th Birthday, Marked in Columbus, Miss.
Tennessee Williams would have turned 100 this month, and towns and cities around the country are hosting fetes in his honor... New York Times
Getting Your Own Slice of Prince William's Wedding
Not invited? That doesn't mean you can't eat, drink and shop as the royals do... New York Times
Cruise
Norway cruise: North Cape exposure
Norway's North Cape, with its spectacular fjords, Second World War history and Viking relics, is ideal for exploring by cruise ship...Telegraph (London)
Queen Elizabeth cruise
Telegraph reporter reflects on his time as a lecturer on board Cunard's Queen Elizabeth during an early part of her maiden world voyage... Telegraph (London)
Princess, Holland America drop Mazatlan in wake of violence
Add Princess Cruises and Holland America to the list of cruise lines dropping Mazatlan in the wake of violence in the Mexican port...USA Today
Transportation
TSA orders 're-tests' of radiation levels on airport body scanners
The TSA ordered re-testing of all radiation-emitting scanners after an internal review showed calculation errors, missing data and other discrepancies on paperwork ... CNN
Fuel 'surcharge' a fare increase with a fancy name
Consumer demand can often keep fares high even after fuel prices drop... CNN
How safe is your rental car?
Many travelers who rarely think about safety before driving off in a rental vehicle... USA Today
Lodging
15 of the world's best hotel bars
Your choice of hotel probably shouldn't be based purely on the merits of its cocktail menu. But these places have so much more than a great selection of drinks... CNN
London's historic St. Pancras Renaissance opens today
At a time when London is buzzing with spectacular new and newly renovated high-end hotels, the St. Pancras Renaissance has clearly captured the imagination of Londoners ... USA Today
Hotel Review: New Orleans, at the Hotel Le Marais
On a smaller scale than most of its brethren hotels in the French Quarter, this newly renovated boutique offers limited amenities, but the rooms are comfortable and prices fairly reasonable... New York Times
Other and Odd
Pilots lock down cockpit over praying passengers
Pilots on an Alaska Airlines flight locked down t
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