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TRO TravelGram- March 16
03-16-2011
Destinations
Paris in character
A search for the haunts of Commissaire Maigret of the Paris Brigade Criminelle, the fictional detective of short stories by Georges Simenon ... The Australian
The museum mile
There are places in LA where it's OK to be of great age... Sydney Morning Herald
Cool birds and punk rockers
The characters are many when you explore the Falkland Islands ...Sydney Morning Herald
Don't even think of visiting Tibet this month
Tibet off limits to travelers in March... Globe and Mail
Tours and Activities
First Guinness store in the USA to open in Las Vegas
St. Patrick's Day revelers and lovers of Irish brew, these two are for you... USA Today
Lisbon's Culinary Golden Age?
Travelers to Lisbon invariably learn at least two Portuguese words. The first is 'obrigado' ('thank you'). The second is 'bacalhau.' It means cod... New York Times
Kid-Friendly Eats in Washington, D.C.
Seth Kugel tried some of Washington's best cheap eats to find out if families who come to gawk at Washington landmarks could also take advantage of its eateries... New York Times
Cruise
Two Cruise Movies Starring Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas!
If it sounds far-fetched that a cruise ship would "open" a film, credit Royal Caribbean with trying something new... CruiseCritic.com
Next Princess Cruises ship to have glass-bottomed 'SeaWalk'
Princess Cruises announced its next ship will be called the Royal Princess and revealed several new-to-the-industry features ... USA Today
Transportation
Heathrow 'refused army help to clear snowbound runway'
Heathrow's owners were accused of turning down army help to clear one of its runways because it did not want to use unskilled labor... Telegraph (London)
Quake relief: JAL to fly goods, relief workers for free
Japan Airlines (JAL) says it will fly rescue workers and transport relief goods for free... USA Today
America's got talent, airport edition
From impromptu concerts to employee art shows, fliers across the country may encounter some fun and diversion in the midst of a stressful travel day... USA Today
Lodging
Boutique style on a backpacker budget
Once hostels were all about low cost - and low comfort. Now the best of them combine cheap with chic... The Independent
Tips for booking hotels at the Olympics
Tickets to the 2012 summer Olympic Games in London are on sale. And that signals the usual stampede for hotel rooms and private lodging... USA Today
Big Island hotels in Hawaii repair tsunami-related damage
Several hotels on the Big Island in Hawaii are repairing damage from last week's tsunami that was created by the massive earthquake in Japan... USA Today
Other and Odd
Why travel agents are back in vogue
A good travel agent will save you time, save you money and provide insights into the logistics of your trip... Travelhoppers
Threats to Traveling Data
Security experts say travelers often ignore the added threats to their information - passwords, credit card numbers, business secrets - in a public place... New York Times
365 Guide Tip for the Day
5 Ways to Best Protect Your Agency: Travel insurance and E&O
No travel agent should ever allow any client to travel without having first advised the client of the availability and advisability of travel insurance... Travel Research Online
Today in History
Hugh Thompson, Jr. - An American Hero
Captain Hugh Thompson, Jr. was a United States Army helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War... Travel Research Online