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TRO TravelGram- March 25

03-25-2011

 

Friday, March 25
Destinations
Kiev's streets echo diverse history, arts and politics
Clever homages to artists, reverence for war dead and traces of Communist rule provide a lesson about the city's rich past... LA Times

Washington, D.C. transforms into a hopping locale
The nation's capital has evolved from a stately government and historic center into a hotspot... USA Today

Cancun: Is it safe for visitors? 
The country has been making headlines with drug-war-related kidnappings and killings... USA Today

Fort Lauderdale celebrates 100 years of sun and fun
The South Florida city of Fort Lauderdale is turning 100 this year...USA Today

36 Hours in Seattle
Spring comes early to Seattle and lasts long... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Cherry blossom events begin with solemn DC tribute
The flowering trees that symbolize friendship between the United States and Japan are blooming for the 99th time in Washington in the wake of one of the world's worst natural disasters... Yahoo Travel News

Best seats for Cubs games may be outside Wrigley Field
Building rooftops behind Wrigley Field are an attractive alternative for Cub viewing... LA Times

10 great places to see animals in the wild 
College students aren't the only ones on the move for spring break... USA Today

Cruise
More Cruise Ports Are Going Green
While it may not be the ultimate pollution solution, an increasing number of cruise ports are allowing ships to "plug in" to shoreside power... CruiseCritic.com

Disney Cruise Line Crewmember Missing Since Tuesday
Disney Cruise Line is reporting that a crewmember has been missing from Disney Wonder since Tuesday... CruiseCritic.com

Cruises: the best luxury ships
The definition of luxury - that overdone word beloved of marketing types - is as flexible as elastic when it comes to cruising... Telegraph (London)

Transportation
Lufthansa resuming flights to Tokyo 
Germany's Lufthansa said it was resuming flights to Tokyo Thursday... MSN.com

Frustrated by airline baggage fees? Lighten your load 
Pack smart, have it all delivered or consider using loaner items ...MSN.com

AirTran holders OK $1.4 billion sale to Southwest
AirTran Airways shareholders voted Wednesday to sell the discount airline to bigger rival Southwest for $1.4 billion... Yahoo Travel News

Lodging
Sands gets new China partner
The Las Vegas Sands' subsidiary in Macau canceled its hotel-management agreement with Shangri-La Asia... Yahoo Travel News

Europe's first M and M World store to open at London's first W hotel
This summer, you'll be able to buy M&Ms in Europe's first M&M World store... USA Today

Hotels put healthier choices on their menus
Forget those late-night cheeseburgers ordered from room service... USA Today

London 2012 Olympics: How common are $10,000 hotel packages?
The pricing of hotel rooms is a touchy subject for hoteliers, especially during global events like the Olympics... USA Today

Other and Odd
How to travel in cash-strapped times
Advice on how to keep traveling in straitened times... Telegraph (London)

 365 Guide Tip for the Day
Communication Skills for Travel Agents - Being Assertive
Not every travel agent is comfortable being assertive... Travel Research Online

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