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TRO TravelGram - April 4

04-04-2011

 

Monday, April 4
Destinations
Adelaide: Civilization on the edge of the Outback
Australia's food capital is a model of civic planning... The Independent

Barcelona, Spain: a cultural city guide
An essential cultural guide to Barcelona, the capital - and crown jewel - of Catalonia. ... Telegraph (London)

Five great ways to savor Miami
Here are five quintessentially South Florida ways to enjoy the city...Globe and Mail

Insider tips from Dubai
Glitzy Dubai lures globetrotters with its modern architectural wonders and a bounty of luxury shopping, dining and lodging... CNN

Tours and Activities
Great Dane dining 
Denmark is at the forefront of a cooking revolution but Nordic cuisine has ancient roots... The Australian

Thrill is back, so are crowds at amusement parks
Amusement parks thrown for a loop by the slumping economy over the last few years are starting to rebound... Yahoo Travel News

Four ways to have a whale of a time
Whether you're searching for an informative day trip or an adventure holiday, there are a variety of ways to see these astonishing creatures in their natural habitat... CNN

N.Y. Public Library to host overnight treasure hunt
The majestic main branch of the New York Public Library is seeking 500 people to spend the night there on a scavenger hunt... USA Today

Four Paris Restaurants Worth a Metro Ride
To find high-quality affordable meals, it helps to venture out from the city's expensive center... New York Times

Cruise
Windstar Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy
Seattle-based Ambassadors International, the parent company of Windstar Cruises, has filed for bankruptcy... CruiseCritic.com

Celebrity CEO kicks off production of final Solstice-class ship
Celebrity Cruises executives were in Germany last week for a ceremony marking the first steel cutting for the fifth and last of the line's Solstice-class ships... USA Today

Transportation
Get the Best Airplane Seat 
While there's no fail-safe way to guarantee that aisle seat in the exit row near the front of the plane with no one sitting next to you, there are some tactics that will help... IndependentTraveler.com

Commuter plane strikes flock of birds, makes emergency landing
A commuter plane with dozens of passengers aboard struck a flock of large birds, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing...CNN

Southwest grounds planes after roof rips open on 737
Southwest Airlines will ground 79 of its Boeing 737 planes for inspection after the roof ripped open on one of its flights... USA Today

Ask the Captain: Responding to in-flight medical emergencies
Information on industry standards as to the type of medical equipment on board commercial aircraft... USA Today

Lodging
On the Island of Jersey, Fortifications Turned Lodging
On Jersey, in the English Channel, 10 fortifications, built between the mid-1800s and the mid-20th century, have been renovated and are taking in guests.... New York Times

On an Island East of Bali, a Backpacker's Hideaway Goes Upscale
Luxury villas are springing up on Gili Trawangan, an island once more famous for its magic mushrooms... New York Times


Other and Odd
Don't expect a bargain at duty free
Shopping at a mall that's hidden behind metal detectors and surrounded by airplanes is already exciting. Add the possibility of saving money and fliers know: It's hard to resist the lure of duty free at the airport... CNN

Barbados promotes fertility-clinic vacations
Barbados is promoting itself as a center for affordable, in vitro fertilization procedures and other treatments to increase the odds of a pregnancy...&
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