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TRO TravelGram - May 13
05-13-2011
Destinations
Friday, May 13
A New Way to See Sicily
In the hilltop city of Corleone, the sacred meets the extremely profane... New York Times
36 Hours in San Francisco
San Francisco typically wows visitors with its heights or its sights...New York Times
10 great places for a rural 'haycation'
U.S. farm vacations around ... USA Today
Tours and Activities
Strap in for new adventures at Southland theme parks
Disneyland, California Adventure, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knott's Berry Farm, Legoland, SeaWorld and Belmont Park all have fresh or revamped attractions opening this year... LA Times
Spaceport America starts offering tours
Though what's being billed as the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport won't be fully operational until later this year, southern New Mexico's Spaceport America launches public tours this Friday... USA Today
Celebrate Vincent Price in St. Louis
Film buffs and lovers of fine art converge in St. Louis this month as Vincent Price's hometown celebrates the late actor and art collector's 100th birthday... USA Today
Cruise
Good News For Cruisers: British Airways Strikes Are Off
Since 2009, cruise passengers in the U.K. have been living under the threat of British Airways cabin crew going on strike, disrupting flights and causing holidaymakers to revise their travel plans and miss their ships... CruiseCritic.com
Early word on the new Carnival Magic
The best 'Fun Ship' ever... USA Today
Transportation
Back to nature at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport
New park just past the security checkpoint features sights and sounds of great outdoors ... MSN.com
Some states want TSA to ease up
If legislators in several states have their way, airport security screeners wouldn't be able to touch airline passengers' "private parts" and could even be charged with a sex crime if they did... USA Today
Lodging
Hotel and accommodation booking advice
Tips and advice on booking hotels and accommodation, from getting the best deals to using price comparison websites...Telegraph (London)
Hotel Review: Chicago JW Marriott
Housed in a 1914 neo-Classical structure designed by Daniel H. Burnham, this luxurious and majestic hotel in the financial district is the first Chicago outpost of Marriott's high-end line... New York Times
Other and Odd
Travel Tip of the Week: Avoid Baggage Fees
With airfares rising to dizzying (or nauseating!) heights, having to shell out an additional $50 for baggage fees on a roundtrip flight is like piling insult on top of injury... IndependentTraveler.com
Leopards, bear found in suitcases at airport
Authorities believe passenger transporting 'virtual zoo' was part of trafficking network ... MSN.com
Travel icons: See them or skip them?
Is it better to see the highlights when you travel - or seek out the hidden adventures? Here's a bet each way... MSN.com
Press Releases of Interest
Home Based Agent Forum Heads for Boston October 17-19
There is a growing buzz in travel circles about the forthcoming "Home Based Travel Agent Forum" in Boston... Travel Research Online
TRO Travel Specials
Perillo - Customized Groups- Italy, Hawaii and Beyond!...
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