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TRO TravelGram - May 24

05-24-2011

 

Tuesday, May 24
Destinations
Burn, Baby, Burn!
Frank Bruni climbs, paddles, hikes, and zip-lines his way through Costa Rica's rain forest... Conde Nast Traveler

Top spots for post-Rapture travelers
If it's heaven you seek, there's hope — and you don't have to float off into the firmament to experience it... MSN.com

The Charms of Vina del Mar, Along Chile's Coast
Among the largest resorts on the South American Pacific coast, with a population of about 300,000, the city is an hour and a half west of Santiago... New York Times


Tours and Activities
Start Your Engines: Monaco and Argentina Celebrate the F1 Grand Prix
The two countries are teaming up to bring attention to the F1 Grand Prix ... Travel and Leisure

Plans unveiled for 500-foot Ferris-style wheel in Vegas
Attraction on the Strip would be higher than the London Eye ...MSN.com

On Virginia's Crooked Road, Mountain Music Lights the Way
Through the farmland, pastures and one-light towns along Virginia's Crooked Road, there is a single, unifying sound: old-time, foot-tapping homegrown music... New York Times


Cruise
Cruise Impact: 2011 Hurricane Season Forecast
Alongside BBQ's, sunshine and peak Caribbean cruising, there's a more unwelcome symbol of summer: Atlantic hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 to November 30... CruiseCritic.com

Overhaul begins for Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas
A major renovation of Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas began this week in a shipyard in Victoria, BC... USA Today


Transportation
FAA to fliers: Put down that magazine!
The FAA wants you - to pay attention, that is... MSN.com

90 pounds of sheep meat seized at Dulles
When customs officials at Dulles airport asked an Ethiopian man whether he was carrying any foreign food products, he very honestly replied "yes"... MSN.com

Iceland volcano: British Airways, KLM and other airlines cancel Tuesday flights
Airlines have begun to take steps to cancel flights in anticipation of the cloud emanating from a volcanic eruption last weekend in Iceland... LA Times


Lodging
Oregon's New Cyclist-Friendly Hotel
Cyclist-friendly Oregon has a stylish new rest stop for weary pedalers... Travel and Leisure

Westin chain chief: Feel better after a weekend hotel stay
Starwood's Westin chain knows its strength... USA Today



Other and Odd
Buddies bond over 'Mancations'
Wake surfing while firing automatic weapons. Experiencing zero gravity during spaceflight training. Learning the secrets of invisibility at ninja camp... MSN.com

What U.S. city is No. 1 for bed bug infestations?
Terminix reports an increase in bed bug infestations in most states during the past year... USA Today


365 Guide Tip for the Day
Selling like it's 1985?
The consumers of this decade are smarter and better informed than the consumers of the past... Travel Research Online


Today in History
Peter Minuit Buys Manhattan
Peter Minuit was the Director-General of the Dutch New World colony of New Netherland... Travel Research Online

 


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