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TRO Travelgram - June 13
06-13-2011
Destinations
Monday, June 13
Awaza, Turkmenistan: the most ill-conceived resort ever built?
Turkmenistan has ambitions to turn a shining city on the Caspian Sea into tourism's next Dubai. It has a long way to go... Telegraph (London)
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach has plenty of big-budget attractions, from outdoor shopping centers to beach-front theme parks...IndependentTraveler.com
Discovering the Paris in Woody Allen's movie
"Parlez-moi d'amour." Speak to me of love... Yahoo Travel News
Expanding the Cultural Realm in Singapore
In a place better known for its mall culture and sanitized efficiency, local artists and entrepreneurs are finding innovative ways to nourish homegrown art and fashion... New York Times
Jerusalem Outings Go Beyond the Biblical
A day out in Abu Ghosh, Ein Karem and Ein Sataf, enclaves near central Jerusalem where Israelis go to sip cappuccinos, shop for art, hike and otherwise forget that they live in one of the holiest cities in the world... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Shopping in Africa's Horn of plenty
An exotic mix of crafts, ostrich handbags and Ethiopian cotton in Cape Town... Telegraph (London)
High touch v. high-tech healing at spas around the world
Contemporary spa culture is a compelling fusion of ancient traditions and modern mechanical wonders... Globe and Mail
Blackbeard artifacts exhibit opens at NC museum
The largest exhibit ever of artifacts from what's believed to be the remains of Blackbeard's flagship is opening at the North Carolina Maritime Museum... Yahoo Travel News
It's Back to Nature at Rustic Spas in Quebec
Tapping Canada’s natural resources, Nordic spas use rivers, ponds and lakes as additional therapy pools... New York Times
Cruise
Cruisers' Favorite Ships Revealed
The awards honor the top cruise ships based on reviews for cruises taken in 2010 ... CruiseCritic.com
Why don't ships overnight in port more often?
Royal Caribbean CEO Adam Goldstein explains, as well as answering many other questions from Royal Caribbean fans... USA Today
Transportation
Is Heathrow fit for purpose?
London's main airport is being eclipsed by the rising aviation star of Dubai... Telegraph (London)
TSA plans to fire 36 workers in Honolulu
The Transportation Security Administration said Friday it plans to fire 36 workers, including two high-ranking officials... MSN.com
AirTran 'ups ante' on military bag fees
U.S. airlines appear to be scrambling to increase their bag limits for active duty military members... USA Today
25 things about LAX
'Vapor wake'-sniffing dogs, the best vantage points for plane spotting, firetruck salutes - here are 25 things you might not have known about the airport... LA Times
Lodging
Five offbeat places to stay, near and far
Five out-of-the-ordinary options... Seattle Times
Dionysos Estate, Turkey: hotel review
The Dionysos Estate - perched above the resort of Kumlubuk - offers glorious sea views and a warm welcome... Telegraph (London)
Marriott tries Facebook gaming as recruitment tool
Marriott has turned to Facebook for an unexpected reason: to recruit workers... USA Today
Hotel Review: The Redbury in Los Angeles
The latest addition to the SBE portfolio of hotels, restaurants and bars, the Redbury, which opened in August, was hotly anticipated...New York Times
Other and Odd
Skip the silver, register for a honeymoon
Eleven percent of couples registered for honeymoon-related gifts either in place of or in addition to traditional housewares, according to a 2010 registry study ... CNN
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