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Destinations
Thursday, June 16
The ancient Kingdom of Castile
See the country as a pilgrim, celebrating the glories of its ancient churches and shrines... Telegraph (London)
Vancouver Essentials
Vancouver is a lively multicultural metropolis nestled into the craggy northern Pacific coastline... IndependentTraveler.com
Uneasy truce between Maasai and nature
For tourists visiting Kenya, elephants represent the majesty of nature -- but for those living on the land the animals are often seen as pests... CNN
U.S. issues travel warning for Philippines
U.S. citizens should "exercise extreme caution" when traveling to the Philippines, the U.S. State Department said Tuesday in a statement... CNN
A CNN insider's guide to Sydney
An anchor and correspondent for CNN International (and a native of Sydney) shares her favorite places in the beautiful Australian city... CNN
Tours and Activities
Biking Vacations - close to the road
Active vacations, including biking, are definitely on the upswing...Travelhoppers
Camping with a butler in St. Lawrence Islands National Park
In the midst of the Thousand Islands, this park is only a three-hour drive from Toronto... Globe and Mail
Dutch national museum renovation in full swing
Rembrandt's "Night Watch" and other famed works by Dutch masters will return to their permanent home by 2013... Yahoo Travel News
Best coastal bike trails
From the simple, sandy shores of Nantucket to the volcanic paths in Maui, these bike trails range from easy to exhilarating, but all reward with sweeping views of the water... CNN
Yosemite's back-country hikers have seen the light
Yosemite's well-appointed High Sierra Camps let backpackers leave the heavy stuff behind, providing meals, tent cabins, toilets and hot showers... LA Times
Cruise
Princess, Carnival and Holland America to ban smoking in cabins
Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines and Holland America all announced major changes to their smoking policies... USA Today
Carnival to cruise year-round from New York
Carnival Cruise Lines will be cruising from the Big Apple on a year-round basis beginning in April 2012, a first for the line... USA Today
Transportation
2-seat rule might keep passengers healthy
A new study of influenza and air travel shows that passengers seated in the two rows either in front of or behind someone with the flu are at greatly increased risk of getting the flu themselves...MSN.com
Boeing plans 'unprecedented' 737 production rate
Boeing says it will boost the production rate of its next-generation 737 aircraft... USA Today
Lodging
Hotel bathtubs are an endangered species
Many hotel chains are replacing bathtubs with larger showers ...Budget Travel Online
The Big Six: Cool campsites in the US
From a cattle ranch in Montana to a retro campground in Texas that offers Fifties trailers, yurts and Sioux tepees... The Independent
Hotel of the Week: Villa M
Australian-owned Villa M opens its doors to travelers on Thailand's Koh Samui... The Australian
Are you using unwashed towels of previous hotel guest?
Here's what should happen: towels and sheets are to be changed between every guest... Seattle Times
Other and Odd
How I Survived a Heated Homestay
Was the experience worth it? You bet - but there were a few hiccups along the way... IndependentTraveler.com
How to Avoid Travel Scams
Easy ways to tell if a travel deal is a real steal -- or a ripoff...IndependentTraveler.com
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