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TRO Travelgram - June 17

06-17-2011

 

Friday, June 17
Destinations
The fresh face of Boston
Boston, one of the oldest cities in the US, has been reinventing itself... Telegraph (London)

Pop Goes Peru
The future of gastronomy is being cooked up in Peru... Conde Nast Traveler

Napa Valley 101: Basics for a wine country trip
You don't need to spend days in the area to get a taste of its treasures... MSN.com

5 Scenic Treasures of Ireland
Ireland is one of the most lush, beautiful countries in the world...Travelhoppers


Tours and Activities
The World's Weirdest Museums
If you're intrigued by medical curiosities or chamber pots through the ages, don't miss these bizarre exhibitions...IndependentTraveler.com

Top 10 hikes amid National Park splendor 
These trails provide the best lookouts and wildlife sightings ...MSN.com

9/11 memorial museum may charge $20 admission
CEO says fee may be essential in generating income; victims' relatives will always enter free ... MSN.com

'Dragon Tattoo' tours lure people to Stockholm
Ever since the publication of the first book in 2005, followed by the three Swedish movies, fans have flocked to Stockholm to see the locations where the story unfolds... USA Today


Cruise
Close call: Terrifying moment tornado hit cruise ship
Stormchaser Daniel Pavinovic snaps amazing images of tornado striking cruise ship ... The Australian

Guernsey 'needs to be more cruise-friendly'
While the absence of VAT is a deciding factor in cruise ships including Guernsey in their itineraries, the island needs to become a more "cruise-friendly" port if it wishes to retain the custom...Telegraph (London)

Norovirus strikes Alaska cruise ship three times in a month
Princess Cruises appears to have finally gotten a series of norovirus outbreaks on one of its Alaska cruise ships under control... MSN.com


Transportation
Allegiant Air sues DOT over passenger rules 
Allegiant Air went to federal court Thursday to block regulations that would expand consumer protections for airline passengers...MSN.com

British Airways apologizes for turning away girl with Down syndrome
British Airways has apologized for refusing to issue a plane ticket to a girl who has Down syndrome... MSN.com

Baggy pants lead to arrest of US Airways passenger
A 20-year-old man booked on US Airways was eventually arrested after he refused to pull up his baggy pants... USA Today

How safe is that foreign airline?
Millions of Americans board flights on foreign airlines every year with little or no idea of how safe they will be... USA Today


Lodging
Dogs find a welcome spot at California B&Bs
California's bed-and-breakfasts are opening their doors to man's best friend... LA Times

Renting houseboats, flats easy to live like locals
Opting for homestays instead of hotels in Europe... Yahoo Travel News


Other and Odd
Rihanna is named tourism ambassador for Barbados
The popular and sultry singer, who grew up on the Caribbean island, has agreed to assume the post ... USA Today

Chicago on alert for tourist-mugging "flash mobs" 
The use of social media such as Twitter to gather a group in public places is helping those up to no good... USA Today

365 Guide Tip for the Day
Making the Most of TRO - TRO's Community
More and more travel agents find themselves in positions where they are being asked to do more with less... Travel Research Online
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