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TRO TravelGram - June 28
06-28-2011
Destinations
Tuesday, June 28
Cosy on down in New Zealand's adventure capital
While New Zealand towns generally don't have a reputation as nightlife hubs, the South Island's adventure capital is a vibrant exception... Telegraph (London)
Chicago revels in its gangster history
When Louise Leach planned her vacation, she had three priorities for her visit here: "architecture, pizza and gangsters."... USA Today
From Lisbon, Visiting the Storied City of Evora
Many day trips and overnight stays - especially to outlying towns and cities in southern Europe where weekend hours for shops and tourist sites can seem almost whimsical... New York Times
Tibet to reopen to foreign tourists
Luxury travel just reached the roof of the world... USA Today
Tours and Activities
Mountains of massage: The Austrian spa retreats that take their cue from Mother Nature
It's rare enough you meet someone who has invented a massage...The Independent
One month, two wheels, 26 festivals: Glastonbury and Hard Rock Calling
Twenty-six festivals in 30 days across 13 countries... Telegraph (London)
Skiing in Chile: Come for the snow, not the glitz
An erupting Chilean volcano might be cause havoc for ski resorts in Patagonia, but farther north near Santiago an epic snow season is under way... Globe and Mail
Cruise
Cunard Line to send all three ships on epic voyages in 2013
Cunard Line announced plans to send all three of its ships on epic voyages in 2013 in what the line's top executive says is a sign of growing demand for longer cruises... USA Today
Business leaders: Cruise ships aren't ruining Charleston
Business leaders in Charleston, S.C., held a press conference on Monday to express support for cruise industry giant Carnival... USA Today
Price of Mediterranean cruises cut
The cost of cruising in Europe has fallen to its lowest in years, with poor sales forcing tour operators to cut prices by up to 50 per cent... Telegraph (London)
Photo tour: The elegance of a Princess ship
Unveiled in 2004, the 2,670-passenger Sapphire Princess is one of Princess Cruises' top vessels in Alaska, and it also sails to Hawaii, Mexico and along the West Coast of the USA... USA Today
Transportation
VoltAir: The electric passenger jet of the future
VoltAir made a showing at the recent Paris Air Show, on the same stand as the incredible Concorde-of-the-future Zehst space place...MSN.com
AA attendants: 'Complete Chaos' form new boarding policy
American airlines has changed the way it boards its flights, choosing to board fliers in the order they checked in... USA Today
Malaysia Airlines: No more infants in 1st class on jumbo jets
Malaysia Airlines has banned babies in the first-class sections of its Boeing 747-400 jets... USA Today
FAA proposes $1 million fine against Boeing
Federal aviation regulators hit aircraft manufacturer Boeing with a $1.05 million proposed fine... USA Today
Lodging
In Antigua, let go, relax and get your chakra fixed
Visitors to Hermitage Bay Antigua are drawn to the rustic purity and holistic approach of the hotel's wellness program... Globe and Mail
Dogs find a welcome spot at California B&Bs
California's bed-and-breakfasts are opening their doors to man's best friend. A guide to a few pooch-friendly spots in Southern California and the Central Coast... LA Times
Hotels offer services through tablet PCs
For a night of clubbing in Manhattan on a recent weekend, Seunghee Thomson turned to the iPad in her room at the Mondrian SoHo to ask the hotel's concierge for a recommendation... USA Today
Other and Odd
'Bear jams' as grizzlies amble and feed alongside Grand Teton National Park roads
A grizzly bear clan famous for its frequent roadside appearances in Grand Teton National Park is keeping park rangers especially busy this summer tending to tourist critter jams... Seattle Times
Lady Gaga sued over Japan earthquake charity bracelets
Pop superstar Lady Gaga has been sued over sales of her wristbands for J
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