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TRO TravelGram - July 8
07-08-2011
Destinations
Friday, July 8
Getting off the beaten track in Cambodia
Towering majestically over the jungle, and sometimes tangled up in its monstrous roots, the temples of Cambodia's ancient city of Angkor have inspired awe for centuries... CNN
Washington's 'new beach town'
Seabrook is an ambitiously conceived community on the Washington coast... Seattle Times
The Ultimate Amsterdam Travel Guide
Amsterdam's enchanting canals are the perfect setting for a sunny summer stroll or bike ride... IndependentTraveler.com
Tours and Activities
Istanbul's Jazz Festival Brings in Top Talent
What about jazz? The Turks are crazy about it... Travel and Leisure
Lucille Ball museum: Where you can love Lucy all over again
The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center in Jamestown, N.Y., draws fans of all ages. They also stop at the house where she grew up and at her gravesite... LA Times
Disney upgrades Calif. Adventure Park
Like Cinderella, the Disney California Adventure Park has toiled out of the spotlight while its sister park, Disneyland, got all the attention.... USA Today
Cruise
NCL adds surcharge for late-night room service
Thinking of ordering room service at 1 a.m. to quell those late-night hunger pangs? NCL passengers will soon have to pay for the privilege... MSN.com
Love NPR and PBS? This cruise is for you
National Public Radio's Scott Simon and PBS' Gwen Ifill are among several public broadcasting personalities sailing on an upcoming Regent Seven Seas cruise in the Mediterranean... USA Today
Regis Philbin to headline luxury cruise
What's next for Regis Philbin after Live with Regis and Kelly? Apparently, a luxury cruise... USA Today
Transportation
10 Reasons to Travel by Train
Trains are making a huge comeback... IndependentTraveler.com
TSA agent accused of pilfering from passengers
Detectives believe man stole $50,000 worth of electronics in the past six months ... MSN.com
Southwest: No layoffs planned in AirTran merger
Layoffs aren't part of Southwest's plan as it merges with AirTran...USA Today
Lodging
RI AG warns about hotel guest scam
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin is warning consumers about a new scam targeting hotel guests... Businessweek
And the world's best hotel is...
Results of Travel + Leisure's annual reader survey are in ...MSN.com
Other and Odd
Should Travelers Tip for Bad Service?
Is it ever okay to stiff your server on a tip? See what one etiquette expert advises... IndependentTraveler.com
America's Most Shark-Infested Beaches
Deadly attacks are rare, but watch out for fins on these shorelines... Yahoo Travel News
365 Guide Tip for the Day
The Clients You Service
You know this already: Everybody is not your client... Travel Research Online
Today in History
The Olive Branch Petition
One faction of the Second Continental Congress, lead by delegate John Dickinson, wanted to appease King George III... Travel Research Online
