TRO TravelGram - July 18

07-18-2011

 

Monday, July 18

Destinations
10 heavenly mountain towns for summertime 
Warm weather brings out the wildflowers, the festivals and water activities... MSN.com

From City (Munich) to Forest (Bavarian)
Germany's other major forest region offers tree-top walks, unusual liqueurs and plenty of fresh air... New York Times

In Spain, Miro's Majorca
Discovering the island that sheltered and inspired the artist, leading to some of his greatest work... New York Times


Tours and Activities
Chill out with an ice cream tour
No pints in the freezer? Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with a visit to a factory... MSN.com

America's favorite seafood dives
It's Coastal Living's annual guide to the top eateries where food is fried, broiled, grilled or otherwise slapped on butcher paper for finger-licking, crab-cracking, French fry-munching pleasure... CNN

New museums to marvel over in Amsterdam, Rome and Paris
The Hermitage Amsterdam, Rome's MAXXI and the Pinacotheque de Paris add a welcome burst of energy to the European art scene... LA Times

In Ukraine, Churches With a Distinctive Allure
Restaurant Report: Locanda, in San Francisco... New York Times


Cruise
Carnival Magic Drama: Cruise Ship Comes to the Rescue 
Passengers on Carnival Magic watched a drama unfold in a choppy Mediterranean as the ship's captain responded to a mayday call from a small motor yacht... CruiseCritic.com

First-time cruise on P&O Ventura
Opening a guide to cruising for first-timers, Christopher Hope reports on how his family was won over - despite the dress code and the costly outings... Telegraph (London)

Luxury sailing getaways, celebrity style
Supermodel Kate Moss is no stranger to luxury -- so when the newly married Moss recently departed on her honeymoon, it was only fitting she did it in style: superyacht style... CNN


Transportation
Pay to skip security lines
Most English airports allow passengers to cut ahead in the security line for a small fee... MSN.com

No Shih Tzu! Airlines ban pug-nosed pets
Flat-faced canines can no longer fly Cathay Pacific. And their feline friends need to make other travel plans, too... CNN

Role-reversal: Passenger accused of groping TSA agent
A 61-year-old Colorado woman was arrested in Phoenix on charges she groped a Transportation Security Administration airport security screener... USA Today


Lodging
Fly away: 5 lodges reached only by plane
Say goodbye to civilization and hello to a remote pocket of the world at these five resorts... CNN

Viceroy Hotel Group expands in Abu Dhabi
Los Angeles-based Viceroy Hotel Group will run the Yas Hotel, the resort at the center of Abu Dhabi's Formula One race course... USA Today

New Paris hotels offer surprises
The Shangri-La Hotel, the Mandarin Oriental and Philippe Starck-designed Le Royal Monceau are among the luxury properties that attend to every detail. There are also new midrange and boutique hotels... LA Times

Hotel Review: the W Austin, in Austin, Tex.
Unlike some of the charmless business hotels downtown, the W adds some spice with bars, bright midcentury decor and ample amenities... New York Times


Other and Odd
Beijing curbs China tourism to Tibet
China is restricting the number of its citizens allowed to travel to Tibet as Beijing celebrates the 60th anniversary of the region's "peaceful liberation"... Yahoo Travel News

Obama's travels favor 2012 'swing' states
Obama travels overwhelmingly to Democratic or "swing" states when he leaves the Washington metropolitan area for events... USA Today

365 Guide Tip for the Day
Advanced Public Relations for Travel Agents: It Really Is Who You Know
We have all heard that "It's who you know that counts." While that aphorism is certainly not the whole of marketing, your range of acquaintances is very important to your public relations e
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