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TRO TravelGram - July 19
07-19-2011
Destinations
Tuesday, July 19
Secret beaches of North America
It might take some work to get to these secluded beaches, but it will be worth the effort... MSN.com
10 Dangerous Places to Vacation
Why Where You Live, Work or Play Matters for Your Health ... Time
Texas town looks to German roots
Some residents say New Braunfels, Texas, sister city to Braunfels, Germany, isn't "German" enough... CNN
Monschau, even lovelier the second time around
The German town so quaint it feels like a theme park - complete with a 13th century castle... LA Times
Tours and Activities
Crocodile safaris
There are plenty of (safe) ways of getting up close and personal to Australia's monster crocodiles... Telegraph (London)
Want to truly tune out? Head to Yoho National Park
Better to carry bear spray on the belt than a BlackBerry... Globe and Mail
The top five buffets in Las Vegas
The question of which Las Vegas resort has the best all-you-can-eat is a perennial talker among fans of Sin City... USA Today
Cruise
Cruise Lines Abandon Athens Calls; Striking Taxi Drivers Blockade Port
Cruise ships were forced to abandon calls at Piraeus, the port for Athens as striking taxi drivers blockaded the port, preventing passengers from getting to their sightseeing coaches...CruiseCritic.com
Snorkel Surprise on Alaska Cruise
The colorful undersea delights might have seemed less surprising in a warm weather climate, say the Caribbean. But this was in Alaska... Travel and Leisure
Photo tour: Holland America's Oosterdam
Originally unveiled in 2003, Holland America's Oosterdam underwent a major overhaul in 2009 that brought additional cabins and new public spaces... USA Today
Transportation
Clean the plane before you get off
Air France may ask passengers to clear their seats and take their trash with them when leaving some planes as the airline seeks to cut costs... Seattle Times
Carmageddon race: Cyclists faster than JetBlue plane
At least that's how it turned out when L.A. cycling group Wolfpack Hustle decided to race one of JetBlue's special Burbank-to-Long Beach "Carmageddon Flights"... USA Today
Four airports to test expedited screening for frequent fliers
The idea is to pre-screen travelers who pose little security risk, making the process faster for all passengers... LA Times
Lodging
24-hour room service: Cap Rocat, Mallorca
While Cap Rocat started life as a defensive fortress, today its drawbridge and battlements welcome guests into a rather more serene scene... The Independent
The Big Six: Swedish summer retreats
From a fairytale seaside villa in Ljungskile to a newly renovated B&B next to Hornborga lake... The Independent
The best hotels in Dubrovnik
A guide to the best accommodation in the Croatian city... Telegraph (London)
Other and Odd
Is Travel Insurance Really Worth It?
Check out any ombudsman section of a travel magazine or site and you will find that most complaints involve a financial reimbursement - or lack thereof... Travelhoppers
Tourists duped by holiday rental scams
Authorities have been urged to do more to protect travellers from holiday-rental fraud in the run-up to the 2012 Olympics... Telegraph (London)
After the ash, Iceland volcano rakes in tourism cash
Iceland's volcanoes gained notoriety last year for their ash-spewing ability to ground airlines and make a mess. But they also pay their dues, drawing tourists eager to see the source of the chaos... Yahoo Travel News
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