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            Friday, July 22 
                    
            Lost in Louisiana
            A haunting region of lakes, grand plantation houses and secretive communities... Telegraph (London)
            
            The five best small towns in America
            The assignment: Start in New York City and wind up in Los Angeles, exploring the best of small-town America along the way...USA Today
            
            36 Hours in Aspen, Colo.
            Summer in Aspen brings fields of wildflowers framed by snow-capped peaks, a festival-rich arts scene, and myriad opportunities to hike, bike and mingle with the glitterati... New York Times
            
            Tours and Activities
            Honeymoons for in the Age of Same-Sex Marriage
            Maybe you've heard. New York recently became the largest state to legalize same-sex marriage... Travelhoppers
            
            10 great places for city cycling
            Expensive gas isn't the only reason to switch from four wheels to two... USA Today
            
            Hawaii museum to open Amelia Earhart photo show
            Amelia Earhart, the wispy aviation pioneer who disappeared more than 70 years ago while attempting to fly around the world, would have turned 114 on Sunday... LA Times
            
            The road less traveled to Machu Picchu
            The 'back-door' Salkantay Route is strenuous but scenic, with welcoming, plush eco-lodges at the end of each day's trek. And around the final bend: the hauntingly beautiful Inca ruins... LA Times
            
            Cruise
            8 Great Rock-and-Roll Theme Cruises
            Former hair-band front man and reality TV star Bret "Poison" Michaels' cruise may have been canceled earlier this week, but there's no need to fret... CruiseCritic.com
            
            Antarctica cruising continues to decline
            Cruise tourism to Antarctica fell 11.5% during the 2010-11 season to 32,438 passengers, continuing a decline that began after the record-setting 2007-08 season... USA Today
            
            
            Transportation
            FAA shutdown would cost govt $200 million a week
            Portions of the Federal Aviation Administration will shut down at midnight - putting nearly 4,000 people temporarily out of work and allowing airline passengers to buy tickets without taxes ... Yahoo Travel News
            
            Airlines attempting to raise US fares again
            Several leading airlines have raised U.S. fares up to $20 per round trip, trying again just days after a smaller hike fell apart... MSN.com
            
            Napolitano: Aviation most targeted vulnerability
            The official in charge of U.S. domestic security preparedness said Thursday that terrorists continue to target aviation more than any other potential U.S. vulnerability... MSN.com
            
            
            Lodging
            Outrageous hotel perks for pets
            Bathrobes, massages and treadmills are becoming practically de rigueur at five-star hotels... MSN.com
            
            Five lavish hotels in Venice
            Venice is romantic and unforgettable on any budget, but it can be dazzling if you are willing to splurge. Here are five stunning hotel choices... CNN
            
            Hotel chain to court female execs in India
            As the USA's biggest hotel chains such as Marriott, Starwood and Carlson scramble to open hotels in India, a little-known hotel chain is planning a major expansion by catering to solo female travelers... USA Today
            
            Marie Osmond marches in 'protest' of resort fees
            Add Marie Osmond and Las Vegas showgirls to the list of people who can't stand resort fees... USA Today
            
            Other and Odd
            Yosemite deaths a reminder of rivers' risks
            The deaths of three young tourists who were swept over a 317-foot waterfall this week in Yosemite National Park serve as a reminder of the deadly and alluring beauty of the raging rivers and streams across the West... MSN.com
            
            Study highlights best, worst cities for tourist taxes
            A list of the top five 2011 U.S. cities with the lowest and highest tourism taxes is out, showing cost differences in as much as 56% on average... CNN
            
            365 Guide Tip for the Day
            Advanced Public Relations for Travel Agents - Choosing Your Words
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