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TRO TravelGram - Aug 8

08-08-2011

 

Monday, August 8
Destinations
Galleries and gardens
The Secret Seven Series: Adelaide is ideal for strolling, cycling and history hunting... The Australian

Top 10 hiking destinations
All tourism involves at least a bit of walking, even if it's just off the plane to a waiting limousine... Yahoo Travel News

36 Hours in San Sebastian, Spain
To visit San Sebastian, on Spains northern coast, is to fall in love...New York Times


Tours and Activities
Trading Tiaras for Calico on the Prairie
De Smet has long been a popular family destination as a historic Laura Ingalls Wilder site... New York Times

Fairground attractions
From circuses to war museums, aquariums to castles, we suggest family summer days and stays... Sydney Morning Herald 

Murder at the Met? Museum games lure would-be sleuths
Murder at the Met, a murder-mystery scavenger hunt at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York run by Watson Adventures... USA Today


Cruise
Carnival reinstates calls in Bahamas as Tropical Storm Emily weakens
With Tropical Storm Emily weakened and dissipating, Carnival Cruise Lines was able to reinstate calls to the Bahamas on two cruise itineraries... USA Today

Retested: Queen Mary 2 Passes Cruise Ship Sanitation Exam
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 has passed its vessel sanitation re-test...CruiseCritic.com

A new way to explore Cuba: From a cruise ship
A Canadian company is launching cruises that circumnavigate Cuba starting Dec. 4 with prices from $586 a person, double occupancy, for a seven-night voyage... Globe and Mail


Transportation
Airlines' fare hike appears to falter
The latest effort by airlines to broadly raise fares faltered as some airlines balked at the increase... ABC News

JetBlue's most expensive flight pass sells out
JetBlue has sold out one of the three unlimited travel "BluePass" options that it unveiled last week... USA Today

Fliers won't get refund on FAA ticket taxes, IRS says
Fliers expecting a federal ticket-tax refund for flights during the Federal Aviation Administration's partial shutdown are out of luck...USA Today


Lodging
Peak practices in the Alps
Lagacio Mountain Residence stands out because of its focus on sustainability, without sacrificing comfort... The Australian

South African hotels face World Cup hangover
Many South African hotels expanded to make room for football fans during last year's World Cup, but now face declining occupancy rates that are taking a toll on the industry... Yahoo Travel News

London hotels seek premium rates for 2012 Olympics
Some hotels are hiking rates for London's Olympic period which could mean that some travelers will pay a premium for the peace of mind of having booked rooms early... USA Today


Other and Odd
TSA Apologizes For Confiscating Pregnant Woman's Insulin, Ice Packs
Security Screener At DIA Tells Woman Insulin Vial Was An Explosives Risk... The Denver Channel

Hollywood sign neighbors fume at tourist invasion
The Hollywood sign is Los Angeles' most famous landmark and deVico's ridge-top street, which offers the best view around, boasts New York City-worthy gridlock... Yahoo Travel News

Smokers told to butt out at French beach
Of all the countries in the world to ban smoking on a beach, France would be last many would expect to do that... USA Today


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