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TRO TravelGram - September 9
09-09-2011
Destinations
Friday, September 9
On Stevenson's treasured isle
In 1889, Robert Louis Stevenson was internationally famous when he moved to this South Pacific island nation in search of respite for his tuberculosis... The Australian
A cultural guide to Basle
An essential cultural guide to Basle, a Swiss city at the crossroads of three countries... Telegraph (London)
Lamu, Kenya: New Hot Spots
This far-flung archipelago has become the location of choice for the style set... Travel and Leisure
Egypt requiring tourists to get visas in advance
Egypt's Cabinet says it's changing its visa regulations, meaning visitors looking to catch a glimpse of the pyramids will no longer be able to get a visa upon arrival...Yahoo Travel News
36 Hours in Bern, Switzerland
One of the most relaxed European capitals, Bern is also one of the most beautiful, with arcades and fountains framed by leafy hills... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Deep South: Take a wildlife wading tour in Florida
Swamp-walking is the best way to demystify the primal Everglades, and get startlingly close to its weird, wild residents... The Independent
Major UK festival to celebrate Shakespeare
More than a million tickets for an international festival celebrating William Shakespeare as "the world's playwright" will go on sale next month... Seattle Times
Five Harvest Festivals Worth a Trip
Autumn knows how to party... Smarter Travel
10 great places to dig in at a beer garden
Bars and restaurants across the country are adding biergartens, or to us English-speakers: beer gardens, where patrons can toss back steins in style... USA Today
Cruise
Port Canaveral ups security amid new 9/11 terror threat
It's a first not only for Central Florida's port, but also for the nation... Central Florida News 13
NCL reveals more details of next ships
Norwegian Cruise Line today offered a first glimpse of several niche cabin categories it plans for its next two ships, including "studio" cabins for solo travelers and spa cabins... USA Today
Transportation
Wartime bombs threaten 'Boris Island' airport plans
Plans to relocate London's main airport have been thrown into doubt by the deterioration of a wartime ship packed with unexploded bombs in the Thames Estuary... Telegraph (London)
Mutton-smuggling minister caught at Israel airport
An Azerbaijani Cabinet minister has been left feeling sheepish after he was caught trying to smuggle more than 100 pounds of lamb meat into Israel... MSN.com
Delta: We're first to add Wi-Fi to regional jets
Delta launched the effort Wednesday on Delta Connection Flight 5365, the first "RJ" in the Delta fleet to fly with Wi-Fi capability... USA Today
Lodging
Way to a hotel guest's heart: The fitting room
Hotels these days are increasingly striving to create emotional ties with guests... USA Today
How safe is the hotel room safe?
According to a new video by travel consultant, skyrangerpro, of Skyranger Productions, hotel safes may not be as, well, safe, as you think it is ... Budget Travel Online
Hotels spruce up as travelers return
Hotels are spending more to spruce up rooms, lobbies and workout facilities after three years of holding the line...USA Today
As Atlanta hotels recover, visitors see higher rates
Atlantas hotel industry is rebounding from 2009s weak levels and hotel rates are on their way up... USA Today
Other and Odd
Community the key to eco-aware tourism
As governments across the globe take steps towards a more sustainable future, the travel industry is evolving in more ethical, eco-aware directions... The Australian
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