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TRO TravelGram - September 12
09-14-2011
Destinations
Monday, September 12
Essential Boston Travel Guide
Boston, a city blanketed in bright New England foliage in the fall, is an ideal autumn destination....IndependentTraveler.com
The 10 coolest experiences in Berlin
Fifty years after the rise of the Berlin Wall, and now 22 years after its post-Wall rebirth, Berlin is a scene-stealing combo of glamour and grit... MSN.com
Maine beckons fall travelers with art, foliage
In Maine and many other places, leisure travel takes on a more grown-up flavor after the kids are back to school...USA Today
A Bit of Switzerland in Wisconsin
The town of New Glarus is a European-like getaway, where visitors can feast on breads, sausages and cheese, and drink exceptional beer... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Early peek at the Margaritaville Casino in Las Vegas
Heads up, Parrotheads... USA Today
Dig and destroy: Drive a 'dozer, shoot guns in Vegas
What to do with all those empty construction sites in Las Vegas, where work on a handful of hotels and other projects has halted in the last few years? A company called Dig This has a solution, ... USA Today
Digging in Colorado (but Not for Gold)
Mushroom lovers know that Colorado is home to thousands of varieties. Now, anyone can seek them out, with expert-guided trips... New York Times
Cruise
Mediterranean cruises: which cruise is the winner?
In the calm, indigo-blue waters of the Mediterranean, two lines are locked in a battle for supremacy... Telegraph (London)
As Maria Weakens, Some Cruises Revert to Original Itineraries
Tropical Storm Maria has weakened, prompting some ships to return to their original itineraries after storm deviations were announced... CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Healthiest Airport Food
Sidestep empty calories and conquer the airport food court with our guide to the healthiest airport food...IndependentTraveler.com
Mile-high club? F-16s sent after 'long' bathroom visit
Fighter jets were scrambled to escort two commercial flights "out of an abundance of caution" after crews reported suspicious activity on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks... MSN.com
New initiatives put Amtrak on fast track
When you're talking about the future of travel, the train is probably not the first image that comes to mind...MSN.com
Lodging
Hyatt to open 2 more hotels in Russia
Hyatt Hotels Corp. plans to open two more hotels in Russia before the fall of 2012... Yahoo Travel News
Hawaii: Disney's Aulani offers many ways to chill out, cool down
Water plays a central role in Disney's new Aulani hotel in Hawaii - from the water-park-like pool and the sunset-facing hot tubs to the salt water snorkeling pool and the adult and youth spas... LA Times
Hotel Review: The Langham in London
A newly buffed 1865 London landmark, where, for a price, guests are treated like royalty... New York Times
Other and Odd
Egypt cancels plan to tighten tourist visa rules
Egypt has canceled plans to tighten visa restrictions on tourists, state media reported on Sunday, after tour operators said the new rules would drive visitors away...MSN.com
Despots and drug lords: Are bad guys good for tourism?
Never mind Cartagena's sybaritic delights, or Bogota's rich history. Colombia's newest tourist draw could be the former stomping grounds of one of the world's most notorious bad guys... USA Today
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Five Reasons Your Travel Practice is Not Growing - Planning
Running a travel practice and achieving year over year growth is no small task... [Back to Press Releases Main]