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TRO TravelGram - September 27
09-27-2011
Destinations
Tuesday, September 27
Offbeat Traveler: Darvaza, Turkmenistan
In the Karakum Desert in northern Turkmenistan, a fiery pit has burned since at least the 1970s. The burning crater, called the "Gates of Hell" by some locals, was formed by accident... LA Times
Pikes Peak, Colorado: It's all about the journey and views
Whether by car or rail, the 70-mile trip to and from the summit affords breathtaking views... LA Times
My Favorite Place: Little Compton, R.I.
On the Rhode Island coast, an unusual beach that is both a gathering place and wildlife refuge... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Review: Halloween Haunt 2011 disappoints at Knott's Berry Farm
After 39 years, Halloween Haunt at Knott's Berry Farm looks like a creaky, middle-aged zombie that's lost its will to rise from the grave every night ... LA Times
Tackling Maine's Rugged Side by Bike
Finding the lush farms, lobster ladies and mirages along the coastal oasis of Acadia National Park in Maine... New York Times
Utah commemorates 20 years since 'Thelma & Louise'
In Salt Lake City, actress Geena Davis, who co-starred with Susan Sarandon, will appear at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in a conversation with Utah Tourism director Leigh Von der Esch... USA Today
Cruise
7 cruise ships headed to Portland, Maine
Seven cruise ships carrying a total of 18,176 passengers are visiting Portland this week... Houston Chronicle
Is Cunard Moving Out of the U.K. to 'Cash In' on Weddings at Sea?
Speculation has been widespread in the British media that Cunard could be considering the possibility of re-registering its three ships outside the UK...CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Ride on the Dreamliner worth the wait
After a three-year delay, the 787 debuted with larger windows and overhead bins, more headroom and quieter engines than any commercial plane... MSN.com
EasyJet founder launches rival airline Fastjet
Easyjet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has escalated his row with the airline by telling the company he intends to launch a new carrier called Fastjet ... Telegraph (London)
Allegiant surprises, will fly Las Vegas-Phoenix
Allegiant Air will fly between Las Vegas and the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, a move that breaks from the small leisure carrier's standard business model ... USA Today
Lodging
TripAdvisor Room Tips have room to improve
Over the past six months, travelers writing hotel reviews on TripAdvisor have been given the option to contribute a Room Tip as part of the review... USA Today
Dealmaking returns to the hotel industry
The doom-and-gloom attitude that's plagued the hotel industry for about three years is starting to lift... USA Today
Other and Odd
The World's Most Incredible Bridges
Take a trip down one of these meandering marvels for breathtaking aquatic landscapes... Yahoo Travel News
Rude hand gestures of the world
An illustrated guide to avoiding insulting the locals during foreign holidays... Telegraph (London)
'Pan Am' nostalgia takes flight
While reviews for Sunday's premiere of ABC's Pan Am may have been mixed, nearly 11 million armchair travelers tuned in... USA Today
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Credibility in your travel marketing - Be Empathetic
Credible marketing is empathetic marketing that places the client at the center of the process and is needs based... Travel Research Online
Today in History
The First Model T
On this day in 1908, the first production Model T automobile left the factory at the Piquette Plant in Detroit, Michigan... Trave
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