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TRO TravelGram - October 5

10-05-2011

 

Wednesday, October 5
Destinations
A local's guide to Lower Manhattan
Despite the daily foot traffic, Lower Manhattan is one of the most under-appreciated parts of New York City... CNN

Great days out in Bordeaux
Two suggestions for an ideal day out in Bordeaux - whether you are new to the city or know it well... Telegraph (London)

Cool Happenings in (Hot) London
A little Indian summer itinerary to celebrate the welcome warmth in London, and highlight a few fun/interesting events going on around town the next few weeks... Travel and Leisure

Litchfield County, Easy on the Wallet
Watching the season change in Litchfield County's small towns doesn't have to break the bank... New York Times


Tours and Activities
Whale-watching in Hermanus: a guide
Hermanus claims to have the world's greatest land-based whale-watching... Telegraph (London)

Legoland Florida: more than just bricks 
Situated in little Winter Haven, 45 minutes from Disney and the other Orlando-area attractions, Legoland Florida is aimed at kids from two to 12... Globe and Mail

An Open Invitation to Eat in Copenhagen
A covered market with treats all around brings a square in the Danish capital to life... New York Times


Cruise
Holland America plans vampire-themed cruise
Organized by a travel agent whose previous themed-cruise packages drew "Star Trek" and Beatles fans, next summer's Vamps at Sea cruise promises passengers a vampire-themed costume ball and film festival... MSN.com

A $59 charge for a few extra hours on a ship?
Would you pay $59 to have a few extra hours on a cruise ship? Celebrity Cruises is betting you will... USA Today

Martina McBride to play Royal Caribbean ship
Country star Martina McBride will be playing a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in November... USA Today


Transportation
Passenger on Detroit-bound plane arrested
Man reportedly was shouting 'hijack' and kicking at exit door... MSN.com

TSA tests 'pre-screening' of select passengers
A select few veteran travelers will find snaking through security at four U.S. airports a little easier if they gave the government personal information about themselves... USA Today


Lodging
Stay The Night: The Wheatsheaf, Gloucestershire
Check in at the bar, fill your belly, then rest your weary head at this new take on the traditional roadhouse... The Independent

Katrina-battered hotel finally ready to reopen
Photos of the Hurricane Katrina-battered Hyatt Regency New Orleans still have the power to shock... MSN.com

Top hotels in TripAdvisor's Top 10 foodie towns
TripAdvisor has compiled its inaugural foodie lists for around the world, so USA TODAY TRAVEL has compiled a photo gallery of the top-ranked hotels in each of the destinations... USA Today


Other and Odd
Ask The Traveller: Crossing the US-Canadian border
Advice on crossing the US-Canada border for a day-trip...The Independent

What Not to Do When Visiting a New City
Do the museums, do dinner and drinks, but don't do these five things in a new city... IndependentTraveler.com


365 Guide Tip for the Day
Brand Building for Travel Agents - Communicating Your Brand
We are devoting this week to the concept of branding your travel agency... Travel Research Online

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