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TRO TravelGram - October 7

10-07-2011

 

Friday, October 7
Destinations
Head to Western Norway for natural beauty
Rugged is putting it mildly when it comes to 80 percent of Norway. Historically, it was a challenge to live here. That's why Vikings ventured south and so many emigrants left for America... Seattle Times

The 'Sahara of Lithuania' is a white sand paradise 
Part of the Curonian Spit, a wisp-thin crescent-shaped strip of land, strung onto the water like a dainty necklace with the Baltic Sea on one side and the Curonian Lagoon on the other... Globe and Mail

36 Hours in Ann Arbor, Mich.
The sheer energy and abundance of cultural opportunities, from classical dance to bluegrass, makes fall a good time to get into the college spirit in this ultimate college town... New York Times


Tours and Activities
10 great places to see science in the works
These events function in the same way art and food festivals do - through public demonstrations and activities... USA Today

A rum-tasting tour of Puerto Rico
Whether it's brandy-like drinks or lighter libations tourists will discover locally made quaffs aplenty on an island that bills itself as the 'rum capital of the world'... USA Today


Cruise
Small fire breaks out on Queen Mary 2
A small fire broke out in an engine room aboard the Queen Mary 2 on Thursday evening... MSN.com

River cruises gain favor with scenery, culture, intimacy
River cruises are such a fast-growing trend there are actually twice as many new river ships debuting in 2012 as there are traditional ocean-going cruise liners... USA Today

NCL to base next ship year-round in New York
Norwegian Cruise Line's next ship, the Norwegian Breakaway, is heading to the Big Apple... USA Today


Transportation
TSA nabs passenger with 7 weapons
A passenger with seven prohibited items in his checked luggage - four sets of brass knuckles, two stun gun flashlights and a sword - was arrested Tuesday at a New York airport... MSN.com

Control tower ads could fetch millions, airport says
Budgets - or lack thereof - are a constant challenge for most U.S. airports, especially in the current economy...USA Today


Lodging
LaSalle Buys San Francisco Hotel For $67.2 Mln 
LaSalle Hotel Properties said it has acquired San Francisco's Villa Florence hotel for $67.2 million in cash, the latest in a string of upscale acquisitions for the real-estate investment trust... Wall Street Journal

Orlando's top TripAdvisor hotels may not be ones you think ?
Filled with millions of candid reviews from real travelers, the Internet site has gained a reputation as a go-to place for the lowdown on hotels, restaurants and entertainment across the U.S. and in 30 other countries... Orlando Sentinal

A look at the new Shore Hotel in Santa Monica
Get ready for an addition to the beachy boutique hotel scene in Santa Monica... LA Times


Other and Odd
How Steve Jobs changed travel
The death of Steve Jobs has prompted countless people on the Internet to share their tributes to the visionary ..MSN.com

What does 'iPad revolution' mean for travelers?
Nearly a third of travelers today use three mobile devices - a smartphone, laptop and tablet computer (Apple iPad) - on hotel Wi-Fi systems vs. a single one just three years ago... USA Today

365 Guide Tip for the Day
Brand Building for your Travel Agency - Branding Yourself
It is very easy to read a marketing article on Branding and to think that the article addresses "the company"... Travel Research Online

Today in History
KLM Founded 
Founded on October 7, 1919, KLM is the oldest airline in the world operating under its original name... Travel Research Online

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