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TRO TravelGram - October 11

10-11-2011

 

Tuesday, October 11
Destinations
The real Downton Abbey
The setting for Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle and the nearby countryside have plenty to offer visitors... Telegraph (London)

Your guide to Boulogne
Tips and recommendations for the French seaside town ...Telegraph (London)

Winding down in the Windy City
A pleasant stroll, some shopping, a good meal, a few drinks and a bit of entertainment... Globe and Mail

Kingston, N.Y., a Rest Stop on the Hudson
The Hudson Valley city, home to some of the state's most beautiful and historic architecture, has a fresh crop of bars and restaurants inspired by its old-time charms... New York Times


Tours and Activities
Paramount theme park set to debut in Spain in 2015
The $1.5 billion Paramount Park in Spain hopes to rival Disneyland Paris as a European tourist destination when the movie theme park debuts in spring 2015... LA Times

Olive harvesting in Umbria, Italy, drips with tradition
Making olive oil at harvest takes time, muscle and a bit of guidance... LA Times


Cruise
Caymans want new dock for cruise ships
The Cayman Islands are hoping to stem a loss of cruise passenger business by completing a controversial deal with a Chinese firm to build a $300 million dock to accommodate modern megaships... MSN.com

Severe weather damages Royal Caribbean ship
Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas sustained minor damage Sunday night when the ship was departing Port Canaveral, Fl... USA Today

Photos: Escape on Windstar Cruises' Wind Surf
Windstar Cruises' 312-passenger Wind Surf is a yacht-like, diesel-powered sailing ship with a few unique bells and whistles... USA Today


Transportation
Beware terrorists carrying snow globes
TSA on lookout for big hair and snow globes... CNN

AA plan to outsource some 757 work riles union
American Airlines says it plans outsource heavy maintenance on four Boeing 757s by the end of the month... USA Today


Lodging
Hotel Lautner: an oasis of retro design in the desert 
One of California's classic mid-century motels has reopened as a chic desert hideaway... Globe and Mail

Travelers return to luxury hotels
Luxury hotels were hit hard by the recession... USA Today

'World's worst' hotel
Talk about a long anticipated hotel opening... USA Today


Other and Odd
Leaning tower of London? Big Ben is tilting
British landmark Big Ben is leaning to such an extent that the tilt can now be observed with the naked eye...MSN.com

Sharks are a real hazard on Aussie golf course
We've heard of water hazards on golf courses, but this one tops 'em all... USA Today


365 Guide Tip for the Day
The Psychology of Travel Consulting - Accentuating the positive
Several years back, Psychology Today ran an article on what it termed the human "negativity bias." It seems that our brains have a heightened sensitivity to unpleasant news... Travel Research Online


Today in History
Saturday Night Live
On this date in 1975, Saturday Night Live had its debut as a new comedy show for NBC... Travel Research Online

 
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