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TRO TravelGram: Nov 16
11-16-2011
Destinations
Wednesday, November 16
A cultural guide to Honfleur
An essential cultural guide to a picturesque town immortalized by the Impressionists... Telegraph (London)
'Back-Door' Strategies for London Trips
London dazzles year-round, but for a true "back door" experience, follow these expert tips for making the most of your trip... Smarter Travel
Top Five Off-Peak Destinations for Winter
A list of this winter's top destinations for seasonal appeal... Smarter Travel
Miami After Dark (Without the Swells)
Is there a way to hang out in Miami at night without being a millionaire? The author finds a mostly frugal local scene... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Surfing the user-friendly waves of El Salvador
El Salvador has suffered from a civil war, natural disasters and continuing violent crime, but foreign surfers are lured by its world-class and forgiving waves... Seattle Times
World's top revolving restaurants
Over the past 50 years, revolving restaurants have opened in more than 50 countries on six continents... CNN
When in Paris, do as the Parisians do - eat pastries
In the City of Light, the pastries are multilayered works of art... LA Times
Cruise
Top 25 Cruise Lines
River cruises have never been so popular, but readers still love ocean-bound excursions too... Conde Nast Traveler
Carnival Magic delayed by technical problems
The debut of the Carnival Magic was celebrated Sunday with a pier-side concert by Maroon 5. But passengers on the ship's current sailing may be feeling "marooned" themselves due to a technical issue... USA Today
Transportation
AirTran sued over cockroaches on flight
A North Carolina couple is suing AirTran Airways, alleging that cockroaches crawled out of air vents and overhead carry-on bins during a flight from Charlotte to Houston...CNN
Rental-car customers want faster service
Travelers may hate the airlines and be unhappy with their hotel experiences, but when it comes to renting cars they're a surprisingly satisfied bunch... MSN.com
U.S. still attempting 100% air cargo screening
More than a year after the deadline Congress set for screening all air cargo on passenger planes, the TSA still isn't checking all the cargo arriving aboard international flights... USA Today
Lodging
Forbes names new 5-star hotels, eateries for 2012
Forbes Travel Guide has crowned its new five-star winners in the hospitality industry, bringing the total to 57 hotels, 25 restaurants, and 30 spas... USA Today
The fate of the Harmon Hotel in Las Vegas is in limbo
Towering over the Las Vegas Strip is a 27-story blue glass structure. It is visible for blocks, but most Vegas revelers probably don't know what's inside the Harmon tower. The answer is: Nothing... USA Today
Other and Odd
Thailand travel restrictions lifted
Travel restrictions to Thailand have been relaxed as the country recovers from severe flooding .. Telegraph (London)
Scam alert: Bogus flight confirmations from Delta
The email is bogus and has apparently been sent to many Delta customers... MSN.com
Holland moves closer to pot ban for tourists
A controversial bid to keep foreign visitors out of Holland's nearly 700 "coffee shops" is gaining momentum, despite some politicians' protests that a ban would be "tourism suicide"... USA Today
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Five Important Psychological Shifts: #3 - Value
Your clients are afraid of paying too much for their vacation. As a travel counselor, it is important for you to shift your clients to a focus on value rather than an obsession with price... Travel Research Online
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