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TRO TravelGram: Jan 25

01-25-2012

 

Wednesday, January 25
Destinations
A cultural guide to Segovia
An essential cultural guide to a city where a huge lunch is virtually obligatory... Telegraph (London)

The town that revived the Games
Thanks to a tireless Victorian, Much Wenlock in Shropshire has a unique place in Olympic history... Telegraph (London)

A travel guide to Oscars' best picture nominees
The nine films nominated today by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences inspire their own wanderlust among peripatetic filmgoers... USA Today


Tours and Activities
Touring the homes of 9 famous authors
For serious bookworms, one of the greatest pleasures is stepping into the world of a favorite author... MSN.com

Through the frozen forest: Yellowstone on skis
Yellowstone's wilderness is reclaimed when the throngs of summer tourists leave and the temperature drops below zero... Seattle Times

Europe's cafes offer front row seat on local life
Advice on mastering the European art of cafe life... Seattle Times

Madrid Food Festival Celebrates Tapas, and More
Madrid is a gourmet's paradise... New York Times


Cruise
Costa offers cruises on 'new' 20-year-old ship 
Costa Cruises has transferred passengers with forward bookings on the Costa Concordia to a replacement ship it describes as "brand new" - but it is actually 20-years old ... The Independent

Disney tweaks Alaska cruises for 2013
The Disney Cruise Line will return to Vancouver as its hub for Alaska cruises in 2013... USA Today

Disney Cruise Line to pull out of L.A., start sailing from Miami
Disney Cruise Line will leave Los Angeles at the end of 2012 and reposition the Disney Wonder to Miami... LA Times


Transportation
Who's responsible for rental car dings?
Car rental companies should photograph vehicles from every angle both before and after a rental and ask you to sign a form acknowledging the condition of the car... Seattle Times

Allegiant Air to make Oakland its newest base
Allegiant Air will make Oakland its newest focus city, announcing that it will add seven new nonstop routes from the airport... USA Today


Lodging
Luxury St. Regis Hotel opens in Miami
In this economy, you don't see many five-star luxury hotels opening... USA Today

You Won't Have to Talk to Anyone at these Six Ultra-Secluded Hotels 
Get lost at one of these secluded--and exclusive--vacation spots...Conde Nast Traveler

Britain's best hotels, according to TripAdvisor
Ten of the best hotels in Britain... Telegraph (London)

Stay The Night: Ibsens hotel, Copenhagen 
Denmark's capital has another sleek, chic place to sleep. This new venue has big ideas, even if some rooms are tiny... The Independent


Other and Odd
World's Most Popular Landmarks
Travel + Leisure's first-ever reader survey of iconic landmarks yielded some surprise favorites... Travel and Leisure

10 Hardcore Tips for Frequent Travelers
Steal a few expert travel tips from inveterate travelers...IndependentTraveler.com

'Disaster tourists' swarm to Costa Concordia island
More than 1,000 visitors arrived on Giglio from Tuscany's Porto Santo Stefano Saturday, almost 10 times the normal number for a weekend in the off season... USA Today

365 Guide Tip for the Day
Public Relations for Travel Agents - Public Speaking
Public speaking is an optional, but also a highly recommended, tactic in a strong public relations program... [Back to Press Releases Main]