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TRO TravelGram: Jan 30
01-30-2012
Destinations
Monday, January 30
Off Tanzania, Serene Mafia Island
This East African isle has built a small but passionate following among travelers drawn by its simple charms... New York Times
An Olympic Preview in London's East End
East London may be the shining new home of the Olympics, but it is also a collection of vivid neighborhoods where artists, immigrants and young professionals live and mingle... New York Times
10 Winter Getaways to Suit Every Age
From iguana safaris to zydeco bars, these vacations will satisfy children, and their parents, too... New York Times
Bundle up: The five coldest cities in America
While relatively balmy conditions have prevailed across the USA the past few months, Old Man Winter is making a comeback ... USA Today
Tours and Activities
Restaurant Review: Le Grand Pan, in Paris
In a hidden corner of the city, a neighborhood bistro like the ones you probably assumed disappeared from the landscape long ago...New York Times
Cowboys, horses, guns and tennis?
When it comes to dude ranches, hosts are adopting John Wayne's, "A man's got to do what a man's got to do," and are offering options unheard of just a few years ago in order to attract guests...USA Today
Slavery at Monticello subject of new exhibit
Thomas Jefferson considered slavery an "abominable crime." Yet, he owned 600 slaves during his lifetime ... US News
Cruise
Man falls to death aboard cruise ship in Bahamas
Authorities are investigating the death of a passenger aboard the Carnival Fantasy who fell from an upper deck to a lower deck while the cruise ship was docked in the Bahamas... MSN.com
Crystal ships to get new nightspots
There soon will be a new place to hang out at night on Crystal Cruises ships... USA Today
Up to 10 months to remove cruise ship
The cruise ship that capsized off Italy's coast will take up to 10 months to remove... USA Today
Transportation
Survey says: Flying is no fun
A new survey confirms what most travelers already know: modern air travel can be stressful, frustrating and exhausting... MSN.com
Las Vegas lands new international airline
Panama's Copa Airlines will add non-stop service to Las Vegas this summer. Copa will offer four flights a week to its Panama City base, which it bills as the Hub of the Americas... USA Today
Ask the Captain: When all systems fail in flight
Has a jet ever experienced a complete systems failure while in flight ... USA Today
Lodging
Great hotels that won't break the bank
Let's face it: all too often, "affordable accommodations" means your basic cookie-cutter chain-hotel room or a property that's seen better days... MSN.com
Thompson chain opens first hotel in London
The Thompson Hotels chain is heading to London... USA Today
Other and Odd
Tourism gold? Olympics set to lose Britain billions
Organizers accused of scaring off visitors by creating damaging spike in hotel rates... The Independent
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Time Management for Travel Agents: Introduction
As unfair as things can sometimes seem, we all get the same number of hours in a day... Travel Research Online
Today in History
King Charles I is beheaded
The British have always had an interesting relationship with their monarchs. Charles I reigned from March 1625 until his death in 1649... Travel Research Online
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