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TRO TravelGram: Feb 1

02-01-2012

 

Wednesday, February 1
Destinations
Life's a beach on Greek island
Stroll the historic port's winding streets and loll on the enticing beaches in tourist-beloved Mykonos... Seattle Times

St John's: On the edge in Newfoundland's capital 
St John's, at the far east of North America, is about as placid as Canada gets... The Independent

A Perfect Weekend in Palm Beach
It's not just for blue-hairs and old-school Republicans anymore...Conde Nast Traveler

Phnom Penh's New Expat Hot Spots
Phnom Penh has become a trendy expat hub, and the best new restaurants, shops, and hotels are inspired by Cambodia's rich history... Conde Nast Traveler

Tours and Activities
Centre stage in Lightning Ridge 
A unique piece of outback theatre entertains visitors to NSW's famous opal fields... The Australian

Surprises, suspense on Tanzanian safari
A safari in Tanzania should always begin in the Serengeti, but there's much more to explore... Seattle Times

Neighborhood tours show a different side of a city
Get a new perspective on a large city such as Chicago, New Orleans or Washington, D.C., through a neighborhood tour...MSN.com

Cruise
Fred. Olsen to Bring Back Belfast Sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruises is to operate two cruises from Belfast in 2013, marking the first time since 2007 that the line will have sailed from Northern Ireland's capital... CruiseCritic.com

Royal Caribbean response to crash wins praise
Even as Costa Cruises comes under fire this month for its handling of the Costa Concordia accident, another line is winning kudos for its response to an accident -- albeit one on a much smaller scale...USA Today

Cruise line touts Andrew Lloyd Webber show
New Oceania Cruises ship to feature Andrew Lloyd Webber show...USA Today

Transportation
Spanair Collapses, Stranding 20,000 People
Spain's fourth-largest airline Spanair has collapsed, leaving more than 20,000 passengers stranded across Europe and Africa... Travel and Leisure

The Pros and Cons of American Airlines's New First Class and Business Class 
American Airlines is slowly giving more information about its new international onboard product... Conde Nast Traveler

San Francisco Airport Follows Yoga Room with Shorter Security Lines
San Francisco airport just can't live down the laid-back stereotype... Conde Nast Traveler

American Airlines drops Nova Scotia
American Airlines will drop Halifax, Nova Scotia, from its route map this spring... USA Today


Lodging
Bed and breakfast - and yoga and cookery 
The British B&B has undergone a transformation... The Independent

Report: Hotel chain sought fake TripAdvisor reviews
Hotels seeking positive reviews on websites such as TripAdvisor have two legitimate options... MSN.com

Other and Odd
British pair arrested in U.S. on terror charges over Twitter jokes 
Two British tourists were barred from entering America after joking on Twitter that they were going to 'destroy America' and 'dig up Marilyn Monroe' ...

Swine flu cases rising in Mexico

Mexican health officials agree there is an increase in swine flu cases... Seattle Times

Outrageous American roadside attractions
America's top roadside attractions are highway accidents of a good kind... MSN.com

Passengers sue cruise line for $460 million
Calling an initial compensation offer "insulting," an attorney representing Costa Concordia passengers announced Tuesday details of a $460 million civil lawsuit against the owner of the wrecked cruise ship... MSN.com

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