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TRO TravelGram: Feb 6
02-06-2012
Destinations
Monday, February 6
48 Hours: Mainz
This German city where the Rhine and Main meet is gearing up for carnival season... The Independent
Burma: Tourism returns to South-east Asia's forbidden land
Burma has plenty to entice visitors - and with the travel boycott at an end, they are sure to arrive in numbers... The Independent
100 Miles from Los Angeles, an Elysian Isle
Just off the West Coast a refuge of untouched beaches, native foxes and camping with solar-heated showers... New York Times
Romantic getaways
A vibrant street life, stunning visuals, food and drink that sweeten your lips. The world's most romantic places seem to share these traits... LA Times
Tours and Activities
Weirdest restaurants
Eating while seated atop a toilet? No utensils and eating medieval? These surroundings suit a different taste... MSN.com
Utah town courts 'astro-tourists' for eclipse
As one of the best places on earth to view the annular solar eclipse May 20, the sleepy town of Kanarraville may prove to be a tourism hot spot this year... USA Today
Bangkok for Wine Lovers?
A rash of wine bars and restaurants have opened in the last three years, with the result that imbibing in the Thai capital has never been more accessible or more interesting... New York Times
Secret Weapon coaster to debut at U.K.'s Alton Towers in 2013
England's Alton Towers is set to unleash the latest salvo in its arsenal of Secret Weapon roller coasters in March 2013... LA Times
Cruise
West Coast cruises to Hawaii on the rise
As fans of Hawaii well know, the islands are great place to chill out, de-stress and generally slow down. These days, though, more people are doing so before they even arrive... MSN.com
The best cruise ships for kids
It's no secret that cruises pack in extra value for families... MSN.com
Egypt Unrest: Cruise Ship to Skip Cairo Visit
Thomson Cruises has announced Thomson Celebration will skip a call on Egypt due to riots and tourist kidnappings in the area...CruiseCritic.com
Another Carnival ship gets a major makeover
Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Spirit emerges from makeover... USA Today
Transportation
Opinion: Rail's handling of TSA should be a model
The Transportation Security Administration is not just angering travelers at airports. The TSA also does buses, trucks, subways and trains... CNN
Thousands grounded as 'snow plan' at Heathrow fails again
Diverted flights left many stranded at the wrong end of their routes or in the wrong country... The Independent
Lodging
24-hour Room Service: Nira Alpina, Silvaplana, Switzerland
The newly opened four-star hotel blasts fresh air through old-money opulence of St Moritz... The Independent
Hotels reach out to niche markets
Hotels across the country are stepping up efforts to cater to niche markets... USA Today
An old fashioned seduction in Quebec
It's impossible not to want to slip into the pristine winter landscape when you sit inside the thick walls of the historic inn... Globe and Mail
Hotel Review: W Taipei
The year-old W Taipei, in the heart of the city, provides familiar, luxurious comfort, but it does not come cheap... LA Times
Other and Odd
Aruba offers Super Bowl losers a consolation trip
The Dutch island of Aruba has a creative campaign to stir interest in the Caribbean island... USA Today
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