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TRO TravelGram: Feb 22

02-22-2012

 

Wednesday, February 22
Destinations
Tuscany travel guide
This Tuscany travel guide covers the top attractions and the best Tuscan hotels, plus where to eat, drink and shop... Telegraph (London)

Best spring break getaways
Favorite family-friendly vacations... MSN.com

What lies beneath
Historic sites and underground delights dot the Limestone Coast...The Australian

Viva la evolution
From cigars to salsa, Steve McKenna is seduced by hedonism, Havana style... Sydney Morning Herald 

Tours and Activities
Conserving turtles: Save our shells 
Cleaning up rubbish isn't everyone's idea of a tropical break. But conserving turtles in Costa Rica is the trip of a lifetime... The Independent

Budget-friendly Carnivals beyond Rio
Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Carnival. Call it what you will, the festivities leading up to Ash Wednesday are one of the world's truly global parties... MSN.com

Carnival in Bad Aussee, Austria
In the Austrian town of Bad Aussee, Fasching (Shrove Tuesday, or Carnival) celebrations bring out beautifully embellished outfits ...Conde Nast Traveler

New museum to carry weight of black history
It was first proposed by black Civil War veterans almost 100 years ago... USA Today

Blake Shelton is a draw on the casino circuit
Country star Blake Shelton is known for the vacation anthem called Some Beach... USA Today

Cruise
Photo tour: The Miami-based Carnival Destiny
Unveiled in 1996, the Carnival Destiny was a prototype for an entire generation of vessels... USA Today

Treasures of the Danube
From Budapest to the Black Sea on a memorable river cruise... The Australian

Tahiti cruise ship undergoes major rehab
The Paul Gauguin, which cruises from Tahiti to French Polynesia and the South Pacific, has undergone a $7 million renovation... USA Today

Doobie Brothers join Southern rock cruise
Doobie Brothers to play as Norwegian ramps up entertainment...USA Today

Transportation
Airlines impose weight limits for carry-on bags
Before you jump to the conclusion that airlines are merely trying to force you to check your bag and collect a checked bag fee, reconsider... USA Today

Survey: Southwest is 'most desired' brand 
What's the most desirable corporate brand in the USA? Would you believe it's an airline?... USA Today

Lodging
Are Travelers Picking Deals Over Brands?
Hotel ads featuring palm trees and white, sandy beaches start to look very appealing this time of year. However, the imagery and copy do little to motivate travelers to book hotel rooms... Forbes Traveler

Ritz-Carlton: Let them eat (and customize) cake!
The Ritz-Carlton starts the tasting off with a platter of nine item...USA Today

Hotels for winter sports
Four of the best hotels for winter sports holidays... Telegraph (London)


Other and Odd
The ethics of disaster tourism: What is the right thing to do?
Tuscan tourism officials are urging tourists to visit eight-square-mile Giglio, off whose coast the ship ran aground ... LA Times

Travelers pleased with agencies' service 
Travelers are generally pleased with the customer service they're getting from online travel agencies... USA Today


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