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TRO TravelGram: Feb 28
02-28-2012
Destinations
Tuesday, February 28
11 coolest winter places in America
Snowstorms used to mean long days spent making snow angels followed by big mugs of hot cocoa. Alas, we're not kids anymore...MSN.com
Even a Type-A traveller can kick back in Grenada
Here in Grenada, one of the southernmost islands in the Caribbean, "lime" is an activity as well as a fruit... Globe and Mail
The Country Just Over the Fence
A writer who has crossed many borders finds the one between Nogales, Ariz., and Mexico to be the oddest frontier of all... New York Times
All things Art Deco in Napier, New Zealand
After a deadly 1931 quake, the North Island town rebuilt itself in the then-modern style. Today, fans of the curvy, free-flowing style flock to the city to revel in all things Art Deco... LA Times
Swept away by Down Under's West coast
Broome in the Kimberley, Western Australia, has few residents, much white sand and red cliffs, and a handful of hotels, spas and wilderness retreats for the adventurous visitor... LA Times
Tours and Activities
Dining on history in San Francisco
A handful of almost century-old restaurants in San Francisco are a culinary testament to the city's rich past... Seattle Times
Watery scavenger hunts draw adventurous travelers and divers
Geocaching has become popular with outdoorsy tourists in the U.S. and beyond. Now scuba divers who are looking for new adventures are taking it under water... Seattle Times
The 50 Best walking holidays
From coast to coast challenges to relaxing rambles with luxury lodges... The Independent
Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cancels Cruises in Favour of Olympic Charter
Thousands of would-be cruise passengers are probably regretting that the Olympics are coming to London in July... CruiseCritic.com
Argentina bars Carnival ships from docking
An Argentine province turned away two Carnival Corp. cruise ships early Monday... USA Today
AmaWaterways to launch Seine River cruises
Add the Seine River in France to the list of places you can visit with fast-growing AmaWaterways... USA Today
Discover an explosion of colour on this Dutch river cruise
The Nooit Volmaakt is a restored Dutch barge that once transported sugar beets and is now owned by two Canadians from Victoria, Mary Koyl and Marc Pakenham, and their dog, Teddy...Globe and Mail
Transportation
Latest airfare hike begins to falter
The latest attempt by airlines to raise fares has started to collapse... USA Today
FAA wants to boost airline pilot qualifications
Co-pilots of commercial airliners would have to fly six times longer to become qualified... USA Today
Lodging
Stay The Night: Amani, Jersey
Warm weather and an idyllic location make Amani the perfect base for a Channel Islands spring break... The Independent
How to Stay Safe in A Hotel Room
Do you know the safest floors to stay on in a hotel? Learn how to stay safe... IndependentTraveler.com
An ayurvedic escape in Bali
Set on a vast plot in the jungles of Bali's cultural capital of Ubud, this is a sacred place to take a breather and do some inner accounting... Globe and Mail
Hotel Review: Ohla Hotel, Barcelona
An American-inspired hotel in the heart of old Barcelona offers an alternative to Catalan lodgings.... New York Times
Other and Odd
Insurance for activity and adventure holidays
Adventure and sports holidays often entail taking out special insurance... Telegraph (London)
Today in History
The Republican Party is Born
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