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TRO TravelGram: March 19

03-19-2012

 

Monday, March 19
Destinations
World's 16 most picturesque villages
Spend a few minutes in these 16 villages and you'll realize that "quaint" and "charming" aren't just adjectives, they are a way of life... MSN.com

What's new in France and Spain
While their economies may be undergoing turbulence in 2012, positive changes in France and Spain are also in the air - making this year a good time to touch down in these essential European destinations... USA Today

Explore the Cambodian Riviera while it's still off the radar 
Over the past decade this forgotten corner of French colonial Cambodia has become a popular weekend getaway for Phnom Penh residents... Globe and Mail

Curacao After Dark
The Caribbean island has beaches, but also a hybrid culture you can dance to, a mix of rhythms and sounds that might be sung in any of four languages... New York Times

Tours and Activities
America's best bars
From a lounge in a renovated Las Vegas wedding chapel to a 19th-century0-tyle saloon, America's best bars celebrate the handmade, the historical and the locally sourced... Yahoo Travel News

Myrtle Beach adds zipline, NASCAR attraction
Free-falling from a 60-foot tower, slipping down an oceanfront zip line or fighting through a curve in a car once driven by a NASCAR great are among the new attractions that will greet visitors to Myrtle Beach... USA Today

Which Southern city has the tastiest food? 
Nope, not foodie faves New Orleans or Charleston, SC... USA Today

In Havana, Family-Run Dining Goes Upscale
Paladares, or privately owned restaurants, are bringing a dash of style to Havana's dining scene... New York Times

Cruise
Princess Cruises adds Europe itineraries
Princess Cruises will send seven ships to Europe in 2013... USA Today

River cruise operator Vantage unveils new ship
Boston-based Vantage Deluxe World Travel christened its first new river cruise ship in five years... USA Today

Transportation
Florida airport pushing to opt out of TSA
A Florida airport is pushing to join 16 other U.S. airports in opting out of Transportation Security Administration screening in favor of private screeners... CNN

China blocks Airbus orders in 'hellish battle' with EU
China has suspended orders for 10 additional Airbus jets... USA Today

Airfares expected to soar through summer
The $100-plus price of a barrel of oil that's pushing up gas costs is pushing up jet fuel... USA Today

Lodging
The new Dutch masterpiece
A great way to see Amsterdam is from the grandeur of the Hotel De L'Europe... Sydney Morning Herald 

IHG launches new brand for China
Holiday Inn-parent IHG today announced the launch of a Chinese hotel brand for the massive emerging market... USA Today

No women allowed on this beery boys retreat 
No women allowed on this beery boys retreat ... Globe and Mail


Other and Odd
Hotel stays can be donated to wounded veterans
"Hotel for Heroes" program is created that will provide free rooms for some U.S. troops and their families... Seattle Times

How to Get Lost in a High-Tech World
Smartphone apps, GPS, Internet: Should we use 'em or lose 'em? Discover the art of travel in the age of technology...IndependentTraveler.com


365 Guide Tip for the Day
Advertising for Travel Agencies
Advertising can be a scary proposition for a travel consultant...Travel Research Online


Press Releases of Interest
Provocative Conference at Home Based Forum in Las Vegas Expands Beyond 3-day Program to Offer Even More Education 
One of the travel industry's most commanding conference programs is getting bigger and bet
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