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TRO Travelgram: April 16

04-16-2012

 

Monday, April 16
Destinations
The real Domincan Republic
Virgin coastline, untamed rivers, mountainous terrain - there's more to the Dominican Republic than indentikit resort hotels...Telegraph (London)

Sydney Travel Guide
Sydney perennially occupies the upper ranks of readers' favorite cities... Travel and Leisure

Where Amish Snowbirds Find a Nest
Taking a ride on a winter journey to a place jokingly referred to as the "Amish Las Vegas"... New York Times

Tours and Activities
America's finest flea markets
Whether held on county fairgrounds or in warehouses, these markets offer bargains and the rush of a good find... MSN.com

Must-see sights in New York City 
New York has stunning buildings, beautiful parks and astonishing museums... Fox Travel News

10 great places to bite into a gourmet cupcake
Step into a cupcake bakery and you'll have no doubt that sweet things come in small packages... USA Today

12 peak-season national parks adventures 
Off-the-beaten-path national parks adventures... USA Today

Cruise
Carnival debuts first George Lopez comedy club
Carnival Cruise Lines' new partnership with comedian George Lopez kicked off Friday... USA Today

Cruise ship review: The Carnival Spirit
An in-depth look at the 2,124-passenger vessel.... USA Today

Another cruise marred by engine trouble
The maiden voyage of Saga Cruises' new ship, the Saga Sapphire, is coming to an early end due to engine trouble... USA Today

Transportation
Find adventure by riding buses on foreign trips
Bus travel is inexpensive, efficient and almost always guarantees an adventure... Seattle Times

TSA tests airport check-in system
Airport check-ins for passengers are heading for higher technological ground... USA Today

Lodging
Family bookings soar on vacation rental sites
More families booking vacation rentals as alternative to hotels...MSN.com

Hotel refunds: Easy or hard to get?
Columnist Christopher Elliott tackles a consumer's problem with getting a refund he'd requested months prior not from a hotel - but from booking site Hotels.com... USA Today

Off the Coast of Spain, a Tranquil Biosphere Reserve
Unlike Majorca, with its big hotels, glitzy nightclubs and yacht-filled ports, Minorca offers something unusual for a Mediterranean resort: tranquility... New York Times

Other and Odd
Kidnaps prompt warning over Indian tribal lands 
Visitors to the Indian state of Orissa are being urged to take extra care following the kidnapping of two Italians last month by Maoist extremists... Telegraph (London)

World's most incredible mountain views 
Although the snow is melting, ski destinations can be just as pleasurable when the weather heats up -- and they've got the serious scenery to back it... Fox Travel News

Caribbean airport warns runway thrill seekers
St. Maarten airport to boost security after jet blast injures woman... USA Today

Europe's best public squares
Public squares are the physical and cultural heart of Europe's cities and towns... USA Today


365 Guide Tip for the Day
Guerrilla Marketing for Travel Agents: How to Spend $150
Many years ago, Jay Conrad Levinson coined the phrase "Guerrilla Marketing" to reference marketing tactics that business people could execute with a minimal expenditure of capital... Travel Research Online


Press Releases of Interest
Lakani Private Jet Around the World
Limited space is available on Lakani's Private Jet Around the World - Cultural Connections, Oct. 11 - Nov. 01, 2012... [Back to Press Releases Main]