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TRO Travelgram: April 23

04-23-2012

 

Monday, April 23
Destinations
Asia Tour: A Fascinating Time to Be in Myanmar
The mood on the street seems lighter and brighter than one would think... Conde Nast Traveler

Bend, Ore., a Brewer's Town
A city of 80,000 people and nine breweries, Bend has one of the highest brewery-to-resident ratios in the country... New York Times

Agritourism takes off in Hawaii
Farmers markets with tropical fruits. A cattle ranch. A cacao farm. These are becoming visitor favorites, in addition to the luaus and beach days... LA Times

Tours and Activities
Restaurant Report: Yardbird in Miami Beach, Fla.
Fried chicken is paired with waffles. Biscuits emerge from ovens every half-hour. Budget drinkers consult the "Yard Sale" wine list...New York Times

How to Hunt Bigfoot
With doughnuts, headlamps and feral howls, the author joins a sasquatch stakeout... New York Times

Cruise
Cruise Ship Photo Tour: Carnival Miracle
Carnival is in the midst of revamp... Conde Nast Traveler

Fight over cruise ships divides Charleston
Two years after Charleston became a year-round cruise destination, the arguments over the liners and their impact on this historic city continue unabated... USA Today

Drag queens hit the high seas on theme cruise
Call it an all-drag-queens, all-the-time extravaganza... USA Today

Transportation
Airports develop plans for diversions, tarmac delays
Airports are scrambling to develop plans to deal with the unexpected arrival of planes, especially during bad weather, to keep passengers from being stuck for hours on their tarmacs... USA Today

How do the NTSB, FAA work together on safety?
The responsibilities of the two organizations are different... USA Today

Lodging
Luxury lodgings get uber eco-friendly
The green-washing of the American hospitality industry has hit such a saturation point that it's become almost obligatory for hotels... MSN.com

New York: Another hotel reportedly in works
In the latest sign that New York's hotel industry continues to sizzle, a new hotel with Turkish roots is reportedly slated for a building ...USA Today

Hotel Review: Boca Beach Club in Boca Raton, Fla.
This hotel sits on a private beach, features an infinity pool in the lobby and provides access to a historic resort... New York Times


Other and Odd
Calif. 'rudest waiter' eatery may stay open
A San Francisco Chinese restaurant once known for having "the world's rudest waiter" may not be closing for good after all... USA Today

Are Travel Agents Back?
In the age of apps, travel agents can seem a bit quaint. Yet the industry is showing signs of growth... New York Times

Ten tips for greener travel
As Earth Day directs our attention to how to live more gently, here are 10 tips for greener travel... LA Times


365 Guide Tip for the Day
Professional Appearances - E-mail Etiquette
While it may be true that you only have one opportunity to make a first impression, you have countless opportunities to communicate your brand to existing and potential clients... Travel Research Online


Today in History
Founding of the Conch Republic
Drug smuggling and illegal immigration during the early 1980s found a home in southern Florida... Travel Research Online

 
 

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