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TRO Travelgram: April 26
04-26-2012
Destinations
Thursday, April 26
Lisbon in summer
A seasonal guide to the best events, festivals and attractions, with recommendations on where to stay... Telegraph (London)
Chicago
The Windy City dazzles with striking architecture, museums, the blues and deep-dish pizza, among other world-class attractions...IndependentTraveler.com
The best of the Caribbean
Where the locals go: Insider tips on the best of the Caribbean...USA Today
Tours and Activities
Dark tourism bears witness to tragedy
The crowds continue to visit the dead... CNN
The Magical Meals of Madrid
It may not have the drop-dead beauty of Paris or Prague, or the antiquity of Rome or Athens. No matter... Conde Nast Traveler
Cruise
'More cruise safety measures needed'
New safety requirements are a start but do not go far enough...Telegraph (London)
Photo tour: The allure of the Marco Polo
You've probably heard of Cruise & Maritime Voyages' Marco Polo. Built in 1965, it features the classic lines of a bygone era and continues to have a loyal following... USA Today
Transportation
Congressman says he was assaulted by TSA
Rep. Francisco Canseco, R-Texas, says he was assaulted during a recent pat-down at San Antonio International Airport... MSN.com
Airline Partnerships Are Confusing-Here's What You Need to Know
Ah, the good old interline partnership... Conde Nast Traveler
Lodging
Bon appetit! Amazing hotel room service
Sumptuous restaurant meals are one of the decadent pleasures of traveling... CNN
Outrageous hidden hotel fees
some hidden fees to watch out for... Fox Travel News
Hard Rock Hotel announced in Aruba
A 310-room Hard Rock Hotel and Casino will be built in the Caribbean on Aruba... USA Today
Other and Odd
Burning toilet paper in campfire leads to $2.7 million fine
A Texas man has been ordered to pay $2.7 million in restitution for burning used toilet paper that sparked a wildfire... Seattle Times
Dying veteran protests Spirit Airlines' no-refund policy
Jerry Meekins, who is battling cancer, has a new foe: Spirit Airlines... MSN.com
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Professional Appearances - Your Travel Agency's Visual System
Every travel agency should have a "visual system"... Travel Research Online
Today in History
Tanzania comes into existence
Britian and Germany had long been the colonial powers in eastern Africa and the nation of Tanganyika was no exception... Travel Research Online