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TRO Travelgram: May 18
05-18-2012
Destinations
Friday, May 18
Surf's up: anything goes in Singapore
It's possible to do just about anything you like in Singapore, which makes it surprising that this impressive country remains just a transit stop for so many travellers ... Sydney Morning Herald
Portland, Ore., is a smaller, cleaner, wetter alternative to L.A.
Pacific Pie Co., Oblation print shop and the Pearl District are part of the town's charms... LA Times
Salamanca, Spain: a cultural city guide
Fiona Duncan offers an essential cultural guide to Salamanca, a city where youthful energy meets beauty ... Telegraph (London)
Smackdown: Tampa Bay vs. Charlotte
Part of a series of "city smackdowns" pitting rival cities against each other and letting you decide which ones best, we argue for and against Tampa Bay, FL... CNN
Tours and Activities
A taste of India's street food
A visitor and his guide in Delhi ignore the tourist's taboo against street food to snack on dosa, uttapam and KFC's Zing Kong Box...LA Times
Plunge into the coolest underwater attractions
We’re just beginning to appreciate the depth of the ocean’s wonders, and now travelers can tour ancient ruins, World War II shipwrecks, art and more... MSN.com
World's top shopping streets
For the seasoned traveler, few things are as gratifying as when someone notices an object you bought during your journeys, be it from Paris, Tokyo or São Paulo... USA Today
Cruise
Royal Caribbean to cut back on cruises in Europe
Industry giant Royal Caribbean is cutting back on cruises in Europe, where bookings have been weak... USA Today
New Royal Caribbean ship, Carnival deal a win for Port Canaveral
Canaveral Port Authority Chief Executive Officer Stan Payne said Royal Caribbean International is basing a new ship at the port next spring to replace a ship that is being transferred to another company... USA Today
Transportation
Virgin Atlantic pulls out of Kenya
The airline Virgin Atlantic has announced it is withdrawing flights from Kenya following rising costs and a drop in visitor numbers...Telegraph (London)
FAA alleges US Airways violated hazardous materials rules, proposes fine
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed fining US Airways $395,850 for allegedly permitting hazardous materials on some of its flights ... MSN.com
Spectacular delay: Berlin airport opening slides to 2013
It looks like the opening of Berlin's ballyhooed airport (scheduled for June 3) may most be remembered for a spectacular - and embarrassing - delay... USA Today
Lodging
Bunks that buzz with cool
Richard Tulloch discovers you don't have to spend a fortune to stay in hip Manhattan digs... Sydney Morning Herald
Hotel of the Week - Francis Hotel Bath, UK
BATH'S historic Francis Hotel reopens following $9.671 million makeover... The Australian
Other and Odd
Air Canada fliers get surprise set from 'party-punk-super-band'
Passengers on one delayed Air Canada flight got an unexpected treat: an impromptu performance by a self-proclaimed "Balkan-Klezmer-Gypsy-Party-Punk Super-Band"... USA Today
Euro crisis: Should I cancel my vacation?
Many prospective holidaymakers appear to be having second thoughts about visiting Greece and other economically troubled members of the 17-nation eurozone... CNN
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Authentic Marketing for Travel Agents - Trust
Deep within most people is the capacity to inherently understand when a company mirrors their own values. People look for empathy, for a travel planner that has the capacity to best understand their own situation, to honestly assist them in making a buying decision... Travel Research Online
Today in History
The Eruption of Mount St. H
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