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TRO Travelgram: May 21
05-21-2012
Destinations
Monday, May 21
48 Hours In: San Francisco
The Golden Gate Bridge turns 75 next weekend. It's the perfect excuse to visit this vibrant city... The Independent
A Viennese whirl through the life of Klimt
The Austrian capital is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the artist's birth. Adrian Mourby explores the city he called home... The Independent
Where Prince Charles and Camilla should eat and drink in Toronto
The couple will celebrate part of Victoria Day in Toronto. If their itinerary was up to us, here's where they'd be wining and dining...Globe and Mail
36 Hours in Napa Valley
In the three decades since the Napa Valley began its steep ascent to international wine stardom, California's best known appellation seems at times to have become a cliché... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Romancing the dune in Namibia
Step by step we climb a knife edge of Namibian sand. We are walking up one of what are said to be the world's tallest dunes...CNN
Historic battleship USS Iowa to become museum in Los Angeles
The USS Iowa, which ferried the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt across the Atlantic to a historic meeting in the dark days of World War Two, is to become a floating museum... MSN.com
Best brunch cities in the U.S.
"Brunch caters to everybody's needs," says chef Jeffrey Mauro of Chicago breakfast specialist Jam... MSN.com
Cruise
Anchors Aweigh: All Leisure Group Acquires Page & Moy
All Leisure Group - which owns the cruise lines Swan Hellenic, Voyages of Discovery and Hebridean Island Cruises - has bought the troubled tour operator Page & Moy for £4.2 million...CruiseCritic.com
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
Salvage firm says Costa Concordia wreckage gone by early '13
The head of a U.S.-owned marine salvage company chosen to remove the wreck of the Costa Concordia cruise ship from the waters off Tuscany is predicting the vessel will be ready for towing by early next year... USA Today
Transportation
In-flight phone calls to become standard, say experts
Switching off your cellphone during a flight will soon be a thing of the past, according to aviation experts, who are tipping in-flight mobile connectivity to become a standard feature of air travel...CNN
11 surprisingly lovable airlines
With all the laser-sharp focus on saving money, it's easy to lose sight of the little things that can make a plane trip feel like a journey, rather than an endurance test... MSN.com
Frontier Airlines' retreat from Midwest hubs nearly complete
Frontier Airlines' retreat from the hubs it inherited in its merger with Midwest Airlines is nearly complete... USA Today
Lodging
Hilton Garden Inn takes over Milwaukee architectural gem
Despite stagnant demand for hotel rooms in downtown Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that three hotels are now under construction... USA Today
Las Vegas hotels fill up
According to the Las Vegas Sun, visitor volume is expected to grow in 2012, which would be the third straight year of increases... USA Today
Other and Odd
Pilot arrested at Buffalo airport with loaded gun in bag
A Virginia-based Piedmont Airlines pilot was arrested today at the Buffalo airport for trying to bring a loaded .357 Magnum aboard a LaGuardia-bound flight... USA Today
Rick Steves: 8 tips to prepare for a trip to Europe
Going to Europe is exciting, but can be stressful, too. By arranging a few things while you're still at home, you'll greatly increase your chances of having a smooth, enjoyable European vacation... USA Today
365 Guide Tip for the Day
5 Ways to Inspire Your Travel Agency Clients - Passion
Here’s the good news. Your clients want to travel. However, you have some real competition: inertia. Your clients, as badly as they want to travel, can also think of many reasons to stay home...[Back to Press Releases Main]