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TRO Travelgram: May 23
05-23-2012
Destinations
Wednesday, May 23
From slow hikes to high wires, San Juan Island has new treats
Whats new this summer on San Juan Island? Zip lines, a walking path, local gin, a waterfront inn and more... Seattle Times
Twenty reasons to visit Fiji
From white-water rafting to spa treatments, these are the top 20 reasons to visit Fiji... Sydney Morning Herald
Thorpeness: The Suffolk holiday village that sailed to success
With a boating lake at its heart, it is a century-old Utopian escape...The Independent
Tours and Activities
Poverty tours: A learning experience or simply gawking?
Poverty tours give outsiders a chance to see a way of life they would otherwise not see. Critics say the tours amount to gawking...CNN
9 Places You Haven't Visited -- But Should
Touring marquee cities and well-trodden tourist sites has its charm, but some of the most magical travel moments can happen when you discover the hidden gems of the world...IndependentTraveler.com
Houston museum unveils $85 million dinosaur hall
Rare artifacts will go on display when new exhibit opens June 2...MSN.com
Happiest Place on Earth gets pricier: Disneyland increases admission
It's going to cost more to visit the Happiest Place on Earth. Disneyland has raised its ticket prices as much as 30 percent...MSN.com
Cruise
Dual naming ceremony held for Alaska cruise ships
Two former Cruise West ships will sail again this summer, after joining the fleets of Alaskan adventure cruise lines Innersea Discoveries and American Safari Cruises... USA Today
Ship is fumigated after stomach bug strikes cruise
Fred. Olsen's Boudicca underwent an intensive fumigation Sunday before embarking on its next scheduled voyage (a 21-night Adriatic cruise) 90 minutes later than scheduled... MSN.com
Transportation
US Airways flight diverted after security scare
US Airways flight 787, en route from Paris to Pittsburgh, Pa., was diverted Tuesday afternoon when a passenger began behaving suspiciously, according to the Transportation Security Administration... MSN.com
Want to sit with your family? There may be a fee for that...
The airline industry's quest for revenue from add-on fees is making it harder for families or friends to sit together when they fly. Or, at least to do so without paying a fee... USA Today
United will fly Dreamliner between Denver and Tokyo
United Airlines will indeed add a Denver-Tokyo nonstop, and it looks like the carrier will use one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners to fly it... USA Today
Lodging
Hilton-owner Blackstone Group to buy Motel 6 chain
In a sign that Hilton Worldwides parent company continues to be bullish on the hotel industry, Dow Jones reports that Blackstone Group has agreed to purchase the budget Motel 6 chain for $1.9 billion... USA Today
The Orange, Chelsea, London: hotel review
The Orange is a convivial meeting place and restaurant with four bedrooms... Telegraph (London)
Cultural considerations key for Middle East hotel bars
Where do you put the bar when designing a new hotel in the Middle East?... USA Today
Other and Odd
It's true: your mobile device can interfere with planes
Ever been on a flight and looked on with wonder as someone remained riveted to his or her portable electronic device - obliviously or defiantly - even after the flight attendant had asked passengers to turn them off?... Sydney Morning Herald
Everest deaths are part of a 'sad, bad year' for climbing
Reports of a fourth body raise fresh concerns about overcrowding on the world's highest mountain.... USA Today
365 Guide Tip for the Day
5 Ways to Inspire Your Travel Agency Clients - Removing Obstacles
Clients can think of many reasons not to travel, like expense, fear of flying, flu, seasickness, terrorism, the hassle and logistics, indecision, health and family issues... Travel Research Online
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