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TRO Travelgram: May 30

05-30-2012

 

Wednesday, May 30
Destinations
Iceland - At the end of the world
The corner of Iceland known as the Viknaslodir region has been spewed out of volcanos and ground by glaciers, then buried under metres of snow. While I watch it, I barely notice the deafening silence... Sydney Morning Herald 

Sardinia itineraries
Rob Andrews suggests two options for an ideal day out on the island, one for the historic city of Cagliari and another for the gloriously scenic southern coast... Telegraph (London)

48 Hours In: Faro
More than just the gateway to the Algarve, this city has much to tempt you off the beach, says Nick Boulos... The Independent


Tours and Activities
'Dr. Beach' reveals America's best beaches for 2012
According to Steen Leatherman, aka "Dr. Beach," there are approximately 650 major public recreational beaches in the United States. Only one, though, can be No. 1... MSN.com

A Cuban coincidence: Finding travel serendipity in Havana
This year, notes the New York Times, more than 1,300 U.S. collectors, curators, critics and others are scheduled to attend the 11th Havana Biennial... USA Today

What's the USA's top tourist destination? D.C. is one
Washington had a record year for tourism, Destination DC reports... USA Today

Cruise
The fab four: celebrity chefs at sea
See where you can cruise with some of the most famous chefs in the world... The Australian

Royal Caribbean Reduces Number of Ships in Europe for Summer 2013; Mariner Sent to China
Following Royal Caribbean's bullish announcements earlier this year about a massive increase in capacity and a much wider choice of cruises from the U.K., the line is actually cutting back elsewhere in Europe... CruiseCritic.com

Will It Be a Storm-Filled Hurricane Season for Cruisers?
The jumpstart to this year's Atlantic Hurricane Season -- Tropical Storm Alberto swirled to life some two weeks before the official June 1 kickoff -- may not portend a rough go for Caribbean cruisers... CruiseCritic.com


Transportation
Passengers could be put at risk by EU plans to lengthen pilots’ hours
Passengers could be put at risk by European plans to lengthen pilots' working hours, MPs have warned.... Telegraph (London)

United: New routes 'cap off a monumental month for Denver'
United Airlines announced this morning that it would add two routes from its Denver hub... USA Today


Lodging
CSI hotel room: Best Western goes high-tech to clean
In response to what it says is travelers' insistence on cleanliness, Best Western is equipping its housekeeping crews with equipment you'd most likely see on the forensic investigation TV series... USA Today

The Inn at the Presidio in San Francisco is a march in time
The U.S. Army post built in 1903 was converted into a 22-room inn last year. It has its charm, and more than enough alarm clocks...LA Times

Nine amazing outdoor hotel suites
Sheets, quilts and pillows may seem strange bedfellows for the open air, but these are cozy sleeping platforms that referee civilization and nature. Here are nine of the most spectacular hotel suites in the world... MSN.com


Other and Odd
Gulf Coast tourism rebounds after BP oil spill
Company pumps more than $150 million into promotions to help region recover... MSN.com

Social-media start-ups bring compatible travelers together
Traveling, especially by plane, has gone from glam to glum. To try to reverse the trend, social travel-media websites linking travelers around the world have popped up... USA Today

365 Guide Tip for the Day
Travel Agency Web Sites: Content
Most travel agency websites fall on a spectrum: at one end of the spectrum, the website's content revolves around the travel agency and its relationship with clients. At the other end of the spectrum, the website speaks predominantly to travel product and suppliers...Travel Research Online

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