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TRO Travelgram: June 11

06-11-2012

 

Monday, June 11
Destinations
Flights of fancy on a wild Welsh weekend
Yes, it can be wet, but sweeping views, soothing massages and awesome birds of prey are just some of the delights to distract you at luxury Red Kite Barn... The Independent

Haiti's tourism makeover: From devastation to destination
Haiti, known mainly for its natural disasters, starving citizens and government corruption scandals, is hoping to leave its tumultuous past behind and re-invent itself as an investment and tourism destination... USA Today

Insider Guide: Best of Paris
As long as a "world's greatest city" debate rages, Paris will be in the conversation. Here are a few arguments in favor of the City of Light ... and food... CNN

Tours and Activities
'Downton Abbey' castle opening for summer tours
Highclere Castle, the set of the hit period drama "Downton Abbey," is becoming a popular tourist destination for fans from all over the world... MSN.com

Knock, knock: 'Door of Paradise' goes to Italy museum
8-ton bronze door to be unveiled to public after 27-year restoration ... MSN.com

National Parks Guide: Alabama's Little River Canyon
Near Fort Payne, the Little River Canyon Preserve offers forested uplands, bluffs, waterfalls, sandstone cliffs and the canyon that gives the park its name... USA Today

Cancun Underwater Museum adds 60 new sculptures
One of the most unusual - and popular - attractions in Cancun will add 60 new sculptures to its collection this summer... USA Today

Cruise
Elderly couple booted from cruise ship after refusing to attend safety drill
An elderly couple was booted from a luxury ship after the wife refused to participate in the mandatory safety drill that begins every cruise... MSN.com

Gale Winds Force Delays and Itinerary Changes for U.K.-Bound Cruise Ships
With gale-force winds battering much of the United Kingdom today, at least two cruise ships have faced delay or diversion due to high wind and rough seas... USA Today

Transportation
Have Elite Fliers Been Downgraded?
Once, elite fliers belonged to something of an exclusive club. Not anymore... New York Times

China's threat to Boeing, Airbus 'overblown?'
China's ambition to become a major player in the jetmaking business may be running into strong headwinds, according to a report from Reuters... USA Today

New Las Vegas terminal adds glitz to McCarran airport
Later this month, Sin City's oft-criticized airport will get a turn in the spotlight... USA Today

Lodging
The best and worst hotel trends
Cheers and jeers for the trends we loved (and loathed) in 16 years of reporting the Hot List of best hotels, restaurants and spas...MSN.com

JW Marriott opens newly built hotel in Mexico City
A newly built JW Marriott just opened in the West Mexico City financial, shopping and office district... USA Today

Other and Odd
Worlds strangest beaches
Most of us would relish a day at any old beach. But theres a certain thrill in sinking your toes into sand at a different kind of shore, one that looks so fantastical it could be straight out of a movie...MSN.com

Saudi princess tried to dodge $7 million Paris hotel bill
Reports out of Paris last week said a Saudi princess was caught trying to leave the ultra-luxury Shangri-La hotel in the middle of the night - with 60 servants in tow - without settling her $7.4 million bill... USA Today

Dos and don'ts at the Great Wall of China
One of the oldest existing man-made structures, the Great Wall of China should be on every traveler's bucket list. To make the most of your visit, take some advice from these dos and don'ts.... CNN


365 Guide Tip for the Day
Five Important Psychological Shifts: #1 - You Don't Sell Travel
You don't sell travel. Intellectually, most travel agents will agree with that statement... Travel Research Online

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