TRO Travelgram: June 14

Destinations
Weekend Escape: Sonora, Calif.'s antiques, eateries and train ride
The Gold Country locale features a historic hotel, tempting restaurants and scenic train rides at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in nearby Jamestown... LA Times

Mysore: a dazzling indian summer in Karnataka
In the south of India, little-visited Karnataka has plenty of surprises, from the bright lights of Mysore Palace to rare wildlife sightings in the jungle... The Independent

36 hours in Florence
The world-class galleries, piazza cafes, and a busy summer concert season in Florence make this the best time to spend a lazy weekend in the Tuscan city, says Lee Marshall... Telegraph (London)


Tours and Activities
Great American Bites: Scrumptious surprises at Grand Rapids gastro-pub
Located on the corner of a commercial block in the East Town area of Grand Rapids, Mich., The Winchester looks like any old neighborhood tavern - in a neighborhood going hipster... USA Today

New secret passages discovered in Carlsbad Caverns
Welcome to 'Oz': After century of exploration, more pits, rooms and tunnels are found ... MSN.com

Harry Potter walking tours to launch at Edinburgh Festival
Visitors to Edinburgh's Fringe Festival can take part in a Harry Potter walking tour of Edinburgh Old Town this summer... Telegraph (London)

Cruise
Cruise Alaska on the Cheap ... With a Catch
We talked to a few travel agents to get the lowdown on the recent spate of Alaska cruise deals … and what cruisers should keep in mind before they book... CruiseCritic.com

Mississippi river cruise targets Washington Week fans
The Great American Steamboat Co. says Washington Week moderator Gwen Ifill and a panel of political analysts will tape an episode of the show at the start of the Sept. 28 voyage of the companys American Queen paddle wheeler... USA Today

Transportation
Regional jets crowd skies, squeeze fliers
Of all the changes that have overtaken the airline industry in recent years, one of the
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