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TRO Travelgram: June 27
06-27-2012
Destinations
Wednesday, June 27
A $100 Weekend in Oslo
Island camping, Vikings, sculpture and a buffet help the Frugal Traveler spend a (relatively) cheap weekend in a very expensive city... New York Times
It's easy to be smug in paradise
Bermuda isn't hip, nor does it need to be. It secured its paradise status in the 17th century ... Sydney Morning Herald
48 Hours In: Luxembourg
The Grand Duchy's beguiling capital is in festive mood for the summer... The Independent
Tours and Activities
7 prime spots for wildlife viewing
Here are seven jaw-dropping places in the United States to spot amazing creatures as they prepare for journeys large and small...CNN
Slideshow: Top 9 Destinations to See in the Dark
There are places around the world that flourish with life and luminosity once the sun sets, where night owls roam, city lights shine and interesting things happen... IndependentTraveler.com
Crime museum workshops solve mysteries, bust myths
This isn't a real forensics lab. It's the America's Most Wanted TV studio at the National Museum of Crime & Punishment in Washington... USA Today
Cruise
Another Cruise Line to Ban Smoking in Cabins
Citing evolving consumer trends, yet another cruise line has expanded its smoking restrictions... CruiseCritic.com
Fred. Olsen Goes All-Inclusive
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines could go all-inclusive if the concept proves a success on four of its fly-cruise itineraries in 2013...CruiseCritic.com
Royal Caribbean promises faster Internet at sea
As frequent cruisers can attest, Internet connections at sea can be painstakingly slow and undependable. Royal Caribbean is hoping to remedy that with a recent agreement the cruise line made with O3b Networks... USA Today
Transportation
Airline 'contracts' limit what passengers should expect
The legal fine print in airlines' contracts of carriage really spells out the agreement you've got with the carrier when you buy a ticket. In a nutshell: The airlines promise to get you from one place to another — but they don't guarantee they'll do so on time... USA Today
Amping up your airport experience
Virgin Atlantic doesnt think we have to resign ourselves to spending hours in a rock-hard chair listening to the same songs on our iPods over and over again... MSN.com
Lodging
Hotels offer boot-camp workouts for guests
Jamie Gailewicz says the best part of traveling for work is the one hour each morning he gets to exercise without any interruptions...USA Today
Green hotel near Mt. Rushmore boosts appeal
One of the only sustainable, eco-luxury hotels in South Dakota just joined the largest loyalty points program for independent hotels to lure more guests and compete against the chains... USA Today
Orbitz: We offer same hotels to Mac and PC users
Orbitz said Tuesday that online travel shoppers shouldn't worry if they log on using a Mac or a PC, because it's offering the same hotels in search results regardless of computer type... USA Today
Other and Odd
Could your favorite beach make you sick?
Bacterial contamination from stormwater runoff and sewage helped make 2011 one of the worst years in more than two decades for health-related closings and warnings at U.S. beaches, a major environmental group says... USA Today
No free beer: Alaska airline modifies promotion
There's no such thing as a free beer. That was the unfortunate realization for passengers of a small Alaska airline, which had to roll back a free-drink promotion earlier this month after fears that the offer might run afoul of state law... USA Today
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Search Engine Optimization for Travel Agents – Content
The first and best rule of search engine optimization for travel agencies is to have strong, original content on your site that is truly relevant and useful to your viewers... Travel Research Online
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