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TRO Travelgram: July 16

07-16-2012

 

Monday, July 16
Destinations
Island of no return
Dom Fernando Lopez knew a good refuge when he saw one. The Portuguese officer and gentleman, mutilated by decree for switching sides in a colonial fracas in India, was sailing home to ignominy in Lisbon when the island hove into view... The Australian

5 free things to do in and around Portland, Maine
The ocean views in an around Portland are worth a million bucks, but they can be had for free. And they're not the only things that can be enjoyed without opening your wallet in Maine's largest city... Yahoo Travel News

As Mongolia Changes, the Past Is Still Present
A family meets at a tent camp in the Mongolian mountains, and catches glimpses of an ancient people... New York Times

Tours and Activities
World's best distillery tours
Thanks to tours offered by distilleries around the globe, travelers can get a glimpse behind the scenes of some of their favorite whiskies, Scotches, rums and gins... CNN

5 sweet spas that cater to kids
Day spas were once sanctuaries for mothers fleeing their offspring for an afternoon of bliss. Today, many spas and salons around the world also cater to kids, providing everything from princess-inspired up-dos to therapeutic massages to ease aches and pains caused by sports or illness... MSN.com

National Park Guide: Oregon's Crater Lake
Visitors to Oregon's only national park can explore old-growth forest, bicycle a 33-mile cliff-top loop, fish for trout and salmon or hike 33 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail... USA Today

Cruise
Athens Cruise Port to Undergo 220 Million Euro Expansion
Greece's largest cruise port, Piraeus, is slated to receive 220 million euros in funding to expand its cruise ship facilities and to provide berths for the larger cruise ships that sail the Mediterranean... CruiseCritic.com

Report: Fire erupts on river cruise ship in Europe
A fire early Saturday on a cruise ship sailing on the Rhine River forced the evacuation of more than 100 passengers... USA Today

Norwegian Cruise Line to host another 'Rock Boat' music trip
It's official: The Rock Boat music cruise will be back for another year in 2013... USA Today

Transportation
Delta Air Lines to expand Wi-Fi to overseas flights
Delta Air Lines recently announced plans to expand in-flight Wi-Fi to its international fleet of aircraft beginning in early 2013...MSN.com

American rebukes US Airways for bankruptcy 'publicity stunt'
US Airways' bid to force American Airlines to the merger altar has taken an unusual twist... USA Today

FAA proposes big $13 million fine against Boeing
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a $13 million fine Friday against Boeing for missing a deadline to improve fuel tanks after an explosion that killed 230 people aboard TWA Flight 800...ABC News

Lodging
Hyatt hotels introduce menu 'for kids by kids'
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts this week is introducing a new children's menu at all its full-service properties in North America. Goodbye, French fries. Hello, carrots... USA Today

Hotel Review: Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto
The Trump is pricey, but is it worth the splurge?... New York Times

Other and Odd
Scopes Monkey Trial put Tenn. town on tourist map
It was yet another Trial of the Century - one of those noisy spectacles that roll around every decade or so - but this one wasn't about murder or celebrity kidnapping... USA Today

Seven summer travel scams to avoid
Travel scams haven't changed much over the years, but we still get stung by them. It's high travel season and that means it's time to be on high alert for operators trying to separate you from your vacation dollars... USA Today


365 Guide Tip for the Day
Know Your Clients
The single most important thing that you can do for your client relationships is to make your clients feel special. Most of the service suppliers that your clients come into contact with every day do nothing to make them seem special – it is business as usual...Travel Research Online


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