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TRO Travelgram: July 19

07-19-2012

Thursday, July 19
Destinations
America's best cities for singles
In some cities, a night out means martinis, high heels and velvet ropes. In others, even your good jeans might be too formal for the singles bar scene — and "after five" is open to interpretation... ABC News

10 surprisingly cheap European cities
Europe is the world's most expensive continent for U.S. travelers to visit; this probably doesn't shock anyone who's ventured across the Pond. You might be surprised, though, to discover which cities in Europe are remarkably affordable places to vacation... USA Today

36 Hours in Orléans, France
As this French city marks the 600th anniversary of Joan of Arc's birth, discover what marks its present... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Five European bike rides for amateurs
Biking trips through lesser-explored regions of Europe are becoming more popular as travelers seek to not only immerse themselves in the culture, but also pursue personal goals of health and a feeling of accomplishment... CNN

Disney's group tours grow more popular with adults
In just four years, a 55-year-old single nurse from New Orleans has visited destinations far and wide with Adventures by Disney, a tour operator run by a company synonymous with families and children... MSN.com

Cruise
French Luxury Gobbled up by Sandwich Chain -- and Goes All-Inclusive
French ultra-stylish luxury line Compagnie du Ponant has simultaneously been bought by a sandwich chain and gone all-inclusive... CruiseCritic.com

Cruise Ships to be Banned from Venice?
The long-running row over large cruise ships entering the Venice lagoon escalated this week with the news the Italian government is considering a law to ban them entirely... CruiseCritic.com

Grand Circle Cruise Line to launch river sailings in Myanmar
Grand Circle Cruise Line is hoping to tap soaring demand for tours to Myanmar with new river cruises on the country's Irrawaddy River... USA Today

Transportation
Americans on no-fly list can attend flight school
Government auditors told Congress Wednesday that there needs to be better mechanisms in place to prevent people on the no-fly list from participating in flight training... MSN.com

US Airways CEO won't wait forever for merger 
The CEO of US Airways predicted that American Airline's creditors will support his plan for a merger, but said he may not still be interested after American comes out of bankruptcy protection...MSN.com

Southwest profits as fares rise faster than fuel costs
Rising fares are helping Southwest Airlines more than offset the high cost of jet fuel... USA Today

Chinese airline will add '787' Dreamliner flights from Chicago
China's Hainan Airlines will be duking it out against U.S. giants United and American next year on the increasingly competitive route between Chicago O'Hare and Beijing... USA Today

Lodging
Forget sky-high hotels: Try a B&B next time you’re in New York
Staying in a New York bed and breakfast is a chance to visit the city without being simply a tourist. Instead, you see Manhattan as someone’s guest, spending your time not just exploring, but learning to be a New Yorker... Globe and Mail

Bed and breakfasts are for kids, too
Most bed and breakfasts would prefer children stay far away from their cozy retreats. Many others, however, welcome families by providing toys and games, cribs, kids’ menus and more.... MSN.com

Other and Odd
Need a room for the Olympics? Sleep in a cab
A London taxi driver has come up with a novel way of solving the Olympic hotel dilemma: Visitors can sleep in his cab for 50 pounds ($78)... Yahoo Travel News

Stolen Matisse painting found at Miami Beach hotel
The Miami Herald reports that a stolen $3 million painting by Henri Matisse was found this week in a high-end Miami Beach hotel room... USA Today

365 Guide Tip for the Day
Craft
The word "craft" is a wonderful word. Both a noun and a verb, "craft" denotes expertise, intelligence, intuition and skill. When you craft an answer, you work it, paying attention to details, to the magic that is in the turns and twists in the subtleties of language and insight... Travel Research Online

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