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TRO Travelgram: July 23

07-23-2012

 

Monday, July 23
Destinations
A sublime search for the ancient sagas in Iceland
Epic stories of fairies, Vikings, battles and ghosts form a striking backdrop to a journey through modern Iceland, says novelist David Mitchell... The Independent

11 great riverfront towns
After decades of decline and neglect, cities across America are embracing their riverbanks—and the results are refreshing. From scenic parks to concert venues to wine trails, you might be surprised by what these 11 riverfront towns have to offer... CNN

Tours and Activities
A journey to hell and back in California
Sulphurous lakes and soaring peaks offer high drama in Lassen Volcanic National Park... The Independent

Run for your lives: Godzilla hits Tokyo museum
Just a few stops away from Tokyo Skytree Station, Godzilla and his pals have taken over the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo for an epic exhibit of rubber-suited carnage over the next few months... CNN

America's best outdoor bars
A fantastic view, creative cocktails, perks like Ping-Pong or contemporary art installations, and comfort food help our favorite outdoor bars edge out the competition... MSN.com

Cruise
Costa Concordia: Black Box Findings Delayed Until October
The black box recordings of the Costa Concordia will not be revealed until mid-October, an Italian judge said at a hearing today where the data was due to be made public... CruiseCritic.com

New theme cruise targets Steampunk fans
Fans of the "steampunk" genre of novels and movies now have a cruise to call their own... USA Today

Report: Cruisers sue over stormy sailing across Atlantic
Is foul weather on a cruise across the Atlantic grounds for a lawsuit? The question is being raised this week in the UK as three British vacationers sue over a stormy crossing in September 2006...USA Today

Transportation
Twitter users to name Britain's first 787 Dreamliner
Thomson Airways is asking Twitter users to come up with a name for one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners... Telegraph (London)

Drop in business fares great: Virgin boss
Business class fares in Australia have dropped by 25 per cent in an airline price war and might drop further, Virgin Australia's chief executive John Borghetti says... Sydney Morning Herald 

Airlines make record $22.6 billion from fees, report finds
U.S. airlines bring in more revenue from fees for bags and other products and services than do the world's other carriers, a new report released today reveals... USA Today

Lodging
Room rates fall: London hotels unable to cash in on Olympics
The cost of hotel accommodation in London during the Olympic Games has fallen by nearly a third since June... Sydney Morning Herald

World's best coastal resorts, by continent 
These coastal resorts don't just bank on their stunning beaches: they are the best because they have the architecture and amenities to do justice to their surroundings... CNN

Makeover Monday: Crystal City Marriott gets fresh look
After a $7 million redesign, the 42-year-old Crystal City Marriott has become more than just a business hotel near Washington's most convenient airport... USA Today

Other and Odd
Billionaire buys huge Hawaiian island
Lanai is no little hideaway with a sliver of sand and a hammock in front of a cottage. While the smallest of the main Hawaiian islands, it's still 365 square kilometres, with more than 80 kilometres of coastline. It's also home to 3200 people... Sydney Morning Herald 

U.S. government issues another worldwide security caution
The U.S. government issued its latest version of a worldwide safety caution Wednesday to U.S. citizens abroad... CNN

365 Guide Tip for the Day
Local Public Relations Tactics – Volunteering
If you have been reading TRO's 365 Guide for any time, you know I consider local public relations to be one of your key marketing strategies. Public relations helps you to build the profile of your company, to raise it's local visibility... Travel Research Online


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