TRO Travelgram: Aug 15

Destinations
Jamaica: A birthday party like no other
It's been 50 years since the former colony gained independence and it's in the mood to celebrate... The Independent

How I learned to love gravity in Slovenia 
Faster, higher, stronger? Simon Calder and his family spent last week in Slovenia testing their personal bests on land and in the water... The Independent

Destination: Tampa
Tucked inside Tampa Bay on Florida's west coast, the city of Tampa has evolved into a popular beach destination and a bustling cruise port... IndependentTraveler.com

10 great places to sample the latest dining trends
Tablecloths and dining reservations are out. Fixed-price menus and kale are in. Those are some of the trends emerging at the top new restaurants featured in September's Bon Appetit... USA Today

Going wild in Las Vegas Labor Day Weekend
More and more, Labor Day Weekend is becoming a big deal for Sin City lovers... USA Today

South Africa Adds Beer to the Wine List
In a country known for its wines, microbreweries are surging, with the number of independent beer makers set to nearly double over the next year or so... New York Times

Cruise
Kiel Canal Breakdown Causes Shipping Delays
A broken lock chamber in Germany's Kiel Canal is causing chaos to shipping, including cruise ship transits... CruiseCritic.com

Carnival ship is first to try out new Florida cruise hub
Port Canaveral's new Cruise Terminal 6 received its first cruise ship Monday morning, as the Carnival Ecstasy came into port. It sailed out later in the day at full capacity... USA Today

Bravo, Celebrity announce plans for 'Top Chef: The Cruise'
Fans of Bravo's Top Chef will be able to meet the show's stars next year on a Top Chef-themed cruise... USA Today

Transportation
The world's record-breaking airports
Each week The Gateway goes behind the scenes of the world's major transport hubs, revealing the logistics that keep goods and people moving... CNN

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