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TRO Travelgram: Aug 21
08-21-2012
Destinations
Tuesday, August 21
Life on the edge of the world's biggest archipelago
The vast cluster of islands off Sweden's east coast is sprinkled with pine trees and rustic wooden cottages... The Independent
The Beasts and Beats of Belize
A jaguar preserve loaded with natural wonders is driving an eco-tourism boom in the country's Stann Creek District. But nature isn't the area’s only draw... New York Times
Where Mondrian Lingers on a Dutch Coast
In an area two hours by train from Amsterdam, where Mondrian began a move away from naturalism a century ago, suggestions of the artist’s brush dot the landscape... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Applause for the edgy city
New York and London are probably the only cities in the world that tourists visit specifically for their theatre. Yet judging from the week we spent exploring Chicago's arts scene, the city stages many more interesting shows than some raking in the tourist dollars on Broadway ... Sydney Morning Herald
10 of America's best historic restaurants
Eating well while traveling doesn't always mean hitting up the newest, hottest and trendiest locales... CNN
Swim-up restaurants and bars around the world
From Mexico to Maui, these swim-up restaurants and bars offer food and drink not just poolside, but from the comfort of being immersed in the pool as well... NBCNews.com
Cruise
Cruise and Booze: Carnival the Latest to Test All-You-Can-Drink Package
Will Carnival become the latest cruise line to jump on the all-you-can-drink, alcohol-included beverage package bandwagon -- joining lines like Celebrity, Oceania and MSC? Perhaps so... CruiseCritic.com
Passenger Sues P&O Australia for "Cougar" Jibe
A female passenger is suing P&O Australia for AU$1m (£667,000) on the grounds of harassment by a judge in a talent show on board.... CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
JetBlue fined $90K for alleged delay mishap
JetBlue Airways Corp. has been fined $90,000 by the Department of Transportation for allegedly not informing passengers on A flight delayed at New York's JFK Airport that they could get off the plane while it sat at the gate... NBCNews.com
United Airlines' first 787 Dreamliner takes flight
United Airlines' first Boeing 787 Dreamliner completed its first test flight Sunday... USA Today
Lodging
World's most expensive city for a hotel room named
In a survey of average room rates in 50 major cities, the top city came in with a one-night hotel stay typically costing travellers $387... Sydney Morning Herald
New Buffalo hotel plays the hipster card
To the tune of $43-million, local developer Rocco Termini refurbished a century-old landmark-turned-flophouse and created a tricked-out destination for events and a separate sp
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