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TRO Travelgram: Aug 27

08-27-2012

 

Monday, August 27
Destinations
Slow down, it's Maine
The possibilities are endless in the Maine of picturesque hamlets, old farmhouses and rolling pastures. Vintage tools, used books, classic films and the perfect lobster roll await... LA Times

Unwinding in the water and the forest on the Oregon coast
From Eugene to the sea, Highway 126 offers 65 miles of natural wonders and delectable goodies. And at the end of the curling road lies Florence, the unsung gem of the Oregon coast... LA Times

Uncovering the Secrets of Fukuoka
Its shopping earned it the nickname "Retail City." Its ramen might be the best in Japan. And its food carts are a breed apart. So why haven’t more tourists discovered it?... New York Times

Tours and Activities
6 places where masterpieces were born
If you've been admiring your favorite painter's work in a museum, you've only been seeing part of the picture. For the full view, you must visit the artist's home and studio. There you'll see where and how he lived and worked; what she saw when she looked out her window... CNN

5 eco-adventures for kids
Many resort kids clubs are now making environmental awareness a key component, taking kids on beach excursions to track wildlife or plant seedlings... NBCNews.com

When bears and bison attack: Playing it safe in national parks
"Look out," came the warning from a fellow tourist who'd pulled over to the side of a scenic loop drive in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park last week. "He's headed this way!"... USA Today

Cruise
Cruise News Shorts: A Norwegian Dining Package, Carnival Warning and More
Every week we catch wind of so much cruise news, we don't always know what to do with it all, but a few standout news bits catch our attention... CruiseCritic.com

Allure of the Seas Picks Up 58 Haitians
Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas picked up 58 Haitians from the Caribbean last Thursday... CruiseCritic.com

Tropical Storm Isaac forces cruise ships to stay at sea
Nearly half a dozen cruise ships scheduled to return to Florida on Sunday or early today remain at sea due to Tropical Storm Isaac...USA Today

Transportation
US Airways inches toward merger deal with American
The Tempe-based airline, whose months-long merger overtures have been largely dismissed by American executives, is currently reviewing whether to agree to sign American's so-called non-disclosure agreement... USA Today

List: Airlines waiving change fees for Isaac
Nearly every major U.S. airlines has instituted some sort of flexible rebooking policy for travelers headed to Florida and portions of the U.S. Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Isaac tracks in that direction...USA Today

Airlines to passengers: You can't wear that
Airlines give many reasons for refusing to let you board, but none stir as much debate as this: How you're dressed... USA Today

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