TRO TravelGram - Nov 20

Destinations
Discover the dramatic volcanic landscape of Lanzarote
A vivid reminder that you are a stranger in a strange land... The Independent

Travel guide to Egypt, Cairo, Luxor : Mysteries of the Nile
At the world's oldest tourist destination, Dugald Jellie steps from eternal sunshine into royal crypts and crowded souks... Sydney Morning Herald

Undiscovered Thailand
Thailand's top unspoilt resorts... Sydney Morning Herald

36 Hours in Rajasthan, India
The country is modernizing rapidly, sometimes too fast, but this old region still endures, evoking rulers with giant mustaches and some of the most spectacular palaces ever built... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Eco-tourism holidays in Namibia: Safari with a difference
A conservation project gives Kevin Rushby a glimpse of Africa rarely seen... Sydney Morning Herald

Top Five Off-Peak Destinations for Winter 2009/2010
Winter is a great time to visit some of the most sought-after destinations around the world. While many travelers head to the beach or to popular ski resorts, savvy tourists can take advantage of off-peak deals... Smarter Travel

Family Travel: 12 holiday spots to let your kids burn off some energy
Here's a roundup of 12 cool new exhibits at family-friendly, very interactive museums around the country... Budget Travel Online

A Permanent Theater Festival on Puget Sound
Seattle is alive with artistic energy. While the city's musical voices thrive, stage productions are on the rebound after the loss of prized playhouses... New York Times

Cruise
Russian ship frees itself from ice in Antarctic
A Russian cruise ship that has been struggling through a huge mass of sea ice for days has finally reached clear water off Antarctica... Yahoo Travel News

Royal Caribbean unveils world's biggest cruise ship
Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, unveiled in Fort Lauderdale, is nearly 50% larger than the largest cruise ships now at sea. But it's not just the ship's size that has people talking... USA Today

Transportation
10 great places to wait before boarding
Rudy Maxa, host of the radio show Rudy Maxa's World With Christopher Elliott, shares his favorite airports to wait out a flight... USA Today

Singapore Airlines, Continental take top honors in OAG 'Airline of the Year' awards
Singapore Airlines was named the 2009 OAG Airline of the Year and took two other "best of" categories. Elsewhere, Continental and Virgin Atlantic were the only oth
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