TRO TravelGram - Dec 2

Destinations
Christmas in Cologne: Positively medieval
Nowhere does Christmas markets quite like the German city of Cologne, says Nick Trend... Telegraph (London)

Venice Essentials
Discover the shimmering canals, gondolas and elegant palazzos of Venice... IndependentTraveler.com

Olympic ski destinations: Squaw Valley, Calif.
Cut into a Sierra Nevada canyon defined by steep granite cliffs and tree-dotted peaks, Squaw Valley USA is one of the Lake Tahoe area's premier ski resorts... Yahoo Travel News

Tours and Activities
How to be a smart shopper on European trips
Rick Steves gives tips on shopping in Europe, from flea markets to department stores... Seattle Times

A toast to Auckland wines
New Zealand's largest city is an ideal jumping off point for sampling the country's growing reputation for wines... LA Times

Best Endangered Animal Safaris
Go now to see tigers, pandas, and other threatened species in the wild–here's how... Travel and Leisure

'Real Pirates' invade Virginia maritime museum
"Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship," organized by National Geographic, includes thousands of gold and silver coins and hundreds of other displays in a 16,000-square-foot interactive exhibition... USA Today

Cruise
3 cruises cancel trips to Nassau after robberies
At least three cruise ship companies have canceled excursions within certain parts of Nassau after police in the Bahamas reported several tourists being robbed... Yahoo Travel News

Transportation
Delta executive urges restraint on capacity
A Delta Air Lines executive is urging other carriers to be careful not to increase the amount of flying they do too quickly... Yahoo Travel News

The Best Holiday Shopping Bonus Takes Off
US Airways' new 250 percent bonus makes Christmas shopping more rewarding... Smarter Travel

Lodging
First hotel opening at CityCenter project in Vegas
The unveiling Tuesday of the nearly 1,500-room Vdara hotel marks the start of a phased opening of the $8.5 billion project built by development partners MGM Mirage and Dubai World... Yahoo Travel News

Will we see fewer hotel deals in Miami, Fort Lauderdale this winte
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