TRO Travelgram - Dec 10

Destinations
Away from the mainstream
The culture of the islands in Japan's Inland Sea has morphed from traditional fishing to art... The Australian

Dubai: Winter on the beach
This ostentatious emirate may be in financial crisis, but that could spell a bargain bonanza for tourists. Jo Fernandez offers a guide... The Independent

Lisbon with the locals
Best way to see a city is to seek guidance from the creative people who make it tick... Sydney Morning Herald

Tours and Activities
Argentina: wine tours in Mendoza and Salta
Beef and malbec are on the menu on a boy's own trip to Argentina, reports Andrew Hildebrand... Telegraph (London)

America's Wildest Winter Adventures
From Colorado to Maine, 10 extreme winter sports that any adventurer can tackle... Travel and Leisure

Now for Regular Skiers, the Ultra Terrain
It used to be only hard-core professionals who did adventerous trail-breaking trips, but recently extreme ski touring has hit the mainstream thanks to the efforts of some intrepid entrepreneurs... New York Times

Washed-out road turns Gulf Islands National Seashore into a hikers' paradise
Tropical Storm Ida hit Gulf Islands National Seashore, Fla., in November, dumping sand over the seven-mile road that stretches from the park entrance to Fort Pickens... USA Today

Cruise
Cruising Fiji: Into the wide blue yonder
I am aboard the motor vessel Reef Escape for a three-night cruise to the southern skirts of the Yasawas, an archipelago off the northwest of Viti Levu, Fiji's main isle... The Australian

Antarctic nations consider new controls on ships
Countries that manage Antarctica are considering new controls on ships visiting the frozen continent to reduce the growing threat of human and environmental disasters posed by exploding numbers of tourists, an official said Wednesday... Yahoo Travel News

Add Holland America to the list of cruise lines pulling ships from Alaska
The line announced today that its 1,270-passenger Ryndam would move to Europe for summer seasons starting in 2011... USA Today

Transportation
Airlines Charging More for That Sought-After Seat
Airlines are creating different classes of coach seats, with those offering more room or a faster exit costing more... New York Times

Delta, American, United see better premium travel
The nation's three largest airlines say they're seeing an uptick in demand for business and premium tickets, which could signal the beginning of a recovery in al
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