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TRO TravelGram - Monday, Nov 15

11-15-2010

 

Monday, November 15
Destinations
Vienna - From Habsburg forts to chocolate tortes
Austria's capital is at its best in the run-up to Christmas. Rhiannon Batten offers some top ideas for new and returning visitors... The Independent

Top spots for Vegas fun
Not a high-roller or night owl? You can still enjoy Las Vegas. Here's one visitor's top picks for making his own kind of fun...Seattle Times

Istanbul’s New Wine Bars Offer Top-Quality Local Wines
Istanbul discovers wines close to home and opens a handful of wine bars and shops offering a chance to sample a wide range of these new blends... New York Times

In Kutna Hora, Near Prague, Contemporary Art Amid Medieval Charm
The Czech town of Kutna Hora is now home to a new museum of 20th-century art that is drawing international attention... New York Times

In Chengdu, China, Remaking Sichuan Food
A number of restaurants are making the Sichuanese food scene new, reviving forgotten recipes, cooking old dishes with new health-conscious techniques, applying familiar spices and styles to new ingredients... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Europe's best Christmas markets
Cities across Europe are preparing to open their festive markets. We pick our favourites... Telegraph (London)

The First 10 Minutes of Your Car Rental
There are several important steps every driver should take when getting behind the wheel of a rental car...IndependentTraveler.com

Top Five Off-Peak Destinations for Winter 2010/2011
Want to escape those winter blues on a budget? This year's list of off-peak destinations includes lesser-known ski areas, temperate climates, and hot cultural spots... Smarter Travel

The world's weirdest museums
Think you've seen everything? Think again. Here are seven galleries of the odd and outrageous... MSN.com

Cruise
Is Saga's Cruise Operation Expanding Its Fleet?
Over-50's line Saga Holidays has made no secret of the fact that it's been shopping around for a new ship for some time. Our sources tell us that the company has acquired the 37,301-ton, 752-passenger Bleu de France... CruiseCritic.com

Troubled cruise shows unpredictability of the sea
The drawn-out tale of the stricken ship is prompting a closer look at whether ocean liners are properly equipped to deal with the litany of problems that could strike... Yahoo Travel News

Cruise ship passengers from Celebrity Mercury robbed at gunpoint on St. Kitts
Two gunmen Sunday held up a tour bus with 16 passengers from the Celebrity Mercury on board... USA Today

Celebrity Infinity to get new cabins, eateries, more
Earlier this year Celebrity Cruises unveiled millions of dollars of improvements to the eight-year-old Celebrity Constellation. Now it's planning even bigger changes for the vessel's sister, the nine-year-old Celebrity Infinity... USA Today

Transportation
Passengers Push for Child-Free Flights
Some travelers are calling on airlines to introduce child-free flights, or designate “family-only” sections on planes... New York Times

Registered traveler program Clear is back
Clear, a registered traveler service provider that closed last year, relaunched last week under new management... USA Today

Airbus, Boeing models draw scrutiny after accidents
Both of the world's leading passenger jet manufacturers are now facing public-perception questions over their latest products... USA Today

Napolitano asks fliers for 'patience' on body scanners
The nation's Homeland Security chief asked for air travelers' "cooperation" and "patience" with full-body scanning and pat downs this holiday season amid a growing public backlash that the airport tactics are intrusive... USA Today

Lodging
Hotel Review: Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul
Restored to its former glory, the Pera Palace bolsters the luxury lodging market in Istanbul. And with features like an elegant lobby and afternoon tea service, it appeals as much to nostalgia buffs as it does to high-end travelers... New York Times
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