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11-24-2010

 

Tuesday, November 23
Destinations
Ashes fan's guide to Brisbane
A tour of Brisbane's best-kept secrets... Guardian.co.uk

Dublin's independent arts scene is a silver lining in the recession-hit city
With the economy in freefall, Dublin has quietly become a city of pop-up spaces, with art and design collectives putting on exhibitions, gigs and plays in vacant warehouses and once glitzy retail units... Guardian.co.uk

Cognac: Traveling to the source in French countryside
Exploring the Cognac region of France where the world's most famous brandy originates... Seattle Times

Roquefort, France: Where the blue blood of blue cheeses lives
A visit to the village of Roquefort, France, means being assaulted by pungent aromas, exploring damp underground caves and tasting the most delicious cheese ever made... LA Times

Tours and Activities
10 Winter Beach Retreats
White sand and warm waters are closer than you think. When winter's chill sets in, escape to one of these laid-back, sun-drenched spots—no passport needed... Budget Travel Online

Japanese sumo wrestlers test strength of body and mind
For an essence of Japan, head to a sumo tournament. Or rise at dawn to watch the training at a sumo stable; some occasionally allow a few spectators... Seattle Times

A languid tour of Argentina wineries
The Mendoza region of Argentina has more than 800 wineries and, while welcoming tourists, retains an old-fashioned and old-world charm... Seattle Times

Cruise
Caribbean cruise: Master of the high seas
A luxury ship from Star Clippers provides a memorable week's sailing around the Caribbean... Telegraph (London)

13 Hits and Misses From Allure of the Seas
On the first of three short preview sailings, we were given wide berth to taste and sample, nod in approval or mutter in disagreement as we wandered the decks of the 1,187-foot-long ship. So what worked and what didn't?... CruiseCritic.com

Photo tour: Cabins on Royal Caribbean's new Allure of the Seas
No other cruise ship has as wide a range of gee-whiz lodging options as Royal Caribbean's new Allure of the Seas and its one-year-old sister, Oasis of the Seas... USA Today

Transportation
Delta may consider refunds over screening issue
Delta Air Lines says it will consider refunds for passengers who cancel travel plans because of concern over the new airport security measures... Yahoo Travel News

TSA chief says 'opt-out' boycott would be a mistake
The nation's aviation security chief warned on Monday that protests over tougher airport pat-down screening could cause delays at airports Wednesday, one of the busiest of the bustling holiday travel season... USA Today

Lodging
Inside Paris's Refurbished Monceau Hotel
A look at Paris’s refurbished Monceau Hotel, designed by Philippe Starck... Travel and Leisure

World's Best Business Hotels 2010
Travelers rank the top 25 business hotels worldwide... Travel and Leisure

Other and Odd
A new train connects Madrid and Valencia in 95 minutes
Spain's enviable, high-speed AVE train network is introducing a Madrid-Valencia route on December 19... Budget Travel Online

How to Weather-Proof Your Vacation
Don’t let the elements damage your travel plans. Protect your vacation by knowing what to do if storms threaten... Travel and Leisure

Books for travelers: Gift ideas for the holidays
Whether your loved ones are armchair travelers or real-world travelers, consider one of the new travel books out this fall as a gift. They range from big lush coffee-table books to travel-themed tales about marathons and food... Yahoo Travel News

Mumbai luxury hotels on alert days before 2008 terror attacks anniversary
Mumbai's five-star hotels are stepping up security days before the second anniversary of the
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