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TRO TravelGram: Nov 1
11-01-2011
Destinations
Getting away from it all at lush New Zealand island
Rugged Stewart Island in southern New Zealand... Seattle Times
World's Most Mysterious Destinations
As travelers, we're driven to explore the enigmas of the world... Smarter Travel
In Anhui, China, Centuries-Old Charm
In this mountainous province, a chance to experience China the way it used to be... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Kennedy Space Center opens building for tours
Visitors to NASA's Kennedy Space Center now have the opportunity to see inside the colossal Vehicle Assembly Building, off-limits throughout the 30-year shuttle program... MSN.com
Where, how to celebrate Day of the Dead
For those in the U.S. seeking to attend a Day of the Dead celebration, they are becoming more prevalent, and may be either traditional or tongue-in-cheek... MSN.com
Argentina: Kayak among whales and penguins at Peninsula Valdes
The Peninsula Valdes nature reserve is a remote mix of mud flats, cliffs and stony beaches so rich in wildlife that UNESCO named it a World Heritage Site in 1999... LA Times
Cruise
Arctic cruises: the lonely life at 79 degrees north
This is as wild and lonely as life gets pretty much anywhere on the planet... Telegraph (London)
New eateries, balconies added to Royal Caribbean ship
Royal Caribbean's Splendour of the Seas is in dry dock in Spain undergoing an extensive, five-week overhaul... USA Today
Transportation
Tarmac nightmare shows delays are still a problem
Being stuck for hours on a stuffy, stinky plane at the airport - every passenger's nightmare - was supposed to be a thing of the past... Seattle Times
Greenhouse-gas tax could inflate airfares
A European program to charge airlines for their greenhouse-gas emissions could raise round-trip ticket prices from the United States ... USA Today
Lodging
Blakes, London: hotel review
Blakes may have lost its decadent aura, but it's still an intimate and charming bolthole... Telegraph (London)
Nightlife and luxury reign at the Istanbul Edition hotel
The party in the Gold Bar at The Istanbul Edition ends around the same time the muezzin's morning call to prayer echoes across the rooftop... Globe and Mail
Other and Odd
Packed elevator goes into free fall at NYC hotel
If you have a fear of elevators, you might want to skip this... USA Today
St. Louis Brewers Think Small
Craft beers are taking off in the hometown of Anheuser-Busch... New York Times
365 Guide Tip for the Day
What Travel Agencies Can Learn From Keen Footwear
Of the companies I am discussing this week, Keen Footwear is the youngest at eight years old... Travel Research Online
Today in History
The White House
On this day in the year 1800, President John Adams became the first United States President to move into and take up residence in the Executive Mansion, later to be called "The White House"... Travel Research Online