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TRO TravelGram: Nov 22

11-22-2011

 

Destinations
48 Hours: Boston 
Art, cuisine and great Christmas shopping are among the treats on offer in the historic Massachusetts capital... The Independent

Singapore: playground of the super-rich
The world economy may be on a downward slide, but Singapore is exuberantly reinventing itself... Telegraph (London)

A Facebook tour of NYC
Insider recommendations are the lifeblood of a good trip...MSN.com


Tours and Activities
England: Oxford Experience invites travelers to sample college life
College life without any tests or papers? Sweet, particularly when it means taking a week of classes at prestigious Oxford University... LA Times

In an Italian kitchen, Mamma knows best
Three generations bond over classes in pasta, tiramisu and other specialties of Tuscany, Umbria and Liguria... LA Times

Eating in Copenhagen? Lucky You.
It's not all about Noma anymore. A whole raft of inventive restaurants make this a serious eating town... New York Times

The best family ski resorts this winter
Ski resorts that cater to the whole family... USA Today


Cruise
Cruise Critic U.K. Names 2011 Editors' Picks Award Winners
Cruise Critic U.K. has announced the winners in its third annual Editors' Picks Awards... CruiseCritic.com

Norwegian the latest cruise line to cancel parasailing
Norwegian Cruise Line is the latest of four lines to cancel parasailing trips in St. Thomas, following an accident that killed one passenger and left another critically injured...MSN.com


Transportation
Taking a closer look at ground transportation
When air travelers touch down at an unfamiliar airport, they have a few options for the next leg of their journey...MSN.com

Paperless Boarding?
"It's a young technology, but when it works, it works really well"... New York Times

Report: TSA complaints drop to all-time low
Airline passengers' security complaints against the Transportation Security Administration have dropped to their lowest level since such data was first tracked... USA Today


Lodging
Bye-Bye to the B&B 
The rapid expansion of budget hotels and visitors' rising expectations are threatening the future of the traditional guest house... The Independent

Des Moines hotels get ready for 3 GOP caucuses
With the Iowa's presidential caucus set for Jan. 3, 2012, it's crunch time not only for the GOP candidates - but also for Des Moines hotels... USA Today


Other and Odd
Dispute may delay opening of 9/11 museum
Foundation, Port Authority reportedly at odds over who should pay for parts of project... MSN.com

Greyhound bus driver leaves passengers stranded
Greyhound is conducting an investigation after a bus driver left 45 passengers stranded for about eight hours in the middle of the night at a gas station in the state of Missouri... MSN.com

365 Guide Tip for the Day
Cross marketing
Cross marketing refers to the practice of working with a non-competitive retailer to enhance business opportunities for both parties... Travel Research Online

Today in History
National Review 
On this day in the year 1718, the notorious pirate Blackbeard was killed in battle off the coast of Ocracoke, North Carolina by a crew of British sailors... Travel Research Online
 
 


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