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TRO TravelGram: Dec 14

12-14-2011

 

Wednesday, December 14
Destinations
Peace and love in Kyoto
Egrets and herons swoop over the water, and the city traffic hums, a less congested-sounding cousin of Tokyo's cacophony of bikes, cars and buses... Seattle Times

Cape Town city break guide
Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world...Telegraph (London)

Caribbean charm in Cartagena
Cartagena , the historic jewel of Colombia's Caribbean coast, is a secret that's getting out... CNN

Sydney: Making the most of Australia's 'harbor city'
Sydney is known around the world for its spectacular beauty and relaxed cosmopolitan lifestyle... CNN


Tours and Activities
The Top 5 Ski Resorts in the United States
To know a mountain's virtues, faults and secrets, you must ski it...Forbes Traveler

Backpackers demand local delicacies
Out with the two minute noodles - backpackers are demanding unique local delicacies... The Australian

The best theme-park rides in California 
Be flipped, dropped and spun on these thrill rides... Globe and Mail

In Vail, a Burger Gets a Lift
The story of Vail's never-frozen Epic Mountain burger. Hint: It includes a gondola ride... New York Times

Cruise
Bahamas cruise canceled after small fire
Celebration Cruise Line is canceling today's sailing of its single ship, the Bahamas Celebration, in the wake of a small fire on the vessel,... USA Today

Sneak Peek: Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Original Shows on Fantasy
Building upon the rich -- and sometimes socially conscious -- entertainment experience launched on Disney Dream, Disney Cruise Line is introducing some new shows and bringing back old favorites... CruiseCritic.com

Is a freighter cruise for you?
More and more travelers are fed up with flying long distances, but for those looking to cross an ocean, full-service cruise lines are not the only other option... USA Today

Holland America drops Mazatlan from more trips
Holland America has dropped Mazatlan and Acapulco from more sailings, citing safety concerns... USA Today


Transportation
Romance of the rails on new Moscow-Paris train
A new train service links Moscow, Berlin and Paris on a 37-hour journey... Seattle Times

Bill would strip TSA officers of badges
The nation's 44,000 airport screeners would lose the title "officer," their metal badges and maybe even the stripes down their pant legs... CNN

Fly Guy: A pilot's perspective on a passenger's experience
Think that airline employees are blase about their jobs? Then you haven't met Captain Denny Flanagan... USA Today

Lodging
5 tech-friendly hotels
Five hotel brands or properties which distinguish themselves for their overall high-tech ambiance... MSN.com

Resorts open during hard times for Mexico
Mexico is a controversial word for U.S. tourists because of drug cartel violence. On the Riviera Maya South of Cancun and generally believed to be tranquil for tourists, resorts continue to open... USA Today

Georgetown hotel to get chic makeover
Washington D.C.'s tony Georgetown neighborhood set to get second, new luxury boutique hotel in time for the next presidential inauguration... USA Today


Other and Odd
All-time best in-flight celeb dramas
You're nobody until you've been kicked off a plane ... CNN

2011 safest year for air travel since 1945
Accidents and fatalities decreased globally this year, except in Russia, according to IATA... CNN

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