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TRO Travelgram: Oct 24

10-24-2012

Wednesday, October 24
Destinations
Shaking it up in Shanghai 
The Hedonist tells us who to see and where to be seen in one of the biggest cities in the world... The Independent

You Will Love São Paulo. (Please?)
The Frugal Traveler adores São Paulo, a city he calls his second home. But could he make an old friend fall for his beloved town?...New York Times

Tours and Activities
Oenophiles rejoice – and relax in a new spa 
Once a city with a noticeable dearth of spa culture, Toronto pamper hounds will be pleased at the arrival of the Miraj Hammam Spa by Caudalie Paris at the new Shangri-La Hotel Toronto... Globe and Mail

Ultimate adventure travel bucket list
Challenging experiences like Quark Expeditions' guided trip from Argentina to Antarctica remind us that the toughest journeys are often the most memorable. And in an age where time is treated as a commodity, arriving at a destination through toil and sweat is becoming a lost art.... NBCNews.com

Iron Chef star Morimoto to open at Hyatt's Maui resort
Hyatt's luxury Andaz resort in Maui — set to open in the summer of 2013 — has announced that it's paired with a celebrity chef: Iron Chef star Masaharu Morimoto... USA Today

Cruise
Key Asian Cruise Port Gets New Terminal
Singapore, one of southeast Asia's key cruise ports, celebrated a significant milestone in its growth as a cruise destination, for passengers and ships alike, when it unveiled its new terminal Monday evening... CruiseCritic.com

Silversea Cruises names new ship Silver Galapagos
Touting its destination, luxury line Silversea Cruises says its new expedition cruise ship will be named Silver Galapagos. The 100-passenger, all-suite vessel will begin sailing next September in – you guessed it – the Galapagos... USA Today

Tropical Storm Sandy alters Caribbean cruise itineraries
As Tropical Storm Sandy picks up strength south of Jamaica, cruise lines are adjusting their Caribbean itineraries... USA Today

Transportation
Flight delayed? Have $764 in compensation, rules EU
European Union airlines must pay compensation for delayed flights unless the delay was caused by circumstances beyond their control, the bloc's highest court said... Sydney Morning Herald 

Singapore Airlines to drop world's longest flights
The title for the world's longest nonstop commercial airline flight appears set to change hands... USA Today

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