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TRO Travelgram: Dec 13

12-13-2012

 

Thursday, December 13
Destinations
Destination: New York City 
The city that never sleeps, the greatest city in the world -- call it what you will, there's more to see in New York City than you could ever imagine... IndependentTraveler.com

10 dazzling spots to ring in 2013
For many people, New Years Eve can be disappointing -- theres so much hype in the lead-up to the event that when it actually comes around, it often falls short of the mark... CNN

Tours and Activities
New Vegas attraction lets sports fans play out dreams
Vegas has just scored another attraction. What's billed as a "multi-sport interactive exhibit and sports fantasy experience" has opened in the Luxor Hotel and Casino... USA Today

Las Vegas: Two Gordon Ramsay restaurants to open next week
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will open two restaurants next week along Las Vegas' ever-glittering Strip... LA Times

Cruise
Costa Cruise Ship Hits Pier; Leaves 24-Foot Gash in Side
Costa Cruises' Costa Pacifica hit a pier in Marseilles on the morning of December 11, leaving an eight-meter (24-foot) gash in the side of the ship. The damage was well above the waterline...CruiseCritic.com

P&O Plays Down Norovirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship
P&O Cruises is playing down reports that up to 400 passengers have been struck down by norovirus onboard Oriana...CruiseCritic.com

Transportation
American Airlines is first in USA to get new Boeing 777
American Airlines took delivery of a new Boeing long-range jet and plans to give it a new paint job that will differ from the familiar polished-aluminum look of the carrier's other planes... USA Today

US airlines adding Internet on overseas flights
Airline passengers can already get online 30,000 feet over Oklahoma. Soon U.S. airlines will offer Internet connections over the ocean, too... NBCNews.com

DOT delays ruling; airfare distribution fight simmers 
Travelers hoping that the federal government would settle the battle between the airlines and the third-party sites that distribute their fares will have to wait a little longer... NBCNews.com

Lodging
Would you pay more for better hotel toiletries?
Hotels chains are upgrading their toiletry lines, believing that a shampoo brand can make a difference to travelers who already stock their homes with high-end products... USA Today

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