TRO TravelGram -Nov 3

Destinations
Beauty meets history in Italy's Val d'Orcia
The torrents of tourists who wash over Tuscany's towns often miss the Val d'Orcia, a valley of pastoral treasures... Seattle Times

A Seaside Enclave, Without the Kitsch
In the Brooklyn neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, you'll find boats and plenty of fishing, but also historical monuments and retro restaurants... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Roaming Rome, in a martini mood
Now the only problem is finding a good one, and once you get outside the U.S., it isn't as easy as one might think. What would Agent 007 do in this predicament?... LA Times

15 Life-Changing Trips
15 custom itineraries that promise to transform travelers and destinations alike... Travel and Leisure

Rare Books Don't Always Live in Glass Cases
Dozens of libraries across the United States house dazzling collections, but largely remain unfamiliar to the public... New York Times

Hiking History: England's Ancient Ridgeway Trail
For one traveler, a hike along the 87-mile, 5,000-year-old Ridgeway in southern England is a trek along Britain's oldest trail and a journey into his own past... New York Times

Cruise
Hurtigruten Shuffles Passengers Due to Cruise Ship Charter
Hurtigruten is saying farewell to Finnmarken -- at least for a year and a half. The expedition line has signed off on an 18-month charter, with an option for an 18-month extension... CruiseCritic.com

Good news, daytime TV fans: The 'soap cruise' is back
Cameron Mathison, who plays Ryan on All My Children and has appeared on Dancing with the Stars, will host the Celebrity Cruises voyage... USA Today

Yet another Princess cruise ship gets a major makeover
Add the Coral Princess to the list of Princess ships that have gotten a big overhaul over the past year... USA Today

Transportation
British Airways Christmas strike threat looms
The Unite union said Monday it will announce the results of a planned ballot of British Airways PLC cabin crew for strike action in mid-December, raising the prospect of a walkout over the busy Christmas period... Seattle Times

Airlines ratchet up holiday surcharges
Several of the largest U.S. airlines have increased a surcharge for travel on the busiest travel days to $20 each way, up from $10... Yahoo Travel News

Anchorage airport unveils multimillion dollar renovation
After more than a decade of work, the multimillion dollar renovation of Anchorage's international airport is complete.
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