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TRO TravelGram - Nov 25

11-25-2009

Wednesday, November 25
Destinations
Tel Aviv: Miami of the Middle East
Tel Aviv's 100th birthday celebrations culminate next month. Paul Clements joins the party... Telegraph (London)

Amsterdam: A paler shade of red
As Amsterdam gentrifies its infamous Red Light District to make it more tourist-friendly, sleaze is getting the squeeze in favour of fashion, art and hip eateries... Globe and Mail

Italy In Full
Sicily's Palermo–at once gorgeous and grim–has Dan Hofstadter bewitched, bothered, and beautifully bewildered... Conde Nast Traveler

 Tours and Activities
Rick Steves' Europe: Ride the buses for city sights
City buses and trams give travelers a good look at famous landmarks, neighborhoods... Seattle Times

The Dream List: Once-in-a-Lifetime Trips
For its annual Dream List feature, Conde Nast Traveler asked 12 experts–all hand-picked and approved by the magazine–to tell about the ultimate eye-opening experiences at the destinations they specialize in... Conde Nast Traveler

Q&A: The Christmas Markets of Europe
"Are the marches de Noel of Paris worth a visit? I have heard only Strasbourg is really worth visiting. Or should we stick to Christkindlmarkts in Munich and Berlin?"... New York Times

New tour at Frank Lloyd Wright synagogue in Pa.
Members of Beth Sholom – who worship in the only synagogue designed by Frank Lloyd Wright – are stepping forward to tell the story of how their landmark spiritual home was built ... Yahoo Travel News

Cruise
American Cruise Lines Heads West with Newly Acquired Ship
Westward, ho! American Cruise Lines -- the small-ship, U.S.-flagged cruise line that sails the Eastern seaboard of the United States -- has acquired Queen of the West and will be venturing into the Pacific Northwest for the first time next summer... CruiseCritic.com

Behind the scenes of Oasis of the Seas' AquaTheater
With a cast of 20 acrobats, synchronized swimmers and high divers, it's one of most unusual new venues to debut on a cruise ship... USA Today

 Transportation
US Airways signs deal to expand destinations
US Airways has signed a codeshare deal with Taca Airlines that will let customers fly to more destinations in Central and South America next year... Yahoo Travel News

3 airlines fined in Minnesota tarmac stranding
The government is imposing fines for the first time against airlines for stranding passengers on an airport tarmac, the Transportation Department said Tuesday... Yahoo Travel News

Ten tips to ease the hassles of holiday flying
Millions of Americans will take to the skies this week for the busy Thanksgiving travel week. While there are certain challenges that can't be avoided, there are several steps you can take to help smooth your travels... USA Today

Lodging
Montana's Luxury Winter Lodge
Braving the snow and cold, Travel + Leisure enjoys the luxury winter lodge experience in Montana ... Travel and Leisure

 Other and Odd
The Frugal Traveler's Holiday Gift Guide
A list of gifts perfect for the frugal travelers in your life that will inspire them to cross oceans and deserts - and give them the tools to do so easily, cheaply and with style... New York Times

Apps for the iPhone: A Traveler's Companion, Pocket Size
Apps offering services like audio tours, cheap international calls and the wait time for a Disney ride are become an integral part of travel... New York Times

Furry felons rob South African tourists, steal food
Visitors to South Africa's premier holiday destination who are worried about becoming victims of the country's high crime rate could find themselves instead robbed by a more furry kind of felon: baboons... USA Today

365 Guide Tip for the Day
The marketing mindset for travel agents - addressing fear
Give your clients an opportunity to speak of their hesitations and concerns, and address them openly and easily... Travel Research Online

Today in History
The Hollywood Ten
On November 25th, 1947, a group of Hollywood studio executives blacklisted and banned from employment ten individuals for suspected Communist sympathies... Travel Research Online

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