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TRO TravelGram - Thursday, Dec 2

12-02-2010

 

Thursday, December 2
Destinations
A Street for Adults in Orlando
A segment of International Drive in Orlando is beginning to hold more grown-up appeal, with upscale hotels, restaurants and entertainment that doesn’t involve leaping orcas... New York Times

In Argentina, Touring the Tigre Delta
A region that once attracted the rich of Buenos Aires is once again drawing artists and island-loving tourists... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Holiday Shopping Destinations for Travelers
Looking for a less-traveled holiday gift? Discover our favorite shopping destinations... IndependentTraveler.com

Vacationing in a native tongue
More Americans include language learning in travel plans...MSN.com

Rock Center Christmas tree just one of many in NYC
Rockefeller Center is home to what is probably New York's most famous Christmas tree. But the 74-foot-tall Norway spruce is just one of a number of trees worth visiting around the city... Yahoo Travel News

NYC store holiday windows from tech to traditional 
It's a Christmastime tradition for shoppers, New Yorkers and tourists alike: Checking out store windows decorated for the holidays. Many of this year's windows use high-tech displays to showcase traditional stories and symbols of the season...Yahoo Travel News

Art Basel Miami Beach opens its doors to VIPs
South Beach is ready to host a huge art party... Yahoo Travel News

Cruise
Agency moves to end Philly cruise ship departures
Declining demand has Philadelphia's port getting out of the cruise ship business... MSN.com

Ocean cruising: money-saving pointers and insider tips
No matter if its your first cruise or your 40th, these money-saving pointers and insider tips will have you acting like an old salt in no time... Budget Travel Online

Another cougar cruise on deck for weekend
Norwegian Cruise Line's 2,002-passenger Norwegian Sky is the latest ship to host such an event... USA Today

A photo tour of The Yachts of Seabourn's Odyssey Class ships
Luxury line The Yachts of Seabourn is in the midst of rolling out three new sister ships -- the Odyssey, Sojourn and Quest -- that are transforming the company. What are the 450-passenger vessels like?... USA Today

Transportation
Snow snarls travel across Western Europe
Heavy snow and subzero temperatures in western Europe closed at least four airports Wednesday, including Gatwick, one of Britain's busiest. Some Chunnel trains also were canceled... Seattle Times

Qantas to sue Rolls-Royce over 'defect'
'It is a design error and obviously a major one,' expert says in wake of A380 drama... MSN.com

Why Is the TSA Questioning Me?
Did you know that something as simple as a gum wrapper can trigger airport alarms? Here, 8 ways you may unknowingly set off security measures—and what to do about it... Budget Travel Online

Back to the Costly Skies
More competition for limited plane seats and increased occupancy at hotels are likely to give those industries more power over pricing... New York Times

Dodging Those Pesky Airline Fees
From checking bags to flying standby, it’s possible for just about anyone to escape paying for add-ons with a little planning... New York Times

FAA returns Mexico to top aviation rating
Mexico's top aviation safety rating has been restored because its airline oversight has improved, U.S. aviation officials said Wednesday... Yahoo Travel News

Lodging
Conde Nast Traveler: The Best Places to Ski and Stay in North America 
We share the top ski experiences, as voted by readers in our 15th annual survey—from the mountain resorts that let powder hounds play hard to the hotel havens that let you rest even harder... Conde Nast Traveler

NYC's Milford Plaza hotel to get major overhaul
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