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TRO TravelGram - October 27

10-27-2011

 

Thursday, October 27
Destinations
The top destinations to visit in 2012
Frommer's released its 2012 list of top destinations (not to be confused with Lonely Planet's 2012 pick hits, which comes out Friday)... USA Today

There's a better way to see Venice: Live like a local in Cannaregio 
Discover the district of Cannaregio... Globe and Mail

6 Perfect Days in Southern Brazil
Six dazzling days in Brazil. A step-by-step itinerary... Conde Nast Traveler

On Halloween Weekend, Exploring London's Scary Side
There's more to the dark side of the English capital's history than that of the Tower of London... New York Times


Tours and Activities
Guided beer hikes let you drink in the scenery literally
Guided by a brewer and a naturalist, hikers explore different ecosystems of the Pikes Peak region, learning what plants and herbs can be used to brew beer... Seattle Times

Halloween festivals worth the trip
Here are eight places that are known for their spooktacular extravaganzas... MSN.com

Las Vegas' 10 Hottest Restaurants
Top ten picks for visitors to Las Vegas, one of the most popular tourism cities in the world - and home to one of the best and most confusing restaurant scenes... Forbes Traveler

Is the USA's best pizzeria in San Francisco?
In recent years, dozens of places have sprung up nationwide claiming to make authentic Neopolitan pizza under the regulations of the Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana (AVPN)... USA Today


Cruise
Caribbean cruises for families 
The best Caribbean cruises for families, with details on children's activities and babysitting... Telegraph (London)

Southampton Slam: Royal Caribbean Pulls Indy From Year-Round Deployment
In a surprising announcement, Royal Caribbean says that its Independence of the Seas, the only contemporary cruise ship to operate year-round from Southampton, will flee winter... CruiseCritic.com

New in Hawaii: Upscale cruises
It's official: Hawaii now has an upscale cruise operator...USA Today


Transportation
New tax on air travel makes some see red
The Obama administration has proposed new aviation taxes and fees, and that has the airlines and some travelers protesting... Seattle Times

Airlines' Holiday Tidings
An overview of what to expect at the airport... New York Times


Lodging
Cozy comforts in Northwest inns
Outdoors editor Brian J. Cantwell discusses three of his favorite Northwest lodges... Seattle Times

10 Worst Hotel Horror Stories
Readers' all-time worst hotel experiences...IndependentTraveler.com


Other and Odd
Disney's New Restaurant Policy Is Hard to Stomach 
Walt Disney World guests will have to pay a fee if they make restaurant reservations and fail to show up... Budget Travel Online

World's best vampire-spotting locations
Vampires and their stories seem to be enjoying an eternal renaissance in contemporary fiction and film. Where to go to learn about these creatures of the night... CNN

Cancun area resorts empty as hurricane approaches 
Tourists abandoned Cancun and other resorts while Mexican authorities evacuated hundreds of residents from low-lying areas ahead of a weakened Hurricane Rina's pass along Yucatan's Caribbean coast ... Seattle Times

365 Guide Tip for the Day
What Travel Agents Can Learn from Yoga Studios
Yoga stresses the value of practice to both body and soul... Travel Research Online

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