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TRO TravelGram: Nov 14
11-14-2011
Destinations
Monday, November 14
48 Hours: Riga
Latvia's handsome capital embraces the onset of winter with festivities and a warm welcome for visitors... The Independent
China's kingdom of ice
A Chinese city that has turned brutal winters into enchanting attractions... Telegraph (London)
Eight Vacations for Ultimate Relaxation
A list of relaxing vacation spots around the world that will infuse you with a sense of calm before, during, or after the holiday rush... Smarter Travel
Bequia: Getting Away From the Getaways
Island life here is the way it used to be: no high rises, no wristbands, no hassles... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Now you see 'em...pop-up eateries are the latest flavor
Temporary restaurants have become a permanent feature of the global dining scene... The Independent
Anybody can have fun on a tubing hill
It's tubing -- sliding down a hill in an inflated inner tube...Seattle Times
Exhibit to document quake damage to cathedral
Visitors to the Washington National Cathedral will soon get a close-up look at some of the damage caused by an August earthquake... Yahoo Travel News
Cruise
Mazatlan Update: A Look at the Troubled Mexican Cruise Port
Mazatlan was once a popular port of call on Mexican Riviera cruise itineraries... CruiseCritic.com
Carnival: No need to tip in Australia
Carnival plans to do away with automatic tipping on the Carnival Spirit when it heads Down Under in 2012 as it "Aussifies" the ship... USA Today
Transportation
More progress between American Airlines, pilots
American Airlines reports progress in pilot negotiations...Misc
Wi-Fi coming to international flights
United will soon become the first U.S. airline to provide Internet on intercontinental flights... CNN
TSA: Be aware of security issues on mass transit
The TSA on Thursday reminded officials charged with securing mass transit around the country to be aware of security issues as the country enters the busy holiday travel season... Seattle Times
Lodging
24-hour Room Service: Ace Hotel, New York City
Part of a chain that takes in Portland, Seattle and Palm Springs, Manhattan's Ace Hotel has become the place of refuge for globe-trotting hipsters... The Independent
Casa Gangotena, Quito: hotel review
A renovated colonial mansion that is bringing boutique luxury to the capital of Ecuador... Telegraph (London)
Out-of-the-Way Stays, Rugged to Refined
These off-the-beaten-path hideaways offer island home-away-from-home experiences with all the privacy of a residential stay... New York Times
Waldorf Astoria to run swanky Elysian hotel
Chicago's acclaimed Elysian will no longer be an independent luxury boutique hotel... USA Today
Other and Odd
Vacationing with 3 generations: 3 trip ideas
Planning a vacation with two generations -- parents and kids -- can be tricky. Planning a vacation with three generations -- grandparents, parents and kids -- can be daunting... Yahoo Travel News
Tipping faux pas
One of the most enduring travel conundrums is figuring out whom to tip and how much... MSN.com
The seven natural wonders of the world are...
The New7Wonders campaign, was launched in 2007 by Canadian-Swiss marketer Bernard Weber following an earlier project aimed at updating the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World... USA Today
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Five Important Psychological Shifts: #1 - Passion
Many times we outwardly indicate our agreement with a concept or an idea, but we have not properly absorbed the notion at a gut level, we have not yet made it a part of our muscle memory...&nbs
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