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TRO TravelGram: Dec 15
12-15-2011
Destinations
Thursday, December 15
5 Affordable and Festive New Year's Eve Destinations
Five affordable and festive destinations that might just become an annual tradition ... Fox Travel News
Baltimore: As bleak as it's painted?
Baltimore was immortalized - and made notorious - by The Wire. But there's more to the city than crooks and hustlers... The Independent
Chicago's got glamour, notoriety and great restaurants
Glamour and grunge collide in unusual ways in Chicago... Globe and Mail
36 Hours: Salzburg, Austria
The Austrian city abounds with tourists, most searching for the sound of music - be it Mozart or the von Trapps - yet some of its best offerings are its Christmas markets and taverns... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Shoot Like a Real Cowboy
Stumble upon the firing ranges of the Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club outside of El Paso, Texas and it may feel like a trip back to the Wild West... Fox Travel News
Hong Kong Foodie: a feast in the East
From wine-tasting in the dark to what may be the world's cheapest Michelin-starred meal... The Independent
Once more unto the galleries
Pros and cons of blockbuster art shows... The Australian
London haunts welcome Sherlock Holmes buffs
Sherlock Holmes buffs have many things to look forward to this holiday season... MSN.com
Nighttime's the right time on the slopes
Skiing under the moon and stars gives you a whole new perspective on the sport, and there are scores of scenic spots nearby to take in the nocturnal splendor... LA Times
Cruise
Rocking the Boat on the Legends Cruise
The Rock Legends Cruise included music legends such as ZZ Top, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, the Marshall Tucker Band, and more... Fox Travel News
American Queen steamboat will be rollin' on the river again
The American Queen, the largest steamboat ever built, will return to the Mississippi River with cruises starting in April... LA Times
Outbreaks of illness on cruise ships declining
The number of outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness on cruise ships sailing from U.S. ports is on track to hit a multi-year low this year...USA Today
R. Kelly to headline Carnival cruise
Add R&B star R. Kelly to the list of big-name performers to play a cruise ship... USA Today
Transportation
Italy unveils new 'Ferrari' high-speed trains
Passengers boarding the new bullet trains ready to whiz across Italy early next year might be forgiven for thinking of Ferrari cars at the sight of the low nose, the deep-red livery and the sleek interiors ... Sydney Morning Herald
First time for everything: Taking a sleeper train in India
To those who have not experienced it, train travel in India looks like an adventure... The Independent
Top airports and airlines for tech travelers
In a first-ever ranking of how well domestic airports and airlines cater to mobile, connected travelers, PCWorld canvassed 3,300 gates at the 40 busiest U.S. airports .. USA Today
Lodging
Stay The Night: Combermere Cottages, Shropshire
The decorators have been in at Combermere Abbey and given the old stables a fresh contemporary look... The Independent
Hotel Review: Viceroy Snowmass, Snowmass Village, Colo.
This slopeside hotel combines the amenities of a luxury hotel with the coziness of a condo, and its ecological ethos is not too self-righteous... New York Times
Omni Hotels to take over Hilton Head resort
Omni Hotels next year will take over the Four-Diamond-rated Hilton Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island... USA Today
Hotel forecast: Expect rate hikes in 2012
Expect to see higher-than-average hotel rate increases in both 2012 and 2013... USA Today
