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TRO Travelgram: Oct 8

10-08-2012

 

Monday, October 8
Destinations
48 Hours In: Rotterdam 
The stylish port city celebrates its cultural side this autumn with two major art exhibitions ranging from Van Eyck to Picasso... The Independent

Pyramids by the Nile. Egypt? No, Sudan.
Encounters with whirling dervishes, a camel market and a cluster of pyramids on a trip to the troubled African country... New York Times

New Zealand's Hobbit Trail
With the first of three "Hobbit" movies about to be released, New Zealand is preparing for the next wave of Tolkien tourists, from the hills of the Shire to the peaks of Mordor... New York Times

Tours and Activities
5 sensational fall festivals
Autumn brings a bounty of festivals that will engage all ages. Catch your breath at the sight of hundreds of hot air balloons filling the sky, savor the taste of the best apples in the nation or witness thousands of jack-o-lanterns lit at the same time... NBCNews.com

Memorable movie locations in San Francisco
Filled with iconic landmarks, breathtaking scenery and a wide range of locations, San Francisco has a long history as a favorite site for filmmakers - and the movie buffs who want to see the places where their favorite scenes were filmed... USA Today

Traveller's guide to ski season 2012/13 
Last year's abundant snow should lure skiers back to the slopes. We preview the months ahead... The Independent

Cruise
Fourth Ship from Classic International Fleet Arrested
Four ships in the Classic International Cruises (CIC) fleet have now been arrested, according to news reports... CruiseCritic.com

Cruise ship review: Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas
Overall, the reviewer gave the Radiance of the Seas good marks, calling it "an attractive and versatile ship, designed to cater to a wide variety of guests." But not everything about the vessel drew praise... USA Today

Cruise entertainment, dining options increase, diversify
A new generation of bigger, glitzier vessels has broadened cruising's appeal and – the sinking of the Costa Concordia notwithstanding – turned it into the fastest growing segment of the travel industry... USA Today

Transportation
oneworld to add Qatar Airways today, sources say
The Middle East may be set to take center stage amid a shakeup in the world's airline alliances... USA Today

Should U.S. airlines allow cell calls during flight?
Since May, passengers on some Virgin Atlantic flights from London to New York have turned on their cellphones in the air, typed out text messages or made calls — without getting in trouble for it...USA Today

Lodging
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