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TRO Travelgram: Nov 21

11-21-2012

Wednesday, November 21
Destinations
Auckland: A city to perk up even the most jet-lagged traveller 
Auckland is, quite possibly, the perfect city to be jet-lagged in. Before you set off hiking or searching for hobbits, spend a night or two in Auckland... Globe and Mail

Top 10 'dead zone' travel destinations
What's the most wonderful time of the year? For seasoned travelers, the prize goes to the weeks leading up to December 25th -- and not just because all the decorations are up... USA Today

In Plymouth, Mass., Thanksgiving History and Kid-Friendly Fun
The Frugal Traveler digs into myth, that memorable meal and more on a budget-friendly trip to the historic town... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Finding spirituality on culturally-rich Appalachian Trail
Long before the Puritans of the Plymouth Colony laid a lasting religious claim to the Appalachian peaks, Eastern Woodland Indians claimed those heights as the first residences of the supernatural beings of their religious traditions... CNN

Restaurant Report: Katz Orange in Berlin
At this spot, which opened in January, there's a narrative behind the name and a philosophy behind the food... New York Times

Cruise
Rights for Disabled Cruisers Change as New E.U. Laws Kick in
If your travel agent asks you a series of questions about your health and mobility when you're booking your next cruise, don't be surprised. They will only be complying with new E.U. regulations that come into play on December 18... CruiseCritic.com

Passengers Killed During Cruise Ship Excursion
A couple vacationing with friends on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas were killed when their sandy buggy hit a guardrail and crashed while on a third-party excursion in Cozumel, Mexico...CruiseCritic.com

Windstar ship to get new French eatery
The new eatery coming to Windstar Cruises' flagship next month will have a French flair, the line announced this week... USA Today

Transportation
Turbulence on Cuba-Italy flight leaves 30 bruised
An airliner flying from Havana to Milan abruptly plunged some 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) when it hit unusually strong turbulence over the Atlantic on Monday, terrifying passengers and leaving some 30 people aboard with bruises and scrapes, airline officials said... NBCNews.com

Chicago fog ruins calm Thanksgiving air travel forecast
What was expected to be a smooth start to the busy Thanksgiving flight schedule has instead gotten off to a bumpy start this morning thanks to unexpected fog in Chicago... USA Today

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