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TRO Travelgram: Nov 27

11-27-2012

 

Tuesday, November 27
Destinations
48 Hours In: Chicago 
This glittering city on the shores of Lake Michigan is already getting into the festive spirit... The Independent

6 destinations where you can get your Christmas on 
Christmas may be one of the most widely held celebrations on the planet, so narrowing down the best places to take a Christmas vacation might prove a bit difficult... Globe and Mail

A 'Little Jerusalem' in the Heart of Italy
In the tiny Tuscan village of Pitigliano, exploring a centuries-long chapter of Jewish history... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Walking (and lots more) in a winter wonderland 
Fancy a frosty escape? Leave your skis at home. From festivals to snow-shoeing, ice hotels to sleigh safaris, there's plenty of excitement away from the pistes this season... The Independent

A Food Bloggers' Tour of Kuala Lumpur
In Malaysia's food-obsessed capital, the author follows a culinary course blazed by bloggers, eating everything from "fatty rice" to thick slices of Hainanese bread... New York Times

Cruise
Close call in Antigua angers Celebrity Cruises captain
The captain of the 2,852-passenger Celebrity Eclipse sent a strong letter to port officials in Antigua after he says the ship was directed into a channel where it nearly hit bottom... USA Today

Update: Carnival Expands Alcohol Beverage Package to Fourth Ship
Carnival has renamed and expanded its all-you-can-drink alcohol package to Carnival Dream, bringing the number of ships offering the program to four... CruiseCritic.com

Pirates Trail Cruise Ship Near Oman
Azamara Journey was forced to take "evasive" action November 23 when the ship's crew noticed several small boats quickly approaching the ship while sailing off the coast of Oman...CruiseCritic.com

Transportation
Will potential FAA cuts hurt fliers?
Look out air travelers. A congressional slugfest over the U.S. deficit is threatening to trigger higher airfares and widespread slowdowns at the nation's airports... CNN

2022: Cheap flights, more rail and hands-free cars
Fliers, drivers and rail riders, heads up: the next 10 years will dramatically transform America's traveling landscape... CNN

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