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TRO Travelgram: Sept 30
09-30-2013
Destinations
Monday, September 30
48 Hours In: Seattle
This waterside gem of the Pacific Northwest has given birth to musical legends and coffee chains, but next month it's all about the arts... The Independent
15 European cities you haven’t thought of visiting (and really should)
I often prefer Europe's secondary towns and cities. Farther from the madding crowds, they frequently feel more authentic, as if the locals have created a place for themselves beyond the open-topped tour bus routes... Globe and Mail
The Ghosts of Amsterdam
Walks in the city can evoke figures from the past, from Rembrandt to Anne Frank, who continue to have profound stories to tell...Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
The best family ski resorts
Families with young children need to choose their ski resorts with care... Telegraph (London)
How social media has ruined backpacking through Europe
For Canadians, backpacking Europe is a rite of passage. Unlike package tours, backpacking is a struggle, full of discovery and disappointment and chance connections. Well, that's what backpacking Europe is supposed to do. That's what it used to do before modern communications, social media, commercial hostelling and Google maps... Globe and Mail
Answer the call of the wild during 'Elktober'
Estes Park, about a 90-minute drive from Denver, has one of the largest concentrations of wild elk in the nation. Come autumn, the town of 6,000 residents experiences an unusual population boom when thousands of these colossal creatures make their way into town... NBCNews.com
Cruise
Cruise Line Shorts: Celebrity Rolls Out E-Gambling, Carnival Nixes Funny Brunches and More Cruise News
Every week we catch wind of so much cruise news, we don't always know what to do with it all, but a few standout bits sometimes catch our attention. Here are some interesting cruise tidbits we think you might like to know about... CruiseCritic.com
10 best cruise ships for foodies
A large draw of cruising is the variety of cuisine onboard. Sailing the world via cruise ship often means an endless array of food; however, the days of the cruise buffet being the only onboard food option are long gone as cruise lines up the ante with more specialty restaurants and interactive dining experiences at sea... USA Today
Transportation
Airlines promise a return to civility, for a fee
Airlines are introducing a new bevy of fees, but this time passengers might actually like them... USA Today
JetBlue launches premium brand called Mint
JetBlue, the single-class carrier whose brand was built partly on the idea that it treats all its passengers equally, will launch a new premium class next summer... USA Today
Lodging