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TRO Travelgram: Nov 18

11-18-2013

 

Monday, November 18
Destinations
Italian-American neighborhoods of America
The great European migration to the United States between 1880 and 1920 brought millions of immigrants to this nation's shores. Many of them quietly assimilated into American society, while others created their own neighborhoods within the nation's cities—enclaves in which they could continue the language and traditions of the "Old Country"... USA Today

36 Hours in Chianti, Italy
Among the vineyards and olive groves are high-fashion and artisanal shops, sculpture gardens and Etruscan sites... New York Times

Tours and Activities
10 incredible world landmarks you haven't seen — yet
These instant classics — including record-breaking towers, 35-story-tall sculptures, and external building climbs — are worth traveling to see... NBCNews.com

Relish in Riesling in New York's Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes region of New York State is named for its geographical resemblance to the fingers on our hands. So it is fitting that the region has earned a reputation for producing some of the world's most unique hand-made artisanal products... USA Today

Restaurant Report: State-Run Food Shop No. 37 in Hanoi
This establishment aims to recreate the period of government canteens, with diners issued ration coupons, and servers authentically brusque... New York Times

Cruise
Unrest in Egypt Slows Growth of River Cruising
Continued unrest in Egypt will drag down the overall growth figures for river cruising, according to an expert at the river cruise industry's annual trade show in Cologne, Germany... CruiseCritic.com

Revamped Carnival ship renamed in New Orleans
Industry giant Carnival on Sunday officially renamed its former Carnival Destiny -- now called Carnival Sunshine -- in a lively naming ceremony in New Orleans... USA Today

Transportation
‘Eye-popping’: Frequent flier program changes concern travelers
As much as there is to hate about flying, one remaining pleasure of air travel is watching your frequent flier miles accumulate, bringing you that much closer to a cherished free trip – or so you thought...NBCNews.com

Ask the Captain: Advice for nervous fliers
All vehicles bump and shake somewhat. Airplanes are no different -- like boats or cars, there can be turbulence which is uncomfortable...USA Today

Boston airport unveils debris-detection system
A new automated system to detect debris on airport runways has been installed on a runway at Boston's Logan Airport, the first in the U.S. with the technology that officials said would help prevent costly damage to aircraft and potentially save lives... USA Today

Lodging
Stay the night: Chalet Edelweiss, Courchevel 
This exclusive-use property is the very highest of the high-end... The Independent

Should I book with Airbnb instead of a hotel? 
A recent column on how to let your place via Airbnb triggered several questions from readers curious about booking first-time sleepovers with the service. I contacted some veteran users for the lowdown on getting started – and the pitfalls to avoid... Globe and Mail

Other and Odd
7 Travel Rules To Live By 
Apply these traveler's mantras to the ordinary life beyond your trip, and watch every day become a freeing vacation of its own... The Huffington Post

Family travel: Tips for road trips with kids
It takes planning and a sense of humor to make road trips with kids fun. Here are tips on how to entertain kids on the road... USA Today

365 Guide Tip for the Day
Setting up a lead generation program in 5 Days: Day 1
Lead generation is one of the key objectives of every marketing effort. However, generating high quality leads in a quantity sufficient to maintain steady growth for a travel business is a challenge... Travel Research Online

Today in History
William Tell
According to legend, on this day in 1307, William Tell was arrested by Hermann Gessle
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