TRO Travelgram - Friday, July 24

Destinations
Chicago Essentials
For deep-dish pizza, world-class architecture and championship sports teams, head to Chicago... IndependentTraveler.com

Bargain Hunting in Europe
The greenback's rally, combined with rare deals on room rates and airfares, has finally made a trip to Britain and the Continent affordable again—at least for now... Conde Nast Traveler

36 Hours in Martha's Vineyard
Despite its popularity among the presidential set, the island is still a laid-back place with a lot of mopeds, fish shacks and nice beaches... New York Times

Change slowly comes to beautiful, remote Monument Valley
Change comes slowly to this rugged land of pinnacles, mesas and buttes. And that's only fitting, given that it took eons of wind, rain and other forces to carve the magnificent spires, alcoves and monoliths... USA Today

Tours and Activities
Seven sites for sore eyes
These Asian marvels might not be the best known but the 'wow' factor is huge, writes David Wilson... Sydney Morning Herald

Early American portraits on display at Winterthur
Among the rolling hills of Delaware's "Chateau Country," a group of guests from Manhattan is being welcomed with open arms at the Winterthur Museum... Yahoo Travel News

10 great places to eat regionally, eat well
This country's most unique foods are best experienced in native settings... USA Today

Cruise
Six Questions to Ask Before Booking a Cruise
When you receive a cruise promotion by mail or email, you may have a tough time figuring out if it's a good deal. In such a situation, here are the questions I suggest you pose... Smarter Travel

Would you pay $95 for a behind-the-scenes tour of a cruise ship? Carnival thinks so
Carnival is following in the footsteps of Princess Cruises in offering elaborate behind-the-scenes ship tours across its fleet... USA Today

Celebrity Cruises rolls out major new lineup of on-board programs
Celebrity Cruises is rolling out a major new slate of on-board programs designed around three pillars of the brand: dining, enrichment and wellness... USA Today