TRO Travelgram: September 9

Destinations
Traveller's guide: New South Wales
Start in Sydney, then explore the Blue Mountains, take in tranquil coastlines and soak up Outback landscapes in Australia's First State... The Independent

In the Aeolian Air, Art and Volcanic Fire
An alternative to Capri and Sardinia, these rugged Italian islands have recently been anointed by the contemporary art set as their seasonal stomping ground... New York Times

Tours and Activities
A family break by the lake
Five great retreats that are casual, affordable and fun for the whole family... LA Times

Bargains Abound for the Frugal Fashionista
For as long as nice clothes have been expensive (which is to say forever), New Yorkers have found ways to get high-end looks for less... New York Times

Fall foliage smackdown: Eastern reds v. Western golds
Westerners claim their golden aspens and cottonwoods can go head to head with Northeastern maples and oaks... USA Today

San Francisco's Walt Disney Family Museum to open Oct. 1
The museum will have 10 galleries focusing on different chapters in the life of Walt Disney himself... USA Today

Cruise
Celebrity Moves Up Equinox's Inaugural Cruise Season
Celebrity Cruises has announced that its newest ship -- the 122,000-ton, 2,850-passenger Celebrity Eclipse, the third ship in the innovative Solstice class -- will launch ahead of schedule... USA Today

Choosing a Cabin
Choosing a stateroom can be fun and challenging at the same time, and not just a little bit frustrating on occasion. Before booking your stateroom, ask yourselves these questions... CruiseCritic.com

Six Carnival cruise ship passengers jailed in Antigua after dispute with cabbie
The six cruisers allegedly refused to pay a cab driver who gave them a tour Friday during a port call because they believed they were being overcharged... USA Today

Transportation
Jet Lag
A comprehensive guide to jet lag, prevention tips and jet lag remedies... IndependentTraveler.com

Airline industry recession bottoming out?
Airlines and their suppliers are reporting tentative signs a severe industry recession is bottoming out, sending shares higher on Tuesday... USA Today

Lodging
Suite relief in Manhattan
Made for business people, this hotel delivers the comforts of home... Globe and Mail

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