TRO TravelGram - Oct 13

Destinations
48 Hours In: Barcelona
Whether you seek beaches, shops, cuisine or culture, follow in the footsteps of Columbus and explore Spain's glorious second city, writes Simon Calder... The Independent

Hunting for traces of the Soviet era in Moscow
In a city now full of consumer goods, one of the hardest things to find is a sense of how bleak life was under the hammer and sickle... USA Today

Tours and Activities
It's your duty: top tips on shopping overseas
Whether it's a particular shop in Florence or a district in Lisbon, here are some places you'll want to know about for shopping overseas, plus some top tips on shopping in foreign countries... Sydney Morning Herald

The World's Coolest Castles
If you're looking to tour a royal residence on your next trip, check out our list of the world's top 10 coolest castles... IndependentTraveler.com

Arizona wineries rise above desert climate
Grapes aren't supposed to grow in the desert. But here in this southern Arizona town, the Callaghan family is de-stemming gigantic bins of grapes that will eventually produce a nice Petit Verdot... Yahoo Travel News

Parents magazine recommends 10 snow resorts
Parents magazine looked at more than 100 winter resorts and came up with a list of 10 places in snowy destinations that cater to families... Yahoo Travel News

Cruise
Tropical Storm Watch Issued in Baja California
Tropical Storm Patricia has prompted officials in Baja California to issue a storm watch for the region's southern portion... CruiseCritic.com

Avoid Cruise Travel Scams to Save Time, Money, and Hassle
How can you find a good, reputable travel agent or agency–and avoid a bad booking experience?... Smarter Travel

Cruises: Tech tips from a pro
Should you bring your laptop or use an Internet café? How can you avoid fees? Cruise expert Paul Motter gives us the skinny... Budget Travel Online

Transportation
Lufthansa to launch in-flight Web, phone system
Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Monday it will develop with Panasonic Corp. a service to offer passengers in-flight Internet and cell phone connections... Yahoo Travel News

Amtrak ridership down, but still near record high
Amtrak said Monday its ridership dropped by more than 1 million passengers during the past year, but was still the second-highest year in the railroad's history... USA Today

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