TRO TravelGram - Oct 22

Destinations
48 Hours In: Seville
Easy to reach from the UK, this dramatic Andalucian city exudes Moorish elegance and modern sophistication. Cathy Packe reveals some of the secrets of its civic success... The Independent

Hooked in Brooklyn
Once, cabbies wouldn't drive to Red Hook. Art, food and drink are giving the old port new energy... Globe and Mail

Bullfights, bridges and bandits in historic Spanish hill town
European travel guru Rick Steves explores Spain's culture in the romantic hill town of Ronda... Seattle Times

Tours and Activities
Flying hawks in the Irish countryside
Flying hawks at Ireland's School of Falconry at Ashford Castle – it's not your usual vacation activity, but don't worry, there are plenty of pubs and ruins in the Irish countryside, too... National Post

Cognac, France offers heady aromas, centuries-old views
Visiting four major makers of the brandy -- Hennessy, Martell, Remy Martin or Courvoisier -- offers a blend of delicious sips and an appreciation of taking the long view... LA Times

Driving Through Los Angeles's Canyons
Travel + Leisure looks for traces of the area's rock 'n' roll past, and finds its cool bohemian culture lives on... Travel and Leisure

Cruise
Cruise Critic Names Best Cruise Lines in U.S.
For the second year in a row, Cruise Critic is naming names -- and highlighting the best of the best -- in the U.S. in our 2009 Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards. ... CruiseCritic.com

Cabin lighting on next Norwegian Cruise Line ship will have 'love setting'
The specialized lighting option will be available in the studio cabins aboard the soon-to-debut, 4,200-passenger Norwegian Epic... USA Today

Is the era of formal nights on cruise ships over? Another major line is betting on it
Luxury operator Regent Seven Seas says it is doing away with jacket-required evenings on a large percentage of its cruises... USA Today

Transportation
Thanksgiving travel options by the numbers
Here's a by-the-numbers look at different modes of transportation for a family of four traveling on three routes representing a cross-section of the country on Nov. 25 and returning on Nov. 29 – and how you can save during your trip... Yahoo Travel News

Delta Air Lines adjusts international routes[Back to Press Releases Main]