TRO TravelGram, - Oct 28

Destinations
Sweden's Arctic adventure playground
Teresa Machan enjoys husky sledding, ice fishing and a moose safari in the windswept wilderness of northern Sweden... Telegraph (London)

World's most liveable city put to the test
Craig Platt heads to Vancouver to see if the city lives up to its reputation... Sydney Morning Herald

Santiago, Chile, Is Hardly Sleepy Anymore
Wedged between the snowy Andes and the sea, the capital city has become an electrifying place of vibrant contrasts... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Think you're an expert? Try these peaks for size
The dramatic mountains of Telluride make it one of the most challenging for expert skiers. Now, the US resort just got more extreme, says Minty Clinch... The Independent

How one man is preparing to drive around the world
In November, I'll be quitting my job and heading out on one of the last true adventures left on earth: Driving around the world... USA Today

Cruise
Royal Caribbean's record-setting Oasis of the Seas even bigger than expected
On Wednesday Royal Caribbean officially takes delivery of the 5,400-passenger Oasis of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, at the shipyard where it is being built in Turku, Finland... USA Today

New adventure cruise line to debut in Alaska
The owner of luxury line American Safari Cruises plans a second brand, InnerSea Discoveries, that will offer less expensive voyages... USA Today

Chair lift 'flies' cruisers to the beach in Honduras
The lift is part of Carnival's new $62 million cruise center which debuts with a visit of the 2,124-passenger Carnival Legend on Nov. 20... USA Today

Transportation
Continental Airlines leaves SkyTeam for Star Alliance
Continental Airlines has changed teams in the battle among three large alliances of global airlines... USA Today

Southwest, AirTran post airfare sales in effort to fill winter seats
Southwest and AirTran on Tuesday launched sales featuring fares as low as $25 one way for winter, when planes otherwise could be half-empty... USA Today

Lodging
Best Hotel Kids' Programs
From skiing in Vancouver to snorkeling in Florida, these North American hotels offer great child-friendly activities... Travel and Leisure

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