TRO TravelGram - Nov 12

Destinations
Paris: From zero to tres hip
Rob McFarland finds the best spots to base yourself for maximum cultural exposure in France's capital... Sydney Morning Herald

Kingston: Trading Beach Chairs for Bar Stools
High-end amenities and a cosmopolitan vibe are poised to change the public face of this capital city... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Top Five Bargain Destinations for Winter
Whether winter calls for sun or snow in your book, the deals are out there to put a vacation on your horizon. Destinations fighting the recession funk are offering plenty of winter deals... Smarter Travel

Mexico's family-friendly hot spots
Consider heading to locales in Nayarit and Oaxaca, where surf, sun and inexpensive attractions have been a hit for one family of four... LA Times

World’s most unique places to visit
Trade the beach vacation for an unforgettable experience in a faraway land... MSN.com

Celebrate the holidays in the Adirondacks
Hotels, lodges and attractions stay open year-round in places like Lake George, Saranac Lake and Lake Placid... USA Today

Cruise
P&O Australia Cruise Canceled on Short Notice
Hundreds of Australian holidaymakers have been left with no vacation plans, as P&O Australia announced today that the 47,262-ton, 1,486-passenger Pacific Sun's November 14 cruise has been canceled... CruiseCritic.com

Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises to charge $35 for paper cruise tickets
The industry giant today announced that it's switching to e-tickets as the default option at all three of its major North American brands -- Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises... USA Today

Cunard, Regent Seven Seas top first Zagat rankings of cruise lines
The Zagat Survey's first look at the cruise industry includes rankings for the best lines in more than a dozen categories from entertainment to dining... USA Today

Transportation
Ship Items or Pay the Airline Baggage Fee?
Frustrated by airline baggage fees, lost bags, or schlepping your suitcases on multi-leg flights? Here are three easy steps to determine whether you might be better off shipping... Smarter Travel

Obama administration seeks to fix airline industry
The Obama administration is taking its first step toward trying to fix the ailing airline industry, mired in a severe economic slump and facing safety worries... Yahoo Travel News

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