TRO TravelGram - Dec 4

Destinations
South Africa: All eyes on the World Cup 2010 host nation
The World Cup 2010 in South Africa promises to be spectacular – and not just on the football pitch. Graham Boynton reports... Telegraph (London)

36 Hours in South Beach, Fla.
Like other American meccas of decadence, this city still has an irresistible, democratic pull. From the Iowa retiree to the Bentley-driving rapper, it remains the place to strut shamelessly... New York Times

Ancient Morocco adds modern amenities in bid to boost tourism
Throughout this 900-year-old city, a blizzard of tourism-related projects is underway, even in the midst of the global recession... USA Today

Tours and Activities
Lines of art blur between Rembrandt and his pupils
An exhibition based on 30 years of research and called "Drawings by Rembrandt and His Pupils: Telling the Difference" will be on display at the Getty from Dec. 8 to Feb. 28... Yahoo Travel News

10 great places to savor winter's flavors
Summer hogs the seasonal food spotlight, but winter offers plenty of warm fare that banishes the cold-weather blues... USA Today

Cruise
Canadian Sailing Expeditions Closes Shop
In a letter on the cruise line's Web site dated November 13, Canadian Sailing Expeditions' owners announced that the line had ceased to operate due to financial difficulties... CruiseCritic.com

Transportation
Downsized! The Rise of Regional Airlines
Nearly half the flights in the United States are now on regional airlines, whose pilots earn far less–and are less experienced–than those flying for major carriers... Conde Nast Traveler

Continental sees delays, cancellations this week
Continental Airlines Inc. says customers whose flights may be delayed or canceled due to expected wintry weather this week in southeast Texas can change their plans without the usual penalty... Yahoo Travel News

Big-spending frequent fliers get pampered super-elite status
Reserved for the carriers' highest-volume and/or highest-value customers, the enigmatic programs can provide a level of pampering that is the stuff of a road warrior's dreams... USA Today

Other and Odd
National Geographic Adventure magazine closes
National Geographic Adventure magazine has ceased publication of its print edition... Yahoo Travel News

French museum strike expands to include Louvre, Versailles
The Louvre Museum and the royal palace at Versailles were closed Thursday because of a French museum workers' strike th
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