TRO TravelGram - Dec 14

Destinations
Vancouver and Whistler team up for an Olympic effort
From the slopes to the streets, Vancouver and Whistler have a lot to offer Winter Olympic visitors by day and by night... LA Times

Genteel Southern charm for a pittance
Charleston is said to be the nation's most polite city -- not the most expensive... Miami Herald

On the Arty Side of the Tracks in White River Junction, Vt.
An artistic community has brought chic boutiques, cafes and galleries to a historic district, once just known for its train tracks... New York Times

Buffalo charges ahead into past
Buffalo is known mostly for physical deterioration – closed factories, empty homes and vacant lots. Civic boosters believe, however, that the city can use its treasury of 19th- and early 20th-century buildings to attract tourists... USA Today

Tours and Activities
Top 10 places to enjoy a cup of tea
Lonely Planet lists the top spots for sipping in "1000 Ultimate Experiences"... MSN.com

World's most extravagant meals
The finest ingredients, best chefs are key in these ultra dining experiences... MSN.com

Ski Guide 2010: Where Peaks Are High, and Prices Low
From cheap ski resorts in New England to cozy chalets in Aspen for under $150, a budget travel guide to 10 North American ski resorts... New York Times

Cruise
Like Ralph Lauren? You'll love the suites on the next Oceania cruise ship
The line announced Friday that three massive owner's suites on the 1,258-passenger Marina will be appointed top-to-bottom with Ralph Lauren furnishings and fabrics... USA Today

Royal Caribbean warns cruise ship passengers of rising crime in Nassau
The Nassau Guardian reports that passengers on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas were told of an increase in crime in the popular port town... USA Today

Transportation
Southwest thrives on policy of no fee for checked bags
Gary Kelly, Southwest's CEO, says the no-fee policy has helped the airline increase its share of the domestic market by about 1%, or $800 million to $900 million... USA Today

British Airways cabin crew to strike over Christmas
British Airways cabin crew will strike over the busy Christmas period, throwing the plans of thousands of holiday makers into uncertainty... USA Today

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