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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 |
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DestinationsThe most popular holiday destinations for winterWhether it's winter sun on the beach or frosted lakes and a Christmas market … The Independent Christmas in Switzerland a festive package of wintry delights Nowhere does storybook Christmas better than Switzerland and the stage is taking shape… Globe and Mail  Tours and ActivitiesRestaurant Michelangelo in Rothenburg ob der TauberRight by the encircling walls of Germany's fabled medieval village, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, we came upon one of the finest Italian restaurants we have found anywhere in Europe: Restaurant Michelangelo… LA Times London's best spas The best hotel, health, beauty and day spas in London, all ideal choices for luxury pampering and effective treatments by skilled therapists… Telegraph (London) London Develops a Peruvian Palate A dozen or so high-profile Peruvian restaurants have emerged on the city's dining scene, with more on the way… New York Times  CruiseLiving large: New cruise ship's swanky mega-suitesWant to see how the other half lives when sailing the world's oceans?… USA Today Rival cruise ships go all out as they vie for new passengers One has a viewing pod on a giant arm rotating 300ft above the sea. The other has a 308ft-long Union Jack painted on its bow… The Independent Quantum of the Seas: Patchy Wi-Fi and malfunctioning bionic bartenders Teething problems affected Quantum of the Seas, the so-called "world's first smartship", on a fleeting visit to Britain’s shores this weekend … Telegraph (London)  TransportationU.S. sues Southwest Airlines over maintenance issuesThe federal government is suing Southwest Airlines Co. after failing to reach a settlement with the carrier over allegations that repairs to dozens of planes didn't meet safety standards… USA Today Now kinder and gentler, Ryanair's profit soars Ryanair sharply raised its profit outlook on the back of surprisingly strong first-half profits, sending shares in Europe's biggest budget airline to a record high… USA Today  LodgingHotel Hotel Canberra: Stunning Architecture in Australia's CapitalHotel Hotel Canberra is a new modern hotel opened in Australia’s capital… Misc Hotel Julien, Antwerp: B&B and Beyond This converted mansion is well placed for exploring the Belgian port city, that's if you can tear yourself away… The Independent  Other and OddA questionable leak and "unbearable" stench force Virgin Australia plane landingA Virgin Australia flight was forced to return to Los Angeles following a leak, but passengers have challenged the airline's claim that it was merely aircraft sinks that were at fault … Telegraph (London) Jordan Axani Offering Free Trip Around The World, But There's A Catch Jordan Axani's round-the-world trip, planned long in advance with his girlfriend, hit a snag when they broke up. Rather than wasting the extra ticket, Axani turned to Reddit and Imgur in an effort to find a "Canadian named Elizabeth Gallagher" who can travel in his ex-girlfriend's place… The Huffington Post  TRO SmithThe long arm of the lawGimmicks are essentially a form of trying to game the system – trying to avoid the work of making actual content worthy of attention. Another, even worse, way people try to game the system is by buying fake attention on social media… TRO Smith 
365 Guide Tip for the DayPositioning Your Travel Agency – Know who you areHow would you answer if challenged with the simple question of "who are you and why are you here?"… Travel Research Online 
Today in HistoryThe Tomb of TutankhamunTutankhamun was an Egyptian Pharaoh ruling from approximately 1341 BC to 1323 BC. The boy-king was only eight years old when he became Pharaoh… Travel Research Online 
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