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DestinationsRome Essentials: What to See, Where to EatRome is a living museum with amazing architecture and inspiring ancient sites. Customize an unforgettable experience with our guide to Rome… IndependentTraveler.com A weekend break in... Birmingham A guide to short breaks in Birmingham, including the best things to see and do, plus recommended bars and restaurants… Telegraph (London) 36 Hours in Dublin Bike along the Liffey River, peel back layers of Ireland's history, dig into a booming culinary scene and, sure, go for a Guinness during a weekend in the Irish capital… New York Times  Tours and ActivitiesDubai: Ovenight tour includes breakfast with a BedouinVisitors to Dubai in need of a respite from the soaring high-rises and gilded shopping malls can head to the desert on an overnight trip designed to show the emirate as it was 50 years ago… LA Times 11 amazing sculptures around the world The courtyard at the Great Sphinx of Giza is to reopen following a four-year restoration, it was announced this week. To mark the news, here are 11 more amazing sculptures… Telegraph (London)  CruiseHolland America Releases Video Rendering of New Cruise ShipAfter much anticipation, Holland America Line has unveiled a video rendering of its new ship, Koningsdam… CruiseCritic.com Royal Caribbean to Roll Out Limited Elements of Quantum of the Seas to Fleet Fans of Quantum of the Seas' most popular features will have to wait for more new ships to launch to see them on other ships because of the technology involved… CruiseCritic.com  TransportationLufthansa brings new high-density widebody layout to TampaLufthansa will make Tampa its newest U.S. destination, launching nonstop flights to Frankfurt next fall… USA Today Why I'm a Eurostar sceptic Its first journey 20 years ago should have signalled the start of a golden era of train travel. But in spite of advances, there's still more work to be done if Eurostar is to compete with the low-cost airlines… The Independent  LodgingHow to avoid booking a bad hotelIt has probably happened to everyone at least once: That charming B&B or upscale hotel turns out to be not quite as advertised when you see it in person… USA Today Casa Nuestra, Peru: B&B and beyond This colourful bolthole is in the capital's seaside suburbs, where past glories are being restored… The Independent Airline offers stays on converted plane The ultimate break for aviation enthusiasts? KLM is offering a night on board a plane in Amsterdam through the Airbnb website… Telegraph (London)  Other and OddRick Steves: When to Splurge in EuropeWhile I still hold that "you experience more by spending less," over the years I've realized that you can also justify splurges as good values when you consider the experience gained and the time saved… Smarter Travel Travel apps that don't use data roaming What are the best travel apps that can be used offline to avoid building up data-roaming charges abroad? … Telegraph (London)  365 Guide Tip for the DayGrowing DailyEach day, this column describes a marketing tip designed to assist travel professionals in building their practice. There are dozens of books written on marketing, sales and positive thinking. But much of what needs to be said about marketing boils down to a few simple truths. Marketing, to be effective has to be three things: authentic, intentional and consistent… Travel Research Online 
Press Releases of InterestHow to Spend New Year's Eve in Times Square without the CrowdsThe biggest event of the year in New York City starts at 11:59pm on December 31st. That's when the giant ball raised on top of One Times Square starts its world-renowned descent, counting down the final minute of the year and New York City Vacation Packages (NYCVP) is holding an exclusive indoor party in the heart of it all to celebrate the event… Travel Research Online Today in HistoryThe Holland TunnelNew York City's Holland Tunnel opened on this day in 1927. The tunnel is a marvel of early 20th century engineering, running under the Hudson River, and connecting the Manhattan with Jersey City, New Jersey… Travel Research Online 
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