Destinations
Barcelona: what to do and see in winter
Sally Davies, our Barcelona expert, offers a guide to the best things to see and do in the city this winter … Telegraph (London)
36 Hours in Phnom Penh
Tranquil pagodas, thriving markets and a new wave of sleek bar options await visitors to the Cambodian capital… New York Times
Tours and Activities
The ultimate adventure travel bucket list
Getting to the chinstrap penguin colony along the Antarctic Peninsula isn't for the fainthearted… CNN
Five of the best mountain railway journeys
Enjoy spectacular scenery on the world's most dramatic climbs… The Independent
Truffles and Barolo in Piedmont, the Frugal Way
A trip to the source, in northwest Italy, can turn the pricey specialties into affordable treats… New York Times
Cruise
Exclusive: First look at luxury line Regent's new ship
Billed as the most luxurious cruise vessel of the modern era, the 738-passenger Seven Seas Explorer is under construction at a shipyard in Genoa, Italy… USA Today
Sir Richard Branson to enter cruise business
British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson will enter the cruise business, promising to shake up the status quo with a fresh approach to the multi-billion dollar business… USA Today
Transportation
World's first Airbus A350 delivery set for Dec. 13
The world's first delivery of an Airbus A350 will take place on Dec. 13, launch customer Qatar Airways announced Thursday morning… USA Today
The best and worst airlines for delivering bags to the carousel
Gatwick Airport has rated the best and worst airlines when it comes to delivering luggage on time - and the results might surprise you … Telegraph (London)
Lodging
Next up for Yotel: micro hotels in San Francisco, Miami and Brooklyn
Micro-hotel brand Yotel plans a global expansion that includes bringing its newest capsule-type accommodations to San Francisco, Brooklyn and Miami… LA Times
December's best new hotels
A round up of this month's hottest new hotel openings… Telegraph (London)
Other and Odd
Seven Gadgets You Should Never Use on a Plane
There are some things you just shouldn't bring on a plane: smelly cheese, inappropriate clothing, etc. But gadgets that annoy, intrude upon others, or foster in-flight conflict are at the very top of the list… Smarter Travel
'Grand Canyon? It's nothing special' - the world's grumpiest travellers
Here are a few of the funniest one-star Tripadvisor reviews for the world's greatest attractions - because some people are impossible to please… Telegraph (London)
365 Guide Tip for the Day
The Five Clients You'll Meet…The Self Booker
This week, TRO's 365 Guide is looking to some of the types of clients you might encounter as a travel planner. Most of us have encountered the "do-it yourselfer" who researches and books everything themselves online… Travel Research Online
Today in History
The Discovery of the Mary Celeste
On December 4, 1872, the captain of the commercial sailing vessel Dei Gratia, spotted the American ship Mary Celeste sailing toward the Straights of Gibraltar… Travel Research Online
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