Destinations
Have you explored the Istanbul few visitors see?
When I first crossed the Bosporus by ferry, I knew I'd made the right decision… Globe and Mail
10 Best Argentina Experiences
Ever wanted to learn the tango or walk on a glacier? Read about 10 amazing things to do in Argentina from whales to wine… IndependentTraveler.com
Abandoning Doubt in Sedona, Arizona
A couple choose to celebrate their love with a leap of faith in a mystical land… New York Times
Tours and Activities
London's secret sights: 16 more odd attractions you never knew were there
Following last year's popular gallery of 14 strange and little-known sites in London, we've unearthed another 16… Telegraph (London)
Indian Chains in New York, Worthy of Their Flagships
It is possible to experience Indian food in its unadulterated form at four New York outposts of popular Indian restaurants… New York Times
Cruise
New Norwegian Cruise Ship to Debut Snow Room
Care for an arctic blast with your spa treatment? Norwegian Escape, set to debut in November, will add a Snow Room to its Thermal Suite, which Norwegian Cruise Line is billing as the largest at sea… CruiseCritic.com
Cruise holidays: the best destinations for 2015
The best cruise destinations for 2015, including new sailings in Japan, South Africa and Cuba … Telegraph (London)
Transportation
Why airlines hate hidden-city ticketing (and maybe you should too)
The story starts with a 22-year-old tech whiz kid, who in his spare time designed a website called Skiplagged that shows people how to find lower fares using an insider strategy that's been around for years… USA Today
Trouble spots loom for Tuesday fliers as cold moves in
Fliers faced several trouble spots Tuesday as cold air moved east and south out of the Midwest… USA Today
Lodging
Beijing's new hotel captures the mystique of the Forbidden City
Now overrun with hordes of tourists, that palace has lost some of its mystique – but the Waldorf Astoria Beijing, which opened just down the road last spring, is seeking to bring it back… Globe and Mail
London's hottest new hotels for 2015
A guide to London's most highly anticipated new hotel openings … Telegraph (London)
A Crash Course in Airbnb
Tired of generic motels, a family tried the vacation-rental website and had memorable, if not always cozy, experiences… New York Times
Other and Odd
Guide to Hotel Tipping
Tipping just the right amount can be tough, so we offer some guidelines for rewarding good service with good judgment… IndependentTraveler.com
Ski chalet holidays will get more expensive – and we'll have to get used to it
As Switzerland and Austria amend employment laws, potentially forcing UK ski tour operators to pay seasonnaires minimum wage, Henry Druce says the price of traditional chalet packages will rise … Telegraph (London)
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Attitude Adjustment: Part Two
You can't change the world, but you can change YOUR world… Travel Research Online
Today in History
Theodore Roosevelt Dies
On this day in 1919, the 26th President of the United States died. Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was a larger than life figure whose accomplishments spanned exploration, conservation, science, sports, the military and politics… Travel Research Online
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