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Travel Talk from Road & Travel Magazine
CRUISE
Carnival Cruises Debut "Serenity"
Carnival's Inspiration ship hits the seas this month after a dry-dock that made it the first in Carnival's fleet to offer the new, adult-only "Serenity" oasis. Tucked in a secluded aft of the ship and offering sweeping ocean views, "Serenity" is an area featuring plush chaise lounges, oversized umbrellas, two whirlpools and a complete bar with attentive waiters (AKA, a kid-free zone for grown ups to chill uninterrupted.)
Look for "Serenity" areas on all "Fantasy-Class" Carnival Cruise ships by 2009. Details at www.carnival.com.
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The Grand Ole Opry in October
The Opry celebrates its 82nd birthday this month, and is kicking up its boots for a month filled with festivities and fun. Country music fans can join in the party by booking a ticket or accommodations package during the height of the celebration--the weekend of October 19-20.
Star-packed Signature shows, backstage tours, a picnic in the Plaza, pie auction, free music and more will mark the Opry's birthday. To get the low-down, visit www.opry.com.
STAY
A Guestroom that's Tickled Pink
 Book one of Hotel Derek's "Lady Pink" guestrooms in Houston and you're sure to be tickled. Debuting this month, the five, specially-designed guestrooms feature unique amenities for women, who currently account for more than 40 percent of business travelers in the U.S. Included are women-centric toiletries, a wellness mini-bar, luxe bedding and more.
In addition, 10 percent of each "Lady Pink" room revenue will be donated to the Houston chapter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. For more information, visit www.hotelderek.com.
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The Real Black Dahlia Tour
October is the month for communing with the dead, and who among the dead is more anxious to speak than the victim of a famous, unsolved murder? On October 20, Esotouric, the eclectic collective whose offbeat bus tours expose LA's secret history, offers passengers a crash course in the complex and fascinating Elizabeth Short murder case, better known as The Black Dahlia.
On the Real Black Dahlia Crime Bus, Kim Cooper and Nathan Marsak give a guided tour to more than two dozen scenes from the real and imaginary history of the Black Dahlia case. Along the way, passengers explore the social history of postwar Los Angeles, several popular Dahlia theories will be debunked and a little known but likely suspect will be introduced. For more info, visit www.esotouric.com.
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