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TRO Travelgram: Feb 20

02-20-2013

 

Wednesday, February 20
Destinations
48 hours in: Ho Chi Minh City 
Vietnam's biggest city packs in fresh flavours, French relics and a futuristic skyline... The Independent

8 places to go before you have kids
Having kids doesn't mean you can never travel again, of course. Yet once you've gone from packing a suitcase and two carry-ons to dealing with travel cribs, car seats, strollers and diaper bags (not to mention the snacks, changes of clothing and toys needed to make it through a six-hour flight), you'll be asking yourself — why didn't we do this before we had kids? ... NBCNews.com

Tours and Activities
The 10 Best snowdrop walks 
It's been a long, cold, lonely winter so make the most of the first sign of the new season by taking a stroll... The Independent

Scottish castle hopes to cash in on 'Downton Abbey'
Its heartbreaking shocker of an ending notwithstanding, the season finale of Downton Abbey delivered a new piece of scenic eye candy to smitten viewers: Scotland's Inveraray Castle... USA Today

In Zurich, a Short Trip to Japan
Carefully selected local ingredients are mixed with specialty items imported from Japan at Shinwazen, a small minimalist restaurant opened in July... New York Times

Cruise
P&O Cancels Egyptian Port Call Over Fear of Unrest
P&O Cruises has cancelled a stop in Egypt's Port Said on Oceana's current Eastern Mediterranean cruise, opting instead to spend two days in Alexandria... CruiseCritic.com

CEO: New ships to usher in new era at Windstar Cruises
The addition of three ships at Windstar Cruises over the next two years will result in a wide range of new itineraries at the line, its top executive tells USA TODAY... USA Today

Transportation
Frontier struggles to find a route map that works
Where does Frontier Airlines fly? More and more, that may depend on when you ask... USA Today

Japan probe finds miswiring of Boeing 787 battery
A probe into the overheating of a lithium ion battery in an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 found it was improperly wired, Japan's Transport Ministry said Wednesday... USA Today

Lodging
Best Affordable Beach Resorts
Escape to one of the world's fabulous, affordable beach resorts, where even the room rate will put you at ease... Travel and Leisure

Playing it safe at a hotel
Tips from experts on protecting yourself and your belongings during a hotel stay... LA Times

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