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TRO Travelgram: Feb 21

02-21-2013

 

Thursday, February 21
Destinations
To go or not to go? 10 controversial destinations in 2013
Intrepid travelers like to push their limits—they'll test their stamina, language skills and culinary daring in far-flung destinations around the globe. But we don't like to see anyone risk their personal safety on an ill-researched sojourn... NBCNews.com

10 places you never thought you could afford: 2013 edition
For some destinations, a reputation precedes them. They are thought to be expensive, inaccessible, and out of reach for many travelers. But don't judge them on their pasts... USA Today

A South Korean City Full of Food, History and Bargains
I spend my life looking for places like Jeonju, a city barely known to Western travelers... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Death Valley: Park wins dark-sky status for starry, starry nights
Death Valley National Park gained a new distinction Wednesday for its night sky and the care it has taken to protect and preserve the darkness... LA Times

Great American Bites: A taste of Oaxaca in high-rent Aspen
As the glitziest ski town in America, and home to the some of the world's priciest real estate, local joints and hidden gems are pretty hard to come by in Aspen, especially in the boutique-lined pedestrianized heart of downtown... USA Today

Playful Meets Artisanal in Paris
A former contestant on the French edition of “Top Chef” serves a bold, improvisational menu at his 42-seat restaurant, which opened in June... New York Times

Cruise
Carnival Triumph Fire Q&A: Answers to Your Questions
A fire that broke out in an engine room of Carnival Triumph on February 10 left the 102,000-ton vessel crippled in Gulf of the Mexico. Here are the answers to some questions you may be asking about the event... CruiseCritic.com

Harry Potter-themed 'Wizard Cruise' planned for Nov.
Cruisers, pack your magic wands and wizard hats: the first annual Harry Potter-themed "Wizard Cruise" is set to depart later this year... USA Today

Transportation
Airlines cancel flights, waive fees as new storm menaces
A major winter storm moving through the Great Plains is creating headaches for thousands of air travelers today... USA Today

Reports: Boeing close to battery fix for Dreamliner
Boeing may have found a solution to fix the battery problems that have grounded its Boeing 787 Dreamliners for more than a month... USA Today

Lodging
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