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TRO Travelgram: Feb 27

02-27-2013

 

Wednesday, February 27
Destinations
March Break in Morocco: a trip to excite the whole family
In all the commotion, rain and darkness, no one noticed the little man in his ankle-length woollen djellaba. He would cement the difficulty in our minds of a casual vacation to Morocco... Globe and Mail

In Seoul, Gangnam Frugal Style
The Gangnam district, newly famous thanks to the hit song, is known for its opulence. But there are bargains to be found beyond the bling... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Wave hello to a warm winter of surfing 
Canary Islands: : Europe's answer to Hawaii? Emily Dugan packs her wetsuit to find out ... The Independent

Graffiti International
Forget museums -- there's lots of interesting art to be seen right on the streets of any city you visit. Check out some of our favorite "local" art... IndependentTraveler.com

Cruise
Beyond Mickey Mouse: Disney tops cruise ship rankings
Enough talk about drifting cruise ships with overflowing toilets -- that's cruising's rare dark side. On the other hand, how about a four-story waterslide, lots of kids' programming and a private island?... CNN

Billionaire unveils new 'Titanic II' cruise ship design
Australian billionaire Clive Palmer unveiled plans Tuesday for construction of Titanic II, a cruise ship designed as a "full-scale re-creation" of the Titanic, which sank in the Atlantic Ocean in April 1912... USA Today

Photo tour: Holland America's Westerdam
Holland America Line'?s 2004- built MV Westerdam measures 82,500 gross tons and carries 1,916 guests. The ship is 950 feet long by 106 feet wide with a draft of 26 feet... USA Today

Transportation
Budget cuts would hit private air traffic in effort to spare airlines
Federal aviation officials are telling airline and airport executives that they are working to minimize any disruption from imminent government budget cuts to passenger airline service, but warn the mandatory belt-tightening will impact air traffic overall... CNN

Will fares rise on American/US Airways? Bet on it!
Here we go again. The biggest non-surprise in U.S. aviation history occurred on Valentine's Day when American Airlines and US Airways declared their undying love for each other, a coupling just about everyone started predicting years ago... USA Today

Handling Luggage Problems, From Damage to Delays
Roughly two million pieces of luggage disappear, arrive late, become damaged or experience theft every year. Heres how to deal with the airlines if it happens on your trip... New York Times

Lodging
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