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TRO Travelgram: April 17

04-17-2013

Wednesday, April 17
Destinations
The Best Of Istanbul In 72 Hours 
A friend once told me that Istanbul is such a vast, vibrant and multilayered city that it would take years to truly know it, and he was right; you can, however, get a taste of the city's magic in 72 hours -- if you're well prepared... The Huffington Post

In Paraguay's Capital, Small-Scale Charms
Though Asunción is off the grid for many travelers to South America, it offers history, culture and more at a frugal-friendly price... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Stay up for the European Night of Museums
Stay up late this spring, when Europe's annual celebration of culture and the arts delivers after-hours openings and inspiring events for all... The Independent

Top 10 Natural Wonders
As voted on by travelers, these best natural wonders represent some of the most awe-inspiring sites in the US and beyond... CNN

5 Cult Classic Restaurants in San Francisco 
San Francisco has no shortage of trendy new restaurants, but there are some classic spots well worth seeking out too -- just don't call them tourist traps. You'll find locals here, dining out on iconic dishes that have been satiating San Franciscans for ages... The Huffington Post

Cruise
Celebrity Cruise Ship Goes in to Dry Dock for Further 'Solsticizing'
Celebrity Constellation has gone into drydock for further "Solsticizing" -- the coin termed by the line for adding the favorite features of its Solstice Class ships to its Millennium Class ships...CruiseCritic.com

Carnival to spend millions to make ships more reliable
Carnival Cruise Lines will spend more than $300 million dollars to upgrade its ships to prevent a repeat of what happened on the Carnival Triumph... USA Today

Transportation
Senators push FAA to allow more electronics on planes
Several senators rekindled the debate Tuesday whether personal gadgets interfere with an airliner's cockpit electronics and urged the head of the Federal Aviation Administration to allow more gadgets on planes... USA Today

Is it worth it to use frequent-flier points for upgrades?
You've crisscrossed the country, and the miles you've earned in your airline loyalty program are piling up... USA Today

Lodging
London Hilton on Park Lane, London: review
Celebrating its 50th anniversary today, the London Hilton on Park Lane has comfy beds and stunning views... Telegraph (London)

Heatin' Up The Kitchen: Hotels That Offer Cooking Classes 
When you go on vacation, you're trying to escape the everyday chores of home -- and that includes cooking. But cooking can actually be fun, especially if you have a master chef offering instructio
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