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TRO Travelgram: Feb 4
02-04-2013
Destinations
Monday, February 4
World's 7 most dangerous and remote islands
Idiotic TV shows and all the latest apps bumming you out on the 21st century? Ready for some "me time" on the world's remotest islands? Forget golden sands and swaying palms -- the reality of solitude is different as these terrifyingly distant landfalls demonstrate... CNN
A fresh perspective on Hungary's capital
With grand architecture, cultural quirks and a rich café society, Budapest has enough to impress new and returning visitors... The Independent
In Haiti, at every turn, a new surprise
If you adjust your attitude and routine, rewards pop up when you least expect them... LA Times
Tours and Activities
To boldly go on a nerdy pilgrimage
Whether it's through film, TV or the pages of a book, you may have flown a TARDIS with a time lord, walked on the moon with Neil Armstrong or survived the Hunger Games. Now many faithful fans are bringing their interests to life far from home... CNN
Eating Among Locals on a Venetian Island
Acquastanca, opened last April, offers a stylish, tasty refuge from tourist groups on the island of Murano... New York Times
Cruise
Crew Member Found Dead on Regent Cruise Ship
A cruise ship worker -- believed to be a singer in the onboard band -- has been found dead in her cabin on Regent Seven Seas Voyager... CruiseCritic.com
AmaWaterways gets more all-inclusive with drinks
AmaWaterways plans to offer complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks to passengers this year with lunch -- a first for the river cruise line... USA Today
Transportation
Dreamliner batteries OK to fly, if they're not attached to a Dreamliner
At the time the US government certified Boeing's 787 Dreamliners as safe, federal rules barred the type of batteries used to power the airliner's electrical systems from being carried as cargo on passenger planes because of the fire risk. Now the situation is reversed... Sydney Morning Herald
A Guide to Jet Lag
If you've ever flown a considerable distance, you've had it, that uncomfortable feeling of disorientation and fatigue. But what is it exactly? Find out more about what causes jet lag and how to minimize it... IndependentTraveler.com
Closing: Quito airport, notorious for nerve-wracking landings
Landing at Ecuador's capital can be a white-knuckle affair. High altitude, a cramped runway and towering volcanos nearby make it one of Latin America's most challenging airports for pilots... USA Today
Lodging
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