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TRO Travelgram: Feb 28

02-28-2013

Thursday, February 28
Destinations
Chill seeker - the dramatic Arctic outpost of Spitsbergen 
As the long Arctic night comes to an end and new flight connections begin, there's never been a better time to visit this remote corner of the world ... The Independent

Destination: Dublin 
You don't need the luck of the Irish. Plan your dream trip to the Emerald Isle with the help of our Dublin travel guide...IndependentTraveler.com

10 untamed winter getaways
As February turns to March, the winter itch sets in and snow-sick travelers start browsing flights and booking their next getaways. While Hawaii or Key West may be easy go-to's, we've come up with a few far-flung alternatives that offer more adventure and fewer crowds... NBCNews.com

Tours and Activities
Deep-fried hot dogs at N.J.'s Rutt's Hut
Rutt's Hut is a beloved and long-established -- since 1928 -- roadside dining institution, though it's hard to imagine why you would be on the road on which it's located if not to eat here... USA Today

Mexican Fare With Flair in Kansas City, Mo.
Port Fonda attracts a dedicated following, even though the chef warns it's "not a place that everybody should even like"... New York Times

Cruise
U.S. Cruisers' Choice Award Winners Are In and the Winner Is...
Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy was named Best Large Ship in Cruise Critic's 2013 Cruisers' Choice Awards. The ship also took the top spot in the Large Ship Best Cabins, Best Entertainment, Best Public Rooms and Best Service categories... CruiseCritic.com

Are cruise bookings down in wake of nightmare voyage?
The stories of misery that emanated from the disabled Carnival Triumph this month don't seem to be having much impact on America's appetite for cruising... USA Today

Transportation
Boeing reports 787 battery fix to Japan regulators
Boeing CEO Ray Conner met with Japan's transport minister and other officials in Tokyo on Thursday to explain his company's proposal for resolving problems with the 787 Dreamliner's lithium-ion batteries that have kept the aircraft grounded for over a month... Yahoo Travel News

Storm tally: 5,700 cancellations during past 7 days
It's been a rough two weeks for air travelers. Airlines are waiving change fees and have canceled more than 3,700 flights since Sunday, fallout from the second winter storm in five days that has snarled flights at airports from the Rockies to the Great Lakes and Northeast... USA Today

EU blocks Ryanair bid to buy Ireland's Aer Lingus
The European Union's antitrust authority on Wednesday blocked Ryanair's renewed bid to take over rival Irish carrier Aer Lingus, ruling that it would undermine competition and drive up ticket prices... USA Today

Lodging
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