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TRO Travelgram: May 17

05-17-2013

 

Friday, May 17
Destinations
8 things to know before visiting Libya 
As most Libyans admit that after four-plus decades of Moammar Gadhafi, it will take time to build a mature democracy. Yet Libyans remain hopeful that progress is being made. For travelers, this means a renewed opportunity to explore one of Africa's most interesting states... CNN

Bay Area renaissance: SF's waterfront reinvented
All eyes will turn to the waterfront for America's Cup races in July. And on dry land, the area boasts fun new developments... USA Today

36 Hours in Texas Hill Country
Just west of Austin you'll find the Hill Country, an area home to Comfort and Welfare, the echoes of Willie and Waylon and the tension between rural and refined... New York Times

Tours and Activities
The best local tours in Las Vegas
When you're not casino hopping, browsing for buys in boutiques or sunning poolside, consider a guided tour of Vegas' sites. Sample foodie finds, do a club crawl, discover art, hover over the Strip in a helicopter and hang out with celebrity impersonators. Here's how...USA Today

Worlds 10 weirdest medical museums
With its vast array of freaky specimens that seem to belong in some haunted manor, Philadelphia's 150-year-old Mutter Museum may be the gold standard in medical museums... CNN

Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Adds Two New Regional Ports; Drops One
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will add two new U.K. ports to its 2014/15 season, giving it one of the highest number of regional departure points of any U.K. cruise line... CruiseCritic.com

New upscale cruise line to launch in 2015
River cruise giant Viking's move into ocean cruising became official late Thursday as the company unveiled details of a new line to be called Viking Ocean Cruises... USA Today

Transportation
Airlines expect more passengers, no more FAA furloughs
Airlines expect more summer travelers after a stormy winter, and are confident that federal government won't furlough air-traffic controllers again in the fall... USA Today

American Airlines Carry On Policy Will Favor Passengers Without Roller Bags 
In a quest to speed up the boarding process, American Airlines is letting passengers board sooner if they travel lightly... The Huffington Post

International Car Rental Tips
Need wheels for your next trip abroad? There's more to consider than driving on the "other" side of the road. From international driving permits to liability insurance, renting a car in a foreign country can be a bit more complicated than renting one at home...IndependentTraveler.com

Lodging
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