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TRO Travelgram: Aug 19

08-19-2013

 

Monday, August 19
Destinations
48 Hours In: Copenhagen 
The Danish capital presents an enticing menu this month, with gourmet festivities adding to some of the world's finest restaurants... The Independent

Which Greek island should you go to?
Greece's 1,400 islands -- 230 of them inhabited -- are one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful assets. We present the top nine islands in and around the Cyclades, each with its marquee attraction... CNN

Overcoming the Past in Lively Kampala
Decades after Idi Amin's dictatorship, Uganda's capital pulses with vitality... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Barcelona's best alternative attractions
Ask the experts: Annie Bennett, our Spain expert, offers advice on the more unusual things to see and do in Barcelona... Telegraph (London)

Best urban green spaces in North America
American cities may have exploded beyond compare around the turn of the 19th Century, but the masses rushing to fill them had a keen sense to maintain a slice of the the green outdoors... USA Today

In Istanbul, Seeing Art Through Two Lenses
As the city comes into its own as a contemporary art hub, looking at more established, and more subversive, players in this world...New York Times

Cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line to Develop Belize Port
Norwegian Cruise Line's plan to add a second private port to its holdings took a giant step forward Wednesday, when the company announced the purchase of 75 acres in southern Belize...CruiseCritic.com

Egyptian Cruise Sailing Season All But Over
The 2013 Egypt cruise season took another hit Wednesday when a government crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood protesters left more than 600 people dead... CruiseCritic.com

How to choose a cruise cabin
The pro­cess of choos­ing and book­ing ship­board ac­com­mo­da­tions can be tricky and con­fus­ing. Gone are the days of yore, when you faced the pos­si­bil­ity of bang­ing your head just by turn­ing around in your cab­in. But at least back in the old days if you booked a cheap (or even ex­pen­sive) state­room you knew what you were in for...CruiseCritic.com

Transportation
Where does Justice suit leave American, US Airways?
The merger between American Airlines and US Airways was supposed to cap an era of consolidation that helped the airline industry return to profitability. And it would produce a stronger competitor to giants United and Delta. Now a government lawsuit to block the merger has put both of those expectations in doubt...CruiseCritic.com

Southwest's influence on lowering airfares waning
A study released Thursday has found that Southwest's fabled ability to lower fares by its mere presence in a market has dim
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