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            Friday, March 16 
                    
            Top places to see the Northern Lights
            5 places to see the brightest Aurora displays... CNN
            
            Dublin city break guide
            Expert advice on how to make the most out of a trip to Ireland's capital... Telegraph (London)
            
            Arab Spring: Where (Not) to Go Right Now
            If you worry that political unrest could mar your visit to the Middle East, check out the status of Arab Spring destinations a year later...IndependentTraveler.com
            
            36 Hours: Long Beach, Calif.
            Long Beach may have a gritty reputation, but its rough edges have been smoothed in recent years with a downtown waterfront transformed by museums and ethnic enclaves... New York Times
            
            Tours and Activities
            A Gourmet Lunch You Can Afford in Paris
            KGB, the bistro version of Ze Kitchen Galerie further down the street, is the current go-to resto for gourmet Parisians on a budget... Conde Nast Traveler
            
            America's Best Wine Bars
            Toast your next vacation at one of the country's top-flight wine bars... Travel and Leisure
            
            St. Patrick's Day: Savannah, Ga., a true green spot in the South
            When it comes to St. Patrick's Day, we know that Chicago and New York are big names... LA Times
            
            Cruise
            Princess Cancels Two Cruises Due to Propulsion Issue
            An issue with the propulsion motor on Caribbean Princess caused the ship to cut its most recent sailing short... CruiseCritic.com
            
            Helsinki cruise guide 
            Does your cruise call at Helsinki? Follow this essential guide to Finland's capital city... Telegraph (London)
            
            More new ships coming for Viking River Cruises
            Just how big is the boom in river cruising in Europe? Big enough that Europe river cruise giant Viking is ordering six more new ships... USA Today
            
            Transportation
            FAA: 'Safety culture' stresses solutions, not blame
            It may seem counter-intuitive, but federal aviation officials said Wednesday they will make the skies safer for air travelers not by punishing FAA employees who report making mistakes, but by protecting them from punishment... CNN
            
            Customers vent on United-Continental switchover
            On March 3, United completed one of its biggest merger tasks: combining its website and reservation system with that of Continental's... USA Today
            
            Lodging
            Where to find tip-top hotel room service
            At these top hotels, fine dining is delivered right to your room...MSN.com
            
            Readers' top 10 hotel likes, pet peeves
            Some of these findings may surprise you... USA Today
            
            Hotels: Pedal a bike to charge your iPhone
            Starwood gives fitness buffs the option of riding a bike to generate power... USA Today
            
            
            Other and Odd
            Washington Monument may be sinking, official says
            The Washington Monument, which is slated for repairs after it was damaged in an earthquake last year, appears to be sinking... CNN
            
            Strength in numbers for sober travelers
            Heading out on a cruise or a ski trip can be intimidating for travelers working to stay sober... CNN
            
            10 tasty fast foods you can't get in the USA
            We think we're spoiled for choice in North America, with every kind of fast food we could possibly dream of easily available within driving distance. We are so wrong... USA Today
            
            
            365 Guide Tip for the Day
            Travel Agency Newsletters - Best Practices and Legalities
            TRO has spent this week exploring the possibilities of well-crafted travel agency newsletters.... Travel Research Online
            
            
            
            
            Today in History
            Hugh Thompson, Jr. - An American Hero
            Captain Hugh Thompson, Jr. was a United States Army helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War... Travel Research Online
               
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