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Marriott location uses honey from roof-top bees in its beer (23 November 11:30) |
| Resident insects at Mag Mile's Marriott make honey, which makes its way into the booze
High-end h... |
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Wisconsin could add Harley-Davidsons and cheese microbe to list of official state symbols (23 November 11:30) |
| State hopes designations will boost sagging industries
Choppers and cheese may soon become official... |
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In Florida lifes a beach (22 November 11:30) |
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Choose your South Florida beach by its character.
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Kid-food CEO craves her Jamaican retreat (22 November 11:30) |
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When a friend asked Jill Litwin to help her make healthy and tasty meals for her child, Litwin put together a few yummy kid... |
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Wisconsin Offbeat attractions beckon (22 November 11:30) |
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You can find Houdini's story, decadent pies, upscale plumbing fixtures and more.
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Norway will take your breath away (22 November 11:30) |
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When I'm in Norway, I'm always amazed at how clear it is that I am with "my people." Three of my grandparents left hard tim... |
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Rooms with a view in Arizona (22 November 11:30) |
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WINSLOW, Ariz. -- Start talking about Arizona and mention hotels, and most people familiar with the state are apt to thin... |
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Hotel customer drives a hard marred bargain (22 November 11:30) |
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I recently found a $28 per night rate at the Westin Imagine in Orlando. I was amazed. I booked the room, and several days l... |
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United Airlines works to reconnect with customers and restore battered reputation (22 November 11:30) |
| From new plane interiors to revamping airport lounges to being on time, airline aims to bolster image with fliers
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Russian icebreaker carrying more than 100 tourists on Antarctic cruise reaches clear water (20 November 07:16) |
| MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian cruise ship that has been struggling through a huge mass of sea ice for days has finally reached clear water off Antarctica.
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Icebreaker carrying more than 100 tourists reaches clear water (20 November 07:16) |
| MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian cruise ship that has been struggling through a huge mass of sea ice for days has finally reached clear water off Antarctica.
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Tour Obamas New York (20 November 11:30) |
| Jeremiah Miller calls the time Barack Obama spent in New York "the lost years;" to fill in the gap, he offers a tour called "Obama's New York."
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Pay bill late lose miles (19 November 11:30) |
| Amex cardholders with Delta, Hilton, other cards may lose their miles or other rewards if they don't pay on time.
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Cruise ship stuck in Antarctica ice (18 November 12:01) |
| A Russian icebreaker carrying over 100 tourists is not in any danger - it's just stuck.
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Tree-lightings from Rock Center to The Grove (18 November 11:30) |
| This season's Christmas tree displays include trees made from feathers at a historic home in Indianapolis, a thank-you tree in Boston sent from Nova Scotia, and the Obamas' first National Ch... |
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Ship carrying over 100 tourists stuck in ice around Antarctica (17 November 11:13) |
| MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian icebreaker carrying over 100 tourists, scientists and journalists on a cruise around Antarctica was struggling to free itself from sea ice but was not in any da... |
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Ship carrying more than 100 tourists stuck in ice around Antarctica (17 November 11:13) |
| MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian icebreaker carrying over 100 tourists, scientists and journalists on a cruise around Antarctica was struggling to free itself from sea ice but was not in any da... |
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Parks fight off flu with sanitizers (16 November 11:30) |
| Disney invests in dispensers, fliers
Walt Disney World has stepped up efforts to prevent swine flu ... |
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Wait for damage check when dropping off car (15 November 11:30) |
| We recently rented a car through Hertz in Scotland. When we returned the vehicle, we asked a representative if he wanted to inspect it. He declined.
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Comedian says Maui has it all (15 November 11:30) |
| Best known for his comedy series "Mind of Mencia" and roles in films such as "The Heartbreak Kid," Carlos Mencia works nonstop. Whether writing stand-up material or new skits, or developing ... |
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Pisa Lucca gems of Tuscany (15 November 11:30) |
| As everyone knows, Pisa has the famous tilted tower you can climb, but an unspoiled Renaissance wall you can bike encircles the lesser-known Lucca. These two Tuscan towns, near Florence and ... |
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Travel books worth a look (15 November 11:30) |
| "Food Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe"
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Top 10 green resortshotels (12 November 11:30) |
| The top 10 ecolodges and green hotels, from IndependentTraveler.com.
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Ecotourism protects African wildlife (12 November 01:29) |
| Tshulu Camp, a "green" resort in South Africa, lets travelers experience wild flora and fauna while helping support the community.
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American pastime in Japan (12 November 12:46) |
| Baseball in the Land of the Rising Sun is like seeing through glasses that aren't yours -- the outlines are familiar, but the details are blurry.
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Less rest for road-weary (11 November 11:30) |
| More states are closing rest areas because of financial woes; some say they're no longer necessary with the growth of fast food restaurants, gas stations and other facilities.
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Blues traveler (11 November 11:30) |
| St. Louis highlights its blues heritage
Mississippi, Memphis, Chicago -- yeah, sure. But St. Louis ... |
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Rest stops becoming scarce (11 November 11:30) |
| Better go before you go, because more states are closing rest stops due to financial woes.
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St Louis highlights its blues heritage (11 November 11:30) |
| St. Louis highlights its blues heritage
Mississippi, Memphis, Chicago -- yeah, sure. But St. Louis ... |
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Google Yahoo eBay and Microsoft use free Wi-Fi hot spots as marketing lure (11 November 01:25) |
| NEW YORK (AP) — Google, Yahoo, eBay and Microsoft, competitors on the Web, all have the same idea for marketing themselves this holiday season: temporarily providing free Wi-Fi access ... |
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Hollywood plays a role at the Montecito Inn (09 November 09:25) |
| If you didn't already know Charlie Chaplin was a founder of the historic Montecito Inn , you will get the message fast when you encounter a disconcertingly life-size statue of the great act... |
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Malibu cool (08 November 11:30) |
| California dreamers find celebrities, sand and surf on the coast
Cape Cod has more charm. Better be... |
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Island makes words flow (08 November 11:30) |
| His background as a New York Times rock music critic and Rolling Stone contributing editor made Neil Strauss the perfect candidate to write books with Marilyn Manson, Motley Crue and Dave Na... |
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All-inclusive vs cruise Whats a better deal (08 November 11:30) |
| With winter coming, an onslaught of new megavessels brimming with amenities and creative creature comforts again steams toward the Caribbean.
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Southwests plan in the bag (08 November 11:30) |
| Southwest says no-luggage-fee policy is paying off in new customers
The airline's no-luggage-fee po... |
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All-inclusive vs cruise (08 November 11:30) |
| What's a better deal?
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With airlines shrinking your flight could be cut (05 November 11:30) |
| DALLAS -- Airlines are cutting money-losing flights during the current travel slump, and that can cause headaches for passengers who bought tickets on those trips.
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Two pristine prairies (05 November 11:30) |
| If there is an upside to a downturned economy, it can be seen at Wolf Road Prairie in Weschester and Chiwaukee Prairie in Wisconsin.
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Reader photos Saugatuck Holland and Douglas Michigan (04 November 07:14) |
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How to get a great car rental rate (03 November 11:30) |
| Travelers have been able to score decent deals on hotel rooms and airfares over the last year -- but car rental prices have increased dramatically.
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Legoland gets an OK to build hotel (03 November 11:30) |
| The Carlsbad, Calif., City Council approves a plan for a 254-room Lego-themed hotel outside the park entrance. The California Coastal Commission also must approve the proposal.
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Easy ski access means instant powder (01 November 10:30) |
| Easy air access, fast lifts put the West's top ski hills in quick reach
With resorts offering numer... |
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You can be a parent and still ski (01 November 10:30) |
| The appeal of skiing is the freedom it affords. Few acts are as liberating as speeding down a sparkling hill with crisp winter air filling your lungs. And nobody appreciates that freedom qui... |
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Travel a risk factor for flu (01 November 10:30) |
| Forget about fall -- it's flu season. If you've been on a plane, train, ship or any other form of public transportation recently, there has been someone nearby coughing, sneezing or sniffl... |
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Rick Steves How to send illness packing (01 November 10:30) |
| It was my last day in Athens after spending several weeks producing two television shows on Greece. My brain was fried. I was concerned I was getting a cold, and I felt that getting sick was... |
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Largest cruise ship launched complete with ice rink (31 October 10:30) |
| The world's largest cruise liner began its first voyage Friday, leaving a shipyard in Finland bound for Florida with an amphitheater, basketball courts and an ice rink on board.
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Largest cruise ship launched (31 October 10:30) |
| The world's largest cruise liner began its first voyage Friday, leaving a shipyard in Finland bound for Florida with an amphitheater, basketball courts and an ice rink on board.
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Southwest flying to Milwaukee (30 October 06:31) |
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New Kids to new age Onboard music (30 October 06:10) |
| What kind of music goes with cruising? All kinds.
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Princess Tiana makes her debut (29 October 06:27) |
| Photos: The star of the animated feature film "The Princess and the Frog," will perform and greet guests at Disney's Magic Kingdom.
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