Airlines lobby for help with air traffic upgrades
msnbc - 03/10/2010 20:20
The Obama administration is weighing help for U.S. airlines to meet the costs of modernizing the air traffic control system, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said on T...
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Ultimate road trip: New Zealand by camper van
msnbc - 03/10/2010 18:00
With 4,000-foot cliffs and landscapes straight out of the movies, New Zealand's South Island may just tempt you to stay for good.
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At airports, keep taking those shoes off - for now
msnbc - 03/10/2010 01:40
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Tuesday that technology currently available doesn't allow screeners to adequately examine what is in someone's shoes whi...
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World's coolest hot springs
msnbc - 03/09/2010 21:40
Sometimes surreal, always sublime, and occasionally stinky, these 10 steaming pools of wellness are worth a dip. Home - Cooking - Business - French language - L'Express
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Handling medical emergencies abroad
msnbc - 03/09/2010 20:20
You can't plan for the unexpected, but you can be prepared. Learn what health precautions to take before you leave home, and what to do if illness or injury lays you low ...
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World's most on-time airlines
msnbc - 03/09/2010 19:00
If you traveled to Japan last year, one thing is nearly as certain as a having dined on sushi during your stay: The flights there and back arrived on time. Japan - Asia -...
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From Italy to Bolivia, the world's craziest roads
msnbc - 03/09/2010 16:20
Buckle up: From Italy to Bolivia, these 11 wild rides aren't for the faint of heart.
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Must-see stops along famous U.S. roads
msnbc - 03/09/2010 16:20
We pinpoint the best portion and must-see stops along three of the country's most famous roads.
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Stopped payment on my compensation check
msnbc - 03/09/2010 16:20
Alaska Airlines pays Ashley Cates $239 when she's bumped from her flight. Then it stops payment on the check. Why? And is there anything she can do to get the money back?
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JetBlue, Delta ask for tarmac rule exemptions
msnbc - 03/09/2010 02:00
JetBlue and Delta want temporary exemptions from a new government rule that will limit the time passengers can be held on the tarmac.
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Olympic bump unlikely for ski industry
msnbc - 03/08/2010 22:20
After American downhill and cross-country skiers won numerous medals at the Vancouver Olympics, some ski industry executives hoped the gold around athletes necks would me...
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JetBlue launches $10 sale to first 10 destinations
msnbc - 03/08/2010 17:00
JetBlue is holding a one-day sale offering $10 fares between New York's JFK airport and the carrier's first 10 destinations in celebration of its 10th year of operation.
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Jet with 74 aboard makes emergency landing
msnbc - 03/08/2010 12:20
Officials say a jet carrying 74 people made an emergency landing at the Aspen airport after smoke entered the pilot's cabin.
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Letters: Letter: Willa Cather’s Santa Fe
nytimes - 03/07/2010 04:40
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Letters: Letter: Vietnam Beer (’60s Style)
nytimes - 03/07/2010 04:40
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Letters: Letter: El Greco at the Prado
nytimes - 03/07/2010 04:40
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Personal Journeys: Hiking Deep Into Dogon Country in Mali
nytimes - 03/07/2010 04:40
A growing number of Western tourists are traveling to West Africa to experience the rituals of daily life in the Dogon cliffside villages.
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How to spend 48 hours in Tinseltown
msnbc - 03/05/2010 23:20
It's been half a century since Hollywood's Golden Age and once again, Tinseltown is aiming to recapture its former glamour and magic.
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In the footsteps of Moses, climbing Mount Sinai
msnbc - 03/10/2010 20:40
In the Bible, Moses climbs Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. But he was the chosen one, and I am a mere mortal.
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New York Is Finally Taking Its Coffee Seriously
nytimes - 03/10/2010 16:20
Dozens of new cafes and coffee bars treat coffee making like an art, or at least a high form of craft.
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United Tastes: Tacos in the Morning? That’s the Routine in Austin, Tex.
nytimes - 03/10/2010 16:20
When it comes to breakfast tacos, which are stuffed with fillings like eggs and bacon, Austin, Tex., trumps all other American cities.
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Frugal Traveler: Q&A: Shirley Tafoya, President of Travelzoo North America
nytimes - 03/10/2010 16:20
Shirley Tafoya, Travelzoo's North American president, talks about what makes Travelzoo tick, how it refreshes its inventory of deals and why subscribers trust it.
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Student Rates Available to Nonstudents
nytimes - 03/10/2010 16:20
Even if your college days are a distant memory, it’s possible to travel on a student discount over spring break this year.
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Suspect in Newark airport breach pleads guilty
msnbc - 03/10/2010 00:00
A student from China has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor in a Newark, N.J., airport security breach that led to worldwide flight delays.
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Indonesian villages cashing in on 'hobbit' craze
msnbc - 03/09/2010 18:40
I started hearing the offers soon after arriving at the Liang Bua cave in the mountains of Flores island. "You want to see a living hobbit?"
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On the Road: Throwing Exit-Row Seats Into the ‘For Sale’ Bin
nytimes - 03/09/2010 16:40
Selling exit-row seats to all comers raise questions about whether all buyers are suitable to perform emergency evacuation procedures.
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3-hour rule ready to become reality
msnbc - 03/09/2010 16:20
Starting next month, air travelers will get protection against tarmac delays of three hours or longer. Whether that's good, bad or unnecessary is a matter of opinion. B...
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Major rock slide closes I-70 in western Colo.
msnbc - 03/09/2010 03:00
A rock slide punched gaping holes in a bridge and left huge boulders on Interstate 70, closing a 17-mile stretch of the highway in western Colorado.
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Ground zero hotel wants to attract 9/11 tourists
msnbc - 03/09/2010 03:00
Looking down into the construction site covering the 16 acres where the World Trade Center once stood, some might see a place shadowed by death. But Cheryl Palmer sees a ...
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'Old Baldy' horse head going back up in Philly
msnbc - 03/09/2010 00:40
A museum in Philadelphia will once again showcase the head of Old Baldy, the horse Gen. George Meade rode during many of the Civil War's most infamous battles.
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Japan dolphin hunt town shrugs off 'Cove' Oscar
msnbc - 03/09/2010 00:20
Residents of the small Japanese village shown in the "The Cove" abhorred the attention and said it won't end their centuries-old tradition.
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Getting government assistance when you travel
msnbc - 03/08/2010 16:40
Generally speaking, our government takes a hands-off approach to regulating travel companies. Here's some insider tips for getting government assistance when you travel.
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Swinging on the Hudson: An Unlikely Haven for Jazz
nytimes - 03/07/2010 04:40
Away from Manhattan’s urban frenzy, one man’s hospitality has created an intimate stage for top-tier musicians.
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