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Wild, affordable, uncrowded, and doable by car
NEWPORT, Ore. - Oregon's coast is still wild enough to be a windy wonder, tame enough for the squeamish, surprisingly affordable and uncrowded - yet diverse enough to please at least someone in the car most of the time. All beaches are public, and access is guaranteed by law. Because the coastal highway didn't go in until the 1930s, much... more
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US seeing more foreign tourists
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. - When Steve Meissner of Berlin bought a 1956 butter yellow Cadillac online, he could have simply had it shipped from Arizona to Germany. Instead, he flew to the U.S. with a buddy, hopped in the Caddy and began a road trip that included the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks in Utah, Las... more
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Amelia Island
Amelia Island, FL - Tennis fans from around the world converge on Amelia Island for the Bausch & Lomb Championships between April 7th and April 13th. Returning for the 29th consecutive year, the 2008 tournament takes place at the great Florida beach vacation spot, Amelia Island Plantation and will feature many of the game’s top players,... more
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9 Island Destinations in the U.S.
When you need an island getaway, but the idea of a long flight takes the wind out of your sails, go to an island in the United States — which can often be found within driving distance. Block Island, Rhode Island Why: Block Island, which sits between mainland Rhode Island and the tip of New York's Long Island, is less developed than... more
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20 tips from frequent fliers
Before you snuggle up with an airplane blanket or tie a red ribbon on your suitcase, read these tips from frequent fliers Planning Know the difference between “direct” and “nonstop” flights, and always opt for the latter. Unlike nonstops, direct flights can touch down at other airports on the way to their ultimate destinations,... more
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Same-Day Flight Change Fees Are Growing
It used to be that you could get a confirmed seat on an earlier or later flight on the same day of your original flight without paying a change fee on top of your non-refundable fare. You just showed up at the airport, and if the next flight out had plenty of seats, they’d hand you a new boarding pass. No fee, no hassle. No longer is that... more
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Tips for travel with pets
FIDO IN A LIMO: More than 29 million Americans say they've traveled with their pets in the last three years, according to the Travel Industry Association of America. So what are the best options for keeping your pooch comfortable on the road? Andrea Arden, pet expert and dog behavior columnist for The New York Dog and Dog Fancy magazines,... more
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Spring in the garden
NEW YORK - Spring is the loveliest time of year to visit a public garden. Cherry trees bloom, lilacs perfume the breeze and tulips color the landscape. But many botanical gardens offer additional reasons to visit - art shows and exhibits you might normally expect to find in a gallery or natural history museum. Some events are held in winter,... more
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How to travel with your laptop
PHOENIX - If you're taking your laptop on an airplane, there are some steps you should take to keep your computer safe. Here are 10 tips from Luke M. Ford, founder of My Computer Works, a provider of help desk and computer support services for businesses and consumers. -Use a well-made, well-padded case to carry your laptop in. Never check... more
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Japanese town of Obama hopes for tourism
OBAMA, Japan - Barack Obama has never been to this port town on Japan's snowy west coast, and residents only know him from news reports on his faraway campaign for the U.S. presidency. No matter, Obama the town is nuts about Obama the man. Obama's name graces posters hung in the main hotel. Headbands and T-shirts with drawings of the... more
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