Aussie cabbie to take tourists 4,000 miles
msnbc - 03/12/2010 18:20
A Western Australian taxi driver named the state's favorite cabbie in an online contest has won the right to take 22 passengers on a 4,000-mile (6,500-kilometer) ride.
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Travelers vote Lima airport lounge world's best
msnbc - 03/12/2010 18:20
Airport lounges can ease some of the pain of traveling, and the SUMAQ VIP lounge of Lima's international airport has been voted the world's best for 2010 by independent a...
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Paying for seats loathsome, passengers say
msnbc - 03/12/2010 18:00
Paying for extras has become routine for airline passengers but it doesn't mean they like it, with a poll showing more than half all travelers hate having to fork out to ...
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Just do it: The beach bucket list
msnbc - 03/12/2010 17:20
These 25 quintessential Caribbean beach experiences are guaranteed to make your life list a whole lot livelier.
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Top 10 spring break destinations
msnbc - 03/12/2010 17:20
Head out for some no-holds-barred vacationing at these popular spring break hot spots.
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Best affordable beach resorts
msnbc - 03/12/2010 16:20
There's nothing like a little sand between your toes. These seaside resorts-all $250 or less per day-promise sun and the simple life. Beach - Travel and Tourism - Caribbe...
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American expands use of mobile boarding passes
msnbc - 03/12/2010 02:00
American Airlines says it has expanded use of mobile boarding passes on mobile phones and PDAs to 19 more airports. Mobile phone - Personal digital assistant - Consumer e...
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Debate begins on regional airline safety
msnbc - 03/12/2010 00:40
The Senate is pushing to strengthen pilot training and hiring requirements in an effort to improve the safety of regional airlines, a problem exposed by an air crash last...
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What not to do in New Orleans
msnbc - 03/11/2010 18:40
Grab a cooling Pimm's Cup cocktail, pull up a chair, and we'll show you how it's done down in New Orleans.
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American says passengers can use miles on GOL
msnbc - 03/10/2010 21:40
American Airlines said Wednesday that members of its frequent-flier program can redeem miles for flights on Brazilian carrier GOL. Frequent-flyer program - American Airli...
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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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Top 10 hotels to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
msnbc - 03/12/2010 19:40
St. Patrick's Day has become a worldwide phenomenon with festivities that occur not only in the United States and Ireland, but also in the Caribbean, New Zealand and Japa...
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Vulture tourists, you're in luck
msnbc - 03/11/2010 18:40
Did you cash in? Last year at this time, well-mannered travelers with spare dollars in their wallets could pick and choose from some incredible recession-fueled deals. It...
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Choice Tables: Museum Restaurants: Where Art and Haute Cuisine Meet in Paris
nytimes - 03/11/2010 10:40
From bold experiments to understated havens of cool, new restaurants have sprung up in cultural institutions all over the city.
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How to survive the airport with kids
msnbc - 03/11/2010 03:07
You've spent countless hours preparing the family for the big day, and it has finally arrived. You know you can't plan for everything, but you've planned for what you can...
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When to make a federal case out of airline error
msnbc - 03/11/2010 01:00
Each year, passengers file thousands of complaints about airlines with the federal government. But travel experts suggest going straight to the source.
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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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