Travel
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Resorts are moving family time from apres-ski to the slopes
Nov 2, 2018 6:00 AM - Family time may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of terrifying downhill ski runs. This is precisely why so many ski destinations celebrated for their daredevil Instagram feeds are ramping up features to better engage and excite families with beginner skiers -- on the slopes and off. -
How to see the world in your 20s without racking up debt
Oct 14, 2018 1:00 AM - You badly want to travel the world. But if your bank account could talk, it would say, "Are you kidding?" With the right moves, you can budget for travel without going into the red. -
How not to inherit mom's timeshare
Oct 7, 2018 1:00 AM - Families have a variety of options to assure nobody's getting an obligation they don't want. -
Mixed reviews on facial recognition scans of travelers
Sep 22, 2018 1:06 AM - Facial recognition has been used in more than 3 million instances by Customs and Border Protection since June 2017. But privacy advocates and civil libertarians are concerned about the devices' accuracy and potential misuse of the information they collect, and they say the technology is being rushed into use before it has been fully vetted.
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Christmas markets add festive spirit to December cruise on the Danube
Sep 18, 2018 6:00 AM - Gingerbread houses, Christmas trees, caroling and concerts on board ships add extra spice to cruises on Europe's rivers during the month of December. But the biggest incentive to don winter coats and hats is the Christmas markets in ports along the way. -
Hotel workers go on strike in Chicago
Sep 7, 2018 11:13 AM - Picket lines formed outside several downtown hotels before dawn Friday as hotel workers began striking for improved benefits. One week after their union contract expired, thousands of employees are stopped work Friday to push for year-round health care. Negotiations on a new union contract had been ongoing for weeks but apparently had broken down.
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How to plan a debt-free vacation
Aug 26, 2018 1:00 AM - To ease the stress of a vacation on your budget, start with a clear idea of your trip's scope -- identifying expenses from the time you leave your home to the moment you return -- and create a realistic spending limit. Then get creative to trim costs along the way. -
How to get rid of a timeshare
Aug 13, 2018 6:42 AM - Timeshare owners need to be wary -- and realistic. Far more people want to sell timeshares than want to buy them. -
How to keep working out on vacation
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Tips for healthy vacation eating
Aug 12, 2018 7:00 AM - Do you tend to come back from vacation carrying a few extra pounds? Sticking to a plan that includes healthy basics as well as a few fun indulgences can be the ticket to a healthy vacation.
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