Travel
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Winter cycling: Heavy tread makes light of snow-covered roadsDec 15, 2014 4:45 am - Snow angels look a little different in Marquette, Michigan. One of the snowiest cities in the country, Marquette is also “fat bike” central these days, and it's not unco...
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Demystifying the credit card 'hold'Dec 14, 2014 6:35 am - It's like an episode of "Unsolved Mysteries" that plays itself endlessly for travelers. It happened to Judith Searcy when she stayed at the Portland Marriott Downtown Wa...
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4 ways to hold on to your cash when renting a carDec 14, 2014 6:00 am - Heading home for the holidays can come with a hefty price tag. Although gas prices are the lowest they've been in years, if you're renting a car, increased demand durin...
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World Trade Center tower boasts large-scale artDec 14, 2014 6:00 am - NEW YORK - The new 1 World Trade Center opened to great fanfare last month as the first tenants moved into the 1,776-foot tower through a vast lobby dominated by a monum...
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On the road: Spend a night at 'Nutcracker'Dec 13, 2014 6:00 am - Chicago Save the last dance JW Marriott Chicago partners with the Joffrey Ballet for a holiday experience with "A Night at the Nutcracker" package perfect for those who ...
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Art transforms armory into reflective poolDec 12, 2014 5:01 am - NEW YORK - A light, music and performance installation will transform a New York City armory into a reflective pool. The piece in the Park Avenue Armory is a collaborati...
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Skiing can be cheaper than you thinkDec 12, 2014 5:01 am - Associated Press DENVER - In 2010, the price of walk-up, single-day lift ticket at Vail and Beaver Creek ski resorts topped $100. Aspen quickly followed suit, and ticket...
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Holiday events across the U.S., from light shows to menorahsDec 12, 2014 5:00 am - NEW YORK — The dark days of December are being lit up with holiday sparkle all over the map, from creative Christmas trees to giant menorahs. Gingerbread houses, light d...
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London air control computer failure resolvedDec 12, 2014 12:01 am - LONDON - The airspace over London was briefly closed Friday afternoon due to what authorities said was a computer failure at one of Britain's two air traffic control cen...
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Putting summer vacation photos on holiday cardsDec 11, 2014 5:01 am - Areti Bratsis has found that summer visitors to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, often have more on their minds than going to the beach, eating seafood and watching sunsets. Man...