Travel
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Cracks appear on ledge at Willis TowerMay 29, 2014 1:01 am - Alejandro Garibay says he knows now he wasn't in danger when the ledge he was sitting on high above downtown Chicago started to crack - but when he first heard what soun...
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National Harbor aims to be 'fun' alternative to D.C.May 28, 2014 5:30 am - OXON HILL, Md. — While visitors to the nation's capital usually head to the monuments and museums, a new attraction uses the Potomac River to draw visitors downstream to...
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Duke Kahanamoku in Waikiki tops 2014 beach rankingMay 27, 2014 5:30 am - HONOLULU - A tourist-friendly beach named for a Hawaii surfing legend has been dubbed the best public beach in the United States in this year's Dr. Beach ranking. Duke K...
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From beaches to Bangkok, tourists ask 'What coup?'May 27, 2014 1:01 am - BANGKOK - When Thailand's military staged a coup last week, Phil Koenighaus was on a beach enjoying the debauchery of the country's infamous "Half Moon" festival. Not a...
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The sad demise of bereavement faresMay 26, 2014 8:07 am - Farewell to bereavement fares. Decades ago, when the skies were more caring, airlines offered grieving family members discounted fares on urgent travel to a funeral or a...
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Berkshire may insure against flight delays, lost luggageMay 26, 2014 6:14 am - Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s Peter Eastwood, hired last year to expand into more insurance niches, is pushing into travel coverage in the latest challenge to American Inter...
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Your guide to navigating confusing airline feesMay 25, 2014 6:31 am - NEW YORK - The Department of Transportation proposed a new set of rules aimed at protecting airline passengers by requiring more disclosure of airline fees. Here are som...
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Airlines should disclose bag fees before purchase, U.S. saysMay 25, 2014 6:31 am - Airlines in the U.S. would have to disclose bag fees and seat-assignment charges upfront when tickets are sold under a proposed change in federal transportation regulati...
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Tips for avoiding travel road bumps, costly mistakesMay 25, 2014 6:12 am - The secrets to a hassle-free summer vacation seem simple enough: Keep a checklist. Read the rules, especially if you're flying. Take photos of your rental car. Don't mak...
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Tips for saving money on a theme park visitMay 24, 2014 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — As the summer travel season starts several theme parks have raised their ticket prices. But don't let that put a damper on your plans. Here are several ways t...