Travel
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France's Pantheon opens to all (selfies welcome)Feb 27, 2014 4:45 am - PARIS - The mausoleum that is the final resting place for 72 of France's renowned men - and just one woman - will get a little more 'egalite' during two years of renovat...
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Graceland exhibit gives glimpse into young ElvisFeb 26, 2014 4:45 am - MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The telegram sent by Elvis Presley to his parents in November 1954 gives a glimpse into the young singer's priorities and his optimism, as he begins wha...
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Nominated costumes get museum treatment in L.A.Feb 25, 2014 4:45 am - LOS ANGELES - The burgundy velour suit Christian Bale finished with an ascot stands next to the slinky, leopard-print gown worn by Jennifer Lawrence in "American Hustle....
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Fine dining while watching Mardi Gras paradesFeb 23, 2014 4:45 am - NEW ORLEANS — Visiting New Orleans for Mardi Gras season? You'll find pizza, hot dog stands and rolling carts of cotton candy galore along the parade routes, but some of...
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5 ways to save on travelFeb 23, 2014 4:30 am - Pauline Frommer knows a thing or two about how to save money while traveling. The editorial director of the Frommer Guides and publisher of Frommers.com stopped in Chica...
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What's hot in travel right now?Feb 22, 2014 10:00 pm - It's been a get-me-outta-here kind of winter. People craving a change of scenery or pining for better weather are booking lots of beach vacations now. But they're also p...
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On the road: Celebrate the Slush CupFeb 22, 2014 4:45 am - Chicago Com-fort-able in the city If you have kids - or were a kid - you understand the attraction and fun of building forts. The Chicago Children's Museum has brought b...
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Sorry, barbecue not among Kansas City's freebiesFeb 21, 2014 4:30 am - KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The venerated barbecue that's put Kansas City on so many maps may not be available free of charge, but the city does have other entertainment options ...
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Florida Keys have never looked so goodFeb 21, 2014 12:01 am - The arctic winds blowing through Chicago are making most of us long for a little sunshine on our shoulders. St. Bart's or Aruba might be calling, but our own Caribbean, ...
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How to navigate connecting flights with kidsFeb 21, 2014 12:01 am - Living in Chicago, home to two international airports, means that a great chunk of the world is reachable via direct flights. But not all. Sometimes we have to connect. ...