Travel
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Go for the food: Gourmet sliders in gritty DetroitFeb 11, 2014 4:45 am - DETROIT — Enough with all the downtrodden-Detroit talk: Green Dot Stables, a bustling sliders joint in an industrial area not far from downtown, may restore your faith i...
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Pa. exhibit highlights early black comic artistsFeb 11, 2014 4:45 am - PITTSBURGH — Comic books are full of superheroes and a dazzling variety of characters, but in the early days of the industry one thing was conspicuously rare: black char...
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Sochi scene: Like selfies to a flameFeb 11, 2014 4:45 am - SOCHI, Russia — The Olympic flame in Sochi has become a selfie hot spot. Taking a self-portrait with a cellphone camera has become wildly popular, and the opportunity do...
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Ship earns top ratings, but is it worth the price?Feb 09, 2014 5:00 am - It seems everywhere travelers turn some publication is presenting them with ratings. World's best hotels. World's best airlines. World's best cruise ships. The list goes...
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On the road: Hotel package adds some heat to your Valentine’s DayFeb 08, 2014 4:45 am - Chicago Burning down the house Add sizzle to Valentine’s Day with the Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel’s Some Like it Hot romance package, inspired by the classic sc...
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Visit Lake County honored:Feb 07, 2014 4:54 pm - Visit Lake County this week was honored for Best Social Media Marketing at the 2014 Illinois Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The marketing group also won the award in ...
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European sites, art tell tales of Monuments MenFeb 07, 2014 4:45 am - DALLAS — From a fairy tale-inspiring castle in the Bavarian Alps to a serene sculpture of Mary and Jesus by Michelangelo tucked away in a Belgian church, sites and works...
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5 free things: St. Louis celebrating 250th anniversaryFeb 06, 2014 4:30 am - ST. LOUIS — St. Louis is turning 250 this year, and visitors who want to join in the celebration can find plenty to do without spending a dime. The Gateway City was foun...
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Real 'Monuments Men' records go on display in D.C.Feb 05, 2014 4:45 am - WASHINGTON — When art historians saw Paris fall to the Nazis in World War II, they immediately realized Europe's vast monuments, art, cathedrals and architecture were at...
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Olivia Newton-John to begin Vegas show at FlamingoFeb 04, 2014 8:06 am - LAS VEGAS — “Grease” star Olivia Newton-John is headed to Las Vegas. The 65-year-old singer and actress announced a headlining residency Tuesday. She will perform 45 sho...