Travel
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Even in peak ski season, Aspen has some freebiesDec 06, 2013 4:30 am - DENVER — A trip to Aspen during peak ski season is going to set you back some cash. But even those who can afford the posh Colorado mountain town will enjoy checking out...
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On the road: Head to Branson for a gingerbread-style holidayDec 05, 2013 3:00 pm - Chicago It's beginning to look a lot like Kimpton Kimpton Hotels of Chicago are getting into the Christkindl spirit this year. Each of the chain's three Loop h...
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Los Alamos working to create national parkDec 04, 2013 4:45 am - LOS ALAMOS, N.M. — Tucked away in one of northern New Mexico’s pristine mountain canyons is an old log cabin that was the birthplace not of a famous person, but a top-se...
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When traveling with gifts, think small, convenientDec 04, 2013 12:00 am - If you will be traveling over the holidays and plan to fly somewhere for your gift exchange, these tips can help get your gifts there with the least possible hassle. 1. ...
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Elvis items featured at Rock and Roll Hall of FameDec 03, 2013 4:45 am - CLEVELAND — Old-time Elvis Presley fans and lots of newer, younger ones flocked to a new exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Friday to see his stylish I...
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New Zealand airline reveals image of Hobbit dragonDec 02, 2013 5:29 am - AUCKLAND, New Zealand — New Zealand’s national airline unveiled a giant image Monday of the dragon Smaug on one of its planes to celebrate the premiere of the second mov...
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A gift for your physical and mental health: a spa vacationDec 01, 2013 5:00 am - For Thanksgiving I did not have the turkey. I was the turkey! First, the chef stuffed me with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Then someone rubbed me with sea ...
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Ski season off to strong start in UtahDec 01, 2013 5:00 am - SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s ski industry is getting an early-season intravenous shot. Ski-pass sales and lodging reservations are up as resorts reap the benefit of an improv...
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5 free things to do in London, from art to parksDec 01, 2013 4:45 am - LONDON — There’s no getting around it: The basics of life are pricey in London. Hotel rooms, taxis, restaurant meals and subway fares are among the most expensive in the...
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Help unearth history at James Madison’s Va. estateNov 30, 2013 5:00 am - ORANGE, Va. — In the shadow of James Madison’s Montpelier, archaeologists and metal-detecting hobbyists are teaming up to unearth the history that lies beneath the 2,650...