Travel
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Campers help Amazon keep up with holiday rushDec 14, 2013 2:51 pm - CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — Twinkling lights, ornament-strewn trees and bustling campgrounds. Those are signs of the Christmas season in this Kentucky town, where the Amazon.c...
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On the road: Plan now for Chicago’s New Year’s 5KDec 14, 2013 5:00 am - Chicago Pageantry and gadgetry The Nutcracker? A Christmas Carol? For something completely different in winter theatrical offerings, consider Redmoon Theater’s 15th annu...
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New musical renews interest in Von Trapps' Vt. lodgeDec 14, 2013 4:45 am - STOWE, Vt. — Even if it's good for business, NBC's revival of “The Sound of Music” wasn't one of the von Trapps' favorite things. Three-quarters of a century after they ...
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Pennsylvania museum tells blind visitors: Please touch!Dec 13, 2013 4:45 am - PHILADELPHIA — Angel Ayala has never been a big fan of museums. Blind since birth, the high school student says the exhibits are so sight-dependent that he can't enjoy t...
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Go for the food: Braving the crowds at Rock CenterDec 13, 2013 4:45 am - NEW YORK — Plenty of people brave Rockefeller Center’s holiday crowds to see the famous Christmas tree and take a spin on the ice. But nobody goes to Rock Center this ti...
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Travel books: Food, inspiration and a new Frommer’sDec 13, 2013 4:45 am - NEW YORK — Whether you’re planning a trip in the new year and need some practical advice, or you’d like to give a coffee-table book filled with inspirational photos to s...
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Lights, trees, gingerbread: Holiday events sparkle all over the countryDec 12, 2013 4:45 am - NEW YORK — Lights, trees, gingerbread and the Grinch are among the Christmastime attractions on display around the country. Here are some details. New York City’s holida...
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Renting skis not necessarily a sign of a noviceDec 11, 2013 4:45 am - STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — Just like skiing in jeans or falling while waiting in the lift line, renting gear for a visit to the slopes used to be a sure sign of a novice...
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3 headliners cancel music performances at SeaWorldDec 09, 2013 10:18 am - ORLANDO, Fla. — Three headliners have canceled their performances at a SeaWorld music series, citing a recent documentary that raises questions about the effects of capt...
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Pilots said to need training after losing skills to automationDec 08, 2013 5:55 am - WASHINGTON — Airline pilots have lost flying skills as automation takes over mundane tasks and may be startled when systems don’t behave as expected, both of which have ...