Travel
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Fed cuts could shut Illinois airport control towersFeb 23, 2013 3:00 pm - Air traffic control towers could be shut down at nine Illinois airports, including the Aurora Airport, DuPage Airport and the Waukegan Regional Airport in the Chicago su...
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5 free things to do in Puerto RicoFeb 23, 2013 5:00 am - SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — There may have been a time when Puerto Rico was a cheap getaway, but those days are long gone. Puerto Rico is heavily dependent on imported goods...
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Travel insurance saves cruise after missed flightFeb 23, 2013 5:00 am - ON THE DANUBE RIVER, Germany — We finally made it to our European river cruise, but not exactly according to plan. Our trip along the Danube, from Germany to Hungary, be...
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Chicago looks to boost travel through airportsFeb 22, 2013 3:33 pm - The organization created to boost Chicago tourism is getting an additional $5 million to promote access to the city through O’Hare and Midway international airports. Cho...
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1,200-room hotel planned near McCormick PlaceFeb 19, 2013 4:09 pm - A 1,200-room hotel will be built near McCormick Place to accommodate the crowds that come to Chicago for conventions and trade shows. Gov. Pat Quinn and Chicago Mayor Ra...
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No central agency oversees, inspects cruise shipsFeb 18, 2013 10:00 pm - MIAMI — A byzantine maze of maritime rules and regulations, fragmented oversight and a patchwork quilt of nations that do business with cruise lines make it tough for co...
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Play your (credit) cards right for a free vacationFeb 17, 2013 6:03 am - NEW YORK — A free vacation could be in the cards. Banks are competing fiercely for new credit card users — especially those with good credit. To entice new customers, se...
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Museum exhibit encourages do-it-yourselfFeb 17, 2013 5:00 am - Museum exhibit encourages curious kids to get creative
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Tulum a mix of beach, nature and ruinsFeb 17, 2013 5:00 am - TULUM, Mexico — The all-inclusive Cancun resorts are not known for topless women on the beach or Argentines with scraggly beards playing Gypsy music. But that's the norm...
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5 free things to see and do in MiamiFeb 17, 2013 4:37 am - MIAMI — With its sizzling beaches and steamy night life, it’s no wonder Miami is a top vacation spot for snowbirds, spring breakers, international tourists and passenger...