Travel
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Pot votes in CO, WA raise specter of weed tourismNov 11, 2012 6:46 am - DENVER — Hit the slopes — and then a bong? Marijuana legalization votes this week in Colorado and Washington state don’t just set up an epic state-federal showdown on dr...
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Canyoneering combines rappelling, rock climbing and funNov 11, 2012 5:00 am - SALOME CANYON, Ariz. — I was about to follow a man I'd just met through a sweltering desert, into the crevices of a canyon, over wet boulders, down a waterfall, through ...
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On the road: Who loves chocolate?Nov 11, 2012 5:00 am - Chicago Candyland comes true Even those who loathe shopping can find something to love about the Chicago Fine Chocolate Show. Explore artisanal products in the...
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Arlington Cemetery debuts new interactive mapNov 09, 2012 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Arlington National Cemetery has made available to the public a massive electronic database detailing the grave sites of the roughly 400,000 people buried th...
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Canoes, kayaks lured to Kansas' prairie riverNov 09, 2012 10:00 pm - DE SOTO, Kan. — A bald eagle swoops over the Kansas River. Its fledglings have already hatched, but its large nest is hard to miss, nestled in a tree along the water. Un...
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Honolulu bargains beyond the beachesNov 09, 2012 10:00 pm - HONOLULU — Airfare, hotels, guided tours and pricey luaus — a Hawaii vacation can add up, especially now that hotel room prices are back on the rise. But walk past the ...
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American Airlines moves closer to pilot contractNov 09, 2012 5:09 pm - NEW YORK — American Airlines and its pilots union have reached an agreement in principle over a new contract, which could ultimately pave the way for the airline to exit...
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Adventurous travelers enjoy dune surfing at Egyptian oasisNov 04, 2012 6:00 am - SIWA, Egypt — The driver pulled the Land Cruiser to a stop at the top of a 50-foot high dune for a breathtaking view of the endless golden sands that span the Egyptian a...
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Be thankful for Thanksgiving travel optionsNov 04, 2012 5:00 am - “This will be the first Thanksgiving Bob and I will be spending alone,” bemoaned my neighbor, who's four children live in the four corners of the world. “It's going to b...
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On the road: Fresh look for Art Institute's ancient artNov 04, 2012 5:00 am - Chicago Fresh start for ancient art Art 4,000 years old from the ancient Mediterranean will be on display at the Art Institute of Chicago in new digs. The new ...