Travel
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Cutting your own Christmas tree a fun family outingDec 02, 2012 5:00 am - There's no doubt the Christmas season is in full force. If you want to add a natural element to your holiday decorations, a real Christmas tree may be just the thing. Cu...
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Colorado's ski areas hoping for a rebound from disappointing 2012Dec 02, 2012 5:00 am - DENVER — A disappointing snow year in much of Colorado ski country last season has the state's resorts and hotels hoping that snowboarders and skiers will burn off some ...
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On the road: Head Northerly to Polar Adventure DaysDec 02, 2012 5:00 am - Chicago Cold play Northerly Island is the perfectly named place for a day of outdoor winter activities courtesy of the Chicago Park District's eighth annual Po...
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More buyers drive sales of RVs in 2012Dec 02, 2012 4:00 am - LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The RV industry's recovery from the Great Recession has picked up speed. Recreational vehicle makers are churning out higher numbers of travel trailers...
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Why are hotel rooms so expensive?Dec 01, 2012 6:09 am - WASHINGTON — There’s not a single reason why hotel rooms are so much more expensive on a per night basis than ordinary housing. But one place to start is taxes. Local ta...
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Free things to see and do in Amish countryDec 01, 2012 5:00 am - LANCASTER, Pa. — With the harvest season over, the culture, architecture and history of Pennsylvania's Amish country can be seen for free in Lancaster County, where many...
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Utah looking to link Wasatch ski resortsDec 01, 2012 5:00 am - SALT LAKE CITY — This could be the next great leap forward for Utah skiing: Hopping from one resort in the Wasatch Range to another, with seven resorts already clustered...
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Holiday travel appears smooth in ChicagoNov 25, 2012 10:15 am - Travelers heading home after Thanksgiving say it’s been smooth and hassle-free in the Chicago area with good weather for travel. The Greyhound station near downtown Chi...
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Holiday gifts for the traveler in your lifeNov 25, 2012 5:00 am - NEW YORK — Travel is fun once you reach your destination, but being away from home, getting through airport security and enduring long trips can be stressful. No wonder,...
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Students experience life in Guatemala on $1 a dayNov 25, 2012 5:00 am - NEW YORK — For many American travelers, Guatemala is an inexpensive, exotic destination for visiting Mayan ruins or studying Spanish in a language immersion program. But...