Travel
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Are passengers being left out in today's air travel?Jan 17, 2009 10:00 pm - With fuel prices lower than they've been in years, the airlines can't complain about sky rocking prices - but travelers can. Recently returning from a trip to Mexico, I ...
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Go guideJan 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Freebie! Ice is nice Learn about the importance of ice in the 1800s - before refrigeration - during the "Ice Harvesting" program. See an exhibit of ice-cutting...
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Washington cultural events guide online
Jan 17, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON - More than 2 million people are expected to converge on Washington for the presidential inauguration, and Cultural Tourism DC offers a guide to attractions a...
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Bargains beckon on North Clark Street shopping meccaJan 15, 2009 10:00 pm - • Thanks to sisters Jane Brencic of Brookfield and Barb Schmecht of Woodridge for suggesting this Day Trip. If you have a story suggestion, e-mail Teresa Schmedding at t...
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Worried about the recession? Try DublinJan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - As might be imagined, fun things, like travel, are the first to be dropped when recession creeps in, or as in the present case, drops in like a collapsed ceiling. Lookin...
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What's new in Berlin in 2009Jan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - BERLIN - Berlin marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in October, but there are plenty of other cultural events going on as well. Here are a few of t...
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France rebrands itself to keep No. 1 tourism spot
Jan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - PARIS - With the opulent French Riviera, iconic Eiffel Tower and luscious vineyards, France stands tall and proud as the world's No. 1 travel destination. But it's not N...
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Enjoy a patriotic presidential weekendJan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Chicago Inaugurate some fun this winter. Not in the inner circle for the upcoming Obama-rama? Enjoy a patriotic presidential weekend anyway at the InterContinental Chica...
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New York luxury hotels offering deals
Jan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - NEW YORK - Nine luxury hotels in New York City are offering a third night's stay free after you book and pay for two consecutive nights between Jan. 9 and Feb. 27. Detai...
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Charming Portugal a great European destinationJan 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Q: We are thinking about going to Europe. We've been to Germany, France and Italy. Now we want to go someplace different and we thought it might be Portugal. Have you ev...