Travel
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CalendarMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Near Travel to Scotland in Michigan Alma Highland Festival & Games, Alma, Mich., May 24 and 25. Now in its 41st year, this annual celebration of Scottish tradition,...
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Barnstorming in Abe Lincoln countryMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Although the city of Springfield is dubbed "Mr. Lincoln's hometown," there are plenty of communities west of the Illinois capital in which the lanky circuit-riding lawye...
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Stay in a historic hotel when touring the Old WestMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - While visiting a museum containing artifacts of the Rocky Mountains a few years back, I saw a rocking chair whose structural parts were made of pieces from rifles and sh...
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Problems with Expedia not living up to promiseMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have two problems with Expedia that I was hoping you could help me sort out. I booked a stay at an all-inclusive hotel in Cancun called The Royal. We paid extra...
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Checking out a Mackinac Island vacationMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. We are planning a trip to Mackinac Island in September. I found a place to stay listed as Hamilton Inn Select and wanted your input on places you recommend, plus ...
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Proper diet helps fliers get the (jet) lag outMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Last week when my husband arrived at his hotel room in Athens, Greece, he put his hat in a drawer and hung his socks in the closet. He wasn't returning from a night of d...
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Illinois wildlife park celebrates 30 yearsMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - PEORIA -- A wildlife park in central Illinois began its 30th anniversary celebration with help from Animal Planet TV host Jeff Corwin. Corwin was among more than 450 peo...
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Uno, dos, tango Learning the dance full of Argentine heartMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - It's every male wallflower's dream: Walk into a hall of beautiful people, choose the woman you would like as a partner, nod confidently in her direction and watch as she...
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Madame Tussauds cuts ticket prices, citing economy
May 10, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- One of Washington's new high-priced museums is lowering its admission fee in response to the economic slowdown. The Madame Tussauds wax museum cut its admi...
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Tour company specializes in Central AmericaMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - When asked to name his favorite tour companies for both quality of experience and great value, Arthur Frommer often mentioned Capricorn Leisure, www.capricorn.net. The B...