Travel
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Traveling through Europe by rail has advantages over auto and air travelMar 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Rail travel might not have earned a very good reputation in the U.S., but if you can lug your own suitcases, it is certainly the best way to see Europe. Travel by rail t...
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Keep laptop safe while traveling
Mar 29, 2008 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- If you're taking your laptop on an airplane, there are some steps you should take to keep your computer safe. Here are 10 tips from Luke M. Ford, founder of M...
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China bans tour groups from Tibet
Mar 29, 2008 11:00 pm - BEIJING -- China has imposed a temporary ban on tour groups to Tibet and has not said when they would again be permitted. The ban was imposed amid protests and unrest th...
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Choice Hotels room falls well below primeMar 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I'm having some difficulty in getting Choice Hotels to honor its "100 percent Satisfaction Guarantee" and was hoping you could help. My wife and I recently stayed...
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Use frequent-flier miles on the road less traveledMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - When Dot Willey added up the frequent-flier miles she had accumulated through her credit card purchases, she discovered she had more than enough to book her dream trip t...
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For frequent fliers, cash-back cards make centsMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - If you're feeling let down by frequent-flier programs, join the club. Several times in the past few months, we've tried to cash in frequent-flier miles to buy both econo...
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Airline club will make you wish for flight delayMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Only minutes before I was set to board my flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles, I decided to take a shower. To me, there's nothing like a fresh start to a long day. Luckily,...
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Paradise . . . with your parents (and kids)Mar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - My husband put his hand on top of mine as we stood side by side on our villa's balcony. We watched a lone sailboat drift by. We stared at the transparent blue water and ...
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After 8 months, tram in St. Louis Gateway Arch moving again
Mar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - ST. LOUIS -- The tram that was out of service for eight months in the famed Gateway Arch in St. Louis is working again. A snapped cable had shut the tram in the south le...
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Get firsthand tips on South America travelMar 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Anyone who loves to travel in South America should look into membership in South American Explorers, www.saexplorers.org, which offers many benefits for independent trav...