Travel
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Many Southwest cancellations, delays Sunday for emergency engine inspectionsApr 22, 2018 1:00 am - Scores of Southwest Airlines travelers are facing delays or cancellations Sunday due to emergency inspections after the midair explosion of an engine on one of the airli...
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7 ways to save on your next national park trip
Apr 16, 2018 7:00 am - America's national parks are brimming with natural wonders: cascading waterfalls, towering redwoods, white sand beaches. But visiting these gems can cost money and soon ...
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Fly now, pay later: Are travel loans a good deal?Apr 15, 2018 1:00 am - Dreaming of a spring getaway with white-sand beaches and a cool drink in your hand? A search for airline tickets can bring your dream down to earth, if the steep fares c...
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Space hotel hopes to welcome guests by 2022 - for almost $800K a night
Apr 14, 2018 1:08 am - Looking for a getaway that offers unmatched views of sunrises and sunsets? Specifically, 384 of them in 12 days? Try outer space. Houston-based Orion Span hopes to launc...
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Seeking active and passive pastimes in Galena and Jo Daviess CountyApr 05, 2018 11:00 pm - The northwest corner of Illinois curls up like a leaf that refuses to lie flat, a patchwork quilt of rolling hills dotted with small towns where antiques shops and bouti...
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How to read between the lines of Airbnb listingsMar 25, 2018 1:00 am - If you're not a regular Airbnb user, it may take trial and error to interpret the language in the listings. You don't always know what you're getting, and listings somet...
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Constable: On election's eve, a trip across America shows all our optionsMar 20, 2018 5:30 am - Nothing provides a greater appreciation for being an American than standing in line to vote on Election Day. Except for maybe a cross-country drive. Lucky me. My son Ros...
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Spring travel: A hop, skip and a jump awayMar 18, 2018 11:00 pm - Who wouldn't want to take a cycling vacation in Provence, bag trout in Patagonia or explore mountain villages in South Caucasus? But it's spring break, a measly week or ...
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Safe RV road trips begin by buckling seat belts, using car seatsMar 18, 2018 7:20 am - Traveling across the country in a recreational vehicle can be exciting for kids of all ages. To keep everyone safe in your home on wheels, be sure to use seat belts and ...
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How to avoid a spring break money hangoverMar 18, 2018 1:00 am - Q: I want to travel this spring, but I don't have a lot of extra cash. How can I make it happen? A: Spring break doesn't just belong to college folks tired of pulling pr...