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Maritime Museum - Bermuda - Daily Photo

chris2x — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:35:13 UTC

The canons outside the Maritime Museum hint at its original purpose as a fortress defending the the old Royal Navy Dockyard. The main structure on the left is the Commissioneras House which during the Second World Wa served as Allied headquarters for North Atlantic submarine radio interception.

A Bicycle Tour Through Remote Southwest Canyon Country

By CHRISTOPHER SOLOMON — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:30:54 UTC

A bike trip in the Southwest includes remote canyons, spectacularly empty roads, challenging climbs and, happily, strategically placed hotels.

Journeys: British Dorm Rooms Substitute for Hotels

By JENNIFER CONLIN — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:30:54 UTC

At more than two dozen universities in 20 cities in Britain, dormitories are transformed into bed-and-breakfasts during school breaks.

Next Stop: A Dining Explosion in a Tiny Basque Town

By INGRID K. WILLIAMS — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:20:04 UTC

In northern Spain, apprentices of acclaimed kitchens have struck out on their own, creating exciting food that's not just for the rich.

Better trips with travel gadgets

www.chicagotribune.com — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:55:08 UTC

They are a huge help, but don't let them cheat you out of adventures in the real world. They are a huge help, but don't let them cheat you out of adventures in the real world.

Washington Post: "Secure Flight may be making your privacy less secure"

Edward — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:55:13 UTC

And drawing a fine line between data collected for Secure Flight and information gathered for other purposes, such as frequent-flier program account information, may allow them to do that. I use AOL, and I didn't get your newsletter, or didn't get an answer to my e-mail message. What's wrong?How to...

Promoter cancels mixed martial arts fight at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Brady MacDonald — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:30:50 UTC

A fight promoter has canceled a mixed martial arts and boxing event at Six Flags Magic Mountain the day before the bout, amusement park officials said. The California Fight Syndicate had sold 500 tickets for Saturday's fight featuring eight mixed martial arts bouts and two boxing matches at the 3,000-seat...

Disneyland: Float-by-float preview of Mickey's Soundsational parade coming in 2011

Brady MacDonald — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:01:44 UTC

The music-centric "Mickey's Soundsational" parade featuring dancers, drummers and two dozen Disney characters will make its debut at Disneyland in 2011. Soundsational" will replace "Celebrate! A Street Party," an interactive street show that made its debut on Main Street USA in the Anaheim park in...

IMAGES OF THE CARIBBEAN by Lorraine Headley

www.caribbeantravel.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:55:15 UTC

I have had reason to be mulling over the stunning images of the Caribbean recently. The region is amazingly picturesque. Often while living there we take it for granted or eventually hardly even register the magnificent natural beauty surrounding us. There are some staples to be found - powdery, white...

Photo of the day (7.30.10)

Alex Robertson Textor — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:55:10 UTC

This grainy, black-and-white image of the Toronto City Hall by roxie88 makes Viljo Revell's triumphant mid-1960s building look downright sultry, even mysterious. It's easy to imagine well-trained double agents wandering the halls of this building with pilfered files in their briefcases. In real life,...

For One Night Only

Katrina — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:54:33 UTC

Weare getting ready to celebrate Elvis Week, the one week of the year when Elvis Presley fans from around the world congregate on Memphis, Tennessee to celebrate the life and music of the legend. To kick off the celebration, 29th July was the one date that fans could converge on local movie theaters...

Order the Beef Jerky on Jetblue, Trust Us.

JetSetCD — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:48:03 UTC

FAME: The Best Airline Credit Card Promos RIGHT NOW Miss San Diego Comic-Con? Get tickets to New York's Comic-Con this way Inside Jetblue's...

The Hub Spoke

www.letsgo.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:55:46 UTC

As you'll notice immediately if you try to talk with a townie, we Bostonians have our own unique manner of speaking-complete with its own pronunciation, slang, and Brahmin accent. Many visitors try hard to talk the talk (out of admiration for it, no doubt), failing to realize that a Boston accent is...

Wheelchair Travel Tips

Zahir — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:53:09 UTC

If you or somebody you know is travelling for the holidays and uses a wheelchair, a quick whiz through these tips below should make the trip a lot more comfortable. If you are able to fly first class, go for it - more room and lot more enjoyable. If not, try to get the first bulkhead seats; they are...

Rome's Top 10 Piazzas

www.letsgo.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:46:09 UTC

Piazza del Campidoglio. Designed by Michelangelo, this stunning piazza inspired the plans for New York City's Lincoln Center. 2. Piazza Navona. This former ancient Roman circus is now home to spectacular fountains and great for people-watching. Piazza del Popolo. At the north end of the popular V. del...

FAA Bill Still Elusive As Extension Passes

www.aviationweek.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:44:20 UTC

The House and Senate both approved legislation that extends the FAA's operating authority and introduces new pilot safety rules, although leading aviation lawmakers expressed frustration that a long-term FAA bill could not be achieved. This is the 15th extension for the FAA since the last full authorization...

Psyched to visit Lubbock, Texas. Really.

Sheila — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:23:19 UTC

In it, I wrote about taking the kids to visit places that seem crummy, but really aren't, and how you can't have an opinion about seemingly crummy places unless you've been there yourself. The city thatA Buddy Holly and Waylon Jennings got the heck out of. The legendary folk/country Texas vocal group...

What We Loved This Week: D.C. From the Air, the San Diego Zoo and 'Newport State of Mind'

www.worldhum.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:21:47 UTC

Michael Yessis My view from seat 22A on American Airlines flight 1442 during the final approach into Reagan National Airport Tuesday evening. Stunning. Jill K. Robinson While I've been sidelined from surfing due to a pulled calf muscle, I've been enjoying Jaimal Yogis' Saltwater Buddha: A Surfer's...

Gulf Coast Seafood - I'm Eating It (and you should too).

CajunMama — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:10:47 UTC

TravelingMamas.com is always on the lookout for practical and useful travel gear. Check out our suggestions and be sure to let us know your personal experience with a product. Seafood makes upA a large portion of the cuisine along the Gulf Coast. If you haven't already heard, we're supporting Gulf...

Celebrate Shark Week: Top attractions for shark encounters

ajaime — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:00:09 UTC

By Angie Jaime Orbitz is celebrating Discovery Channel's Shark Week this year with a list of locations for the adventurous. A A Discovery Channel treat that many eagerly await - not unlike ravenous sharks, Shark Week brings tales from shark attack survivors, great whites blasting from the water and even...