Stories from Chicago Tribune Travel
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Hollywood finds romance in travel
Chicago Tribune Travel &bull 2 Hours Ago
Love is always lovelier some place other than home. Full Story »
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Refunding a nonrefundable
Chicago Tribune Travel &bull Jan 31, 2012
I agree. What started as a reasonable policy -- charging $25 to allow you to retain the value of a nonrefundable ticket you had to cancel -- has morphed into still another gouge. The big lines now typically charge $150… Full Story »
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Cooking up gourmet adventures across the West
Chicago Tribune Travel &bull Jan 29, 2012
Cooking classes are sprouting like shiitake mushrooms across the West, often in gorgeous locations. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Bahamasair
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Travel updates for 2012
Chicago Tribune Travel &bull Jan 29, 2012
Here are a dozen travel-news tidbits that will make you a better informed consumer in the new year. Think of what follows as a travel tapas buffet - tidbits that just might whet your appetite for more. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Travel
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Layover trip in Paris becomes a filling hors d'oeuvre
Chicago Tribune Travel &bull Jan 24, 2012
My wife and I ran in a 20k in Paris, marveled at outdoor urinals, strolled Boulevard Saint-Germain, enjoyed $15 hot dogs (not including wine) and generally fell in love with Paris all in less than three hours. Full Story »
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Views and food in Siena
Chicago Tribune Travel &bull Jan 24, 2012
SIENA, Italy - Often overshadowed by its bigger and more powerful ancient rival, Florence, Siena has always been a jewel in Italy's rich crown of cultural heritage and an ideal place to immerse yourself in the history of Tuscan art.… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Ansett Australia
- Italy
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Play ball!
Chicago Tribune Travel &bull Jan 20, 2012
A day after the Los Angeles Angels acquired superstar Albert Pujols in December, a trickle of fans found their way to the team's Arizona spring training site in Tempe Diablo Stadium. No one was deterred that the box office was… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Los Angeles
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A big question mark hovers over the cruise industry
Chicago Tribune Travel &bull Jan 20, 2012
Cruise lines were ready for a busy year, with continued deals, expanded river jaunts and hot new locales. How the Costa Concordia disaster affects the industry is still unknown. The first quarter of 2012 was supposed to be a sweet… Full Story »
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Costa Concordia capsizing spotlights cruise ship safety
Chicago Tribune Travel &bull Jan 18, 2012
It's a cruise vacation, promising lots of fine dining and drinking, new adventures and relaxation. Full Story »
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Specialty cruises
Chicago Tribune Travel &bull Jan 17, 2012
Our neighbor refuses to cruise. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Cruise
