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Top 10 best US college campuses to check out
Journey Etc. &bull Yesterday
Different college campuses all over the country are starting to get busy as another year starts to unravel. The air is buzzing with activity as people come pouring in from different places to embark on another academic adventure. It's interesting to note that aside from being a place where we can enrich our minds; these campuses are also a good place to check out when you're on vacation. Today, we're focusing on ten different places that are not only ideal for students but for tourists and wanderers, as well. For those who are a bit hesitant about getting in the… Full Story »
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Paris: 5 free September events-plus 2 under $15
Budget Travel - This Just In &bull YesterdayJazz a la Villette (through September 12) The city's premier jazz festival takes place every fall in and around the Parc de la Villete (19th arrondissement). The 2010 lineup includes Afro-Cuban stars Chucho Valdes and Archie Shepp, proto-rap pioneer Gil… Full Story »
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Venice: Where to find delicious, homemade gelato
Eurocheapo &bull Yesterday
Finding the best gelaterias in Venice was undoubtedly some of the best research I've done for a blog post! It was hard work, but someone had to do it. Armed with determination (and a few companions), I started my search for good ice cream shops in Venice. When I mean good,… Full Story »
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A trip can survive tropical storm-strength winds
MSNBC Travel &bull Yesterday
Thar's a hurricane (or two) 'a coming, which doesn't bode well for anyone hitting the East Coast this Labor Day Weekend for one more splash in the ocean or dip in the pool before school begins and fall sets in. Despite our best-laid plans, weather can wreck havoc on our family vacations. Perhaps we can overlook the bad weather when it's a weekend getaway,… Full Story »
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China Travel: What to Do in Shanghai in 48 Hours
Lost Girls World &bull Yesterday
When exploring a city's sights, I'm usually after quality, not quantity. In Paris, for example, I'd rather spend the day wandering around one exhibit at the Musee d'Orsay than try to pack in the whole Louvre. But in China, a country of 1.6 billion… Full Story »
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In Istanbul, 8,000 Years of History
NY Times Blog - Travel Q&A Blog &bull Yesterday
From the moment you enter the "Legendary Istanbul" exhibition at the Sakip Sabanci Museum, you are plunged into a dark and moody prehistoric forest, and, sitting on a tree stump, you watch as the Sea of Marmara forms. This dramatic video introduction is just the beginning of the amazing sights and sounds at "Legendary… Full Story »
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Slide away at Singapore's airport
Gadling &bull Sep 2, 2010
Airports are always looking for ways to make their visitor's travel time experience more enjoyable. And travelers to Singapore's Changi Airport now have a new way to pass the time: On a super-long indoor slide. The Slide in Singapore Airports… Full Story »
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Delta Reassures Cincinnati
Aviation Week &bull Sep 2, 2010
Severe cutbacks planned for Comair, the wholly owned Delta Connection carrier, may not greatly affect service levels at the airline's hometown airport, Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), officials say. But many in the Ohio Valley region are adopting a "wait-and-see" policy toward the coming change. Owner Delta has said,… Full Story »
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Q&A: Anniversary Dinner in Vienna
NY Times Blog - Travel Q&A Blog &bull Sep 2, 2010
My wife and I have occasionally celebrated our wedding anniversary, Dec. 31, in Europe, once in London at Rules and once in Paris at a small cafe near the Eiffel Tower. This year we are contemplating Vienna, and would like… Full Story »
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Win a week-long tour of Paris, Rome or London! Your choice of a fully-guided Rick Steves Tour
Points Wizard &bull Sep 2, 2010
Read More in: EUROPE, London, Paris, Rick Steves, Rome, Travel Tips, Vacation, free, free newsletter, free travel, free trip, free vacation, sweepstakes, travel, travel books, travel contest, travel giveaway, travel ideas, travel sweepstakes, travel. Enter for a chance to win… Full Story »
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Emirates launches Direct Dubai - Dakar Flights
Asia Travel Tips &bull Sep 2, 2010
On the cargo side, Emirates expects to transport 65 tonnes of goods a week from various points on its global network, including oil industry equipment from the UAE; textiles from Asia, electronics from East Asia and Europe; and a number… Full Story »
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Air France launches A380 Flights between Paris and Tokyo
Asia Travel Tips &bull Sep 2, 2010
The aircraft, with registration number F-HPJD, is Air France's fourth A380, and is scheduled to depart Paris with flight number AF 276, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Air France will increase this frequency to daily from 4 October 2010. Flights… Full Story »
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It's Not a Good Day in Vegas Without a Celebrity Arrest
Jaunted &bull Sep 1, 2010
Our sis site HotelChatter does a bang-up job of covering the latest news and trends in the hotel world. We're also including a few links from VegasChatter , the newest member to the family. So check in and stay awhile.… Full Story »
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Apple's Three Newest International Stores are Tourist Hotspots
Jaunted &bull Sep 1, 2010
Today at 10am PDT, Apple 's Steve Jobs stepped out on stage to give the company's autumn keynote address. Along with all sorts of product announcements like a smaller, touch-screen Nano, a fresh Shuffle and chic black Apple TV, Jobs… Full Story »
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Paris banned from Wynn resorts after drug bust
MSNBC Travel &bull Sep 1, 2010
LAS VEGAS - A casino official says celebrity socialite Paris Hilton has been banned from two Wynn resorts on the Las Vegas Strip and her boyfriend has been dismissed as nightclub manager following their arrests. Police say a bag containing 0.8 of a gram of cocaine fell from a purse carried by Hilton when she reached for lip balm in teh Wynn Hotel security holding room. She says it was not her purse. Paris, Not France' Heiress Paris Hilton's life is examined in the 2009 documentary "Paris, Not France," a 68-minute film that chronicles Hilton's much-publicized professional successes and personal… Full Story »
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OTA update: Orbitz makes hotel-search improvements
Budget Travel - This Just In &bull Sep 1, 2010In the past,Orbitz has earned our kudos in the past for its customer-friendly attitude. The company's Price Assurance program sends an automatic refund if another Orbitz customer books the same hotel room for less. And with the Enhanced Low Price… Full Story »
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Palmerston to Create Luxury Resort Destination in Boracay
Asia Travel Tips &bull Sep 1, 2010
Palmerston Hotels Resorts, a company which specialises in turn-key development and the management of luxury boutique hotels and integrated resorts, is planning to open a luxury resort and residential development on the idyllic Boracay island of the Philippines. Known as the Palmerston Boracay Resort, the first phase of the five-star development… Full Story »
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An Art Nouveau Master Remembered in Prague
NY Times Blog - Travel Q&A Blog &bull Sep 1, 2010
A Czech artist who was a leading light of the Art Nouveau movement is getting his due at one of Prague's best-known Art Nouveau landmarks. The biggest crowd-pleaser at the exhibition (Namesti Republiky 5; 420-2-22-0021-01; obecnidum.cz) is a series of… Full Story »
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10 Best Global Food Markets
Journey Etc. &bull Aug 31, 2010
Going to places and exploring their culture is not enough without enjoying the country's best delicacies. But dining doesn't have to be fancy all the time. Eating in a kiosk or local market is fun and practical. It won't take your time choosing the best dress nor finding the perfect shoes to enjoy this nibbles. You can eat it… Full Story »
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Ristretto | On the Road
International Herald Tribune - Travel & Dining &bull Aug 31, 2010
Last week I was in Ithaca, N.Y. Because the town is home to Gimme! Coffee, the question I always ask myself when I'm about to go on a trip - where will I get coffee? Things aren't always as simple… Full Story »
