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| Sep 9 8:21 am | | Porn Ban: County Votes Against Hotel Movies |
| | | One Minnesota county has declared war on hotel-room porn, prohibiting any of its employees from staying at a hotel offering adult movies. The Winona County Commissioners just approved a new "clean hotel" policy which forbids employees from staying at such properties. The commissioners said pornography leads to sexual and domestic violence and that they hope to pressure hotels to drop these services.
 
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| Sep 8 12:16 pm | | Car Booster Seats Make Gains in Insurance Testing |
| | | Child car booster seats show improvement, insurance industry finds.
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| Sep 8 9:30 am | | Snakes on a Plane: 95 Boas Taken on Flight |
| | | Apparently there really are snakes on a plane. A Malaysian man known as the "Lizard King" was recently arrested after trying to smuggle 95 live boa constrictors out of the country.
Malaysia - Snakes on a Plane - Biology - Reptilia - Flora and Fauna ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 8 6:38 am | | America's Best Roadside Attractions |
| | | These odd and quirky attractions lure in motorists to out-of-the sights.
United States - Arts and Entertainment - Architecture - Roadside - Travel and Tourism ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 8 5:57 am | | 'Miraculous' Rescue After 20 Hours at Sea |
| | | Roger Gouge and his family -- including his 5-year-old grandson -- spent nearly 20 hours in the dangerous waters off the coast of South Carolina this weekend clinging to a cooler, trying to stay alive after their ship sunk.
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| Sep 8 4:54 am | | Travel Apps to Make Your Trip Easier |
| | | Ignoring technology is the dumbest thing travelers can do, because it can save you time and aggravation. Mostly though, using technology can save air travelers money.
Travel - Recreation - Travelogues - Technology - IPhone ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 8 4:47 am | | WATCH: High Seas Nightmare Caught on Tape |
| | | 2008 video shows passengers being tossed when a cruise ship hits rough water.
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| Sep 7 8:30 am | | PHOTOS: World's Most Bizarre Road Signs |
| | | See the world's most bizarre signs. These odd and strange road signs will make your head spin.
Traffic sign - Road - Business - Recreation - Signage ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 7 3:22 am | | Avoid Checked Bag Fees With Miles |
| | | In the past few years, airline passengers have been bombarded with a bevy of new fees, including the much-dreaded check-bag charge. But one airline is now experimenting with allowing passengers to cash in frequent-flier miles for bag fees.
Airline - Frequent-flyer program - Travel - Transportation - Recreation ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 7 3:22 am | | Finding Romance While Traveling With Kids |
| | | Once upon a time, in the days before family vacations, a weekend getaway or weeklong vacation together meant romantic dinners by candlelight, sunset strolls along the beach, a quiet exhibition in a famed museum of art. Then the kids came along.
Romance - Arts - Literature - Chats and Forums - Mailing Lists ... READ MORE--> |
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| Sep 6 3:10 am | | Making the Most of Your Cruise Days in Port |
| | | Snorkeling through coral reefs, exploring ancient Roman ruins, hiking on glaciers, shopping at local outdoor markets -- all of these shoreside activities are as much a part of the cruise experience as enjoying the onboard amenities of your ship.
Coral reef - Hiking - Recreation - Travel - United States ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 4 7:49 pm | | 10 Great Ziplines Across the USA |
| | | As leaves begin to change color, it's the perfect time to glide through treetops on a zipline. Part thrill ride, part eco-adventure, ziplines have taken off in the past decade.
Zip-line - Business - Recreation - Sports - Theme Parks ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 4 3:06 pm | | WATCH: Returning to New Orleans |
| | | A closer look at Post-Katrina tourism.
New Orleans - Hurricane Katrina - United States - Weather Phenomena - Meteorology ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 3 6:17 pm | | Smartphone Use Grows Among Travelers |
| | | Nearly 20 percent of U.S. travelers have downloaded one or more travel-related applications to their smartphones.
Smartphone - Recreation - Business - Android - Travel and Tourism ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 3 11:44 am | | WATCH: American Airlines Targets Black Travelers |
| | | Blackatlas.com is first-of-a-kind, social networking travel site.
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| Sep 3 7:03 am | | Holiday Getaway: America's Worst Speed Traps |
| | | As Americans take to the roads this Labor Day weekend, many of them are going to get speeding tickets. We're not suggesting that anybody should drive faster than the speed limit, but we're realistic, and know you might hit that gas pedal in an effort to beat the crowds to the beach, amusement park, barbecue or family picnic. So here is a list of each state's worst speed traps and how to avoid those holiday-dampening tickets.
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| Sep 3 5:42 am | | Tips for the Ultimate Labor Day Barbecue |
| | | Labor Day is a time to honor our country's workers, head to the beach and soak in the last days of summer. It's also a time to fire up the grill, heat up some meat (or vegetables for those vegetarians out there) and spend some time with friends, family and neighbors.
Labor Day - Holidays - Vegetarianism - Meat - Vegetable ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 3 3:28 am | | Five Ways to Save on Holiday Travel |
| | | If you're traveling during the holidays, advance prep is key. But how early is too early? When's the best time to book? Find out from Sarah Pascarella!
Travel and Tourism - Travel Services - Tour Operators - Travel Agents - Holidays ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 2 9:53 am | | WATCH: Orchestra Plays Concert on a 747 |
| | | The string musicians of Amsterdam Sinfonietta play an impromptu Mozart concert.
Amsterdam - Orchestra - Netherlands - Music - North Holland ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 2 7:54 am | | PHOTOS: State Fair Food: Camel on a Stick |
| | | Take a stroll through some of the best state fair food in the country.
State fair - Science Fairs - Educational Resources - Home - Cooking ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 2 6:56 am | | Man Flies 33,000 Miles in Memory of Mom |
| | | Drew Lawrence plans to spend the next month flying more than 33,000 miles across the nation to spread awareness about cancer and honor his late mother thanks to JetBlue's "All You Can Jet" unlimited travel pass.
Cancer - JetBlue Airways - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Michael Douglas ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 1 2:29 pm | | PHOTOS: The World's Best Hotel Pools |
| | | Hotels go out of their way to make sure their pools are elaborate escapes from everyday life.
Swimming - Recreation - Outdoors - Scuba Diving - Sports ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 1 7:30 am | | PHOTOS: Extreme World Travel Adventures |
| | | Travel Adventures Around the World
BASE jumping - Sports - Extreme Sports - Recreation - Travelogues ... READ MORE--> |
| Sep 1 7:16 am | | Don't Let a Hurricane Ruin Your Vacation |
| | | Hurricane Earl isn't just threatening East Coast beaches with its high winds and strong downpours. The hurricane could also ruin thousands of people's vacations. Here are some tips for traveling during hurricane season.
East Coast of the United States - Tropical cyclone - Hurricanes - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences ... READ MORE--> |
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| Sep 1 5:11 am | | Are Nightmare Airfare Hikes Flying Your Way? |
| | | There are some indications of nightmare airfare pricing ahead. FareCompare's Rick Seaney explains why you should not expect to see many airfare wars or even bargains this fall.
FareCompare - Travel - Recreation - Rick Seaney - Transportation ... READ MORE--> |
| Aug 31 5:32 am | | 10 Best Hotel Swimming Pools for Kids |
| | | Want to escape the heat? Cool off (and have a blast!) in lazy rivers, cascading waterfalls and sky-high water slides at one our 10 favorite hotel swimming pools.
Lazy river - Swimming pool - Hotel - Travel and Tourism - Lodging ... READ MORE--> |
| Aug 27 2:48 pm | | PHOTOS: World's Most-Lavish Hotel Lobbies |
| | | Lavish hotel lobbies amaze guests.
Hotel - Travel and Tourism - Lodging - Italy - Milan ... READ MORE--> |
| Aug 24 9:25 pm | | PHOTOS: Most Shocking Museum Spaces |
| | | It was once that the art inside a museum was the main attraction. These days, the art can sometimes become a sideshow to the building itself. Internationally renowned architects are now competing to design some of the world's most spectacular museums.
Museum - Arts and Entertainment - Art museum - Design - United States ... READ MORE--> |
| Aug 19 6:56 pm | | PHOTOS: Best Vegas Pool Party Zones |
| | | Pools in Las Vegas aren't just for sitting around and relaxing in anymore. They have been turned into daytime clubs where partiers ? many often topless ? hop into the pool and drink. At night, some are converted into the city's hottest nightclubs. So grab a daiquiri and join us on a tour of these new pool hot spots.
Las Vegas Nevada - United States - Nevada - Weddings - Relationships ... READ MORE--> |
| Aug 16 1:49 pm | | WATCH: Solo Travel Safety Tips |
| | | Karen Schaler, Author of "Travel Therapy" gives advice for lone travelers.
Travel - Recreation - Magazines and E-zines - Travel Tips - LonelyPlanet ... READ MORE--> |
| Aug 12 6:33 pm | | WATCH: Windy City Is a Food-Lover's Paradise |
| | | Spotlight on Spiaggia and local favorites.
Recreation - Food - Dining Guides - Spiaggia - Cook ... READ MORE--> |
| Aug 12 6:33 pm | | WATCH: Explore Chicago |
| | | Vacation tips, including what to do and where to go.
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| Aug 5 3:17 pm | | PHOTOS: Amazing Sandcastles Hit the Beach |
| | | Sand isn't just for sitting on and relaxing at the shore. In Nantucket sand is taken seriously and each year this Massachusetts island celebrates the coast with a sandcastle and sculpture day.
Massachusetts - Nantucket Massachusetts - Sand art and play - United States - Nantucket ... READ MORE--> |
| Jul 26 2:40 pm | | PHOTOS: America's Must-Ride Roller Coasters |
| | | From big drops to insane turns, these amusement park roller coasters will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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| Jul 23 1:46 pm | | PHOTOS: Paris' Seine River Adds Beach Sunbathers |
| | | The banks of the famed Seine River in Paris are turned into an urban oasis for summer.
Paris - Seine - Recreation - United States - France ... READ MORE--> |
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| Jul 20 6:48 am | | PHOTOS: World's Hottest Rooftop Bars |
| | | The view from the top is always the best. Chic rooftop bars with high-quality cocktail and food programs are the place to hang out this summer. Here are some of our favorites around the globe.<
Business and Economy - Asia - Restaurants and Bars - Recreation - Travel and Tourism ... READ MORE--> |
| Jul 17 10:05 am | | PHOTOS: Pets on Vacation |
| | | For millions of Americans, vacation means quality time with their family and, of course, their pets. AAA and pet-friendly hotel chain Best Western teamed up for a photo contest of the best shots of traveling pets.
Travel and Tourism - United States - Lodging - Vacation rental - Caribbean ... READ MORE--> |
| Jul 12 11:13 am | | PHOTOS: Cool Off at the World's Top 10 Waterfalls |
| | | The world's top 10 waterfalls.
Water - Energy - Environment - Water Resources - Business ... READ MORE--> |