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Goodbye potato chips; Hotel mini-bars turn exotic and even healthy

Thu, 2012-02-09 03:47
Hotels are revamping their mini-bars. They're adding upscale products, healthier choices and customized menus.


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Report: Air marshals face discrimination on the job

Thu, 2012-02-09 01:50
A quarter of federal air marshals claims a tense relationship with their bosses, a government inspector general finds.


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Animal Attraction: Strange but true!

Wed, 2012-02-08 22:40
A new exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences aquarium explores the weirder side of animal attraction.


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Airfare Expert: Cheap flights to U.S. ski destinations

Wed, 2012-02-08 21:55
After a dodgy early season, most U.S. ski resorts are now sporting nice coats of snow. So grab your board or skis and let's find you a deal.


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Disney 'Cars Land' attraction due in Anaheim

Wed, 2012-02-08 19:39
A new attraction called 'Cars Land' -- based on the popular animated films -- is due to open at Disney California Adventure Park.


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Europe safety agency orders check on Airbus A380 fleet

Wed, 2012-02-08 17:59
Europe's air safety authority ordered checks on the entire global fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbo jets for cracks on parts inside the wings.


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TSA to expand 'Pre-check' screening option

Wed, 2012-02-08 17:25
Frequent fliers on Delta and American will be able to move faster through airports in Washington, New York, Chicago and Salt Lake City.


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Four Seasons Toronto gets closer to opening

Wed, 2012-02-08 17:11
Here's a good shot - on a sunny day - of the new Four Seasons hotel that's being completed in the company's headquarters city of Toronto.


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When cheetahs, tigers and a cougar attack

Wed, 2012-02-08 15:37
Wild animals have attacked tourists and a bus driver in recent days.


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French flights snarled as strike grinds on

Wed, 2012-02-08 15:33
A labor strike in France continued to wreak havoc on flight schedules there.


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CEO: Disney Cruise Line bookings down, too

Wed, 2012-02-08 15:28
The company is the latest cruise ship operator to note a drop following the Costa accident.


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Princess ship emerges from major makeover

Wed, 2012-02-08 13:32
The 2,670-passenger Sapphire Princess now features a number of new venues.


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Trump to open luxury hotel in Washington, D.C.

Wed, 2012-02-08 10:48
Donald Trump's coming to Washington D.C. after all. His hotel firm won the competition to create a hotel in the Old Post Office Pavilion.


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Travel's f-word: Fees obscure bottom-line prices

Wed, 2012-02-08 10:00
These days there is no aspect of traveling that isn't susceptible to being hit with additional fees.


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TSA chief: Private baggage screeners cost more

Tue, 2012-02-07 23:29
Lawmakers wrangled at a House hearing Tuesday over allowing more airports to hire more private baggage screeners, with Republicans supporting ...


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Name that airport ... (Keep guessing!)

Tue, 2012-02-07 20:37
Here is this week's "name that airport" photo.


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Illness outbreak forces early end to cruise

Tue, 2012-02-07 19:20
Nearly 400 passengers and crew on a Princess ship this week have reported suffering from a gastrointestinal illness.


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Strike: Air France advises fliers to postpone travel

Tue, 2012-02-07 19:03
French flights suffered major disruptions today, the second day of strike over labor rights. The strike scrubbed about 40% of the flights scheduled ...


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The nation's top spots for chocolate lovers

Tue, 2012-02-07 16:12
Just in time for every chocoholic's favorite holiday, Food Network Magazine features 29 of the nation's standout chocolate venues.


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No greater risk of blood clots from flying economy class

Tue, 2012-02-07 15:54
New guidelines offer a short list of those at highest risk for blood clots and refute the notion that people flying economy class are at a greater ...


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