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  • July 2008

    • Airfare to Get More Expensive This Holiday Season

      newser  |  USA Today  |  Jul 18, 08 1:40 PM CDT

      Airfare to Get More Expensive This Holiday Season

      Get ready—this holiday season is going to boast some of the most expensive airfares ever, USA Today reports. Because of high fuel costs, most airlines have cut back flight schedules; figure about 9% fewer flights in November compared to a year ago. Having constricted supply, expect the airlines to raise prices $50-$200 extra per seat. And don't bank on any late holiday sales. More »

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      oil price  • airline industry  • airline  • fuel costs  • holiday travel  • airfare

  • June 2008

    • 10 Spots to Vacation in Style

      newser  |  GQ  |  Jun 1, 08 12:41 PM CDT

      10 Spots to Vacation in Style

      What's the modern traveler to do in a world of ever-shrinking borders and ever-fewer spots of true exoticism? Why, simply crib off GQ 's list of the classiest spots slightly off the beaten path: Cesme, Turkey: the Hamptons of Anatolia Formentera, Spain: No foam parties allowed Stockholm, Sweden: Land of Viking nurses More »

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      California  • France  • Turkey  • England  • Spain  • vacation  • Greece  • holiday travel  • Tripoli  • Stockholm

  • May 2008

    • Weak Dollar Not Slowing US Vacations

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  May 3, 08 3:41 PM CDT

      Weak Dollar Not Slowing US Vacations

      The dollar may be weak, but Americans’ desire to travel overseas this summer is strong, the Los Angeles Times reports. While domestic travel has appeared to hit the skids, more than 25 million Americans will grab their passports and take off for adventures abroad—up 2.6% from last year, AAA says. More »

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      China  • India  • Australia  • Europe  • air travel  • Ireland  • South America  • holiday travel  • AAA

  • December 2007

    • Deadly Storm Batters Plains

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Dec 23, 07 7:13 AM CST

      Deadly Storm Batters Plains

      A deadly storm packing a one-two punch of heavy snow and high winds delivered a pounding to the Plains, making travel treacherous on a busy pre-holiday weekend. Blowing snow dropped visibility to near zero at times, causing at least five deaths in a string of multi-vehicle crashes that closed portions of major highways in several states, reports AP. More »

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      air travel  • storm  • severe weather  • snow  • holiday travel  • Great Plains

  • November 2007

    • Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple

      newser  |  TimeOut  |  Nov 25, 07 5:00 AM CST

      Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple

      New York doesn't slow down just because the weather gets nippy. If anything, there's even more to do in the city that never sleeps. TimeOut recommends catching the Washington Square Tree Lighting Dec. 4. Those seeking a little more flexibility in their plans can check out the origami Christmas tree at the Museum of Natural History, already on display, or attend any one of the Rockettes' daily performances through Dec. 13 More »

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      New York City  • New York  • holiday travel  • Central Park  • Grand Central Station  • Lincoln Center

    • Take the Turkey Escape Route

      newser  |  Forbes Traveler  |  Nov 16, 07 12:09 PM CST

      Take the Turkey Escape Route

      If a day of cooking, arbitrating between warring family members, and washing dishes doesn't sound like a holiday to you, make it a vacation for the whole family by getting out of town. Forbes Traveler recommends Blackberry Farms in Tennessee, a farmhouse resort whose Thanksgiving festivities include a turkey fry, gingerbread house workshop, and bonfires with storytellers. More »

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      holiday  • Thanksgiving  • holiday travel  • Thanksgiving travel  • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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