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Orbitz Names Best Holiday Hotels in the U.S.
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- 12.11.09 By
- By Libby Zay
December 11, 2009 Whether you're visiting relatives over the holidays or trying to escape seasonal stresses, spending the night at a decked-out hotel is a great way to get in the holiday spirit. Orbitz.com shared their top picks for the most spirited
<i>Silver Spirit</i> Unveils New Spa
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- 12.11.09 By
- By Libby Zay
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- Cruise ,
- News ,
- Spa + Wellness
The Silver Spirit is set to sail this month, and guests onboard will find the largest and most luxurious spa in Silversea fleet history. The 8,300-square-foot spa is outfitted with nine treatment rooms, two saunas, two steam rooms, a beauty salon and
Triple Your Loyalty Points with Choice Hotels
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- 12.11.09 By
- By Liz Behler
December 11, 2009 During a time when some major hotels are making it harder to take advantage of customer loyalty programs, one company is making it easier than ever. Choice Hotels launched a promotion Thursday, which allows their customers to cash in
Crew Member Rescued After Allegedly Jumping Off Ship
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- 12.11.09 By
- By Liz Behler
December 11, 2009 A crew member, who allegedly jumped from a Royal Caribbean ship as it was sailing to Miami, was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard on Friday. Robert Mado was found treading water at 6:15am, five miles from the Fowey Rocks in Biscayne Bay,
Is "Cougar Cruise" the Start of a New Travel Trend?
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- 12.11.09 By
- By Sally Walker Davies
December 11, 2009 For some, the idea of a cruise full of mature ladies with a taste for younger men would have them jumping ship and swimming for shore; for others, it’s merely the latest development in singles travel. As the maiden voyage of the
Airplane Passengers May Risk Radiation Exposure When Passing Through Storm Clouds
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- 12.10.09 By
- By Brandon Wenerd
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- Air Travel ,
- News
December 10, 2009 Passengers on planes flying near or through lightning storms could be exposed to harmful levels of radiation, according to a study in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Geophysical Research - Atmospheres. Lightning discharges, or a
Sculpture Prevents Cruise Ship from Docking
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- 12.10.09 By
- By Liz Behler
December 10, 2009 Believe it or not, Carnival’s new super-sized ship, the Dream, found itself unable to dock in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Wednesday. Why? It couldn't get close enough to the pier due to the presence of a large metal sculpture. The
Marshmallow Madness: Peeps to Open First Store
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- 12.09.09 By
- By Liz Behler
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- News
December 9, 2009 Peeps aren’t just for Easter anymore; starting Thursday they’ll have their own store. The incandescent yellow marshmallow candy that was first introduced in the 1950s has opened its first retail shop, located near Washington
The Debate Rages On: Should Obese Passengers Pay More?
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- 12.09.09 By
- By AOL Travel Staff
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- Air Travel ,
- News
A photo of an obese airplane passenger has inspired a passionate debate as to whether or not overweight fliers should pay more. Last week we <a href="http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/articles/should-overweight-fliers-pay-more" target="_blank">said
SS2 is One Giant Leap for Space Tourism
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- 12.09.09 By
- By Liz Behler
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Astronaut-hopefuls gathered in the Mojave Desert Monday as British mogul Richard Branson unveiled his latest project, the SpaceShipTwo. The reveal came after five years of construction, which was overseen by famed aviation designer Burt Rutan, and hopes