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Best Budget Beaches for Winter
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- 11.25.09
Craving a beach getaway that's as affordable as it is fun? If so, you're in luck. We've dug deep in America's sands to find the ten most spectacular (and spectacularly cheap) beach resorts from the East Coast to Hawaii. Each of the hotels on the following
Danger In Paradise: I was robbed at gunpoint in the Bahamas.
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- 11.25.09 By
- By Carly Milne
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- Beach ,
- Adventures + Outdoors ,
- News
Robberies of tour groups are part of a growing trend in the Bahamas. Here, one woman shares her story of being held at gunpoint while on a Segway tour in Nassau. Author Carly Milne moments before the robbery. I headed to Nassau seeking a chance to bond
Burnt Toast Causes Airport Evacuation
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- 11.25.09 By
- By Brandon Wenerd
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- Air Travel ,
- News
November 25, 2009 A faulty toaster is the cause for ire at the Glasgow-Prestwick Scotland Airport—the little machine is responsible for causing multiple terminal evacuations and flight delays, according to a November 21st report in the Scotland
Big Fines for Airlines After Nightmare Tarmac Delay
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- 11.25.09 By
- By Brandon Wenerd
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- Air Travel ,
- News
November 25, 2009 The U.S. Department of Transportation has levied a total of $175,000 in fines to three airlines for stranding 47 passengers on a plane overnight in Rochester, Minnesota, according to a November 24th <a title="Associated Press report"
How to Speed Through Airport Security
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- 11.24.09 By
- By AOL Travel Staff
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Don't let the thought of long airport lines get you down this holiday season—thanks to advances in technology, it's easier than ever to plan ahead and get through security faster. Time it right Those early morning departures may be painful, but
Where to Find Low Rates on Domestic Airfare
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- 11.24.09 By
- By Liz Behler
- Filed Under:
- Air Travel ,
- Budget
The holidays are right around the corner, but decent deals can still be found on some of America's most popular travel routes. Here—money-saving fares on the nation's top ten most-flown air corridors. 1. Miami to New York $162 each way on Delta 2. Los
Zagat Survey Shows Major Domestic Airlines Should Be Grounded
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- 11.24.09 By
- Libby Zay
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- Air Travel ,
- News
Zagat's third annual Airline Survey has landed, and the results show major domestic airlines are falling short where small carriers and international airlines fly high. The guide publisher surveyed 5,895 frequent fliers and travel professionals who flew
Zagat's First Cruise Ship Survey: The Results
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- 11.24.09 By
- By Brandon Wenerd
Zagat recently announced the completion of its first survey at sea on November 12th, rating and ranking cruise lines to help consumers make informed vacation decisions. Zagat's first cruise survey covers 22 major cruise lines, collecting information
United Overhauls Planes and Image
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- 11.24.09 By
- By Liz Behler
- Filed Under:
- Air Travel
November 24, 2009 United Airlines is undergoing a major overhaul of its planes and, it hopes, its reputation as well. The changes come over a decade after the company’s last renovation, and will include a makeover of every aircraft in their fleet,
Virgin America Now Flying to Florida
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- 11.24.09 By
- By Libby Zay
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- Air Travel ,
- News
November 24 2009 Virgin America made two maiden voyages to Fort Lauderdale last Wednesday, complete with celebrity filled planes and a champagne-soaked tarmac party. According to a November 19th report by the Miami Herald, Virgin founder Richard Branson