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Most Affordable All-Inclusive Resorts
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- 12.08.09
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- Family ,
- Luxury ,
- Budget ,
- Romantic ,
- Spa + Wellness
Think all-inclusives are the home of bad buffets and who-cares-my-tip-is-already-paid service?
MSC Aims to Delight Cruisers' Senses with Fragrant Ship
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- 12.07.09 By
- Libby Zay
December 7 2009 The ocean breeze and suntan lotion will no longer be the only scents your nose traces aboard the MSC Splendida. The boat now comes with a signature smell, too. According to an MSC press release, a "fresh, fruity and warm" fragrance will
Aircraft Windshield Cracks\, Forces Flight to Turn Back
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- 12.04.09 By
- By Liz Behler
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- Air Travel ,
- News
December 4, 2009 A flight that was en route from Colombia to Atlanta was forced to turn back Wednesday after the crew spotted a crack in the plane’s windshield. Delta flight 444 was forced to return to the Bogota airport around 10:30am ET, 35 minutes
Kansas Suspends Hotel Sanitation Inspections
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- 12.04.09 By
- Libby Zay
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Travelers beware: Kansas has suspended hotel inspections across the state, leaving guests to judge for themselves if the rooms they sleep in are up-to-par. The Kansas City Star reported on December 3 that safety and sanitation inspections will be halted
Should Overweight Fliers Pay More?
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- 12.03.09 By
- By Colleen Clark
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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. Writer Colleen Clark thinks they should—for safety reasons—and we agree. What do you think? I am THAT girl. I
False Fire Alarm Panics Passengers into Jumping Off Plane
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- 12.03.09 By
- Liz Behler
- Filed Under:
- Air Travel ,
- News
December 3, 2009 At least six passengers were injured today after jumping off a plane and onto the runway, falsely believing their aircraft was on fire. Passengers panicked when they spied smoke coming from the plane, which was bound for Surabaya city
Spirit's $9 Fare Sale Uses Tiger Woods Scandal as Marketing Ploy
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- 12.03.09 By
- AOL Travel Staff
- Filed Under:
- Air Travel ,
- News ,
- Pop Culture
December 3 2009 Every mistress Tiger Woods has been linked to since his mysterious Thanksgiving car accident has become instantly famous—and now Spirit Airlines is looking to cash in on the media frenzy, too. In a matter of days, the media has
Detroit Serves Healthiest Airport Food\, Las Vegas Chokes
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- 12.02.09 By
- Libby Zay
- Filed Under:
- Air Travel ,
- News
When it comes to airport fare, you might want to think twice about indulging in that Cinnabon: more airport restaurants are offering healthful options for diet conscious travelers. For nine years, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)
Weirdest Complaints from Real Fliers
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- 12.02.09 By
- By AOL Travel Staff
- Filed Under:
- Air Travel
I ended up covered in my seatmate's sweat. Around the same time that Southwest Airlines was getting sued by 2 fat people who were made to buy 2 seats each, I found myself on a Continental flight, squeezed next to a 450-pound man in the middle seat and
Philadelphia Unveils New Logo
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- 12.01.09 By
- By Liz Behler
- Filed Under:
- News
December 1, 2009 The city of Philadelphia unveiled a new logo last week as part of an effort to increase unity and boost tourism to the historic city. Mayor Michael Nutter made the new logo public at an annual luncheon for the Philadelphia Convention