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China: Do-it-yourself travel
Having expert help to organize the logistics (and a bilingual guide on the ground) takes some of the anxiety out of visiting what can be a fairly overwhelming country. Story
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How to travel to the Summer Olympics
Here's the skinny on getting tickets, booking a place to stay, and making your way around Beijing. Full story
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If orbiting the Earth, bungee-jumping from a tower on the Las Vegas Strip, or getting up-close-and-personal with a gorilla sounds like your idea of a good time, you're in luck. Full story
America’s 25 most visited tourist attractions
From the sensational shows at SeaWorld, to the thundering falls of Niagara, to the harrowing water-chutes of Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean — ranking the 25 most popular cultural, natural, and entertainment sites across the U.S. Full story | Orlando air/hotel, 5 nights, $697
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Fabulous getaways for every mom
Another flowery card and a 'World’s Greatest Mom' coffee mug? You can do better. This year, give her the gift of adventure. Story
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Plane loses panel in flight
Federal regulators said Thursday they are investigating how an American Airlines jet lost a panel from its belly shortly after taking off from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport before continuing on across the Atlantic and landing safely in Paris.
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Testing in-flight cell phone service
"It's an invasion! Let us alone!" That was Pierre Rondot's reaction to a flight attendant's announcement that passengers were free to use their cell phones to make voice calls during Air France flight #2142 between Paris and Geneva.
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China: Do-it-yourself travel
China is one of those places where there has long been a real appeal to being on a tour. Having expert help to organize the logistics (and a bilingual guide on the ground) takes some of the anxiety out of visiting what can be a fairly overwhelming country.
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Orlando air/hotel, 5 nights, from $697
Dine for free and get into all four Disney parks when you book this late-summer air/hotel package from Southwest Airlines Vacations.
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Fabulous getaways for moms
Another flowery card and a “World’s Greatest Mom” coffee mug? You can do better. This year, give the woman who raised you something that’s tons more fun.
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Carnival’s ‘Man’ attraction
John Heald, Carnival Cruise Lines’ senior cruise director, has become the most famous cruise director since Julie McCoy of “Love Boat” TV fame. Except John’s not on TV, he’s taking the Internet by storm with his blog that boasts thousands of readers.
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Top 10 extreme vacations
If orbiting the Earth, bungee-jumping from a tower on the Las Vegas Strip, or getting up-close-and-personal with a gorilla sounds like your idea of a good time, you're in luck.
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Fancy family cruises
For many travelers with kids, planning a deluxe family cruise is simply a matter of booking the ship’s most expensive cabin or suite. They’re missing out on a great opportunity to bring their families on unique cruises that offer more than just buffets and bingo.
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The world’s most on-time airports
International flights can be long and tedious. But if you’re flying to or from Asia, take some comfort in knowing that you’re likely to get there (and take off) on time.
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The world’s hottest new casinos
Some credit the rise of foreign currencies like the euro and Chinese yuan. Others say it’s the need for escapism during difficult times. Either way, the casino business is booming.
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