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Man flies paraglider over Mount Cook
German tourist Gerry Mayr Wednesday became the first person to fly a powered paraglider over New Zealands tallest mountain, Mount Cook ??? surviving severe turbulence on the downward leg. More: continued here
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A new hotel scheme for gouging the customer
Hotels are always trying to find new ways to part you and your money. Just think of all those silly resort fees, overpriced minibar items and exorbitant parking rates. Over the past few months, Amy Bradley-Hole has noticed a new trend in stupid hotel charges, and she wants to warn you about it. More …
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Food safety tips for globe-trotters
Sampling the foods of the world is one of the most satisfying aspects of travel. But while your palate may be game, your stomach isnt always up to the challenge. Its important to find a middle ground between sampling local cuisines and treating your belly well. More: continued here
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Discrimination takes an unexpected turn
Travel and discrimination have practically been synonymous since 9/11. As a group, travelers seem to condone some of it, as long as it prevents the next terrorist attack. But some passengers experiences are part of a related ??? and largely unreported ??? trend. More: continued here
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The buzz with in-flight Internet
As planes get connected, etiquette is on the radar. More: continued here
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The check is not in the mail
A Days Inn property offers a Roman Catholic priest a tax refund. No, that???s not the opening line of a joke ??? unless playing phone tag and hearing excuses is funny to you. It isn???t to Father William Mary Morgenstern, who is just trying to get his $42 back from the hotel. But is anyone listening …
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How to travel well on a weak dollar
Your money will last longer if you visit these worldly spots More: continued here
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Jane Seymour, world traveler
Shes been a Woman.??? Weve seen her graceful moves on ???Dancing With the Stars.??? She tried seducing Owen Wilson in ???Wedding Crashers.??? Not surprisingly, actress Jane Seymour is well-traveled, and she shares some travel nightmares, experiences and aspirations with msnbc.com. More: continued …
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Voyage of the dim-dims
Can luxury and real adventure go together on a cruise? Tom Huth boards the good ship bound for remote Pacific islands. More: continued here
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4 secrets for the perfectly timed vacation
If you???ve seen one tourism brochure that refers to itself as a destination, you???ve probably seen them all. They lie, of course. More: continued here
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Veteran flight attendant schooled by new hire
James Wysong recently had a layover in Germany. Of course, James has had hundreds of layovers in Germany in his 20 years as a flight attendant. But this one was different. On this layover, James discovered he was becoming a stick-in-the-mud. It took a new hire ??? and a hangover ??? to reopen his ey …
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Hot tips for cold fliers
If youre like James Wysong, the prospect of flying in winter is about as appealing as spending a couple of hours trapped in an igloo. James is coldblooded by nature ??? and a flight attendant by profession ??? so he knows just how cold it can get in the cabin. This week, he reprises eight hot tips t …
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Help! Mickey’s got my photos
On a trip to Disneyland, Marco McFarren and his girlfriend participate in a program that allows them to buy a CD of photos taken by cast members for $59.99. But wait! The CD actually costs $124.95 when it???s ordered from the Disney Web site. Is Mickey holding their vacation photos hostage, or was M …
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4 days when you???re better off staying home
Yeah, you already know about Spring Break, Memorial Day, July 4th and Thanksgiving as travel days to avoid. This is a story about the other days you should stay home. Call it the of blackouts. More: continued here
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Move it: 9 ways to stay fit when traveling
In her last column, Amy Bradley-Hole encouraged us to pig out. Now shes going to make us pay for our gluttony. Here are nine ways to stay fit when youre traveling. More: continued here
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Driven to distraction in 2008
Happy New Year, well-mannered travelers. Congratulations on making it through 2007 with your manners intact. While 2008 still holds all its promise, let???s take a quick look-see at some of the travel etiquette issues already on the agenda. More: continued here
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Resolutions the airlines ought to make
Its resolution time again and if ever there was a business in desperate need of resolve and change, its the airline business. So as you ponder your resolutions for the New Year, James Wysong offers a few thoughts on what the airline industry ought to consider. More: continued here
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Airlines, Mother Nature and the weather card
If you???re not asking about weather delays yet, you probably will be. The next few months traditionally bring blizzards, ice storms and cold winter rains with them, offering more opportunities for airlines to play the weather card. More: continued here
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Two years later, still no refund
Gayle Grafstrom-Corman is promised a refund on her daughter???s Lufthansa ticket. But two years later, the 890 euros she???s due is nowhere to be found, and neither her travel agent nor her airline know why. Is this a lost cause? More: continued here
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4 alternatives to renting a car abroad
When Americans go on an independent vacation in a foreign land, we often think were going to need a rental car to get around. But do we? More: continued here
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