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Report: Breast-feeding mother smothers baby on jet
A breast-feeding mother accidentally smothered her four-week old child aboard a United Airlines flight from Washington, D.C., to Kuwait, a British tabloid reported Tuesday.
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Hotwire’s half-star mistake
Debbie Burk books a four-star hotel in Chicago, but ends up with a room rated a half star lower. She argues with her online travel agent over its star ratings system. Is she stuck?
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Rome taxis seek to wipe out tourist scams
Rome's largest taxi cooperative is trying to improve the bad name of the city's cabbies, notorious among tourists to one of the world's best loved cities.
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California golf packages from $154
If you’re a golf fanatic itching to tee off while vacationing in the Golden State, you’ll want to take a closer look at these hotel packages.
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CityCenter’s Vdara officially open for business
The unveiling of the nearly 1,500-room Vdara hotel marks the start of a phased opening of the $8.5 billion project built by development partners MGM Mirage and Dubai World.
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On board the world’s biggest cruise ship
The new Oasis of the Seas is truly a leviathan — 225,000 tons, 16 passenger decks and beds for 6,296 guests and 2,165 crewmembers — and she’s ready to set sail in full service.
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World’s scariest ski slopes
Icy crevasses, monster moguls, soaring cliffs, and avalanche risks: for some skiers, these are all part of the fun.
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Christmas trains from coast to coast
Every year, railways around the country get decked out for the season and offer families a great way to combine a visit with Santa and a fun family outing. Next stop, North Pole!
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Continental shifting toward cashless cabin
Continental Airlines Inc. said Monday that credit and debit cards will be accepted for purchases onboard most its aircraft starting Tuesday.
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Extreme excursions for thrillseekers
Sure, there's always an adventure that's more dangerous or more expensive, but adrenaline junkies without hedge funds still have plenty to chose from.
