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Photo of the Week: Aaron Keigher captured this week’s winning shot while visiting the Grand Canyon. The N.J. resident raved about the park’s sights, but warned of the dangers that come with feeding the squirrels.
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Security threat keeps American jet grounded
A security scare kept an American Airlines jet scheduled to fly from Austin to Chicago on the ground on Friday. NBC News has learned the plane was searched and nothing hazardous was found.
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Have smartphones licked the language barrier?
Travelers are boldly traveling where they’ve never traveled before, free from the burden of guidebooks, brochures and fold-out maps that shout “tourist” (and “pick my pocket”).
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Top 10 yuletide hotspots around the world
Christmas is a global festival, regardless of religion or location. Lonely Planet's "1000 Ultimate Experiences" lists the best places in the world to experience the yuletide spirit.
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Madagascar, 9 nights, from $1,449
Explore this island rich in animal and plant life that lies off the coast of southern Africa in the Indian Ocean.
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Thousands flock to Aria for glitzy unveiling
Visitors by the thousands streamed into the newest casino-resort on the Las Vegas strip early Thursday, an influx that casino officials hope will help yank Sin City from its two-year economic funk.
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Cruising into 2010
Cruise lines are scrambling to find new ways to top each other in the innovation stakes. Bigger ships and never-before-seen features are the shape of things to come on the high seas in 2010.
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Best endangered animal safaris
Go now to see tigers, pandas, polar bears and other threatened species in the wild — here’s how.
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Strike closes Louvre, other Paris museums
The Louvre Museum and the royal palace at Versailles were closed Thursday because of a French museum workers' strike that appears to be gathering steam.
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Southwest announces summer 2010 schedule
Southwest Airlines on Wednesday announced its schedule for travel from May 9 to Aug. 13.
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Bon appétit! World’s most extravagant meals
The finest ingredients and world-renowned chefs are key components in the best dining experiences.
