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With Memorial Day and the ensuing summer travel season right around the corner, George Donohue, co-author of the upcoming book, “Terminal Chaos,” shares some thoughts on the problems and possible solutions of air travel. Full story
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Fewer summer travelers?
With air fares up and the economy weak, fewer Americans are expected to fly this summer. Full story
Getting on the plane — pronto
Opinion: Avoid airlines’ inefficient, elitist policies Full story
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America's wackiest festivals
A month-by-month guide to the contests and parades that bring out the best and quirkiest — some people will dream up any excuse for a party! Full story
Game on! A not-to-miss checklist of sporting events you should see in your lifetime. Full story
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Terminal delay: Can anyone fix the air-traffic system?
New book suggests slot auctions are the answer.
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All aboard: Tips for getting on the plane pronto
You’d assume airlines would just want to get us on the plane as quickly as possible. But nothing could be further from the truth. Generally speaking, airline boarding procedures are as short on logic as they are long.
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The happiest places on earth
"Taking all things together on a scale of one to 10, how happy would you say you are?" With that question and global surveys, the folks at the World Database of Happiness have ranked 95 nations on a happiness scale.
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Greece, Turkey and Egypt cruise, from $1,849
This autumn air/hotel/cruise package has an appealing, unusual itinerary that begins and ends in Athens, with stops in Istanbul, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Alexandria, and Santorini.
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America's wackiest festivals
A month-by-month guide to the contests and parades that bring out America's best and quirkiest. Some people will dream up any excuse for a party!
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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 shipwreck dives
Fortunately, most of the world’s great shipwrecks aren’t buried two miles beneath the surface. Many can be reached with little more than a good dive boat and a tank of Nitrox. There are thousands of wrecks that are easily accessible to recreational divers.
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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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Desert deluxe
What the desert lacks in natural greenery can sometimes be found via manmade luxury. Enjoy a refreshing first class travel experience in these posh digs under the southwestern sun.
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