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First up, I gotta give some love to the cost: Going from LaGuardia to MCI directly on
was in the low 200's on a holiday, and, yes, I got
on the flight.
If you're into shopping, KC offers just as much as any other major city. (But there was nothing I couldn't find there that I couldn't also find in Dallas, my favorite shopping destination.)
could stand up to any in Big D, but my personal favorite was the upscale
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Greensboro,
NC – January 2009 – For the first time in the state’s history, a
property is featured on the cover of the official 2009 North Carolina Travel
Guide. A photograph of the Proximity Hotel and Prints Works Bistro graces
the cover of the guide which has historically been noted for its natural
scenic beauty shots. The 2009 guide is featuring an urban setting and recognizing
“The Greenest Hotel in America.”
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Academy Award Nominated Actress Angela Bassett Joins Walt Disney World Moms
Panel with her Disney Vacation Tips

Actress Helps Debut 16 New Parents for the 2009 Walt Disney World Moms Panel

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating an exceptional
opening year, Disney Parks has launched its second consecutive Walt Disney
World Moms Panel, www.disneyworldmoms.com. Academy Award nominated actress
Angela Bassett, star of television's Read the rest of this entry »

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The bear market is putting the squeeze on the travel industry and travelers are reaping the benefits. As customers cut down their vacation budgets, airlines, hotels, and cruise lines are extending incredible deals to try and entice them back into traveling.
To help you find the best bargains, we personally surfed the torrent of travel sites flooding the Web and chose our favorites.
For airfare, lodging and car rentals, we identify which links Read the rest of this entry »

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Go Green – Rebuild the World.
In this age of global warming and eco-friendly living, many American’s are making a more concerted effort to live green. Good news: the green life extends beyond the home. Airlines and airports are making advancements to help reduce their carbon-footprint on land in the air, and more hotels are joining the eco-friendly bandwagon with earth-friendly enhancements in rooms.
In addition, more travel companies are Read the rest of this entry »

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BURLINGTON, Vt. - The temperature was frigid with temperatures hovering right around zero, but the mood on the slopes New Year's Day was sunny as could be.
"It's the way it should be," said skier Chris Flynn, of Burlington. "It's good. The skiing, the sun's out, we've got some fresh snow, come on out!"
Others were less thrilled. Especially tourists like Steve Jewett who lives in Florida and was visiting Burlington for the first time. "There's Read the rest of this entry »

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    So it is New Years eve and all though the house,,,,,,,, Ok Ok ,, Used that one last week and this is not Ground Hog day. So what does one remember on a night like tonight? Well lets look back to this past year and remember the wonderful time that we had as a family. As our family is getting older and our children are no longer children but young adults as our daughter has graduated college and continues to look for full time employment, as Read the rest of this entry »

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A week on an island paradise sounds great right about now, doesn't it? But the economic crisis has forced a lot of people to rearrange their priorities and that winter get-away has dropped way down the list.
If you can't shake the travel bug, there are a few affordable destinations. They may not be that island paradise, but they'll take you away from it all without breaking the bank.
in Charlestown came up with a list of the top five destinations Read the rest of this entry »

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Looking ahead to a year that is going to be “challenging” for travel, as it is for every sector of the economy, we’re going to be particularly picky about where we go and what we do. And since we’re the site that compiles the “best” lists, we’re going to zero in on a few of the destinations and experiences we’ve covered in the last few months. They’re not meant to be definitive — just a skim from the best of our bests.
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KANSAS CITY, MO

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What do Kansas City, Riviera Nayarit, Vancouver, Peru and Lithuania have in common? They've all been named the top places to watch in 2009 by
So, what got Kansas City in the mix with such exotic destinations?
The Sprint Center is one the cornerstone of Kansas City's revitalization, and mentioned by the smarttravel.com article posted on USA Today's web site.
Right next door to the Read the rest of this entry »

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