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When most people look into studying abroad, they tend to look in the same places. The majority of students who study abroad choose European destinations like England, Spain, France and Italy, while a small minority venture to Africa, Asia and Latin America, experts say.
But the State University of New York system offers almost 500 programs, and the variety of options — from archaeological digs in Turkey to biological research in Tanzania — Read the rest of this entry »

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Facing a recession, millions of Americans are choosing not to travel for Thanksgiving this year. Now, with less than two weeks left before the holiday, it may be cheaper than ever to book.
On average domestic airfares are 9 percent higher compared to 2007, and 10 percent fewer passengers are expected to fly over the 12-day period from November 21 through December 2, according to the ATA.
The drop in demand, combined with falling oil prices, has Read the rest of this entry »

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Location: 1029 S. 26th St., Manitowoc
Web site: www.davids houseoftravel.com
Hours and days of operation: 8:30 to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday; other times available by appointment
Services provided/products sold: David's House Of Travel owner and staff members say they seek to create memories, dreams and experiences for their customers, one vacation at a time.
The business motto is "Relax" because Uhlig and her employees Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted: Nov. 17, 2008
Record numbers of University of Wisconsin-Madison students are studying abroad, an increase that exceeds the national average and places the school among the top 10 U.S. research universities for study-abroad participation, according to an international report released Monday.
Students at the public flagship also are choosing to study in previously nontraditional destinations, such as China, India and countries in Central Read the rest of this entry »

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NYC & Company, New York City's marketing, tourism and partnership organization, today applauded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's admission of South Korea and six Eastern European countries into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), marking the 22-year-old program's first new additions in more than ten years. Beginning today, citizens of South Korea, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia will be eligible to travel Read the rest of this entry »

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BENTON COUNTY - Local libraries are planning events throughout the holiday season to keep learning on kids' and parents' minds between the turkey dinners, tree trimming, present wrapping and stocking stuffing.
Of course, what would learning while on vacation be without a little fun peppered in ? With that in mind, the Bentonville and Rogers public libraries have planned a holiday schedule sure to excite children while making sure they are learning.
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AVIATION: Delta, Alaska have deal
An expanded marketing alliance Delta Air Lines Inc. has reached with Alaska Air Group Inc. will help feed passengers to support new international routes Delta plans to launch next year, the carriers said Monday. Delta's chief, meanwhile, said the two carriers have not had any discussions about a combination.
Delta and Alaska Air said they will offer customers connecting service to more than 50 destinations to Read the rest of this entry »

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By ANWAR S. RICHARDSON
arichardson@tampatrib.com
Published: November 16, 2008
TAMPA - Tampa Bay did not play last week, and many players used their off time to get away from football and take a mini vacation.
Players were required to leave the beach and return to practice earlier this week to prepare for today's game against Minnesota, a team the
cannot rest against.
Staying with the theme of vacations, I spoke with Tampa Bay receiver
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