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NYT: Throwing exit-row seats into the ‘for sale’ bin

MSNBC - Travel - Tue, 2010-03-09 19:01

Evacuation is the sole purpose of the exit rows, which abut emergency doors. So in selling exit-row seats to all comers, airlines may raise concerns about who is sitting in those seats.


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At airports, keep taking those shoes off — for now

MSNBC - Travel - Tue, 2010-03-09 18:39
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Tuesday that technology currently available doesn't allow screeners to adequately examine what is in someone's shoes while the person is wearing them.
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World’s coolest hot springs

MSNBC - Travel - Tue, 2010-03-09 15:01

Sometimes surreal, always sublime, and occasionally stinky, these 10 steaming pools of wellness are worth a dip.


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Handling medical emergencies abroad

MSNBC - Travel - Tue, 2010-03-09 12:46

You can’t plan for the unexpected, but you can be prepared. Learn what health precautions to take before you leave home, and what to do if illness or injury lays you low overseas.


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World’s most on-time airlines

MSNBC - Travel - Tue, 2010-03-09 12:31

If you traveled to Japan last year, one thing is nearly as certain as a having dined on sushi during your stay: The flights there and back arrived on time.


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JetBlue, Delta ask for tarmac rule exemptions

MSNBC - Travel - Tue, 2010-03-09 11:54
JetBlue and Delta want temporary exemptions from a new government rule that will limit the time passengers can be held on the tarmac.
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Choice Tables: Vegetarian Restaurants in Buenos Aires, for Those Who Shun Steaks

New York Times - Travel - Tue, 2010-03-09 11:40
A cluster of recently opened restaurants in the Palermo Hollywood neighborhood are serving tasty and fresh vegetarian fare.

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Indonesian villages cashing in on ‘hobbit’ craze

MSNBC - Travel - Tue, 2010-03-09 11:39

I started hearing the offers soon after arriving at the Liang Bua cave in the mountains of Flores island. "You want to see a living hobbit?"


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Stopped payment on my compensation check

MSNBC - Travel - Tue, 2010-03-09 09:46
Alaska Airlines pays Ashley Cates $239 when she's bumped from her flight. Then it stops payment on the check. Why? And is there anything she can do to get the money back?
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3-hour rule ready to become reality

MSNBC - Travel - Tue, 2010-03-09 09:37

Starting next month, air travelers will get  protection against tarmac delays of three hours or longer. Whether that’s good, bad or unnecessary is a matter of opinion. By Rob Lovitt


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Ticket refund on “hold” while travel agency squabbles with airline

Patience is a virtue. Particularly if you're waiting for an airline ticket refund.


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Tuscany Photos

About.com - Italy - Tue, 2010-03-09 07:27

Tuscany, one of Italy's most popular travel destinations, is a picturesque region dotted with evocative medieval hill towns that have ancient walls and towers and lively squares where you can sit at an outdoor cafe for a coffee or glass of wine. Take an armchair photo tour of Tuscany's hill towns, from popular towns like Cortona and Siena to less visited choices, with our Tuscany Photos.

Tuscany: Top Places to Go in Tuscany | Tuscany Travelogues

Pitigliano Photo © 2009 by Martha Bakerjian

Tuscany Photos originally appeared on About.com Italy Travel on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 11:27:34.

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What’s new on Elliott: Help me Uncle Sam, hotels get desperate for good reviews and squabbling over a refund [Brought to you by Competitours - Amazing Race for Regular People]

Can the government really help travelers? Plus, hotels would do anything for a good review and a customer is left high and dry in Antigua.


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Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Cenotes - Caverns near Cancun, Mexico

About.com - Travel - Tue, 2010-03-09 03:15
We swam in Dos Ojos, where the fresh water was crystal clear. Using powerful spotlights, the experience was akin to a night dive through a magical garden of thousands of...
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On the Road: Airplane Exit-Row Seats, Once a Perk, Now for Sale

New York Times - Travel - Tue, 2010-03-09 00:00
Selling exit-row seats to all comers raise questions about whether all buyers are suitable to perform emergency evacuation procedures.

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Major rock slide closes I-70 in western Colo.

MSNBC - Travel - Mon, 2010-03-08 20:22

A rock slide punched gaping holes in a bridge and left huge boulders on Interstate 70, closing a 17-mile stretch of the highway in western Colorado.


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Ground zero hotel wants to attract 9/11 tourists

MSNBC - Travel - Mon, 2010-03-08 19:51

Looking down into the construction site covering the 16 acres where the World Trade Center once stood, some might see a place shadowed by death. But Cheryl Palmer sees a rebirth.


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'Old Baldy' horse head going back up in Philly

MSNBC - Travel - Mon, 2010-03-08 17:31

A museum in Philadelphia will once again showcase the head of Old Baldy, the horse Gen. George Meade rode during many of the Civil War's most infamous battles.


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Japan dolphin hunt town shrugs off 'Cove' Oscar

MSNBC - Travel - Mon, 2010-03-08 17:05

Residents of the small Japanese village shown in the “The Cove” abhorred the attention and said it won't end their centuries-old tradition.


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Must-see stops along famous U.S. roads

MSNBC - Travel - Mon, 2010-03-08 16:01
We pinpoint the best portion and must-see stops along three of the country's most famous roads.
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