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September 2009

Travel News and Stories for 09/30/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories from 09/30/2009
Lucky Charm? Looking for Love in Ireland
Thousands flock to small Irish town of Lindoosvarna for world’s largest matchmaking festival.
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Kiev Scraps Hotel on Massacre Site
Kiev scraps plans to build hotel near site of Babi Yar massacre
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Which air travelers do you dislike the most?
The ones that smell [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Grand Canyon

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/30/2009 is of the Grand Canyon and was taken by Wolfgang Staudt

Photo credit: Wolfgang Staudt
The Grand Canyon is the foremost natural wonder in North America, the enormous gorge carved over millions of years by the Colorado River. About 277 miles long, the Grand Canyon can be as much [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Autumn Sunset On the Rocky Mountains

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/30/2009 is of an autumn sunset on the Rocky Mountains and was taken by joiseyshowaa

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North America’s answer to the Alps and the Himalayas, the Rocky Mountains stretch from the northern part of British Columbia all the way down to New Mexico. Millions of tourists flock [...]

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Theme Parks in Cleveland

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Cleveland may not be the first place you think of when you’re looking for a theme park, but maybe it should be. Although it doesn’t have the magic mouse the Cleveland area does have a variety of parks including a child’s park, a water park, and a park that holds more roller coasters than any [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/29/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories from 09/29/2009
“Flabbergasted” airline passenger asked to pay $15 receipt fee
When it comes to airline fees, nothing is off-limits. Just ask Jason Fogelson. He needed a receipt for his latest American Airlines flight, but when he asked for one, the airline said it would cost him. “I [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Vasco de Gama Bridge

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/29/2009 is of Merging in the mist-F H Mira154 and was taken by F H Mira

Photo credit: F H Mira
The Vasco de Gama Bridge is located near Lisbon, Portugal, spanning the Tagus River. The bridge is the longest bridge in Europe and the ninth largest bridge in [...]

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Top Landmarks in Rome

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There are so many landmarks in Rome it’s almost impossible to list all of them, but there are certain landmarks that make Rome such a popular place for tourists. Who can travel to Rome without stopping to see the Colosseum or Trevi Fountain? With a past that stretches back thousands of years it’s no wonder [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/28/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 09/28/2009
Paradise Island Creates World’s First Shark Sanctuary
Tiny Palau with just 1 patrol boat creates world’s first shark sanctuary.
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London loses top spot in “most expensive city” lineup
For years, London dominated the top spot in almost every “most expensive city in the world” lineup. The city also [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Deep Fork Wildlife Refuge

The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/28/2009 is of Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge and was taken by FreeWine

Photo credit: FreeWine
The Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge is located in Eastern Oklahoma, near the town of Okmulgee and the Deep Fork River. Over 9,000 acres of land are protected by the Deep Fork National [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Atlanta

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Atlanta is a city that has a long storied history and is full of sites that are on the National Register of Historic Places. Whether you’re just visiting or a local, it seems like there is always something new and interesting to explore amongst the historic landmarks in Atlanta.

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Travel Photo of the Day Atlas at Rockefeller Center

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/27/2009 is of Atlas at Rockefeller Center and was taken by Vibragiel

Photo credit: Vibragiel
The Rockefeller Center is located between Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Built by the Rockefeller family, the Rockefeller Center was declared a national historic landmark in 1987. The famous and recognizable [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Worldwide Plaza NYC

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/26/2009 is of Worldwide Plaza in NYC and was taken by thenails

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Worldwide Plaza is a commercial and residential grouping of three buildings located in Manhattan. All together, the complex takes up an entire city block in the Hell’s Kitchen part of Manhattan and it quickly [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/25/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 09/25/2009
Take A Walk On The Naked Side
Heinz Ludwig, who owns a campsite and restaurant in the small village of Dankerode in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, has another passion beside serving food and providing tents: naked hiking.
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JetBlue says customer service “embedded in the core” [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Chicago Adler Planetarium

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/25/2009 is of Chicago Adler Planetarium and was taken by David Paul Ohmer

Photo credit: David Paul Ohmer
The Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, located in Chicago, Illinois, was founded and built in 1930 by philanthropist Max Adler. Declared a national historic landmark in 1987, the Adler Planetarium is [...]

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Museums in Las Vegas

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When you think of Las Vegas you think of gambling, showgirls, casinos, Cirque du Soleil, drinking and hookers. But Las Vegas actually has lot more to offer the culturally minded soul as the city is full of museums that range from the standard natural history museum to a pinball museum and everything in between. The [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/24/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 09/24/2009
World’s 10 Greatest Train Journeys
Explore Some of the World’s Most Beautiful Countryside By Rail
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Kicked off my US Airways flight for wearing an eye mask!
Michael Winn is the president of a private university, a US Airways frequent flier, and according to at least one flight attendant, [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Sultan Ahmed Mosque

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/24/2009 is of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque and was taken by brewbooks

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The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is the national mosque of Turkey and one of the most noticeable and distinctive landmarks in Istanbul. The mosque is a relic from the Ottoman Empire, built during the rule [...]

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Sightseeing in Athens

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Athens is a city with an almost unbelievable history, having been considered a magical city at one time full of gods and goddesses and actually worshiped. It has been called the birthplace of civilization and where democracy was born. A trip to Athens Greece will fill your mind, body and soul with overwhelming touches of [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/23/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 09/23/2009
China Bans Foreign Tourists From Tibet China bans foreign tourists from Tibet ahead of 60th anniversary celebrations.
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Is This the Future of Travel?
Flying economy might soon mean facing your fellow passengers and not eating very much.
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Holiday Inn opens NYC hotel made entirely of key cards “As [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Ranakpur Jain Temple

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/23/2009 is of the Ranakpur Jain Temple and was taken by mckaysavage

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Ranakpur is a relatively small village located in western India, but it is home to one of the most stunning sights in the world, a grand Jain temple. The temple is supported by 1,444 [...]

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Sports Teams and Stadiums in Boston

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The history of sports in Boston is long and storied. They’ve had such success with their professional sports teams (NHL, NBA, NFL, and MLB) that at least one of their teams has played in a championship game every decade since 1900 and since 2000 Boston’s professional teams have won six championships.

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Travel News and Stories for 09/22/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 09/22/2009
5 spots to live out your ‘Mad Men’ fantasies Now in its third season, the critically acclaimed television show Mad Men has inspired a surge of tourism in New York City. Here are the spots to live out your 1960s fantasies.
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10 restaurants where you can watch [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/22/2009 The Matterhorn

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/22/2009 is of The Matterhorn from above the Stellisee and was taken by Paul Stephenson

Photo credit: Paul Stephenson
The Matterhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps Range that lies on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Standing at a stunning 14,692 feet tall, Matterhorn has garnered a [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/21/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 09/21/2009
10 Best Bars and Bites in Barcelona
Located on Spain’s Mediterranean shore, Barcelona combines the history and culture of Catalonia with the modernity of a capital city. Gothic and Gaudi architecture line the streets, sunbathers bask on beaches only a short walk away from the city, [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/21/2009 Mirror Lake in New Zealand

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/21/2009 is of Mirror Lake in New Zealand and was taken by JennyHuang

Photo credit: JennyHuang
Mirror Lake, also known as Lake Matheson, is located on New Zealand’s South Island and it is one of many gorgeous natural beauties throughout the spectacular country of New Zealand. Surrounded by Mount [...]

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Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas Review

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The Bellagio Las Vegas knows how to do luxury, in fact they’ve earned a AAA Five Star Diamond Award. The Bellagio opened in 1998 and was instantly considered one of the most luxurious hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. Their luxury lies in grace and elegance most exemplified by their world famous fountains. Bellagio is [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/20/2009 Kauai

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/20/2009 is of Kauai and was taken by B Mully819

Photo credit: B Mully
Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands and the fourth-largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago. Sometimes referred to as “Garden Isle,” Kauai is home to 58,303 people. Like all of Hawaii, Kauai is incredibly [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/19/2009 Portland Head Lighthouse

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/19/2009 is of Portland Head Lighthouse and was taken by James Jordan

Photo credit: James Jordan
Often referred to as “the most photographed lighthouse in America,” Portland Head Lighthouse draws an average of one million visitors per year. George Washington directed that the lighthouse be built in 1787 and construction [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/18/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 09/18/2009
Sweet Suites of Vegas: Big, Pricey and Audacious
A 10,000-square-foot suite that includes a basketball halfcourt rents for $25,000 a night at Palms Casino Resort. At MGM Grand’s Skylofts, you’ll find a bathtub that fizzes with tiny champagne-like massage bubbles, TVs in the mirrors and airport [...]

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