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September 2009

Travel Photo of the Day 9/18/2009 Mount Hood

The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/18/2009 is of Top of Mt. Hood, Oregon and was taken by Tony the Misfit941

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Mount Hood is a stratovolcano located in the Cascade Volcanic Arc of Northern Oregon, situated about 50 miles southeast of Portland. At 11,249 feet, Mount Hood is the highest [...]

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Sightseeing in Chicago

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Chicago is a great city to visit whether you’re going with your family, a romantic interest or by yourself. There is so much to do in the city that you’ll find yourself wanting to come back time and time again to see the sights you’ve never seen before and revisit the ones you enjoyed the [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/17/2009

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A Trip to Paradise? Italian Island of Pantelleria
Where celebs like Giorgio Armani relax and enjoy Pantelleria’s passito wine.
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Man Joins Mile-High Club With Other Woman While GF Sleeps A society beauty who had a drunken romp with a male passenger while his girlfriend slept caused mayhem [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/17/2009 Mount Moran

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/17/2009 is of  Mt. Moran and was taken by Chuck Martin333

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Located in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park, Mount Moran is one of the most distinctive aspects of the Teton Range, rising 6,000 feet above the ground. Contrary to what one would believe upon seeing [...]

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World’s Greatest Bullet Trains

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For Americans, bullet-trains are an anomaly.  They’re common in the western-world, awesome, and hi-tech.  However, unless an American has traveled overseas, they’ve likely never seen one, let alone experienced the thrill of riding via high-speed rail.  Below, are listed a number of these high-speed rail services, as well as a few actual bullet trains that [...]

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Weekend Getaways in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas is the perfect city for a weekend getaway as there are a variety of things to do throughout the city. For a city that seems centered around gambling and drinking it’s sometimes hard to think outside of the casino and imagine what else there is to do but there’s actually more than meets [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/16/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories from 09/16/2009.
American Idylls: Our National Parks The transcendent, still-wild network of national parks may be America’s greatest gift outright to Americans. But as Sue Halpern reports, the monumental system, crumbling and compromised, demands rescue by each generation—including ours. Plus: The 10 greatest parks and how to [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/16/2009 The Sierra Madre

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/16/2009 is of Sierra Madre and was taken by aldo c zavala726

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The Sierra Madre, which means “Mother Range” in English, is Mexico’s most prominent mountain range. There are actually several different Sierra Madres that run throughout Mexico and they are named depending on [...]

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Family Attractions in Boston

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Boston provides visitors with a unique opportunity to experience an incredibly wide variety of activities from historic landmarks, to culture and arts, to local sports teams, and local natural beauty. For families it’s a rare chance to combine fun activities with educational experiences that will bring history alive and leave a wonderful lasting impression.

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Travel News and Stories for 09/15/2009

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Starwood tweaks onerous cancellation policy after customers compare it to airlines
When Stewart Sheinfeld redeemed 10,000 Starwood points for a night at the W Chicago Lakeshore, he found a strange new rule at the bottom of his confirmation. It said if he canceled his room after [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/15/2009 Siena

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/15/2009 is of Siena and was taken by Gret@Lorenz770

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Siena is an Italian city located in Tuscany. Siena’s history spans thousands of years and its historic city center has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Today, tourists flock to Siena to indulge in the [...]

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Visiting the Chateau de Chillon

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A trip to Switzerland almost requires a visit at the famed Chateau de Chillon, in fact this incredible architectural beauty might just be reason enough to go to Switzerland. Located in Veytaux on the shore of Lake Geneva, Chateau de Chillon originally began as a series of smaller buildings, around 100 of them, that have [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/14/2009

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Hit the trails: Four road trips for fall
Looking to add some meaning and direction to your next road trip? Then pick an interest and follow the trail.
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Keiichi Iwasaki travels across 37 countries on $2 A TOURIST has spent eight years travelling across 37 countries with [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/14/2009 Bora Bora

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/14/2009 is of Bora Bora and was taken by rachel_thecat481

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Bora Bora is a tiny island located in the Pacific Ocean, part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. Only about 8,800 people call Bora Bora home, while many thousands more visit the island and its [...]

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Sightseeing in Dubai

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In the last few years you’ve probably been hearing more and more about Dubai. The country has made a conscious effort to boost its tourism appeal and become a must see destination for travelers from all over the world. The good news for Dubai is their ploy worked. With such noted sightseeing hotspots as Deira [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/13/2009 Surfer near Oahu

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/13/2009 is of  a surfer near Oahu and was taken by mandolin davis372

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The North Shore of Oahu is known among surfers throughout the world as one of the finest locations to find truly massive waves. Winter is an especially popular time for surfers to flock [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/12/2009 Edinburgh

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/12/2009 is of  Edinburgh in the fog and was taken by Daveybot512

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Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and the second largest city in the country after Glasgow. The city became the capital of Scotland in 1437 and since then, Edinburgh has played an important part [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/11/2009

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Afghanistan has its first national parkHigh in the mountains of central Afghanistan is an area of relative peace and majestic beauty — a chain of six lakes so vibrantly blue that they are clearly visible in satellite photos.
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NYC’s High Line Becomes The City’s [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/11/2009 The Glenfinnan Viaduct

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/11/2009 is of Glenfinnan viaduct in Scotland and was taken by Jacobite-corroded.halo731

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The Glenfinnan Viaduct is a Scottish railway viaduct built between 1897 and 1901 and it allows trains to travel from Fort William to Mallaig. Although it was once a crucial component of Scotland’s fishing [...]

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Museums in Detroit

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Detroit was founded in 1701 and due to its convenient location became a major port city for the Midwest. Detroit is probably most noted for its contributions to the automobile industry and to Motown, but the city has branches that reach much further and encompass many areas you might not have imagined. A tour of [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/10/2009

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Afghanistan has its first national parkBand-e-Amir’s Vibrant Blue Lakes Dot Embattled Nation’s First National Park
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Study: Terrorists Shifting Focus to ‘Soft’ TargetsHotel Attacks Rise Due to Increased Security at Government Sites
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Why I don’t support a Passengers Bill of RightsI’m on record as supporting a [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/10/2009 Fenway Park

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/10/2009 is of Fenway Park in Boston and was taken by werkunz1366

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Boston’s Fenway Park has been the home of the Boston Red Sox since it opened in 1912, and since then, Fenway Park has acquired a legendary status among Red Sox Fans as a place [...]

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Longest Suspension Bridges Outside the USA

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When it comes to bridges, the most famous tend to be suspension bridges.  The Golden Gate Bridge and the Brooklyn bridge are both suspension bridges.  While most Americans are familiar with at least a few of the greatest bridges in the United States, we tend to be far less knowledgeable of the great bridges in [...]

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Casual Dining in Boston

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Casual dining in Boston runs the gamut from super casual bar food to upscale casual which borders on fine dining. But either way you slice it, the town knows how to do casual dining.

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Travel News and Stories for 09/09/2009

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Fliers on delayed planes get more support
Congress Pushes Law Allowing Passengers to Disembark Planes Delayed Three Hours on Tarmac
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Why was Delta Air Lines flight 745 stuck on the tarmac 392 minutes?Almost seven hours on the tarmac? Have these people lost their minds?
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New Procedures [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/9/2009 Greenfield Park

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/9/2009 is of Autumn in Greenfield Park and was taken by Indy Kethdy

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Greenfield Park is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it has become known as one of the finest places in the city to enjoy nature and unwind during a hot summer day. The park [...]

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Top Beaches and Beach Activities in Miami

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Miami Florida is known for its beaches, South Beach in particular, where the sand is powder soft, the surf is turquoise and azure blue and the beautiful people are sometimes topless.  Miami’s beaches are so popular they attract people and celebrities from all around the world, so keep your eyes open for celebrity sightings.

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Travel News and Stories for 09/08/2009

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Off the Beaten Path: Europe’s Unknown Island DestinationsFrom the Mediterranean to the Arctic, explore 10 of Europe’s hidden island gems
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Capri’s Blue Grotto Reopened After Toxic FearsCapri’s Blue Grotto re-opened to tourists, after fears about its ‘toxic’ water.
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Predatory tourism? Visitor details a “horrible” vacation [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/8/2009 The Maldives

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/8/2009 is of  the Maldives and was taken by Ahmed Zahid166

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The Maldives is island country located in the Indian Ocean, about 435 miles southwest of Sri Lanka. Originally inhabited by Buddhists in the 3rd Century BC, the Maldives would eventually change hands between several European [...]

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Las Vegas Mirage Hotel Review

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Smack dab in the middle of the Las Vegas strip is the Mirage Hotel and Casino, an old timer by Vegas standards. Built in 1989 the hotel will be celebrating its 20th anniversary throughout 2009. At its conception the Mirage was a new idea, a destination in itself with its famed volcano, lobby aquarium, and [...]

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