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October 2009

Travel Photo of the Day Sunset on Lake Malaren

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/21/2009 is of Lake Malaren in Sweeden and was taken by Per Ola Wiberg (Powi)

Photo credit: Per Ola Wiberg (Powi)
Lake Malaren is the third-largest lake in Sweden, located just west of Stockholm in the southeastern part of the country. The lake has long been a significant part [...]

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Sports Teams and Stadiums in Los Angeles

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Whether you live in Los Angeles or you’re just visiting it is an incredible place for sports fans. There is a team for every major sport and a lot of the minor ones too.

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Travel News and Stories for 10/20/2009

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Walk Away the Blues in the Emerald Isle Ireland’s gorgeous landscape and mild year-round temperatures make it the perfect location for a hike or stroll. The quiet country roads of Ireland are perfect for casual walkers, while the mountains and forests provide great trails [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Canaima National Park

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/20/2009 is of Canaima National Park and was taken by aeruginosa

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Canaima National Park is a park located in southeastern Venezuela that borders both Brazil and Guyana. The park was established in 1962 and it is the second-largest park in the country, already larger than the [...]

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Museums in London

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London is the capital of both England and the United Kingdom and has a history of influence and power that reaches back more than two thousand years. It’s no doubt then that a city with as much history as London is full of incredible museums that house relics of the past. The list of London [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 10/19/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 10/19/2009
Which Airports Have the Least Delays? According a new survey by the Brookings Institution, on-time performance as of June was up 5.1 percent compared with last June. http://abcnews.go.com
US Senate Passes Bill Fining Tourists In The Name Of Tourism On Wednesday the US [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Cerro Fitz Roy

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/19/2009 is of Cerro Fitz Roy and was taken by RIOMANSO

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Cerro Fitz Roy, also known as Monte Fitz Roy, is a mountain located in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field near the village of El chalten. Located on the [...]

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Las Vegas MGM Grand Hotel Review

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The current MGM Grand in Las Vegas is actually not the first MGM Grand, the original was opened in 1973 and was one of the largest hotels in the world at the time. In 1986 the original MGM Grand was sold to Bally Entertainment Corporation and became Bally’s Las Vegas. The new MGM Grand was [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Llama at Machu Picchu

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/18/2009 is of a Llama at Machu Picchu and was taken by epicxero

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Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city perched in the mountains above Peru’s Urubamba Valley, has become one of the most recognizable locations in the world due to its mysterious nature and its dramatic [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Nugget Point New Zealand

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/17/2009 is of Nugget Point New Zealand and was taken by Omer Simkha

Photo credit: Omer Simkha
Nugget Point is a landform located off the coast of New Zealand’s Otago region, which is located in the southern part of South Island. With a lighthouse dominating the tip of its [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 10/16/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 10/16/2009
Top Ten10 Snow Resorts for Families Parents magazine recommends 10 snow resorts for families. http://abcnews.go.com
Obama Administration Favors Blue States for Travel? Obama, top officials focus taxpayer-paid travel on Democratic-leaning states. http://abcnews.go.com
Sky-high government fines against United, US Airways for safety violations In yet [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Patagoni

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/16/2009 is of Patagonia and was taken by reurinkjan

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Patagonia is a name used to describe the geographic region contained by the southernmost part of South America, located in Argentina and Chile. Chile’s Patagonia has become immensely popular as a tourist destination for visitors from all [...]

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Spas in Atlanta

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Anyone who’s ever driven through the city of Atlanta probably understands the need for relaxation in this city, just the stress of the traffic alone can drain you. So if you’re in the Atlanta area why not check out some of their incredible spas. Your best bet is to schedule your spa visit to coincide [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 10/15/2009

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Arizona Wineries Rise Above Desert Climate In desert, family run wineries, vineyards prove to be their own wine charms. http://abcnews.go.com
The Eternal City: 48 Hours in Rome ABC News suggests some of the best things to do if you have two days in Rome. [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Gardon River France

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/15/2009 is of Gardon River France and was taken by Wolfgang Staudt

Photo credit: Wolfgang Staudt
The Gardon or Gard river is located in Southern France, taking its name from the Gard department. Beginning in the Cevenes range of mountains, the Gardon ends in the Rhone river. The river [...]

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Romantic Destinations in Baltimore

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Baltimore may not be the most romantic destination for couples but there are several places in Baltimore that can inspire romance between you and your sweetheart.

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Travel News and Stories for 10/14/2009

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Top 10 Free Attractions in London Once the center of the British Empire, London remains the largest city in Europe and is home to an incredibly diverse population, as well as countless historical and cultural gems. http://abcnews.go.com All Aboard a Cruise to [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Temagami Ontario

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/14/2009 is of Temagami Ontario, Canada and was taken by Joel Bedford

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Temagami is located in northwestern Ontario, Canada, a region that surrounds Lake Temagami. The area is home to a large aboriginal population which is officially referred to as the Temagami First Nation. Many [...]

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Nightclubs and Nightlife in Chicago

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Chicago is a great city if you’re in the mood for some nightlife. The Windy City is full of incredible bars and nightclubs which can fit almost any type of partier.

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Travel News and Stories for 10/13/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 10/13/2009
Where You Can Score a Free Honeymoon Marriage on the rocks? Honeymoon by the beach: Malaysia state offers free vacations to couples http://abcnews.go.com
What Could Have Been Germany and Japan have something in common — and we’re not talking about World War II here. [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Western Cape in South Africa

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/13/2009 is of Western Cape in South Africa and was taken by geoftheref

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Western Cape is a province of South Africa located in the southwestern portion of the country. The province is distinguished by its extremely diverse topography, with much of the province dominated by the [...]

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Best Places to Shop in Las Vegas

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You may not think of Las Vegas as a shopper’s paradise but it actually is the perfect shopping hot spot for the savvy shopper. Forget the overpriced jewelry and tacky souvenirs of the past, today shopping in Las Vegas is so much more with almost anything you could ever want.

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Travel News and Stories for 10/12/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 10/12/2009
Quake Preps Paid Off for Indonesian Village Indonesian village Mangopo had no fatalities, unlike other nearby villages http://abcnews.go.com
Astronaut Needed for Trip to Titan. Bad news: it’s one-way. Astronaut Needed: Craigslist ad wants someone for a trip to Titan, $25K cash. Only drawback – [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day Azure Window in Malta

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/12/2009 is of Azure Window in Malta and was taken by Glen Bowman

Photo credit: Glen Bowman
The Azure Window is a rock formation located on Gozo, an island of Malta. Like the name suggests, the Azure Window consists of a table-like rock that sits over the sea, creating [...]

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Sightseeing in St. Louis

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St. Louis is one of those cities that is just packed with activities for locals and tourists to do and see. From the world famous Gateway Arch and the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales to the little known Historic city of Kimmswick, there is something for everyone when sightseeing in St. Louis.

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Travel Photo of the Day Berlin Cathedral

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/11/2009 is of the Berlin Cathedral and was taken by Wolfgang Staudt

Photo credit: Wolfgang Staudt
The Berlin Cathedral, or Berliner Dom in German, is an Evangelical Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church located in Berlin, Germany, on Museum Island. Although the cathedral as it appears today is only about [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day Chamonix France

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/10/2009 is of Chamonix France and was taken by Leo-setä

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Chamonix is a French commune, or collection of small towns and villages, located in the Rhone-Alpes region of Southeastern France. Only about 9,800 people call Chamonix their home, but many millions more have visited Chamonix to [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 10/09/2009

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What Can Save Machu Picchu? Peru’s Machu Picchu ancient ruins, Antoni Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona and a New Orleans elementary school are among the cultural heritage sites threatened by neglect or overdevelopment, a preservationist group said Tuesday http://abcnews.go.com
Tourists desperate to find [...]

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The Travel Photo of the Day Queens World Fair Unisphere

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/9/2009 is of Queens World Fair Unisphere and was taken by False Positives

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The Unisphere, which is located in Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, New York City, stands 12 stories high as a stainless-steel representation of the Earth. Originally created to symbolize the beginning of [...]

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Sightseeing in Aruba

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Aruba is one of those vacation islands that is a wonderful treat if you’re just going to lie on the beach all day and enjoy the sun, sand and water. But beyond that there is so much to do in Aruba that you might be so busy you never get time to relax in the [...]

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