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13 beach escapes that won’t bust the bank The price to become a temporary castaway needn't break the bank. In fact, some of the planet's finest beach-lounging locales are pretty darn affordable. (And you better use up those miles before the airlines expire 'em all.) |
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Rock on at these top venues We check out the scene in some of America's best small and independent rock 'n' roll venues, including the Living Room in New York City, Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia and The Magic Stick in Detroit. |
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Best English country retreats We find 10 English country manors worth every pound, all within two hours of London, including, Chewton Glen in Hampshire, Cliveden House in Berkshire, the Alexander House Hotel in West Sussex and seven more. |
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A journey across Down Under A trip on Australia's Indian Pacific is on every train buff's life list. Rey Kirkman of Salem, Ore., took copious notes, so you'll know exactly what to expect on one of the world's longest train trips. |
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Egypt's ancient pyramids at Giza get makeover The monuments may be glorious, but visiting Egypt's famed Giza Pyramids has long been a nightmare, with hawkers peddling camel rides and pharaonic trinkets hustling tourists relentlessly at every turn. |
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Macau looks beyond China to fuel tourism boom The tiny former Portuguese colony of Macau wants to attract more international visitors to reduce its reliance on Greater China, and hopes to do that partly by moving upmarket, a senior official said on Thursday. |
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Mexico's tourism industry hurting The U.S. economic downturn, high fuel prices and bad weather are all hitting the tourism business in Mexico as Americans stay away from the most popular resorts this summer. |
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Off beaten track in Peru Far from the lines of tourists that snake around the entrance of Machu Picchu, hundreds deep before dawn, is Fausta Colonia's open-air kitchen. |
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 | Off-season beach getaways Aug. 27: Nilou Motamed from Travel + Leisure magazine gives tips on extending your summer vacation on the beach. Today show |
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 | Windy City kicks up its heels Aug. 26: An outdoor program in the Windy City has got fingers snapping and hearts pumping, turning an urban space into the largest dance hall in the country. NBC's Lee Cowan reports. Nightly News |
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