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California's Coronado named nation's best beach
CORONADO, Calif. (AP) -- Like a Hollywood star, Coronado's 1.5 mile-long beach literally sparkles, thanks to the mineral mica glinting in its sand....
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Bangkok: 5 free things for visitors to do
BANGKOK (AP) -- Chaos is part of Bangkok's charm. But the savvy traveler quickly learns how to navigate Bangkok's legendary traffic jams and discover its soul, a mix of urban jungle and Buddhist serenity where shopping and eating are national pastimes....
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Father, son explore Madrid's magic
MADRID (AP) -- "Hey dad, listen! The music of `Un Chien Andalou,'" my son Corneel said casually, as we wandered the maze of hallways that make up the Reina Sofia museum....
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Giant bull head draws drivers to SD sculpture park
MONTROSE, S.D. (AP) -- Cartoonlike buzzards wielding a knife and fork, anvil and oversized mallet might seem like an odd way to welcome tourists, but Porter Sculpture Park is no typical roadside attraction....
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Doggy couch surfing? Website has lodging for dogs
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- When you travel and have to leave your dog behind, you can call a kennel, hire a pet sitter - or find him a new friend online....
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Having fun like kids, without kids, at Disneyland
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Disneyland is not just for sugar-soaked kids. Consider, all you grown-up women out there, going for a gals' day out....
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Theme parks opening new attractions, coasters
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The first phases of a reimagined Fantasyland at Florida's Walt Disney World, a Disneyland attraction in California based on the "Cars" movies, and Universal Studios Hollywood's new Transformers ride top the list of new attractions at theme parks across the country in 2012.....
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Pa. art collection completes controversial move
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Barnes Foundation is no longer the greatest art collection you'll never see....
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War of 1812 bicentennial sites, events all over US
NEW YORK (AP) -- Pity the War of 1812. Its bicentennial is at hand and events are planned for all over North America, from Canada and the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic and the South. But good luck finding someone who can explain in 10 words or less what the war was about....
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Houston: 5 free things for visitors to do
HOUSTON (AP) -- Summer is nearly year-round in Southeast Texas so it should be no surprise that the free stuff to see and do in the sprawling metropolitan area of the nation's fourth-biggest city focuses on the outdoors....
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Here's how to travel 25,000 miles without a penny
NEW YORK (AP) -- Michael Wigge left Berlin without a penny and traveled 25,000 miles to Antarctica, hitchhiking, bartering and working his way by ship, plane, car and foot, from Europe to Canada and the U.S. and then through Latin America....
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Santa Fe festival will honor Navajo artist
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Artist Tony Abeyta just can't help himself....
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Dior exhibit traces 60 years of cinema
GRANVILLE, France (AP) -- Going back to where it all began, a new exhibit in the childhood home of legendary designer Christian Dior in Normandy sheds new light on the house's huge contribution to the silver screen....
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New Monticello tour opens rarely seen places
The public will soon get a new glimpse into Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home.
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NC Tourism makes fall color prediction
VisitNC's fall campaign with weekly giveaways, scenic drives, contests and more begins Sept. 14.
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Despite tough economy, more than 1 million expected to hit the road this weekend
More than 1 million North Carolinians are expected to take a trip of more than 50 miles from home this Labor Day holiday, according to AAA.
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NC Cherokees adding golf course to attract tourists
North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue is joining the Cherokee Indians in opening a designer golf course as the tribe expands its tourist offerings around its Smoky Mountains reservation.
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Vacationers express themselves at craft studios
Rain doesn't spoil vacation for the Benoit family of Springfield, Ill.
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Wi-Fi coming to 50 US Airways planes next year
US Airways fliers will soon be able to surf the Web while in the sky.
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How to keep your e-mail safe while traveling
When Daniel Carter logged on to a shared computer at a hostel in Rome to check e-mail, he had no idea he was in a hacker's sights. After his trip was over, he discovered someone had hijacked his e-mail account and sent a message to hundreds of his contacts asking for money.
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Flight diverted to NM after passenger gets naked
A US Airways flight to Los Angeles was diverted to Albuquerque after a passenger removed all of his clothing mid-flight, forcing flight attendants to cover him with a blanket before he was arrested, authorities said Wednesday.
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Smoky Mountains Park marks 75th anniversary
The ancient blue-green mountains with breathtaking vistas and distinctive mists are home to salamanders and black bears, 19th century log cabins, rippling streams, waterfalls and more than 800 miles of trails, including a large section of the Georgia-to-Maine Appalachian Trail.
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Travel Brief: Exotic-tour companies offering incentives for hardy travelers
Exotic tours have never been more affordable, according to National Geographic Traveler, which is listing "50 Tours of A Lifetime" in the magazine's May/June issue.
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Ghost Town gets money to keep operating
An anonymous investor has donated money to Ghost Town in the Sky, meaning the head of the Western-themed amusement park doesn't need a short-term loan from the town of Maggie Valley.
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Cool birding tours available from simple to deluxe
Birding as a hobby has soared in recent years, leading to a variety of new tours. There are trips for experts and amateurs, ranging from the deluxe to the inexpensive. Some take off from city parks and docks, others from the back of beyond.
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