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Monday, 04 February 2013 10:25

New Notre Dame bells make harmonious history

Written by By THOMAS ADAMSON
PARIS (AP) -- The cathedral of Notre Dame - French for "our lady" - has finally got the prima donna worthy of its name.......
Thursday, 31 January 2013 11:23

5 free things in Puerto Rico

Written by By BEN FOX
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- There may have been a time when Puerto Rico was a cheap getaway but those days are long gone. Puerto Rico is heavily dependent on imported goods and fuel and that's reflected in prices from a taxi ride from the airport to the mojito at your hotel. And it is, after all, the Caribbean, where tourists should expect...
Thursday, 31 January 2013 11:00

No fear: Blind skiers take to Western slopes

Written by By THOMAS PEIPERT
WINTER PARK, Colo. (AP) -- Taking a deep breath, Wally Mozdzierz points his skis down the icy slope and leans forward. He hears the snow crunch and feels the contours change beneath him as he glides swiftly down the mountain, his guide following close behind.......
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Whether you're interested in Lincoln the president or "Lincoln" the movie, Washington is a downright thrilling destination.......
Wednesday, 30 January 2013 13:50

Quito's nerve-testing urban airport shuttered

Written by By GONZALO SOLANO
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) -- Landing at Ecuador's capital can be a white-knuckle affair. High altitude, a cramped runway and towering volcanos nearby make it one of Latin America's most challenging airports for pilots. And the constant roar of the planes torments those on the ground as well.......
Tuesday, 29 January 2013 11:15

Twain then, us now, on Italian time travel trip

Written by By RAF CASERT
FERRARA, Italy (AP) -- I came to Italy to test a French adage by way of an American writer, Mark Twain.......
Friday, 25 January 2013 16:02

Wool is hot at huge Utah outdoor gear trade show

Written by By PAUL FOY
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Wool instead of synthetic fleece, carbon skis and a spoon-shaped sleeping bag are among the hottest products at the world's largest expo for outdoor equipment and apparel, where vendors are vying for a share of the $289 billion Americans spend every year on outdoor gear, travel and services.......
Thursday, 24 January 2013 14:01

Southfork Ranch draws 'Dallas' fans old and new

Written by By JAMIE STENGLE
PARKER, Texas (AP) -- The white two-story home with stately pillars overlooking a green Texas pasture where longhorns roam is instantly recognizable: This is the power seat of television's famous Ewing family.......
Thursday, 24 January 2013 10:55

5 free things to do in New Orleans

Written by By STACEY PLAISANCE
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- It's expensive to be a tourist in a town that's hosting two of the biggest events of the new year - Mardi Gras and the NFL Super Bowl - but New Orleans has plenty of free things to do.......
NEW YORK (AP) -- Ordinarily I'm a cheapskate shopper who frequents Kmart and Old Navy and thinks of Macy's as a splurge. But recently I decided to explore the secret world of New York sample sales, where leftover designer merchandise is sold at deep discounts.......
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