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Exploring the Emerald Isle

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:53:56 +0000

Like many Irish-Americans, I’m curious about my roots. Unlike most Irish-Americans, my surname, Nephin, gives little hint that I am of Irish descent.

Affordable beach resorts

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:53:55 +0000

You needn’t be rich to plan a beach vacation. Travel + Leisure’s March issue profiles 27 affordable beach resorts, each one charging less than $250 a night.

‘Air’ your grievances

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:53:54 +0000

It’s not often that the U.S. federal government invites people to air their grievances. But the Transportation Security Administration is welcoming people to complain, criticize and question TSA operations on its "Evolution of Security" blog.

Arctic adventure awaits

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:53:54 +0000

One disconcerting thing about sightseeing on these frozen Arctic islands at the edge of the polar ice pack may be that the biggest tourist attractions might be returning your stare.

On-set vacations

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:53:53 +0000

If your kids are so glued to TV that even the offer of a vacation won’t get them to turn off the tube, how about enticing them with a trip where they can see some small-screen characters or famous show locations?

Explore a Ghost Town

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:53:52 +0000

Today’s families want more from a vacation and at Three Valley Lake Chateau and Heritage Ghost Town they get just that.

Thailand giving whistles to female visitors to Phuket to sound in emergencies

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:53:48 +0000

BANGKOK, Thailand - Female tourists visiting the Thai island of Phuket are going to be given whistles to sound in case of an emergency.

U.S. zoos mirroring human health craze with sugar-free treats for animals

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:53:47 +0000

CHICAGO - Gorillas on Weight Watchers? Polar bears slurping sugar-free Jell-O shots? Giraffes nibbling alfalfa biscuits?

United, Continental increase fares by up to US$50 round-trip

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:53:47 +0000

NEW YORK - Two of the biggest U.S. airlines boosted round-trip fares by as much as much as US$50 heading into the weekend, raising the stakes in their fight against rapidly rising fuel costs and putting pressure on competitors to follow suit.

Events mark 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King assassination in Memphis

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:53:46 +0000

MEMPHIS - Forums, exhibits and other events are scheduled in Memphis and Atlanta to mark the anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.