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Beantown bests: How my family fell ...

For its barely-in-the-air flight time from Chicago and historic appeal, Boston wooed us from the get (and, it has to be said, the best bargain flights I've ever purchased at $122 roundtrip the week before Labor Day). Here are a few highlights

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3 prime Bangkok hotels for under $1...

Rooftop pools. Moody, club-like lighting. Courtyards with private villas. Definitely not the level of amenities to expect in an American hotel, but in travelers would be shocked at the luxurious standards at some Bangkok hotels for a modest $100

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Died and gone to heaven? No, It’s...

By Vince Font With year-round sunshine and blissful bay views, business travelersknow that there are far worse places to be […]

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The final sprint: Top 5 hotels for ...

On Oct. 9, I’ll be running the 2011 Chicago Marathon -- that’s just four weeks away, but whose counting? I’ve trained, woke up bleary-eyed to run in the dark, iced ‘till my skin was numb and stretched, even while reading to my kids. I’m a native

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Ping-Pong, anyone? Hotels with tabl...

For all the cutting-edge hotel amenities out there—in-room Nespresso machines, touchscreen panels, peek-a-boo bathrooms—some of us will always be happiest to see a Ping-Pong table tucked somewhere on the grounds. After you've spent hours on a

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Asia, meet Mexico: The Banyan Tree ...

What do you get when you cross a glamorous Asian resort with the Mayan Rivera? Only one of the most upscale and jaw-dropping Riviera Maya hotels you've ever seen. It's called the Banyan Tree Mayakoba Riviera Maya, and it single-handedly raises

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Feast in Saint City: New Orleans Se...

People with a passion for seafood are usually willing to travel far to get it. And if your destination is New Orleans, you'll probably put yourself up in any available New Orleans hotel just to be within easy reach. Whet your appetite: The

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Summer send-offs: Top 10 Labor Day ...

When it comes to travelers' preferences for Labor Day, it's a big-city trifecta in the top spots. The Orbitz Labor Day 2011 Index reveals Las Vegas, New York City and Chicago holding the first 3 positions for the last long weekend of the summer

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American as apple pie: Summer vacat...

With its Great Lakes, Motor City and world's longest suspension bridge (talk to the mitten, Golden Gate) there's plenty of pixel-perfect scenery on a summer vacation in Michigan. Cherry pick your way through Traverse City, indulge your sweet

New venues and flights add to Bosto...

With new and improved event venues and increased air service, Boston is touting its role as a hub for meetings and events. Here's what's new.

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5 stylish new hotels in New York City

New York hotels are, by nature, designed to appeal to both leisure and business travelers. And the most recent round of New York hotel openings are an excellent example of how the Big Apple combines style, service and location to serve the needs

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Vegas before vows: 4 bachelor & bac...

If there’s any place in the world that’s more appropriate than Vegas to give yourself a rowdy, pre-marriage bachelor or bachelorette blowout, I’ve never heard of it. What better surroundings to bring your wild and reckless ways to a close in

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Hawaii 5-Ohm: Best spa vacations in...

What could be better than treating yourself to luxurious pampering at one of Hawaii’s fabulous spas? You’re in paradise, right? Make it a spa vacation to remember. The following amazing Hawaiian hotels and resorts have world-class spas that will

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Mountain majesty: Phoenix hotels wi...

By Nancy LeFever Arizona has some of the most amazing vistas in the world withits mountains, canyons, cliffs and the […]

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Disney World's hidden gem: Disney's...

As we passed Fire Rock Geyser, it erupted one last time for the night, suggesting that we were more likely to be in Yellowstone National Park than in Central Florida. These are just a few of the touches Disney’s Imagineers incorporated into the

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Robots, kiosks: Gadgets changing th...

New hotel apps. Automated check-in. Cell-phone key cards. And maybe even a robot bellhop. Here's what you can expect from hotel technology today.

4 ways to still snag a cheap summer...

There’s still time to enjoy a summer vacation, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Consider these 4 affordable ways to squeeze the fun out of the season.

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5 New York hotels for same-sex hone...

So why not support a destination that supports you? Now’s the time to plan a romantic weekend for you and your honey in the gay-welcoming Big Apple. The long days of late summer and early fall are one of the best times to get to the Big Apple

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Phoenix and Scottsdale heat up for ...

Whether it's seasoned road warriors, groups of conventioneers or vacationing families with children, the cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale are well versed in serving the diverse needs of a variety of people. And this summer, new options abound

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Where to stay, play and “partay�...

There are few cities in the United States that can lay claim to all of the things that Atlantic City can. Vegas is a killer gambling town, but there’s no beach. You can take gorgeous summer vacations in southern California, but good luck finding

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