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Family matters: Orbitz 2011 Holiday...

In a sign of the times, travelers surveyed by Orbitz revealed that they would cut back on holiday gifts this year if necessary to cover higher travel costs. The Orbitz 2011 Holiday Travel Index, which gauged the holiday travel plans and

Lounge and frequent flyer changes a...

As they continue their merger, United and Continental Airlines have unveiled newly renamed lounges, as well as an array of frequent flyer program changes.

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Local love: A traveler's guide to T...

To take the measure of a city, you need to get out of the tourist zones and explore a residential neighborhood. But some cities, such as New York, have so many to choose from. I humbly submit my own neighborhood, Tribeca, which you’ve probably

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Big city leaf-peeping: Fall foliage...

While crowds flock to the picturesque towns of New England for fall vacations, international cities unwind a notch to render local character (and cheap hotel rates). From the Salon du Chocolat in Paris to fall foliage in Central Park, see what

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At more hotels, original artwork is...

More hotels than ever feature original artwork by well-known and emerging artists. Here are a few great places to stay

At upscale hotels, you can drive a ...

Upscale hotels around the country are offering guests free use of luxury cars to get around. Here are a few of the top hotels doing it.

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Finding great regional cuisine with...

The USA is filled with great regional dining cuisine. Here are a few hotels where you can sample the local flavor.

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Independent airport lounges provide...

Looking for a less-expensive alternative to pricey airline VIP clubs? Check out these independently operated airport lounges.

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Ways to commemorate the 10th annive...

The tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks is coming up. The National September 11 Memorial, meanwhile, opens to the public on Sept. 12; with the museum to follow at a later date. Leading up to September 11 (and extending beyond it), however,

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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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5 cool budget summer destinations f...

If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the city. Bypass a New York City vacation for value stays within driving -- or train -- distance to the metropolis.

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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.

How to reserve passes to the 9/11 M...

The memorial part of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum is opening to the public on Sept.12, and it looks like visiting it will be a powerful experience -- it includes two mammoth pools with waterfalls (on the footprints of where the

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5 great rooftop hotel bars and rest...

As summer heats up, these five hotels offer great options for dining and entertaining with rooftop bars and restaurants.

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Top 5 convention cities heat up for...

Work may not stop during the summer months, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy business travel while hitting the nation’s top convention cities and hotels. Here are some ideas about how to make the most of your next meeting — and any free

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Give your regards to Broadway at th...

Just in time for the Tony Awards in June, head to the Big Apple and enjoy a Broadway show (or two). Though Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark has been riddled with problems and the creators have gone back to rehearsals to revamp the show before it

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New York vacations by bike: 42 mile...

New Yorkers are often asked by visitors, "What is the best way to see New York City?" Well, if the goal is to soak up prime New York vacation spots, the best bet is via foot to pedal, and not from the back seat of a zooming cab. Enter the Five

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Family vacations by sea: Cruising o...

After a week’s sojourn in France, we made our way to Southampton, UK to board the flagship of Cunard’s fleet for the ultimate cruise and family vacation. What can match the thrill of embarkation day? Ours was beautifully sunny and cool for

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5 reasons to stay at New York's new...

Earlier this year, New York vacations got a little cooler. Eventi, a Kimpton hotel, opened on the outskirts of Chelsea, in a bustling little neighborhood near the Flower District and the Theater District. I spent two nights in an executive suite

Delta Air Lines bulks up at three E...

Delta Air Lines makes a move on the East Coast, adding flights in New York and Washington. Atlanta airport gets a new hotel and LAX's observation desk reopens.