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World heritage is a terrible thing to waste. Fortunately, for 27 places around the globe — including the Rhaetian Railway in Switzerland and Italy, pictured — that shouldn’t be an issue as they’ve just been added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. Full story
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Southwest Airlines plans to go international
Southwest Airlines Co. says it plans to offer international service — a first for the low-fare carrier — through a deal with Canada's WestJet.
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Should you check or ship your bags?
While it's still generally more expensive to ship a suitcase than to check it, the latest airline fees have narrowed the cost differential — and what you gain in convenience and reliability may be worth paying a few extra bucks.
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Dozens of new World Heritage Sites named
World heritage is a terrible thing to waste. Fortunately, for 27 places around the globe, that shouldn’t be an issue as they’ve just been added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.
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See London, Paris and Dublin this fall
Autumn normally brings reduced rates for trans-Atlantic travel but these economic fall air and hotel packages to European capitals are among the best we’ve seen.
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Bring a bib to America's best barbecue joints
Is there any food that better conveys summer than barbecue? A quest for America's best barbecue makes a heck of a good excuse to get out and explore our country's little towns and back-road byways.
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Meet Holland America's Eurodam
Compared to other new ships, Holland America's Eurodam is mid-sized and doesn’t offer the recently hyped megaship trends like zip lines or ice bars. But she does focus on relevant guest features like service and upgraded premium amenities.
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Marine delight: Bond with underwater species
Schmoozing sharks, meeting manta rays and traveling with a porpoise. Dive with green sea turtles in the Galapagos or spot leopard seals in Antarctica.
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Stay in Disney’s neighborhood for less
If finding a well-priced hotel close to Disney World is a big priority, then choosing Kissimmee is a no-brainer. For starters, you have a killer location on the doorstep to Disney World.
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Southwest's seven secrets for success
Southwest's seven secrets for success? The Texas airline stays profitable by keeping things simple: one plane, one class of service, one-way fares.
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Turn back time, rent a castle
If you’ve read the "King Arthur" legends more times than you can count and your family is worried that you attend too many medieval fairs, it's probably time for a vacation at an honest-to-goodness castle.
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