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Great drives: new $330 million road across Florida Keys is green, safe and scenic

A new $330 million road connecting the South Florida mainland with the Florida Keys is finished, with built-in safety and environmental features to make drivers, local wildlife and conservationists happy.

Florida Keys Highway 1 is scenic, safe and enviroronmentally friendly

Marker at the southenmost point in the US, in Key West

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Five best U.S. destinations for fall foilage colors

Get ready to be dazzled by the annual autumn display from Mother Nature.

Best U.S. destination for fall foilage

Fall means grab your gear and your significant other and head out to a fall getaway.  The tourists have gone home, hotels have reduced their peak summer rates, and the scenery sparkles in the [...]

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Cruise news: Norwegian widens smoking ban, Princess offers Zumba classes, American Safari small ship cruising to Hawaii

Norwegian expands no-smoking areas aboard ship

Travel news you might have missed, to help you plan your next vacation getaway –

Norwegian Cruises is expanding its smoke-free ship areas.  Beginning in 2012, smoking is banned anywhere on board, except in shipboard casinos, in special cigar bars, or on your stateroom balcony.  Norwegian says [...]

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Theme cruises for 40s big band, 50s malt shop memories, Elvis and dancing at sea

Themed cruises for dancing at sea to Big Band, Rock, Salsa

Cruise ships have always had evening entertainment options that include late night disco dancing to a DJ, and ballroom dancing to a trio or quartet.  But the popularity of TV shows like Dancing With the Stars and So You Think you Can [...]

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Budget travel deals for June to save you vacation dollars

Angkor Wat, Cambodia, just before sunset

Gas prices and airline tickets are not wallet friendly these days.  But don’t despair, there are plenty of budget travel deals and bargains — if you know where to look.

Southeast Asia — Save $1,00o or more on a 12-day tour of Thailand, Cambodia and [...]

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Top ten free apps for international travel

Free apps for international travel help you find free wi-fi, cheap gas, even free bathrooms

These free, useful travel smartphone apps will help you check your packing list, find Wi-Fi, translate important phrases, coordinate your travel itinerary, call home, even find a bathroom when you travel overseas.  And did I say they are [...]

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