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10 Incredible Treks Off the Beaten Path	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Check out these extraordinary out-of-bounds adventures for seasoned travelers.

Fuel Prices Cut Fat: Less Jumbo Jets	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Airlines cut domestic use of wide-body planes by a third, citing fuel costs.

BA's NY-LON Flight to Hold US Checks in Ireland	ABCNEWS: Travel
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New 1st class trans-Atlantic service lets fliers clear U.S. immigration abroad.

China's Gold: Beijing's Stunning Sites	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Beyond the Olympics, Beijing boasts some of world's most spectacular tourism.

Lavish Rally Pit Stops to Party in N. Korea	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Gumball 3000 race car tour stops to party in world's most isolated country.

Silent Rave Takes Over NYC Park	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Hundreds gathered in NYC's Union Square for an impromptu dance party.

Rise in Gay Tourism Stirs Unease in Israel	ABCNEWS: Travel
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So-called 'pink dollars' are flowing in, but may deter traditional pilgrims.

Sahara Desert Was Once Green	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Stoneage cemetery shows that the Sahara Desert was once green and populated.

Need a Break?: How to Get More Vacation	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Take these tips on how to talk to your employer and get more time off work.

Take the Kids: SC Raptor Center Gives a Hoot	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Owls, hawks and kestrels swoop and dive at new S.C. Birds of Prey center.

Future of Luxe: Five-Star Hotel Living At Home	ABCNEWS: Travel
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New residential properties offer concierges and five-star treatment at home.

Top 10 Allergy-Safe States for Kids	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Advocates say air quality tests and tobacco bans should be standard at schools.

FAA Seeks $7M Fine Against American	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Fine proposed for flying after pilots reported safety and drug-testing issues.

EXCLUSIVE: FAA Tapes Reveal Drama of Obama Jet Incident	ABCNEWS: Travel
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The audio contradicts the FAA account of "no emergency."

Airport Screener Testing Labeled 'A Waste'	ABCNEWS: Travel
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TSA disputes report on gaps in airport security, cites new screening technology.

UK Govt: Britons Behaving Badly Abroad	ABCNEWS: Travel
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More UK citizens getting arrested abroad, particularly for partying in Spain.

New Resort Butlers Over-the-Top Service	ABCNEWS: Travel
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From choosing tunes to drawing your bath, hotels offer new luxury attention.

New Jet Routes Rattle Wealthy Residents	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Tony communities fight back against plans to route noisy jets over their towns.

Fly With Fido? Pet Air Travel Warnings	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Taking your pet on a plane can be costly and sometimes dangerous.

More Americans Keep Their Cars Parked	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Americans drove 12.2 billion fewer miles in June than last year.

No ID Lands You on Security Watch List	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Thousands who pass through airports without ID land on security watch list.

Rise in gay tourism stirs unease in Israel	Christian Science Monitor \| Travel
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So-called 'pink dollars' are flowing into the economy, but may deter traditional pilgrims.

Ancient Pyramids Get Mod Makeover	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Egypt modernizes Giza pyramids with new security, cameras and infrared sensors.

Catch Fall's Leaves From Coast to Coast	ABCNEWS: Travel
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From Aug. to Nov, the best places to see the folliage change shades.

'Angel' Falls: Small Plane Crash in Mass.	ABCNEWS: Travel
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FAA said plane was an "angel" flight that provides free medical transport.

Pilots' Vote Approves Delta/NWA Merger	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Ratification was crucial to smoothing Delta's takeover of NWA later this year.

Losing the Yeti in Forgotten Nation of Bhutan	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Embracing modernity, younger generations dismiss elders' traditions and myths.

Top Stress-Busting Caribbean Island Spas	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Escape to the islands to indulge in a luxurious spa vacation at these resorts.

Security Worries on Private Planes	ABCNEWS: Travel
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At 4,700 small airports, TSA could try to regulate private planes.

Uproar Over Loud Prayer in Muslim Morocco	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Gov't enrages religious base by quieting noisy mosque prayers for tourists.

Castles around every curve	Christian Science Monitor \| Travel
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On the trail of the medieval Cathars in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

Budget-Friendly Tips for an NYC Trip	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Find out how to enjoy museums, great food and see the sites on the cheap.

Elephants, giraffes, and lions – oh, my!	Christian Science Monitor \| Travel
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With wildlife all around at a Kenyan game reserve, there's no room for loneliness.

Economic Woes Hit European Vacations	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Europeans are traveling less and exploring 'staycations' as economies stagnate.

JetBlue Readies New Terminal at JFK	ABCNEWS: Travel
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New JetBlue terminal will incorporate post-9/11 planning and security measures.

Most Dangerous Locales Draw Visitors	ABCNEWS: Travel
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The greater the danger, the greater the allure of unsafe tourist spots.

Airlines Keeping Free Mags On Board	ABCNEWS: Travel
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What won't they cut? Free airline magazines that cost next-to-nothing.

Europe's Top 10 Most Lavish Castles	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Take a peek behind the stony walls of Europe's most magnificent structures.

Sunken Pirate Ship Holds Tons of Booty	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Divers continue exploring the Whydah off Cape Cod for sunken pirate loot.

The Hardest-Drinking Cities in America	ABCNEWS: Travel
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When it comes to boozing it up, these U.S. cities are tops.

Opening Ceremony Lives Up to Hype	ABCNEWS: Travel
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President Bush tells U.S. athletes, "win as many golds as you possibly can."

Games Are On: Lavish Opening Ceremony Introduces Beijing to the World	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Pageantry and pyrotechnics delight 91,000 in attendance, 4 billion worldwide.

TSA Mulls Complete Airport Gun Ban	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Weapons aren't allowed past checkpoints, but what about in airport parking lots?

Hungry for Adventure? Try Culinary Escapes	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Learn new tricks! Gourmet getaways are a feast for the mind and body.

GPS Leads Utah Canyon Visitors Astray	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Ten children, 16 adults stranded after GPS leads them off beaten path.

Experts: End Ban on HIV+ Visitors	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Legislation signed by Bush should inform other nations' HIV+ policies.

Slovakia Tourist Board opens its first office in the UK	Travel-Lists.co.uk - Holiday and Travel News
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Fuel Prices Plague 'Ex-Urbanite' Commuters	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Long distance commuters grin and bear four dollar a gallon gas.

Nine Believed Dead in Helicopter Crash	ABCNEWS: Travel
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The helicopter had flown into the remote area to pick up firefighters.

Beheading Raises Bus Security Concerns	ABCNEWS: Travel
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Industry has made little progress in passenger protection.

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