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for 02/20/2010

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• Young man’s body falls from cargo plane... Young man’s body falls from cargo plane
02/19/2010
The body of a young man fell from a cargo plane as it was starting to take off for Miami, Dominican officials said. Dominican Republic - Miami - Aviation - United States - Miami International Airport (3 h ago)

• ‘Oversized’ Kevin Smith ejected from fli... ‘Oversized’ Kevin Smith ejected from flight
02/18/2010
The director and actor says a pilot ejected him from a Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to Burbank, Calif., saying he didn't fit properly in a single seat. Southwest Airlines - Kevin Smith - Oakland California - Burbank California - Twitter (1 d ago)

• Is Hawaii gambling with paradise? Is Hawaii gambling with paradise?
02/18/2010
Hawaii is one of the last two states with no legalized gambling, but lawmakers facing billion-dollar budget deficits are thinking about allowing casinos in tourist-filled Waikiki or on Native Hawaiian lands. Hawaii - Native Hawaiian - Waikiki - United States - Honolulu (1 d ago)

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• Online games, quizzes test travel IQ Online games, quizzes test travel IQ
02/18/2010
Travel quizzes abound. Some are free; some are so easy they're not worth taking. A few are ego-bruisingly difficult. Online game - game - Video game - Browser Based - Facebook (1 d ago)

• United flight lands in Utah after bomb t... United flight lands in Utah after bomb threat
02/18/2010
Airport officials say an airliner en route to San Francisco has been diverted to Salt Lake City following a bomb threat. Utah - Salt Lake City - San Francisco - United States - California (1 d ago)

• Officials want better passports to boost... Officials want better passports to boost security
02/18/2010
The U.S. homeland security chief and some of her Western Hemisphere counterparts are urging the region's governments to bolster airline protections by making travel documents more secure. Security - Passport - United States - Business - Consultants (1 d ago)

• Hand-swabbing a bigger part of security Hand-swabbing a bigger part of security
02/18/2010
Air travelers may have their hands swabbed more often as part of a stepped-up effort to screen passengers for explosives, an Obama administration official said Wednesday. Presidency of Barack Obama - Business - Barack Obama - Security - Obama administration (1 d ago)

• Power outage disturbs flights at Warsaw ... Power outage disturbs flights at Warsaw airport
02/17/2010
Polish airport officials say eight incoming foreign flights have been diverted to other cities after the control tower at Warsaw airport was hit with a power outage. Power outage - Control tower - airport - Aviation - Business (2 d ago)

• 'Suspicious' passenger delays flight fro... 'Suspicious' passenger delays flight from Detroit
02/17/2010
Officials say an Oklahoma-bound flight was delayed several hours in Detroit as police questioned a suspicious passenger and searched the plane but found no threat. Police - Oklahoma - Aviation - Transportation - United States (2 d ago)

• Tuscany, air and car/5 nights, from $1,3... Tuscany, air and car/5 nights, from $1,399
02/19/2010
Pamper yourself with a week at a spa resort and take advantage of the rental car to explore the Tuscan countryside. Tuscany - Italy - Travel and Tourism - Travel - Recreation (9 h ago)

• Sonoma County wine tour from $399 Sonoma County wine tour from $399
02/19/2010
Mentioning Sonoma County, Calif., conjures up images of charming vineyards set amid gently rolling hills in the countryside. With this deal, you can experience it first-hand without losing your shirt. Sonoma County wine - California - United States - Vineyard - Counties (9 h ago)

• Egypt, air/6 nights, from $1,459 Egypt, air/6 nights, from $1,459
02/18/2010
This classic package pairs a stay in hip Cairo with a three-night Nile cruise out of Aswan. Egypt - Nile - Aswan - Africa - Government (1 d ago)

• Mexico cruise, 5 nights, from $391 Mexico cruise, 5 nights, from $391
02/17/2010
Royal Caribbean’s springtime sail makes stops in Costa Maya and Cozumel. Cozumel - Costa Maya - Mexico - States - Quintana Roo (2 d ago)

• Exclusive snowmobile package in Wyoming Exclusive snowmobile package in Wyoming
02/17/2010
Immerse yourself in Wyoming’s serene backcountry this winter with Togwotee Mountain Lodge’s exclusive snowmobile package for ShermansTravel.com readers. Snowmobile - United States - Wyoming - Recreation - Snowmobiling (2 d ago)

• Airports discover courtesy helps the bot... Airports discover courtesy helps the bottom line
02/18/2010
At airports around the country, going out of your way to try to solve a travel problem is becoming part of the basic job description. Travel - United States - Recreation - Recreation and Sports - Australia (1 d ago)

• Nine spring travel tips for 2010 Nine spring travel tips for 2010
02/17/2010
Don’t abandon your dream of Paris in the spring. Read on for nine ways to save both your money and your sanity as you plan your spring travel this year. Paris - France - Travel and Tourism - Ile-de-France - Travel Guides (2 d ago)

• MGM Grand Las Vegas for 3 nights $166/n... MGM Grand Las Vegas for 3 nights $166/nt
02/19/2010
MGM Grand Las Vegas "Getaway for 3 nights!" *Rates starting at $166 for all 3 nights (PRICE ON ARRIVAL DATE IS FOR ALL 3 NIGHTS)/ Discounted rates equal a FREE night (*See site for additional details and restrictions). Feb 24 - Apr 6, 2010. (Exp 4/6/10) (1 h ago)

• MGM Grand Las Vegas from $79.99/nt plus ... MGM Grand Las Vegas from $79.99/nt plus freebies
02/19/2010
MGM Grand Las Vegas "Maximum Escape" Rates from $79.99/nt. *Plus, $25 Activity credit, 2 complimentary admissions to Studio 54 or Tabu, 25% off Spa services and treatments, and 15% off retail (*See site for additional details and restrictions). Feb 12 - Dec 28, 2010. (Exp 12/28/10) (1 h ago)

• Honeymoon cruisers fight for insurance c... Honeymoon cruisers fight for insurance claim
02/19/2010
The newlywed Wegleitners set off for a romantic 7-day Mediterranean voyage, but weather and missed connections unraveled their plans. Insurance would help ... or so they thought. Insurance - Financial Services - Business - Mediterranean Sea - Agents and Marketers (7 h ago)

• NYT: Rolling out the yoga mat NYT: Rolling out the yoga mat
02/17/2010
Like Wi-Fi, on-demand movies and fitness centers, yoga is becoming an amenity many hotels and resorts just can’t do without. Yoga - Religion and Spirituality - Teachers and Centers - The New York Times - Canada (2 d ago)

• Seen that? - Travel Booking Online, Trav... Seen that? - Travel Booking Online, Travelocity
02/19/2010
Travel Booking Online, Travelocity The Flyaway Weblog Travelocity has gone all out in their bid to improve Customer service and satisfaction. They are focusing on customer needs to convert customers and enhance relationship loyalty to move them to do more ... (21 h ago)