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Radio Guests – March 13, 2010 – Orlando, Florida

March 11, 2010
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Radio Guests – March 13, 2010 – Orlando, Florida

On March 13, 2010, Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio is coming to you from the Hilton at Bonnet Creek, in Orlando, Florida. Featured guests from the show include: - George Hobica , founder of Airfarewatchdog.com , talking about the importance of business travel and connecting people face-to-face instead of just teleconferencing; - Leigh Gallagher...
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Get your Disney deals and resources from AOL Travel

March 9, 2010
By Island Tips
Get your Disney deals and resources from AOL Travel

Filed under: North America , United States , Hotels and Accommodations , Travel Deals When it comes to Disney, I'm rather weird - I can recite almost all of Finding Nemo, but I've only ever managed to visit their theme parks once. Thankfully my daughter is now at the age where a trip...
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Alaskan village building $76 million airport – for 100 people

March 7, 2010
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Alaskan village building $76 million airport – for 100 people

Filed under: North America , United States , Airlines , Airports The Alaskan village of Akutan is home to 100 permanent residents and 900 seasonal workers. Like many Alaskan communities, Akutan makes its money off seafood production. At the moment, the village is only reachable by a 70 year old sea plane -...
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Radio Guests – March 6, 2010 – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

March 4, 2010
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Radio Guests – March 6, 2010 – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

On March 6, 2010, Peter is broadcasting from the Hostal Nicholas de Ovando in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. Featured guests from the show include: - Jonathan Aiken , media relations director for the Red Cross, giving an update on the latest relief efforts in Haiti; - Don Ellis Perez ,...
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TriState Chimney Cleaning – Massachusetts (MA)

March 1, 2010
By Island Tips
TriState Chimney Cleaning – Massachusetts (MA)

TriState Chimney Service is a professional chimney cleaning company located in Worcester, Massachusetts and Woodstock, Connecticut. TriState specialized in chimney cleaning, sweeping and repairs as well as pellet stove installation and repair in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
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New York City’s Roosevelt Island Tram closes for six months

March 1, 2010
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New York City’s Roosevelt Island Tram closes for six months

Filed under: North America , Budget Travel , News New York City's Roosevelt Island Tram , which figured prominently in the "Spider-Man" movie, has closed for six months of repairs, reports the New York Times . The tram ended its last run early this morning. Expected to reopen at the tail end of...
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Tourism Pros to Volunteer in San Francisco

February 28, 2010
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Tourism professionals will voluntarily invest sweat equity to enhance Angel Island in San Francisco, Calif., June 4, 2010, during the Tourism Cares for America project.
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14 New National Monuments Being Considered

February 26, 2010
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14 New National Monuments Being Considered

Filed under: Activism , Hiking , North America , United States , Camping Last week a leaked document from the Department of the Interior gave travelers and outdoor enthusiasts a glimpse into potential plans by the Obama administration to designate as many as 14 new national monuments spread out across nine western states....
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Daily Pampering: Condé Nast Traveller names top spa in the U.S.

February 25, 2010
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Daily Pampering: Condé Nast Traveller names top spa in the U.S.

Filed under: North America , United States , Hotels and Accommodations If a little relaxation and rejuvenation, and a lot of pampering, is on your task list for 2010, Conde Nast has a place for you: The Spa Solage . Readers of Cond? Nast Traveller voted Spa Solage, at Solage Calistoga, the "Favourite...
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Lufthansa Strike Suspended: Pilots, Airline Agree to Resume Talks

February 23, 2010
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Lufthansa Strike Suspended: Pilots, Airline Agree to Resume Talks

Lufthansa pilots have suspended their strike and agreed to continue negotiations. The union began their four-day strike Monday, grounding thousands of passengers and canceling an anticipated 800 flights. Keep reading to find out why the two sides are at odds and what they will have to do to mend the fences
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