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San Diego's naval side
Since World War I, the Navy has been big in San Diego -- so big, in fact, that locals and tourists alike tend to take it for granted. But...
San Francisco's flower power days
It's a bittersweet experience, chasing down hippie history in San Francisco. But at least the geography is simple.
Hollywood discovered Guadalupe Dunes decades ago
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Budget-friendly weekend escapes
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So many wineries, so little time
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Brides could be walking down the vineyard aisle
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Think of the new W Hollywood Hotel & Residences complex as equal parts Chateau Marmont, L.A. Live and Pershing Square.
Cruise ships focus on fun
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Getting into shipshape on a macrobiotic cruise
Recently, a kid named Sandy Pukel, whom I haven't seen since high school, tracked me down through Facebook. Turns out he is no longer a...
Oasis of the Seas: Does size really matter?
"Wait'll you see the ship!" Myra, the Royal Caribbean check-in agent, gushed as I prepared to board the Oasis of the Seas. "We're going to...
The repositioning cruise fare game
Without too much effort, even a novice can snare a great fare on a one-way repositioning cruise.
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A Valentine's Day getaway -- in L.A.
The Los Angeles Athletic Club is offering an exclusive Valentine's Day deal through DowntownLA.com,...
Films and programs: Slide show tour of Bali, Cambodia and Thailand
ASIA Slide show Traveler Ronald Dunlap will present a photographic tour of...
Call him old school, but he likes his ship safety drills real, not virtual
Virtual ship drills: Titanic, anyone?
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Santa Catalina Island Co. has put together a Valentine's Day package sure to keep planning your getaway to a minimum. Those who are feeling...
Calendar: Salton Sea International Bird Festival
IMPERIAL, CALIF. Salton Sea International Bird Festival When, where:...
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INDONESIA Slide show Traveler TJ Korst will present "Koteka Quest -- Trekking...
Boston for $178
Walk the Freedom Trail in winter or spring with AirTran's $178 round-trip fare to Boston; taxes not included and subject to availability....
Your Scene: The fabric of Guatemalan life
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Tours and cruises: Myanmar, Iraq, Croatia and Italy, Belize and Montana
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