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Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout
NEW YORK (AP) — This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are driving to less luxurious places like nearby campgrounds. The good news: At some U.S. campgrounds these days you get live bands, air...
Tags: Personal Service, AAA, Economy, Business and Finance, Rentals, Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010)
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Q&A: Questions and answers about restrictions proposed on alcohol sales and ads in Turkey
Associated PressANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A look at legislation passed in Turkey's parliament early Friday that would ban all alcohol advertising and tighten restrictions on the sale of such beverages, and how such a law could affect tourists and liquor companies in...Tags: Government, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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Jersey shore hopes for a record-setting summer after the devastation of Superstorm Sandy
Associated PressSEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey used a record-breaking gesture Friday to celebrate its recovery from a record-setting storm, proclaiming to the nation that the Jersey shore is back in business following Superstorm Sandy. Gov. Chris Christie...Tags: Elections, Government, Barack Obama, Regional Authority, Ocean City
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Sandy who? Jersey shore opens for summer seven months after storm
ReutersBy Victoria Cavaliere SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J., May 24 (Reuters) - The New Jersey shore ushered in the unofficial start of summer on Friday, with businesses making last-minute preparations and officials declaring the resort towns ready for visitors seven...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Realty, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Restaurants, Chris Christie
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U.S. states support NJ with hands-off approach to luring tourists
ReutersHARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - New Jersey, which launched the start of its summer season on Friday after many of its beaches were devastated by Superstorm Sandy last year, is getting support from neighboring state tourist agencies. Instead of...Tags: Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Hurricane Sandy (2012), Ocean City, Marketing, Travel
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What is the best Florida beach?
Every Memorial Day, a new beach is crowned best in the U.S. by a fellow known as Dr. Beach. Once you win, you're no longer eligible for the list, so the annual Top 10 list is always changing. So it makes sense that over the years, Florida has filled...Tags: Lighthouse Point, Key Biscayne, Tampa, Travel, Gardens and Parks
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Insight: Luxury brands position for U.S. boom
ReutersPARIS/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Most men might balk at spending $600 on a pair of Dior sneakers but for U.S. shoppers like Ephraim, an upbeat 30-year-old, such indulgences are becoming increasingly commonplace. Ephraim is the kind of man who gives luxury...Tags: U.S. Department of Commerce, Government, PPR, Alexander McQueen, Interior Policy
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INSIGHT-Luxury brands position for U.S. boom
Reuters* Affluent U.S. consumers feel it's safe to spend again * China second to U.S. in 2012 luxury retail growth * Influx of tourists will help as Obama reworks visa wait * Top brands expanding across the United States By Astrid Wendlandt and Phil Wahba...Tags: U.S. Department of Commerce, Government, PPR, Alexander McQueen, Interior Policy
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Three Florida beaches make Dr. Beach Top 10 list for 2013
The smile of Dr. Beach still shines on the Sunshine State as three Florida beaches made his annual Top 10 beaches in the U.S. list. Dr. Beach is Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman and he's Director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal...Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Springs, Key Biscayne, Hatteras, Tampa
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Most beaches at Missouri state parks open for Memorial Day weekend
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Swimming season is returning, and most beaches at Missouri state parks will be open for the Memorial Day weekend. The Department of Natural Resources reports two beaches will remain closed for the opening weekend. The day-...
Tags: Harry S. Truman, Swimming, Travel, Gardens and Parks, State Parks
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Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Madrid
ReutersMADRID (Reuters) - Despite its world-class museums, good climate and arguably Europe's best nightlife, Spain's capital, located right in the center of the country, is often overlooked in favor of its beachside sister, Barcelona. But the fact Madrid is...Tags: Telefonica SA, Spain, Trips and Vacations, Madrid (Spain), Arts and Culture
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Tras Sandy, parques estatales están listos para el fin de semana de Memorial Day
El Hartford CourantLa primera temporada de verano desde la tormenta Sandy comenzará este fin de semana de Memorial Day y los parques estatales están listos, dijo el jueves un portavoz del estado. Los árboles que fueron derribados por la tormenta por muchos de los 107...Tags: Stamford, East Haddam, Simsbury, Travel, Washington, DC
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