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Stretch your bucks at these value cities
Hoping to get out of town this spring without breaking the bank? According to the folks at Hotwire.com, the following 10 cities provide excellent value for your vacation dollar.
The most expensive U.S. cities to visit
Hotels in New York and Honolulu remain the priciest, though the recession has induced some good deals for travelers.
Reality show vows to bring sexy back to flying
"Fly Girls," a CW reality show debuting 9 p.m. EDT Wednesday, follows the lives of five Virgin America flight attendants as they jet around the country.
Shanghai forecasts largest-ever World?s Fair
Looking for the China of pagodas, farmers in rice paddies and Mao-suited masses pedaling bicycles through grim city streets? You won?t find it during Shanghai's World Expo.
FAA proposes $1.5M fine against Northwest
The government wants to fine Northwest Airlines almost $1.5 million after it failed to inspect wires near the cockpit windows in some of its planes for 17 years.
Discount airlines start new round of short sales
Leading discount airlines have launched a new round of airfare sales for summer, but travelers may have to act fast and be flexible on dates to grab the best deals.
Troubleshooter: Vikings real on this riverboat
When Michelle Rothstein tries to arrange a special side-trip for her husband before a Seine river cruise, their company nixes the idea. Can't it bend a little rule?
Bill aims to speed up air traffic system overhaul
Transforming the nation's air traffic system by replacing World War II-era radar with 21st century GPS technology would be accelerated under a bill approved Monday by the Senate.
Parents who shouldn?t be allowed on a plane
The problem is as old as air travel itself: Adults seated next to misbehaving kids while confined to a plane. Until now, at least, we knew whose side the parents were on.
Travelers to see tougher security before beach
For those who haven't flown in a while, be prepared to be scanned, swabbed or thoroughly patted down. Maybe all three.
Forget the Alaska cruise ? let?s go fishing
Some of the biggest salmon are caught on one of the world?s best rivers to fish ? Alaska's Kenai River ? but it takes patience ? a tall order for a family trip.
Private islands for non-billionaires
Having an island all to yourself seems like a luxury reserved for the Richard Bransons of the world. But here are five options that are affordable for the other 99.9 percent of us, too.
Sit down, tuck your napkin and see stars
Pull out your chair, have a seat, order, and keep a lookout for A-listers such as George Clooney, Anne Hathaway and Robert DeNiro.
Beach? How about ski resorts for spring break
If your kids were mesmerized by Shaun White's tricks, Lindsey Vonn's speed or other great feats from the Winter Games and are clamoring for a trip to a snow resort, it?s not too late.
