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Allergy-friendly dining at 10 theme parks

November 30, 2012
Ten entertainment parks, including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Sesame Place have introduced new allergy-friendly dining services and menus for guests. more →
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Sports cars [sponsored infographic]

November 29, 2012
One way to make a road trip more interesting is to drive a sports car. Many rental car companies offer them. more →
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How to find cheap holiday flights

November 29, 2012
Johnny Jet The Travel Insider offers 10 ways to find cheap holiday flights. Johnny says: "For starters, the airlines are expecting full flights thanks to them reducing capacity.... more →
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This season, take the kids and the grandkids to see the holiday lights

November 29, 2012
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It’s worth the effort, I promise, to take the kids and grandkids. For a few hours you can forget the baking, the shopping and the wrapping and just enjoy the holidays and each other. more →
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Kids programs popular at this resort in Puerto Rico

November 28, 2012
The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico guarantees that the kids and parents alike will be entertained on your next family trip. more →
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Plenty of package deals at historic hotels

November 27, 2012
The cultural and heritage website, HistoricHotels.org, offers over 3,000 dynamic hotel packages, extraordinary experiences, and exclusive hot deals for travelers. more →
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Swim with the Manatees at Crystal River

November 26, 2012
Located in the only place in North America where you can legally swim and interact in the wild with the endangered West Indian Manatee, the eco-friendly Plantation on Crystal River is offering a chance to swim with the loving creatures. more →
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Save up to 50% in December at Mohonk Mountain House

November 25, 2012
At Mohonk Mountain House, a Victorian castle resort and spa located 90 miles north of New York City, travelers enjoy up to 50% savings with the “December Delight” midweek package- offered beginning today! more →
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Get a free flight ticket with a reservation to Snowmass

November 24, 2012
Thinking snow: Now through February 1, book five nights’ accommodations in Snowmass and four days of Aspen/Snowmass lift tickets and every third airline ticket on your reservation is free! more →
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Peanuts gang on exhibit at Chicago Museum

November 23, 2012
The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago celebrates the 50-year legacy of Charles Schultz and his Peanuts gang with the new temporary exhibit “Charlie Brown and the Great Exhibit.” more →
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