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America is known for its sweeping vistas, towering cities and inspiring seacoasts. But what are the 10 most spectacular panoramic views? Story
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Do your photos resemble your vacation?
It's a rare day when a vacation photo actually looks like one you saw in the magazines and brochures when planning the trip. Your sky is never as blue, your water seldom as sparkling, your colors and sights hardly as vivid as you remember them.
Ski resorts ease up on the extreme
The emphasis on expert trails is taking a gentle turn as the majority of those on the slopes rate themselves as intermediate or occasional skiers.
Out of the Blue: Tales from the Lavatory Zone
On a United Airlines flight last month from Miami to Buenos Aires, Argentina, an enraged passenger (a Uruguayan banker, no less) kicked a hole in the cockpit door. He then stuck his head and torso through the hole and was clobbered with the blunt end of an ax, which was wielded by the startled co-pilot.
Going Avis' way? One-way, that is
PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Eager to get winter-season rentals back to the North and West as spring arrives, Avis Rent A Car is offering discounted rates for one-way trips from the Tampa Bay area and nearly a dozen other Florida cities.
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For thousands of annual visitors, Acapulco is the ideal holiday resort. This Pacific resort is a Mecca for those who love swimming, shopping, and enjoying the nightlife. Acapulco Bay, one of the world's best natural harbors, is the city's centerpiece. The weather is Acapulco's major draw--warm waters, almost constant sunshine, and year-round temperatures in the 80s. It comes as no surprise, then, that most people plan their day around laying their towel on some part of Acapulco's many kilometers of beach.
