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Flights | Today in the Sky with Ben Mutzabaugh
Ben Mutzabaugh is a national expert on air travel, which he covers for USA TODAY. He appears frequently on such broadcast outlets as CNN, FOX News, MSNBC and others.
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Ground crews to picket Southwest
, USA TODAYThat's the headline from The Associated Press, which writes Southwest Airlines ground crews represent by Transport Workers Union say they'll picket today at Baltimore, Phoenix, Pittsburgh and Seattle "as they push for a resolution to stalled contract talks. ... The...
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Hotels | Hotel Check-In with Barbara De Lollis
Barbara De Lollis reports on the hotel industry for USA TODAY. She speaks to the biggest names in lodging and taps the insider knowledge of the nation's savvy road warriors.
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HBO's 'Entourage': Final season embraces L.A. hotels, restaurants
Barbara De Lollis, USA TODAYAs HBO wraps up shooting for the final season of Entourage, Hotel Check-In toured various hotels that will make it into the series.
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Cruises | The Cruise Log with Gene Sloan
Gene Sloan is a leading authority on cruising, which he covers for USA TODAY. He is also the co-author of Frommer's Alaska Cruises & Ports of Call 2010.
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Holland America to cruise lovers: Now's the time to book
, USA TODAYThe premium line is launching a "Vacation Stimulus Plan" full of deals and discounts that creates an incentive to lock in 2009 voyages.
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Destinations with Laura Bly
Laura Bly has visited seven continents during three decades as a travel reporter and photographer. Her favorite place: a window seat, headed somewhere she's never been.
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Universal follows Disney in raising theme park ticket prices
Laura Bly, USA TODAYBuoyed by the widespread popularity of its year-old attraction The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando hiked its theme park admission prices Monday, raising the gate price of a one-day, one park ticket from $82 to $85, an increase of 3.7 percent.
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Destinations with Jayne Clark
Jayne Clark has covered travel for major newspapers from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh for more than 20 years. She's found the worst circumstances often make for the best stories.
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Best public restrooms: Help crown a stand-out throne
Jayne Clark, USA TODAYKnow of a fabulous public restroom? Here's your chance to get it the recognition it deserves by nominating for the America's Best Restroom Award. Now in its 10th year, the contest seeks out the best non-residential bathrooms in the USA.
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Destinations with Kitty Bean Yancey
Kitty Bean Yancey writes about leisure travel, specializing in hot vacation spots, luxury hotels, spas and Las Vegas. Favorite destination: the Left Bank of Paris.
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Would you vacation with your boss?
Kitty Bean Yancey, USA TODAYAccording to a just-released survey done for Hilton's HHonors program, 36% of respondents would opt for a free vacation with their bosses rather than pay to vacation with their favorite celebrities.
Travel Columnists
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Ask the Captain
John Cox is a retired airline captain with U.S. Airways and runs his own aviation safety consulting company, Safety Operating Systems. Read Cox's Column
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Traveler's Aide
Consumer travel journalist Linda Burbank helps resolve readers' customer complaints.
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Airfare Expert
Rick Seaney of Farecompare.com uncovers the best airfare deals and shopping strategies.
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At the Airport
Harriet Baskas writes about travel for msnbc.com and is the author of the airport guidebook Stuck at the Airport and a blog of the same name. Read Baskas' Column
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The Digital Traveler | Yu
Roger Yu covers the travel industry for USA TODAY and co-authors The Digital Traveler column. Read The Digital Traveler Column
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The Digital Traveler | Schaal
Dennis Schaal is North America Editor of Tnooz, a travel technology news site, and a veteran online travel journalist and analyst.
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Fly Guy
George Hobica is the founder of Airfarewatchdog.com.
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Behind the Screen
Bill McGee is a contributing editor to Consumer Reports and the former editor of Consumer Reports Travel Letter.
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Inside the Deals
Staff writers at SmarterTravel.com offer tips on how to get the best travel deals.
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Great American Bites
Larry Olmsted writes about food and travel. Follow him as he discovers the USA's unique eateries and regional specialties.
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Travel Alliance
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Avid Cruiser
Cruise Reviews, Ship Reviews Designed To Help You Make Informed Cruise Vacation Decisions. View All Posts
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Boarding Area
Provides news, information and advice for frequent flyers. View All Posts
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Chris Around The World
A blog for sophisticated travelers looking for "value luxury" experiences. View All Posts
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ExpertCruiser
Empowers travelers with the skills necessary to enjoy cruise travel throughout the world. View All Posts
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FlightStats
Track US Flights, Global Flight Status, Airport Delays and other Flight and Airport Information. View FlightStats Tools
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Flightster
A community of expert travelers and journey seekers, dedicated to creating the best travel booking experience possible. View All Posts
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Mouse Planet
A recognized source for information on the subject of Disneyland, Walt Disney World and the Walt Disney Company. View All Posts
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NileGuide
NileGuide helps travelers discover and connect to the most satisfying and relevant travel experiences. View All Posts
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Perceptive Travel
The best travel stories from book authors on the move. View All Posts
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ShipCritic Blog
ShipCritic Blog is a labor of love by Anne Campbell, a journalist who has been covering the cruise industry since 1993. View All Posts
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Adventure News, Features, Photos, and Videos. View All Posts
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