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Destinations
Tuesday, November 20
9 Places to See Before the World Ends
Some say the world will end on December 21, 2012. We're not saying we believe it, but just in case here are nine places we think you would enjoy visiting before it is too late...IndependentTraveler.com
Weekend Escape: Ely brings Nevada's Old West to life
The rustic Nevada vibe is alive and well in Ely, where steak dinners at the Jailhouse and a steam locomotive jaunt are musts... LA Times
Where Irish 'Troubles' Began, the Arts Heal
Derry, a city in Northern Ireland with a history of conflict, is poised for a yearlong celebration of the arts as the first United Kingdom City of Culture... New York Times
Tours and Activities
Theme parks get ready to engineer excitement in 2013
Theme parks may be all about escapist entertainment but big screens and special effects will only get you so far. When it comes to putting the "thrill" in thrill rides, it's the engineering that matters... NBCNews.com
Climbing a Peak That Stirred Kerouac
On a trip to Washington State's Desolation Peak, where Jack Kerouac spent a summer as a fire lookout, connecting the place, the person and his prose... New York Times
Cruise
Cruise offers dinner with hobbits
A cruise company is offering passengers the chance to dine like a hobbit at the Middle Earth film set used in the Lord of the Rings films... Telegraph (London)
Coming to a cruise ship near you: Fast Internet
Is the era of super-slow Internet on cruise ships finally coming to an end?... USA Today
Transportation
Southwest to fly from Wichita to Dallas Love Field
Southwest Airlines will add flights from Wichita, Kan., to Dallas Love Field, Chicago Midway and Las Vegas, starting June 2, 2013...USA Today
Flying the diet-friendly skies gets easier
According to the latest survey of airline food, airlines are serving more meals and offering healthier and higher-quality food choices than last... USA Today
FAA to Airbus: Install rudder warning after fatal crash
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered aircraft maker Airbus to update the rudder systems on 215 of its planes because of a fatal 2001 crash... USA Today
Lodging
Fodor's names top 100 hotels
Promising the royal treatment or a picture-perfect all-inclusive resort, many of the world's finest hotels made the cut for the second annual Fodor's 100 Hotel Awa
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