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America's Best Beaches

2013-05-24T13:05:10Z

EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — This may be hard to believe in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, but an annual list of the best beaches in the country ha...

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Take An Underwater Tour Of The Galapagos With Google

2013-05-23T13:22:16Z

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Few have explored the remote volcanic islands of the Galapagos archipelago, an otherworldly landscape inhabited by the world's ...

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PHOTOS: The World's Weirdest Beaches

2013-05-22T09:15:31Z

Here are some alternative beach destinations....

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Oyster: Where to Mix Business With Pleasure

2013-05-21T13:43:57Z

These properties are sure to please any productive vacationers, so you'll have just the right mix of business with pleasure. Enjoy your bizcation!

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Elyssa Pachico: Quito's Strangest Museum Is Definitely Off the Beaten Path

2013-05-20T11:56:11Z

For tourists who are visiting Ecuador and can't afford a trip to the Galapagos, the giant tortoise shell in Rodrigo Dueñas' recently opened science museum in downtown Quito is a good way to get close.

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WHERE: A Few of Our Favorite Breweries

2013-05-17T18:22:50Z

Travelers, if you're in these cities and need some suds, consider these well-brewed destinations for a flavorful pint of repose.

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Oyster: Beautiful Boutiques in the Caribbean

2013-05-17T14:57:10Z

Hidden among the Caribbean's many mega-resorts are some of the most unique, intimate boutiques travelers can imagine.

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Dwight Brown: St. Lucia - Come for the Jazz & Arts Festival, Stay for the Island

2013-05-16T12:43:10Z

When they weren't listening to toe-tapping music on Pigeon Island National Landmark, festivalgoers dined out, went sailing, sightseeing, beach hopping, zip lining or hung out at a diverse range of resorts that offer travelers very distinct vacations.

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Seaweed Super-Sucker Hits The Beach

2013-05-14T11:47:14Z

Massive mobile super-suckers will soon be roaming Spain's hottest beaches. But no need to fear -- you're unlikely to be sucked up.

Unless you happe...

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Visit Florida: Take the Aquatic Highway to Florida State Parks

2013-05-14T08:40:48Z

On Florida's west coast, a segment of the Intracoastal Waterway serves as a gateway to some of the state's most beautiful state park getaways.

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Jeffrey Sachs: Time to End the Tax Havens

2013-05-08T22:14:13Z

In recent weeks, citizens in many countries have been learning more about one of the biggest and most dangerous scams in the world: the global web of tax havens that U.S. and European politicians and bankers have nurtured over the years. The situation is absurd, dangerous and out of control.

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minube: The Mediterranean's 10 Best Hidden Beaches

2013-05-07T08:19:03Z

With it's picturesque villages, laid-back lifestyle and world-famous cuisine, it's no wonder that the Mediterranean has been a go-to destination for summertime travelers for years. Here's a list of the top hidden beaches, tucked away in secluded corners and closely guarded by locals.

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Islands: Enjoy the Beach ... For $200 or Less Per Night (PHOTOS)

2013-05-04T09:14:51Z

Vacations don't come cheap. Plane fare. Luggage fees. Cabs. Beach chair rentals. Even those umbrella drinks add up. So ISLANDS magazine has found some...

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Bridal Guide: The 60 Best Beaches In The World

2013-05-03T19:45:34Z

Unsure where to head on your honeymoon? Check out some of the most incredible beaches in the world.

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Amy Koko: The Vows Every Divorcee Should Take

2013-04-29T01:12:59Z

I am now ready to write the vows that I will pledge to my ex-husband and more importantly, to myself.

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Viator: Insider's Guide to Malaysia's Best Beaches

2013-04-26T11:13:24Z

Thailand is not the only country in southeast Asia with stunning beaches. Malaysia has dozens of tiny islands on both the east and west coasts that rival the beauty of southern Thailand, and the beaches are relatively unknown (read: cheaper, less crowded, more unspoilt).

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David Duran: Island Getaway Without a Passport

2013-04-23T15:13:04Z

If you just need to take an island trip and leave your stress behind, but don't want to deal with customs and immigration, hop on over to Key West.

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Bill Moyers: WATCH: The United States of Inequality

2013-04-18T18:00:41Z

Inequality in America is now at the greatest level in modern history and shows no signs of abating. Corporate profits are at record highs. But have those companies invested that in new jobs? No. Did they at least give their workers a bump in pay? Hardly.

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Islands: Hawaii vs. Trinidad

2013-04-18T08:17:29Z

A great travel experience is about a lot more than beautiful beaches, dreamy suites and posh spas. It can also be about the meals. There's no better way to explore a new culture than by sampling their food.

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David Miles: Thatcher's Militant Democracy

2013-04-16T13:16:20Z

Unlike Chancellor Merkel of Germany, who has a reputation for only sticking her neck out when confident of victory, Margaret Thatcher sometimes had little choice in the timing of the battles she had to fight.

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Maria Rodale: Sydney vs. Melbourne: It's Like Chalk and Cheese

2013-04-10T09:16:42Z

My last day in Sydney was a day of utter perfection. Believe it or not, it had nothing to do with food and I can't even remember what I ate. (Oh, wai...

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Richard Bangs: The New, And Frankly Much Better, Braniff

2013-04-09T13:55:51Z

The next day I join the Carrs for tours of the Charles Darwin Research Station (a short walk from the Red Mangrove), to a lava tunnel the size of a subway, to a giant tortoise preserve, and the beach at El Garrapatero Parque Nacional for sunset.

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Travel + Leisure: The World's Best Beach Restaurants

2013-04-09T08:53:58Z

At Bangpo Seafood on the island of Koh Samui, tables in the sand are piled with deep-fried red snapper and spicy mango and sea urchin salad -- flavors...

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LOOK: Beautiful Beaches Have Us Dreaming Of Warm Weather

2013-04-08T08:04:54Z

The stress and strain of constantly being connected can sometimes take your life -- and your well-being -- off course. GPS For The Soul can help you f...

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Leo W. Gerard: Bait and Switch, CEO Style

2013-04-08T08:12:57Z

The rich snicker as the vast majority of Americans are so distracted they don't focus on record corporate profits, on record low corporate tax payments or on lobbyists buying tax breaks for corporations and loopholes for offshore accounts.

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