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Hiroshima mayor to N. Korea: Stop the nuclear march

June 15, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Hiroshima mayors have a strong tradition of opposing nuclear weapons. Over the years, they’ve written letters to the leaders of various countries, opposing their successful tests of atomic weapons. The mayors, advocates for an atomic bomb-free world, speak from a unique perspective.

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When in Darien, take to the street

June 15, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Savannah’s role as “Georgia’s First City” is well documented, but the history of the state’s second city, Darien, is not quite as known

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Siena Cathedral: A stunning church atop the hill

June 11, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Sitting at the peak of a hill in the heart of this Tuscan city, Siena Cathedral just looks divine. The house of worship towers above the rolling Tuscan landscape around it as if to beckon visitors.

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Airline on-time performance improves in April

June 11, 2009 The Travel Trolley

U.S. Airlines had more on-time flights in April than they did in March and in April 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report.

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‘A needless effusion of blood’

June 11, 2009 Todd DeFeo

As William T. Sherman rode through the North Georgia countryside in the 1840s, he took note of one particular engineering feat.

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Statue of Liberty crown tickets to go on sale

June 10, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Starting 10 a.m. Saturday, anyone interested in trekking to the crown of the Statue of Liberty will be able to buy tickets.

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AAA: Gas prices continue to rise

June 9, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Bad news drivers: The price of gasoline is on the rise. In fact, according to AAA, the average price is up 11 cents per gallon in the past week, AAA said yesterday. Oil closed Friday

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Microsoft says Bing Travel will help make smarter decisions

June 7, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Microsoft’s new Bing Travel “will help consumers make smart travel decisions through a variety of innovative tools and features,” the company announced.

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Poll: Majority of Americans support ending Cuba travel ban

June 6, 2009 The Travel Trolley

A majority of Americans support ending a ban on travel to Cuba, according to a recent poll from Orbitz and Ipsos. In fact, more than two out of three people surveyed favor allowing all Americans

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Be patriotic: Take a trip

June 5, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Good news for anyone considering a vacation this summer: Tourism is good for the economy. That was part of the message from Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar during a recent announcement that National Parks

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