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Hotels on the Web, beyond the usual go-to sites

By: By ANNE WALLACE ALLEN - For the Associated Press

Go online to book a hotel room, and you'll be bombarded by options from Las Vegas to Laos, in no particular order.

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Local trip tips

By: By the North County Times

AWAY, REN TEAM UP: Away Spa at the W San Diego hotel has announced a partnership with REN Clean Bioactive Skincare, a line of 100 percent natural products. Go to whotels.com or call 619-398-3092.

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Preparing your iPhone for international travel

By: By FRITZ FAERBER - Associated Press

CANCUN, Mexico ---- An inventory for a trip to a tropical beach could read like this:

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Q&A: Tips for traveling safely during flu season

Q&A: Tips for traveling safely during flu season

By: By BETH J. HARPAZ - Associated Press

NEW YORK ---- Last spring thousands of travelers canceled trips to Mexico after a swine flu outbreak there emptied beaches and resorts.

Nov 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Local trip tips

By: North County Times

AWAY, REN TEAM UP: Away Spa at the W San Diego hotel has announced a partnership with REN Clean Bioactive Skincare, a line of 100 percent natural products. Go to whotels.com or call 619-398-3092.

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Local trip tips

By: North County Times

SE, LING SKIN CARE TEAM UP: Se Spa at Se San Diego hotel has partnered with Ling Skin Care for products used in the spa. Ling Chan owns three spas in Manhattan as well as her skin-care line, which uses an approach taken from ancient Buddhist teachings. Go to sesandiego.com.

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Arizona wineries rise above desert climate

Arizona wineries rise above desert climate

By: By TERRY TANG - Associated Press

ELGIN, Ariz. ---- Grapes aren't supposed to grow in the desert. But here in this southern Arizona town, surrounded by endless, rolling green and amber hills, the Callaghan family is de-stemming gigantic bins of grapes that will eventually produce a nice Petit Verdot.

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Naturally spooky: Bats, spiders and catacombs

Naturally spooky: Bats, spiders and catacombs

By: the Associated Press

Haunted house attractions and ghost tours can be a lot of fun. But some things are naturally spooky, with no fake blood or recorded howls required.

Oct 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Local trip tips

By: North County Times

THREE, THEN FREE: The Signature at MGM Grand is offering a "Buy 3, Get 4th Night Free" deal. Go to signaturemgmgrand.com.

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Eight essential tips for your next flight

Eight essential tips for your next flight

By: HARRY R. WEBER - Associated Press

Ever get thirsty during your flight and wished you didn't have to wait an hour or so for the beverage cart to come down the aisle?

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Disney offers free entry to 1 million volunteers

By: BETH J. HARPAZ - Associated Press

Disney is offering a free day's admission to 1 million guests who complete a day of volunteer work next year.

Oct 04, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…

Local trip tips

By: the North County Times

RANCHO CUCAMONGA TRIP: OASIS Escondido will make a trip up the historical residence of Sam and Alfreda Maloof in Rancho Cucamonga on Nov. 12. The trip will also take a tour of Graber Olive Company, the oldest business in Ontario. Sign up until Nov. 4; call 760-670-5538.

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Haunted houses rivaling Hollywood horror flicks

By: JOHN SEEWER - Associated Press

TOLEDO, Ohio ---- The towering stone walls of the Gothic prison are scary enough in the daytime.

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Autumn treasures: apples, pumpkins, mazes, mums

Autumn treasures: apples, pumpkins, mazes, mums

By: BETH J. HARPAZ - Associated Press

Pick-your-own orchards are expected to have a strong fall season, thanks to consumers staying closer to home for leisure activities and an increased interest in local food and lower prices.

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Local trip tips

By: the North County Times

SPA WEEK EXTENSION AT SE: Se Spa at the Se San Diego hotel is extending its Spa Week offerings through Wednesday. The $50 treatments include a 45-minute Rice Therapy Facial, a 45-minute Focus Relief Massage and a 50-minute Pomegranate Pedicure. Se is at 1047 Fifth Ave. in…

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