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A Foodie in the White House: Edible D.C.
Our nation's capital is abuzz with Obama fans today, but our nation's best publications have been abuzz with D.C. food news for weeks. Here are some of the more appetizing headlines
"Miracle on the Hudson"
Conde Nast Traveler aviation correspondent Barbara Peterson learned how to ditch an aircraft as part of a flight attendant training course she underwent a few years ago. She shares her take on yesterday's incredible events--a USAirways flight landing in the...
January - February Family Vacation Ideas
January and February are lighter-traffic months between the high-volume Holiday Season and Spring Break: which means you can enjoy some uncrowded getaways if your kids are small or for other... Air Fare Deal to Australia
A few days ago I told you about a good Air New Zealand deal for folks who want to combine Australia and New Zealand in one trip and can travel in May. If your destination is Australia only, and you...
Take Your Carrier to Court Day
As President Bush winds up his last week in office, here's something to ponder, especially if you happen to be sitting on a plane held on the tarmac. One of his administration's last acts in the transportation field was to approve a policy that could open the way for consumers to sue airlines in state courts for any action that might violate their "contract of carriage," that pact that, unbeknownst to most travelers, goes into effect each time an airline sells you a ticket.
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