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Greenpeace Takes On Heathrow
Last week, Greenpeace announced that it had bought up a plot of land intended for Heathrow's proposed third runway. The environmental group intends to distribute the land among thousands of its supporters in an attempt to stymie Heathrow's expansion.
Isla Mujeres - Pictures of Isla Mujeres, Mexico - Isla Mujeres Photos
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from Isla Mujeres, Mexico: the Interactive Aquarium and Bluewater Marine. Barcelona: Party until the wee hours, or shop until you drop
Skip the citys beaches and check out the dining scene, which some believe rivals Paris.
Room at the Inn: Finding hotel deals in 2009
It's an understatement to say that location is everything. The economic crisis is not affecting all markets equally, so just how great a bargain you find will depend largely on where you look.
More on Negotiating Your Hotel Rate
"I just arrived from Cairo," writes reader Janice Schacter, "where I was able to negotiate my room rate at the Four Seasons. Not only did I get a third-night-free deal, but I also lowered the rate by calling the hotel manager. I then negotiated the airport transfer, which was really a price gouge."
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