Brendan Stewart
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Travelers May Have No Option But to Give Tips
A recent online survey by USA TODAY, on the practice of tipping a cab driver has generated a huge response.
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Hyatt Son to Convert Historic Chicago Building into Boutique Hotel
Son of late Jay Pritzker, founder of Hyatt Hotels Corp has bought one of Chicago's historic Michigan Avenue buildings to convert it into a boutique hotel.
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Pot-Bellied Pigs Allowed on Airplanes
Europe's leading travel search site Skyscanner reported that according to new rules, pot-bellied pigs could be allowed in an aircraft only if owners can prove they provide 'emotional support'.
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600-year-old Female Lingerie Unearthed in Austrian Castle
Linen was in fashion 600 years ago and what's more, women used to wear bras made from them.
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Wedding Rings, Underwear, False Teeth Among things Left Behind by Air Passengers
A recent survey by Skyscanner found out that wedding rings, false teeth, a trombone and a large canvas painting are among some of the many unusual items usually left behind on planes by travelers.
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Needles Found in Delta flight Sandwich, Passenger Injured
Four needles were found in turkey sandwiches served aboard four flights from Amsterdam.
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Million Dollar Flight for 3 Elephants from Toronto to San Francisco
Three 10,000-pound elephants are scheduled to fly on August 2 from the Toronto Zoo to California.
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Tourists' Death Toll Rises to 8 in Bulgarian Bus Bombing
The death toll in the bombing of a bus of Israeli tourists in Bulgaria has risen to eight, after a man died of his wounds Wednesday.
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Skimpy Bikini, Alcohol Ban may Hit Egyptian Tourism
Hotel and tourism business owners in Egypt are facing a tough time as President Mohamed Mursi announced ban on inadequate swimwear and alcoholic drinks that are standard items on beach holidays for many foreign tourists.
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Dangerous Monitor Lizard Roaming Free in Colorado Mountains
The authorities in Colorado have warned residents to keep their children and small pets inside the house as a six-foot long Nile monitor lizard had escaped from a house in Colorado mountain community.
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United Airlines Gifts Teddy Bears To Kids With Cancer, Raises Funds
The staff of United Airlines in partnership with the American Cancer Society delivered 11,600 teddy bears to Chicago-area kids undergoing cancer treatment, Tuesday.
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Rodin Museum in Philly reopens with original look, turns tech-friendly
After a three year and $9 million renovation, The Rodin Museum has reopened in Philadelphia, with all of its sculptures, arts and interior and freshly renovated French garden, fountain and reflecting pool.
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British Couples Delay Break-Ups to Enjoy Planned Vacation
Latest research by sunshine.co.uk has revealed that some Britons put off their Break-Ups with their partners in order to still go on a holiday that they had planned or booked.
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Man Celebrates 90th Birthday Skydiving
People may not know when they are going to use their unique skills that they have learnt back in their school, college or professional organization. But many people do remember the techniques and promise themselves to use it once in their life time.
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U.S Heatwave 2012: Cooling Centers to Open Across New York as Temperatures Soar
The heat wave in NY is getting worse with increasing humidity and temperature crossing 95 degrees.