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		<title>Global Entry — final DHS rule expands program</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Charlie Leocha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Department of Homeland Security announced the Final rule that establishes Global Entry. This program allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers to streamline the international arrivals and admission process at airports for trusted travelers through biometric identification—as a permanent program.]]></description>
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		<title>Booking a vacation rental through a tour operator — it could save your vacation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janice Hough</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[condominium rentals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kapalua Villas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maui]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Outrigger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel agents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[villa rentals]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Condominiums and villas can be a great vacation option. For prices that are similar to that of a hotel room, travelers can end up with more space and a kitchen, which even for those who don't want to cook, can save a lot of money on snacks and beverages. But, if there is a problem, having a good tour operator on your side may make a big difference.]]></description>
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		<title>What we&#8217;re reading: Favorite defunct airlines, 10 best travel apps, most romantic cities in Canada</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanus Surjaputra</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[airlines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Valentine's Day]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Favorite defunct airlines, 10 best travel apps, most romantic cities in Canada (unknown to many Americans)]]></description>
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		<title>Bill aims to scuttle new airfare pricing rule</title>
		<link>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/bill-aims-to-scuttle-new-airfare-pricing-rule/</link>
		<comments>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/bill-aims-to-scuttle-new-airfare-pricing-rule/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:40:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christopher Elliott</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Today]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[airfare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[graves]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[price]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.consumertraveler.com/?p=45434</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Enjoy the government’s new airfare rule. It might not last. On Jan. 26, the Transportation Department began requiring airlines and ticket agents to quote fares that include all mandatory taxes and fees. Since 1988, they’d been allowed to advertise fares that didn’t include government-imposed taxes and fees.]]></description>
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		<title>What we&#8217;re reading: Cruise ship critics in Venice, Boeing orders inspections of Dreamliners, Private airport screeners again?</title>
		<link>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/what-were-reading-cruise-ship-critics-in-venice-boeing-orders-inspections-of-dreamliners-private-airport-screeners-again/</link>
		<comments>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/what-were-reading-cruise-ship-critics-in-venice-boeing-orders-inspections-of-dreamliners-private-airport-screeners-again/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanus Surjaputra</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Boeing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dreamliner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Italy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Malev Hungarian]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Venice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Cruise ship critics in Venice try to limit tourists, Boeing orders inspections of Dreamliners, Private airport screeners may be coming back]]></description>
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		<title>With kids, research and a creativity can dramatically improve vacations</title>
		<link>http://www.consumertraveler.com/columns/with-kids-research-and-a-creativity-can-dramatically-improve-vacations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.consumertraveler.com/columns/with-kids-research-and-a-creativity-can-dramatically-improve-vacations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ned Levi</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[family friendly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Franklin Institute]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ground Hog Festival]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heinz National Wildlife Refuge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hidden History Hunt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Independence National Historic Park]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interaction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[participation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Peanut Butter and Jams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philadelphia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philadelphia Zoo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Please Touch Museum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Second Bank of the US]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tourism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[World Cafe Live]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Finding great places and events for children during family vacations to prevent child boredom help children have a great time when away with their parents, requires research and effort for parents. Ned Levi has some suggestions on finding them, what kind might be considered, and how to evaluate them.]]></description>
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		<title>What we&#8217;re reading: Delta may eat USAir, United plans Chicago terminal upgrade, Air Berlin to join oneworld</title>
		<link>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/what-were-reading-delta-may-eat-us-airways-uaco-plans-upgrade-to-t2-at-ord-air-berlin-to-join-oneworld/</link>
		<comments>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/what-were-reading-delta-may-eat-us-airways-uaco-plans-upgrade-to-t2-at-ord-air-berlin-to-join-oneworld/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanus Surjaputra</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[air berlin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Delta Air Lines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ohare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oneworld]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Delta might go after US Airways, United Airlines plans upgrade to T2 at ORD, Air Berlin to join oneworld]]></description>
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		<title>Weekend what we&#8217;re reading: Humpback whales and helicopters, no-fly list doubles, Malev goes broke</title>
		<link>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/weekend-what-were-reading-humpback-whales-and-helicopters-no-fly-list-doubles-malev-goes-broke/</link>
		<comments>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/weekend-what-were-reading-humpback-whales-and-helicopters-no-fly-list-doubles-malev-goes-broke/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Charlie Leocha</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Today]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[helicopters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[malev]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[no fly list]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TSA]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We learn what scientists have learned from humpback whales that make helicopters fly faster. The no-fly list doubles in the USA while the number of terrorists drops. Malev, Hungary's airline, goes bust.]]></description>
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		<title>What we&#8217;re watching: Finnair mid-air dance, crosswind landings, Mardi Gras in Galveston</title>
		<link>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/what-were-watching-finnair-mid-air-dance-crosswind-landings/</link>
		<comments>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/what-were-watching-finnair-mid-air-dance-crosswind-landings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Charlie Leocha</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[crosswinds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finnair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flashdance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[galvestopn]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mardi Gras]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Texas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This weekend we look at videos that were posted last month and have gone viral to the tune of more than two million viewings. Finnair flight attendants dance at 30,000 feet and pilots land planes under gusty crosswind conditions at Dusseldorf Airport. Finally, we show a video promo of Galveston at Mardi Gras; who knew?]]></description>
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		<title>Shades of the good old days &#8211; American Airlines customer service to the rescue.</title>
		<link>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/shades-of-the-good-old-days-american-airlines-customer-service-to-the-rescue/</link>
		<comments>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/shades-of-the-good-old-days-american-airlines-customer-service-to-the-rescue/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janice Hough</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Today]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Airlines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Airlines customer service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Caribbean Airlines.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[helpful airline stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[schedule changes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel agents]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I received a schedule change message from Caribbean Airlines this last weekend. It looked like it might be one of those unfortunate examples where the schedule change would ruin the trip. But, AA worked miracles and switched my clients to an even better flight.]]></description>
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