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Had enough snow? Seek out one of these winter escapes

by Hilary Nangle on February 1, 2010

Ahhh, winter. Or maybe that should be Ugh, winter. Even those who embrace winter are pining for a bit of sunshine and warmth about now. Here are four U.S. destinations that provide relief for those weary of ice and snow.

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What we did this weekend: racing golf carts on Palm Island and wading in Lemon Bay

by Christopher Elliott on June 15, 2009

We headed over to Florida’s West Coast this weekend, where we explored the islands around Port Charlotte.

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Theme parks offer discount amid downturn in attendance

by Steve Surjaputra on February 24, 2009

With attendance at theme parks down in the last few months, places like Disney World are offering deals to get people through the turnstiles in 2009.

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Surprised by travel? You must not get out that often

by Christopher Elliott on February 6, 2009

The only thing surprising about travel these days is that people are surprised by it.

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Update: Freakish Fay still pounding Florida

by Christopher Elliott on August 21, 2008

Tropical Storm Fay continues to harass Florida this morning, disrupting the travel plans across the state. As I write this, the storm is stalled off the coast near Daytona Beach.

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Tourist dies after shark attack off Fla.

by Jon Surmacz on February 27, 2008

Swimming in baited waters proved fatal for Austrian tourist Markus Groh, 49, who died after being bitten by a shark about 50 miles off the coast of Fort Lauderdale.

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