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Follow the Panty Bomber’s skid marks, tickets on sale now

March 9, 2010
Follow the Panty Bomber’s skid marks, tickets on sale now

It's the latest tour craze: Flying the flights terrorists have tried to blow up. See how long you can last out there. And now Farecompare.com has an offer on one flight.
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Nonplussed traveler: Getting good train doesn’t make cents in the US

March 8, 2010
Nonplussed traveler: Getting good train doesn’t make cents in the US

Answer the following question to the best of your ability: Q)    Europe is best known for: a.)    Being really old b.)    Bidets c.)    Hygiene – or lack thereof d.)    Great rail service e.)    All the above The correct answer is: D (though you could make an argument for E). Nobody gives better train than Europe. They’ve been at it for a long...
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Tilly declares innocence, plans to flee country

March 8, 2010
Tilly declares innocence, plans to flee country

Reporters with Hipster Travel Guide attended a secret press conference held today in Orlando, Florida, by Tilikum, or “Tilly”, the killer whale, and his lawyer, Mr. Norm Glassberg, after the recent death of Tilly’s trainer, 40-year-old Dawn Brancheau. Brancheau worked with Tilikum , or “Tilly”, the killer whale, as his trainer, performing a water...
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Virgin in Vegas: Fly Girls ready for new TV show on CW program

March 1, 2010
Virgin in Vegas: Fly Girls ready for new TV show on CW program

Virgin America offered a special Friday flight to premiere its new reality TV show that debuts later this month. But on Friday, it was all cocktails, laughs and clips.
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Obama visits Savannah, waves

March 1, 2010
Obama visits Savannah, waves

Hipster Travel Guide was given unprecedented access to President Obama’s secret “White House to Main Street” itinerary for his upcoming Tuesday visit to the historic Southern city of Savannah, allowing us a rare, “behind the scenes” glimpse at the day in the life of the president. 8:35 a.m.-Land at Savannah/HHI airport; hop in armored car....
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Green beer countdown: Savannah

February 27, 2010
Green beer countdown: Savannah

Get your Irish up this Saint Patrick's Day in Savannah, where beer is green and blood flows orange.
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Renew your passport now, or pay more later — fees going up

February 27, 2010
Renew your passport now, or pay more later — fees going up

Apply now or pay later, that's the message the U.S. State Department is sending now that it wants to increase the costs of getting a passport.
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Spring Break: Government rules to party by when visiting Mexico

February 24, 2010
Spring Break: Government rules to party by when visiting Mexico

Ready for Spring Break South of the Border? Well, our maternal government couldn't just let you go without issuing a few warnings and helpful tips such as "don't drink too much."
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U.S. issues travel warnings for more “hot spots” in Mexico

February 23, 2010
U.S. issues travel warnings for more “hot spots” in Mexico

The U.S. State Department has added a few more Mexican cities to its "Do not go" list.
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Not going to the Olympics? Lie

February 22, 2010
Not going to the Olympics? Lie

In the coming years, it will sound like 10 million people were at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Of course, many of these visitors will actually be liars -- so why not join them in the tall tale? Here's how to do it.
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