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Travel News
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Saga of the sandhill crane
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KEARNEY, Neb. — Avian flu has focused new attention on bird-watching, the USA's fastest-growing outdoor activity. While most of America's estimated 46 million birders stray no farther than their backyard feeders or a local nature center, interest in commercial birding trips is expanding rapidly.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2006-03-30-bird-watching_x.htm
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Ships crack down on smoking
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The deadly fire that swept through a Princess cruise ship last week is prompting the industry to make changes. Oceania Cruises has implemented a "zero tolerance" policy for people caught smoking in non-smoking areas, including in cabins and on balconies, and industry watchers expect others to follow.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2006-03-30-cruise-fire_x.htm
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10 great
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As Indianapolis gears up for an invasion of hoops fans during the NCAA men's basketball championships that start Saturday, Final Four aficionados will discover what local hero Larry Bird already knows: The USA's 12th-largest city is a slam-dunk for sports buffs.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/10great/2006-03-30-indianapolis-sports-spots_x.htm
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Amenities airports need
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Last week's Destinations & Diversions story, "Piecing together the perfect airport," clearly touched a nerve with USA TODAY readers. The story, which listed 10 things every airport should have, sparked more responses than almost any other travel-related story of the past decade. Here are a few of the responses.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel
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Delta fliers will pay fees
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NEW YORK — Delta Air Lines said Friday that it will start adding airport fees to its ticket prices after previously absorbing them, a move that could boost fares nationwide if matched by rivals.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel
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JetBlue has its own effect
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PORTLAND, Maine — Travelers using the Portland International Airport will see fare reductions of more than $100 on some routes when low-cost carrier JetBlue launches its new service on May 23.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel
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