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Mission: Space a go for relaunch
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After the death last month of a second visitor who had ridden its
Mission:
Space attraction, Walt Disney World in Orlando has announced it will
create a
less intense version of the thrill ride. Visitors on the simulated
space
flight ride will soon be able to forgo the spinning sensation if they
choose.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2006-05-04-mission-space_x.htm
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Louisville is off to the races
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In this sentimental old river city that on Saturday, for the 132nd
time, hosts
the legendary Kentucky Derby, the past is getting a run for its money.
With a
hip downtown and a blossoming cultural arts scene, something
transformational
is happening in Louisville.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2006-05-04-louisville_x.htm
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Summer 'baggage meltdown' predicted
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Increased air traffic and a shortage of security screeners could
combine to
cause a "baggage meltdown" this summer for passengers, one of Congress'
leading aviation experts charged Thursday.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2006-05-05-baggage-meltdown_x.htm
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New Georgia town caters to bikers born to be wild
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People who are born to be wild, or at least those who enjoy raucous
parties,
cheap beer and rock bands, should feel right at home in a new south
Georgia
town that has arisen in a cow pasture. Known as Angel City, the $2
million,
Western-style town will cater to bikers.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2006-05-05-ga-biker-town_x.htm
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Lithuanians jeer symbols of communist past at 'Stalin's World' theme
park
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A Soviet prison camp may not sound like the ideal place for a good
time. Even
less so in a country that was occupied by the Red Army for half a
century. Yet
Grutas Park, a quirky theme park dotted with relics of Lithuania's
communist
past, has become a major tourist attraction.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2006-05-05-stalins-world_x.htm
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Hawaiian Airline expands West Coast service
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Hawaiian Airlines is ramping up its service to the West Coast. The
state's
largest airline said it will add 21 round-trip flights a week to the
Mainland
starting this fall, increasing the total weekly round-trip flights to
116.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2006-05-05-hawaiian-expand_x.htm
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Marketers dream up gas giveaways
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With consumers transfixed by soaring fuel prices, businesses are using
gasoline-related gimmicks to squeeze extra mileage out of their
promotions.
Gas giveaways are showing up in marketing of everything from cars to
groceries.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2006-05-04-gas-giveaways-usat_x.htm
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10 great places to chow down on barbecue
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Karen Adler, author of nine books on barbecuing, including "The BBQ
Queens'
Big Book of Barbecue," directs USA TODAY to some favorite joints around
the
nation.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/10great/2006-05-04-barbecue_x.htm
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