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National Geographic Adventure magazine folds

Both adventurous travelers and armchair adventurers have reason to be sad today as National Geographic Adventure magazine became the latest major...
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Winners of 2009 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards announced today

The 2009 winners of the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards were announced this morning in London as part of the celebration of World Travel...
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Stockholm International Film Festival to feature giant ice screen

You may have heard of the Ice Hotel, but have you ever heard of a giant movie screen made entirely of ice? That's what organizers are planning for...
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News update: Aeromexico hijacking over; suspects arrested

Mexican news media are now reporting that the hijacking of Aeromexico flight 576 has ended safely, and at least five (some media report six)...
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Aeromexico flight hijacked en route from Cancun to Mexico City; pilot still being held hostage

An Aeromexico flight from Cancun to Mexico City has been hijacked by three men armed with explosives. The hijackers are threatening to blow up the...
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New Canada Line rail link opens as Vancouver gears up for 2010 Olympics

Vancouver, British Columbia, inaugurated its new Canada Line train today as the city prepares for the massive influx of visitors expected during...
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New study shows mosquitos transported by airplanes and tour boats pose threat to Galapagos wildlife

A new study by British and Ecuadorian scientists suggests that tourism may be contributing a new sort of invasive species to the fragile...
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Richard Branson unveils Virgin Galactic mothership, brings commercial space travel one step closer

Just nine days ago the world commemorated the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing. Yesterday Sir Richard Branson, the multibillionaire...
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Toncontin Airport closed until further notice after deadly clash in Tegucigalpa

The Toncontin Tegucigalpa Interrnational Airport (TGU) in the capitol of Honduras has been closed until further notice after a clash between the...
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Protests in Honduras causes cancellations at Tegucigalpa Toncontin Airport

Continued political unrest in the Honduras capitol of Tegucigalpa has caused several major airlines, including American Airlines, Delta and Latin...
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