Travel
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New York newlyweds seek out the most romantic places on 500-day honeymoon
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A recently married New York couple, Anne and Mike Howard are making their dreams come true and taking off on a 500-day honeymoon to search out the world's most romantic places and most memorable adventures.
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Holiday travel problems continue as people head home
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As people head back home after visits with family and friends, the holiday traffic problems continue. ABC7's Mark Segraves gives us an update on what's happening now and what to expect tonight and tomorrow.
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Holiday travel kicks into high gear as weather threatens
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The load of people hitting the road or taking to the skies won't let up anytime today. According to AAA, 90 percent of people taking trips of 50 miles or more will drive this year.
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Interstates reopening after Great Plains snowstorm
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Holiday travelers were breathing a sigh of relief Wednesday after a storm that dumped up to 15 inches of snow and forced the closure of interstates across the Great Plains moved out of the region.
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Midwest blizzards worry holiday travelers
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Delays speckled the display boards at Reagan National Airport Tuesday as deadly blizzards continued to hit the Midwest and caused headaches for holiday travelers.
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Report states which airlines, airports have the worst wait times, luggage record
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Long security lines, flight delays, lost luggage. It's almost a necessary evil during the holiday travel season.
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Thanksgiving travel guide: Weather, airline, road and driving info
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Hitting the road or the air to spend Thanksgiving with family and friends? We've got all the resources you need to make your trip a smooth and enjoyable one.
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Thanksgiving travel expected to jump 4 percent
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This Thanksgiving, 42.5 million people in the United States are expected to hit the road to visit family and friends - the highest number of holiday travelers since the start of the recession.
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New Virginia Tourism website focuses on fall travel
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The Virginia Tourism Corporation has a new travel planning website geared to autumn attractions and events.
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Labor Day weekend brings hope for businesses, higher gas prices
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Just last week, we were hunkering down for Hurricane Irene. Now, after the clean-up many are packing up for the beach. Throughout the area, businesses are hoping for a big holiday boost.
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Amtrak passenger had measles, health officials issue alert
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A foreign visitor to Northern Va. had the measles and used Amtrak train No. 171 from Philadelphia on Wednesday.
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Travel into the dark heart of a West Virginia coal mine (PHOTOS)
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Tired of this heat? Then go where it's 58 degrees all the time, the Exhibition Coal Mine in Beckley, W.Va. Just watch out for widowmakers, exploding methane and black lung.
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Fourth of July travelers gear up for long holiday weekend
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The rush to get out of town for the Fourth of July weekend has begun, with over 250,000 Washingtonians expected to hit the road.
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As gas prices rise, more to fly for holiday weekend
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Hitting the road for the 4th of July weekend? AAA says that soaring gas prices are encouraging more travelers to fly to their destinations rather than drive.
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Customs: Don't bring meat, palm hats as travel souvenir
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During the summer travel season, globe-trotting passengers come home with all kinds of souvenirs. Some of them never make it through customs.
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Memorial Day travel guide: Metro, traffic, heat, and gas prices
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The Memorial Day weekend will bring steamy temperatures and crowded roads. Some people have already fueled up and headed out, but don't think staying home will help avoid the hassle.
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VDOT suspends closures, work zones for Memorial Day weekend
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Memorial Day weekend travelers will find smoother sailing on Virginia highways and roads.
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Many travel plans unchanged despite high gas prices
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Travel during the Memorial Day weekend is expected to remain about the same as last year despite rising gas costs.
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