Stricter passport rules delayed — again
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Stricter passport rules delayed - again
The Bush administration will delay for at least six months a rule that Americans present passports when crossing the U.S. border by land or sea, officials said Wednesday. (AP)
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A computer malfunction at United Airlines halted all departures systemwide for two hours Wednesday, the carrier said. (AP)
Docs: Sand more deadly than sharks
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Grand Canyon trip planning made easy
It really does take your breath away the first time you see it. But getting to the Grand Canyon is relatively easy — there’s even a train — and making plans for a vacation visit is a snap thanks to resources available on the Web. (AP)
Today’s Travel Blogs
Belize tourism board wants poor young people, rich old people
When we traveled to Belize in March, our use of the Tourism Board website usurped our need for a tree killing travel guide book. Like any tourism board site, it has go-to information on travel, accommodations, events, and tours. But the information has less useless PR-speak and more Orbitz-esque tools like a search engine to select hotels by price and amenities. (Jaunted)
Seat61.com inspires train and ship travel
Seat61.com is the premier site dedicated to travel by train and ship, containing comprehensive information on just about any route a traveler could desire, from Slovenia to Senegal, Botswana to Bangladesh, and of course all of Europe. Information varies by country, but is very comprehensive and typically includes: routes, timetables, prices, photos, travel tips, currency conversion rates, time zone information, and general travel tips. No wonder the site is a hit. (Vagabonding)
Casino king moves into Vegas
Hot off the presses: Gaming kingpin Sol Kerzner, the man behind Africa’s Sun City and Atlantis in the Bahamas, is anteing up for Vegas. (Hotel Hotsheet)
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