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Cruise into comfort

The economy may be sailing slowly these days, but that hasn't stopped South Florida's cruise lines, which introduced a half-dozen new ships this fall.

Book reviews | Great Caves of the World
January 3, 2009
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Great Caves of the World Geologist does a favor for all of us by giving us a look at a world we're unlikely to visit.

Inca Trail hike has everything but the tub
By K.C. Summers | Washington Post | January 3, 2009

Q. I'm looking for a vacation with other intellectual, adventurous singles. I normally hike in temperate forests. I like my own room and bath. I'm in my peak earning-potential years but avoid expensive travel. Any groups or organizations to recommend?

Orlando's vinyl resting place
The Rev. Billy C. Wirtz | January 3, 2009
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Huge vintage record store in Florida is full of all types of treasures of pop culture.

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Madagascar is a nature nirvana
Nearby Notes | A course for cruising Russia's rivers

The Magellan Travel Club will present a program with Connie Fortanbury on river cruising through Russia at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead St.

So relaxed, no cars are allowed

As seaside resorts go, Bald Head Island is about as relaxed and low-key as they come.

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Beach Report | ‘Eat local' at High Hammock
Humanity salutes manatee at festival

The sea mammal that people are always trying to save will be celebrated for two days in Volusia County.

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404-foot spire soars over charming Salisbury

While there are many popular day trips from London, perhaps none is more worthwhile during England's dark winter months than a journey to Salisbury in Wiltshire, the site of one of Europe's most celebrated medieval cathedrals.

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Greetings from Argentina

Send us a photo with someone holding the Observer's Travel section, and we'll try to include it in our weekly slideshow.

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Free stuff | Twofers in London

Club ABC Tours is holding a London Super Deal sale: round-trip airfare from Washington's Dulles airport, four nights at the Thistle Euston Hotel, breakfasts and free London Theater Pass.

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Road Trips
2008 CAROLINAS TRAVEL GUIDE
Got traveling on your mind? Road Trips is loaded with must-see attractions at destinations that are just a short drive away.

South Carolina Coast
Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Brookgreen, Hilton Head
North Carolina Piedmont
Raleigh, Winston-Salem
Mountain
Asheville, West of Asheville, Mount Airy, Chimney Rock, Cherokee
North Carolina Coast
Outer Banks, Wilmington
South Carolina Piedmont
Columbia, Greenville
Farther afield
Georgia, Florida, Virginia, West Virginia

Special features: Best Beaches | Pirates of the Carolinas | Best of N.C.’s South Coast
| Carolina Zoos | Excursion Railroad | N.C. Film Spots
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