Michigan modern architecture a draw for travelers (AP)

January 26, 2010 by  
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AP - Stop by the Minoru Yamasaki-designed McGregor Memorial Conference Center at Wayne State University in Detroit and its halls are open for a stroll through what’s considered a masterpiece from the World Trade Center architect.

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Some worry about growing cruise industry in SC (AP)

January 25, 2010 by  
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AP - As South Carolina’s cruise industry expands, some worry more ships and people could hurt the charm that draws visitors to Charleston in the first place.

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With open arms, Vancouver emblem has curious past (AP)

January 25, 2010 by  
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AP - The emblem of the Olympic Winter Games is a colorful humanoid with arms spread wide, a contemporary interpretation of a stone landmark called an inukshuk with a history stretching back more than 3,000 years in Inuit culture.

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Mardi Gras World celebrates Carnival year-round (AP)

January 25, 2010 by  
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AP - It’s always carnival time at Mardi Gras World. The family-run business has been making mega-floats for some of the biggest and best Mardi Gras parades for more than 60 years.

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Haiti cruise stops: ‘Without this, we don’t eat’ (AP)

January 22, 2010 by  
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AP - With the Celebrity Solstice cruise ship anchored just offshore this beautiful expanse of white sand Friday, vacationers stretched out on beach chairs in the sun, sipped cold beer and pina coladas with pineapple slices on the rim and listened to Haitian folk music.

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Gaudi and Dali in Catalonia: Even teens are wowed (AP)

January 20, 2010 by  
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AP - “That is a bit exaggerated, no,” wondered Corneel wide-eyed, as he walked through Salvador Dali’s magic kingdom, also known as Teatre-Museu Dali.

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Vancouver getting ready for its Olympic moment (AP)

January 19, 2010 by  
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AP - As snow falls on the craggy peaks providing the stunning backdrop to this glimmering city on the Pacific, Vancouver prepares to welcome thousands of athletes and visitors from around the world for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

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Vancouver tips: Prepare for rain, border delays (AP)

January 19, 2010 by  
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AP - Here are some tips for planning a trip to Vancouver.

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US vets return to see grim legacy of Vietnam War (AP)

January 19, 2010 by  
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AP - A piece of shrapnel sliced Jerry Maroney’s right leg.

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Nevermore? Mystery visitor misses Poe’s birthday (AP)

January 19, 2010 by  
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AP - Is this tradition “nevermore”?

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