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Sexually-Charged ‘Cougar Cruise’ on Deck for Carnival Ship

First a cruise for swingers. Now a voyage for . . . cougars.

That’s right, a bit of naughtiness will be hitting the high seas in December as what’s billed as the first "cougar cruise" sets sail out of San Diego.

Los Gatos, Calif.-based Singles Travel Company and singles group The Society of Single Professionals are co-sponsoring the three-night escapade aboard a Carnival ship, which is aimed at older woman who pursue younger men — or "cougars," in contemporary lingo.

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Five of the Best and Worst Airplane Movies

I’ve always loved the movie "Airplane!" and I defy anyone to see it and not laugh out loud. It’s a politically-incorrect extravaganza with a disco scene to die for and, yes, even a few lessons for us fliers.

Wait, movies about  airplanes? Isn’t that stretching it a bit for an airfare column? Maybe so. But it’s a fun stretch, too, so join me
if you need a break, and I’ll sprinkle in a few practical tips for your next trip.

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Shedding Inhibitions and Clothes

Who knew that frolicking in the altogether was such a popular pastime? According to a survey of 1,882 U.S. adults by the Ypartnership/Yankelovich 2009 National Travel Monitor, 10 percent of respondents said that a “resort that offers a nude recreation experience” was an attribute that they would describe as “extremely/very desirable” in a leisure travel experience. That compares to those who favored golf (8 percent), snowboard/skiing (7 percent), hunting (7 percent), mountain biking (6 percent) and tennis (4 percent).

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The 10 Cornerstone Travel Havens of U.S

The United States is a proud conservator of countless marvels of nature. The diversity in the landscapes, the intricacy of the mountains, and the allure emanated by the monuments has secured a prominent place in UNESCO’s Top World Heritage Sites. Tours4Fun presents the “Oscars of the Environment”, rightly honored by Times magazine, and gives an inside look at the Top 10 Most-Visited Sites in U.S.

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Ski Resorts Cutting Prices to Lure Locals

A struggling economy is turning out to be good news for skiers and snowboarders who live close enough to mountains that they can hit the slopes every weekend.

Many ski resorts are slashing prices on season passes and offering locals-only discounts in an effort to boost revenues from nearby metropolitan areas at a time many U.S. travelers are choosing to vacation closer to home.

In few places is this trend more evident than in Utah, where snow-lovers can drive from downtown Salt Lake City and be in a lift line in roughly 30 minutes.

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The Top 10 Laptop Travel Tips to Live By

Many of us travel with a notebook PC, but may not be making the most of it. If you’re hauling a laptop around with you, it’s important to squeeze every possible minute of productivity and enjoyment out of it. Here are 10 ways to do just that:

1. If you’re flying and don’t have enough room to place your wide-screen notebook on the coach-class tray table, consider investing in Keynamics’ Aviator Laptop stand, which positions your notebook at an angle to make the most of the available space. Visit www.keynamics.com to check it out.

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New Travel Accommodation Service to Rival Couch-Surfing

TNT Publishing has partnered with crashpadder.com to create a travel service to fill the gap between couch-surfing and more conventional accommodation options such as hostels and hotels.

tntcrashpads.com allows independent travellers to search over 1,500 crashpads in more than 40 countries, as well as advertise their own properties to take paying guests.

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