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Guests at either of the two Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples, Florida, can borrow one of eight 2010 model year BMWs and one Mini convertible for personal use for up to three hours a day. Depending on availibility, of course. since you won’t be the only one who wants to get behind the wheel of a
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The calendar may say spring, but it’s still winter at ski and snowboard resorts, which are offering savvy travelers the best deals and discounts of the season. Here are some great ski vacation bargains in Colorado ski country on lodging, equipment, lessons and lift tickets from now to the end of the season in mid-April: Aspen/Snowmass
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The new voice of Mercedes-Benz is Jon Hamm, the Golden Globe winning star of the hit series Mad Men. Hamm made his debut — or at least his voice — on the 2010 Academy Award Oscars show, in a commercial featuring the new Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid luxury sedan. The 2010 Mercedes-Benz 2010 S400 Hybrid luxury
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American Airlines has figured out a new way to squeeze more money out of its passengers. The second-largest airline in the USA is now charging non-premium passengers $50 to stand by for a different flight. But they are not alone — Delta and Continental already are doing it. According to Travel Babel, United does not charge
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Chrysler is recalling 335,000 minivans for possible problems with the airbag system. The recall affects 2005 and 2006 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan vehicles. The reason — the front crash sensors can crack in cold weather conditons and allow water to get into the sensor. That could turn on the airbag warning light and prevent the airbag from
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To many of us downhill diehards, spring offers the best skiing and riding conditions, with warmer days, later sunsets, and great bargains on airfare and hotels. Here are two travel deals to get you on the snow before it melts for the season: Once the 2010 Winter Olympics are over, there will be a lot of empty hotel
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Every year there are some 37,000 deaths on America’s roads. The on-going recall of Toyota and Lexus models for problems with sticking accelerators, steering and brake issues have made us all think more about automotive safety. First, know what to do in an emergency if your gas pedal sticks or brakes fail to work. Here are five more
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We all look for airfare bargains, hotel discounts, and the best car rental deals when we travel. So why would you waste money on travel gear or gadgets that just look pretty? Why would you buy 18 decorated zip-close plastic bags for $9.95 when many airport security gates give them away for free, and when you can buy a
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Olympic medalist Jimmie Heuga, a star of the 1964 Olympic Winter Games and one of the U.S. Ski Team’s greatest ski racers, has passed away. His death on Monday, February 8, 2010 was 46 years to the day after he won a bronze medal behind Billy Kidd’s silver in the 1964 Olympic slalom. His passing saddens all of us who
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Nearly 900 Americas Best Value Inn and Canadas Best Value Inn hotels in North America will be putting soap, shampoo, body lotion and other guest amenities in biodegradable packaging. It’s a first for a hotel chain of this size, which is approximately 50,000 rooms total. Each year, more than 3.5 billion bottles and caps go into
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