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Destinations
Monday, August 20
Portugal: In the valley of port
For centuries, the people of these hills have locked arms and furiously pumped their legs to liberate the grape juice that would make the valley renowned for port... Globe and Mail
San Diego's North County more than just a pretty face
Yes, the beaches are gorgeous, but head inland and you can go on safari, tour a plastic kingdom, eye topiary musicians or kick back at a hacienda... LA Times
Casting in Colorado, Away From the Crowds
What good is a fishing spot if it's on private land? A club in Colorado solves this problem, offering access to dozens of properties while keeping costs — and crowds — small... New York Times
Tours and Activities
World's best sculpture parks
There is something almost otherworldly about viewing art in the outdoors. Strolling among large-scale sculptures dotting acres of rolling hills can have a certain sci-fi quality, the looming constructions seemingly rising out of the dirt to claim their stake...MSN.com
America's best outdoor dining
From rooftops with panoramic city views to exquisite hidden gardens, there's a new crop of restaurants with terrific food and fantastic outdoor spaces popping up across the country...NBCNews.com
Restaurant Report: Pyongyang in Amsterdam
What, exactly, does one find at a North Korean restaurant in Amsterdam?... New York Times
Cruise
Hurricane Gordon Heads for Azores; Disrupts Cruise Ship Itinerary
Despite being in the Atlantic Ocean nearly a thousand miles from a major landmass, Hurricane Gordon has affected the itinerary of Cruise and Maritime Voyages' Marco Polo... CruiseCritic.com
Cruise Ship Rescues 76 from Stricken Alaska Tour Boat
A Holland America Line cruise ship came to the rescue of a sightseeing ship that hit rocks in Alaska, according to news reports... CruiseCritic.com
World's largest cruise ship to host Beatles fans
The world's largest passenger ship will be the setting for the latest Beatles tribute cruise... USA Today
Transportation
Southwest hikes almost a third of its fares by $5
Southwest Airlines hiked some domestic one-way fares by $5 on Friday, according to the website FareCompare.com... NBCNews.com
American Airlines' flight attendants OK contract
Flight attendants at American Airlines voted to approve a new contract offer from the airline, which is seeking to cut costs in bankruptcy protection... Yahoo Travel News
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