Photographer Chris Burkard’s image of Peter Mendria riding a wave on Chile’s West Coast won the overall prize in the Red Bull illume, an action and adventure sports photography contest.
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In the summer that’s about to end, a new upstart airline called Iceland Express enjoyed a sky-high use of its seats on flights between New York City and London. It charged a minimum of $450 round-trip (including all taxes, fees and fuel surcharge) between New York and London, a usual maximum on some dates of $600, and thus generally undercut the established airlines by as much as $300. Result was that 95% of its seats were filled with ultra-cost-conscious travelers, even though its flights required a stop in Reykjavik, Iceland, on the way.
I earlier reported that Iceland Express had extended the period for its New York to Reykjavik and London service through the end of October. But last week, it also announced additional increases in its frequency of flights and the cities from which they originate. Starting in June of 2011, Iceland Express will fly daily from New York […]

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Imagine what family life was like for the Ancient Puebloans as you explore the cliff dwellings in southwest Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park.
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This November, fly to Europe after the crowds and summer heat have vanished with Aer Lingus’ latest sale. Destinations include popular cities such as Paris, Barcelona, London, and Rome. Several airlines offer competitive pricing.

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