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November 5, 2009
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News & Features
Holiday Travel Center
Peace on earth may be hard to come by, but you can still find peace of mind this holiday season with our Holiday Travel Center! The center features everything you need to know about winter and holiday travel, from the best Christmas markets to a holiday travel survival guide.
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Poll of the Week
What goodies are you willing to shell out for on a plane -- alcohol, meals, headphones, Internet access? Vote in our poll!
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Trip Report of the Week
Madrid, Magical for All Ages
David C. is the latest winner of IndependentTraveler.com's trip report of the week. He will receive a fancy Independent Traveler T-shirt.
"Madrid Vision offers two routes, Historic and Modern Madrid respectively. I started on Historic but the ticket (half price for ancients -- they call it something more polite) allows hop-on, hop-off on both routes and I later changed -- several times." Read more.
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Travel Resources
Staying Fresh on the Road
Where do you turn when access to basic facilities -- like a shower and sink -- becomes a distant memory in your travels? Our tested tips for staying fresh on the road will keep you healthy, clean and comfortable while you're seeing the world.
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Traveler's Ed
How to Find the Perfect Hotel Online
The abundance of hotel reviews, ratings, mapping sites and more can make hotel hunting an overwhelming prospect. Traveler's Ed makes it easier with his straightforward steps for finding the perfect hotel online.
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Travel Trivia: Where in Nassau, Bahamas can one see pink flamingos parade in drill formation and march to verbal commands like "about face" and "forward march"? (Hint: Find the answer in our Destination Communities.)
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Last Week's Question: What historic zoo opened in 1874 as America's first zoo? Diane G., who correctly answered the Philadelphia Zoo, is our winner! Read more about the Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia Essentials.
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