On the Go: Amana Colonies, West Branch pique many interests

11/2 9:50:07 AM

Head south into Iowa and you will discover great ways to prepare for the approaching holiday season. West Branch and the Amana Colonies, with Iowa Cit ...
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Bob Retzlaff: In Berlin, 20 years of unity

11/2 9:50:07 AM

It was 20 years ago, and the sound was heard throughout the world. It freed millions from the binds of communism and -- important to commerce -- opened up much of eastern Europe to tourism....
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Culture on the coast of Maine

10/23 10:25:02 PM

BELFAST, Maine -- If you're interested in a laid-back vacation, it's hard to overlook the state of Maine, and it's particularly hard to overlook Waldo County, along the state's eastern seaboard. ...
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Travel Man: Plethora of options for Caribbean vacation

11/2 9:50:07 AM

What should we look for and where should we stay in the Caribbean? I'm turning 80 and my daughters want to take me there to celebrate my birthday. There are so many islands and places to stay in the Caribbean that you have to make some preliminary choices ...
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Travel Scene: Resort offers new retirees a place to plan

10/26 10:05:01 AM

In addition to its role as a luxury getaway spot, a one-time corporate retreat near Camden, Maine, has been converted into another type of a retreat....
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Quad Cities: Four times the fun

10/23 9:20:02 PM

On one last road trip before the snow flies, I couldn't think of a better place to go than the Quad Cities, which include Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Moline and Rock Island in Illinois. ...
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Vatican exhibit features early telescopes, Galileo writings

10/17 9:10:01 AM

VATICAN CITY -- Rudimentary telescopes, celestial globes and original manuscripts by Galileo are going on view at the Vatican Museums as part of an exhibit marking the 400th anniversary of the astronomer's first celestial observation ...
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Repairs begin at Vietnam Veterans Memorial in D.C.

On the Go: Yellowstone, Grand Teton are perfect for winter

Dubuque: Port city of America's River