Environmentally conscious Seattle-Tacoma International Airport recycles coffee grounds and other materials. Landscapers at the airport help bring it full circle when the same grounds, now part of a compost mix, are used to fertilize the grass and plants. Since 1998, the seaport has used a 100...

Boston, Massachusetts, now has a 21st century way to explore 350-plus years of history. With the Boston Audissey, an MP3 compatible walking tour, see many of the city's secret sites. Sound effects and music have been combined with the flavor of local narrators to create an experience that surrounds...

Transportation has always been a lifeline for St. Louis, Missouri. It began with the mighty waters of the Mississippi River and later expanded, when it became the home of the largest and busiest passengers railroad terminals, Union Station. The city soared to new heights with the triumphs of Charles...

Surviving the holidays is what it’s all about. Destination vacations, especially for the holidays, are more popular than ever. Getaways are often held at tropical beach locations, well-known theme parks and ski resorts, and mountain retreats. They allow for just the right amount of togetherness....

The Chicago Transit Authority and everyday Chicagoans offer these helpful hints so visitors can understand how addresses work in downtown Chicago. It all starts at the intersection of State Street and Madison Street. In addition to the “L” or “el” (elevated train), Chicago is served by...

A new cellular telephone waiting lot is available at South Carolina’s Charleston International Airport as a service to those picking up passengers. Located on Terminal Loop Road, the parking lot allows drivers to wait until passengers have landed, picked up their luggage and are awaiting curbside....

Tourism officials in Branson, in southwest Missouri, are offering a Gas Buster discount card this summer to entice visitors to this major drive destination. Cardholders will be eligible to win $100 gas cards and a grand prize vacation to Branson.

Major airports all have a unique three letter airport code to identify them. An old airline system, it is used for a variety of purposes. Airline personnel are able to read tickets with the abbreviated code at a glance much easier than they would if the full airport and city name were listed. This...

Seattle, Washington, is more than just a city of sights. It’s also a city of sounds –from jazz to grunge. Pick up a copy of the insider’s guide to Seattle’s Music History and be absorbed in the city’s musical heritage. Learn about Nirvana, the Beatles and Pearl Jam, among others.

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