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From Wellington to Kenya: Used playground equipment gets new life
It is not every day that one can say a piece of Wellington is in Africa. But that is exactly what happened when Tiger Shark Cove Park's used playground equipment was sent via cargo container to Migori, Kenya. The story begins when Alex DeLange of...Tags: Human Interest, Kenya, Gardens and Parks, Travel
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Avianca-Taca shake-up to affect 50,000 passengers in Costa Rica
ReutersSAN JOSE, Costa Rica, May 21 (Reuters) - Airline Avianca-Taca said on Tuesday that the cancellation of five routes to and from Costa Rica will affect some 50,000 passengers who will have to be re-routed or given refunds if they prefer. The cancelled...Tags: El Salvador, Costa Rica, Travel
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Trips, tips & deals
South of the border Travel deals south of the border look muy, muy bueno — just in time for summer vacation season. Savings of as much as 60 percent are showing up in deals at Mexico beach regions, including Riviera Maya, Los Cabos, Cancun, Puerto...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Travelzoo Inc., Rome (Italy), Mark Twain, Landforms
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More travelers seeking out the best kitchens in the world
When my mother took a vacation a generation ago, she wanted to get as far from her steamy stove as possible. Things have changed. Now, women and men are flocking to destinations that promise even a peek inside someone else's kitchen. Travelers are...
Tags: Food Industry, France, Trips and Vacations, Restaurants, Dining and Drinking
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READER SUBMITTED: Florence Griswold Museum Celebrates Summer With Fifth Annual GardenFest June 7 through 16
Old LymeThe Fifth Annual GardenFest at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme is a ten-day celebration of the site's historic gardens, featuring special events, displays, demonstrations, and family activities. From June 7 through June 16, visitors can enjoy a...Tags: Human Interest, Florence Griswold House, Gardens and Parks, Old Lyme, Fine Artists
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Highland Park mulls government efficiency
When Highland Park City Councilman Paul Frank looks at his property tax bill, he wonders if all those governmental agencies are worth keeping. Frank has requested the creation of a temporary City Council subcommittee to evaluate the efficiency,...
Tags: Bannockburn, Gardens and Parks, Deerfield, Highwood, Riverwoods
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Washington Co. groups, individuals recognized for historic preservation
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comAn old store in Fairview is now in the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum and aviation artifacts are in another museum, factors in the selection of the Washington County Commissioners’ Annual John Frye Historic Preservation Awards winners. The...Tags: Human Interest, Corporate Officers, Monuments and Heritage Sites, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Local Government
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Tourism Officials: Visitation To CT's Major Attractions Sees Improvement
The Hartford CourantThe state's year-old "Still Revolutionary" campaign is working, and visitation to six major Connecticut attractions increased 6.8 percent from 2011 to last year, according to the state Office of Tourism. The news was released Tuesday during the...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, Elections, Dannel P. Malloy , Hobbies
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Meeting To Discuss Future Of Jonathan's Dream Playground Scheduled For Thursday
The Hartford CourantThe Mandell Jewish Community Center will hold "Imagine What Could Be," a meeting to talk about the future of its Jonathan's Dream playground, Thursday at 6 p.m. Early this month, the JCC closed the playground and began to take it down as the first step...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Travel
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Delaware Shore events 2013
MAY Horseshoe Crab and Shorebird Festival. Come pay tribute to horseshoe crabs and migrating shorebirds native to the Delaware Bay during the 10th anniversary festival. Held in Historic Milton, the event includes arts and crafts, food, music, water...
Tags: Human Interest, Gardens and Parks, Music, Entertainment Events, Festive Events
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Delicious Delaware is tasty beach retreat
Many summer resorts boast spectacular beaches and a vast array of fabulous accommodations. So what distinguishes one beach town from another? Along coastal Delaware, it's the indigenous flavors that set it apart from its sand-strewn neighbors to the north...
Tags: Restaurants, Dining and Drinking, Lifestyle and Leisure, Bars and Clubs, Travel
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Group wants atheist books placed with Bibles in Georgia state parks
ReutersATLANTA (Reuters) - A national atheist group said it plans to donate enough books on its views to be placed in all Georgia state park cabins after the state's governor said Bibles should remain at the vacation properties despite an atheist's recent...Tags: Regional Authority, Government, Gardens and Parks, Nathan Deal, Religion and Belief
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