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9 top spots for the savvy luxury travelerupdated: Fri Sep 17 2010 07:41:00

Looking for fine wine or a luxurious spa visit without a top-drawer price tag? Visit one of these nine destinations where lavish experiences and affordability intersect.

Colombia, U.S. sign deal on use of basesupdated: Fri Oct 30 2009 16:50:00

Colombia and the United States signed an agreement Friday that allows U.S. personnel to be stationed at seven military bases in the South American nation.

Ecuador to shut down U.S. anti-drug operationupdated: Thu Jul 31 2008 07:06:00

The United States is losing access to one of its three counternarcotics bases in Latin America, U.S. military officials said Wednesday.

U.S. plane strays into Venezuelan airspaceupdated: Mon May 19 2008 20:53:00

A U.S. anti-drug aircraft strayed into Venezuelan airspace Saturday night, the United States acknowledged Monday, ratcheting up tensions between the two nations.

Hurricane Felix grows to 'potentially catastrophic' Category 5updated: Mon Sep 03 2007 05:24:00

Hurricane Felix has grown to a "potentially catastrophic" Category 5 storm packing winds up to 165 mph (270 kph), the National Hurricane Center said late Sunday.

Time.com: Felix Becomes Category 5 Hurricane updated: Sun Sep 02 2007 22:00:00

Hurricane Felix strengthened into a dangerous Category 5 storm Sunday and churned its way into the open waters of the Caribbean Sea

Forecast: Tropical depression could become Hurricane Felixupdated: Fri Aug 31 2007 22:59:00

The sixth tropical depression of the Atlantic hurricane season formed Friday, while Tropical Storm Henriette drenched parts of Mexico's Pacific coast, the National Hurricane Center said.

CNNMoney: Fall travel guideupdated: Mon Oct 02 2006 13:54:00

The leaves are turning and if you're getting that autumn migration itch, here are some things to keep in mind as you plan your fall travel.

11 die in Dutch airport jail fireupdated: Thu Oct 27 2005 04:04:00

At least eleven people were killed and 15 others injured in a fire that broke out in a prison complex at Amsterdam's Schipol Airport, authorities said.

Hurricane Emily now Category 3updated: Thu Jul 14 2005 00:36:00

Hurricane Emily reached Category 3 strength Thursday evening and is moving toward the central Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said.

Emily arrives in the Windward Islandsupdated: Wed Jul 13 2005 08:27:00

Tropical Storm Emily arrived in the Windward Islands at the eastern edge of the Caribbean Wednesday evening.

Two Aruba suspects releasedupdated: Mon Jul 04 2005 10:33:00

Two brothers held nearly a month as suspects in the disappearance of American teenager Natalee Holloway were released Monday, but a judge ordered a third youth to remain in police custody, court officials said.

Texas team begins search for teen in Arubaupdated: Sat Jun 25 2005 00:07:00

A team of Texas search specialists began a full-fledged hunt Saturday for Alabama teen Natalee Holloway.

Three young suspects to remain in custodyupdated: Sat Jun 11 2005 20:44:00

A judge has ruled to keep in custody three young suspects arrested earlier this week in connection with the disappearance of an Alabama teenager, a government official said.

Three Arubans to remain in custodyupdated: Fri Jun 10 2005 04:26:00

A judge ruled Saturday to keep in custody three youths arrested earlier this week in connection with the disappearance of an Alabama teenager, a government official said.

CNNMoney: GE may bid for Dutch bankupdated: Thu Mar 24 2005 05:44:00

General Electric Co. (GE) is considering making an offer to acquire closely held NIB Capital Bank NV, a Dutch commercial-finance and investment bank valued at more than $3 billion, people familiar with the situation told The Wall Street Journal.

headlineupdated: Wed Sep 08 2004 12:22:00

ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada (AP) -- Emergency officials began the total evacuation of the Florida Keys on Thursday because Hurricane Ivan, which has killed 18, could hit the island chain as early as Sunday.

Money Magazine: Travel Buysupdated: Wed May 01 2002 00:01:00

BOUTIQUE HOTELS Boutiques' slick design and model-pretty staffs defined urban cool in the 1990s, but they've been hard hit by the travel slowdown. While "sale" is a dirty word in the boutique busin...

Fortune: Cocktails for the New Economyupdated: Mon Jul 24 2000 00:01:00

In this market, you need a drink. Master mixologist Dale DeGroff--former head bartender of the Rainbow Room, current emperor of kingcocktail.com--devised three guaranteed to spice up your portfolio...

Fortune: MANAGING A COMPANY FROM EXILEupdated: Mon Sep 11 1989 00:01:00

Cornelius John Koreman may not have given much thought to the telephone in the past, but it's taken on new importance since he's been trying to manage his company by long distance. Koreman, 51, has...

Money Magazine: Cruising for a Bargain? Set Sail! The ships are new. The crowd is hipper. And the price is right -- if you know how to book.updated: Thu Sep 01 1988 00:01:00

The sea is alive with myths and legends. The condemned Flying Dutchman. The accursed Ancient Mariner. Or the saga of Moby Dick, the great white whale. But to the modern ocean traveler the most horr...

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