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If your destination records a half inch or more of rain on more than half of the days you're there, Priceline will give you a full cash refund. ...

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Skytrax has announced its 2008 World Airline Awards, with Asian carriers taking top honors. As for the U.S. carriers—well, it's as bad as you can imagine. ...

Our travel gumshoe uncovers a $100 Disney discount and helps a reader plan a Hawaii vacation. Plus, submit your travel question! ...

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