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Hawaiian most expensive state to vacation in

Waikiki, in Honolulu, HawaiiHawaii is the most expensive state to vacation in, by far, costing two adults an average of $793 a day for food and lodging alone, according to a AAA survey released Monday.


'Sex and the City' fans flocking to New York

Shaley Griffin of Abilene, Texas, samples a cupcake from the Magnolia Bakery while walking through Greenwich Village with fellow participants on a Forget the Empire State Building. Some New York tourists are eager to see the city's other landmarks: Carrie's stoop, Charlotte's gallery and that restaurant where Samantha threw a martini in a boyfriend's face.


Unbelievable underwater adventures

It was almost a century ago, on a cold and starry April night in the north Atlantic, that the unthinkable occurred: A giant iceberg tore through the underbelly of the RMS Titanic, sending the “unsinkable” ship to a frosty grave, and claiming the lives of nearly 1,500 passengers onboard. For more than 70 years, the ship’s secrets lay on the ocean floor.


Hottest beaches of Central America

 The appeal of Central American beaches is an offbeat and organic sexiness that blends together visitors of all sorts. The beaches in this list stand out in terms of raw beauty, exotic draw and high potential for pleasure.


Top 3 airlines boost fuel charge by $20

** FILE ** In this April 15, 2008 file photo, a Delta Airlines plane prepares to take off from a runway as a United Airlines plane, rear, lands at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco. Airlines have found something in common with consumers struggling with fuel costs: Like drivers on a highway, they can get more miles per gallon, and save money, by simply slowing down. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, file)The three biggest U.S. carriers said Thursday they have again raised ticket prices, this time by $20 round-trip, to recoup rapidly rising fuel costs.


Vietnam packages now start at just $1,849

The fascinating country of Vietnam has finally shed its war-ridden image and recently emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s hottest destinations. With the stellar packages we found, you can check out its spectacular landscapes, fragrant cuisine and bustling cities without squandering your savings.

Cabo San Lucas air/hotel, from $496

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** People kayak in the Bahia de Loreto National Park, in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, in this 2002 photo. (AP Photo/Terry Pritchard, HO)Spend a long weekend in this popular port-of-call city on the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, home to glitzy resorts, sprawling golf courses, and a sizzling nightlife.


Delta, United, and American announce yet another fare increase

On Thursday, Delta, United, and American announced the second hike in ticket prices in less than a week.

Top 10 extreme vacations

Heli-skiing in British Columbia with Canadian Mountain HolidaysIf orbiting the Earth, bungee-jumping from a tower on the Las Vegas Strip, or getting up-close-and-personal with a gorilla sounds like your idea of a good time, you're in luck.


Airline crashes up, but deaths down, study finds

Deadly crashes in Brazil, Africa and Southeast Asia last year led to the first global uptick in serious jetliner accidents in a decade, an international aviation trade group said Thursday.