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• 'Federal judge temporarily blocks new Cuban travel law (USA Today)
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a new Florida law that would have imposed a stiff bond and other restrictions on travel agencies and charter companies booking trips to Cuba.
• 'Orbitz travel sites replace Expedia at MSN (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Orbitz Worldwide Inc said on Tuesday its Orbitz.com and ebookers.com websites have replaced Expedia Inc as the travel agencies for Microsoft Corp's Internet arm MSN.com in the United States and the United Kingdom.
• 'Easley: High travel bills necessary (The News & Observer)
Gov. Mike Easley today defended overseas travel expenses incurred by him and his wife, Mary Easley, saying such trips are necessary to land big exhibits and recruit new business.
• 'Orbitz Travel Sites Replace Expedia At MSN (InformationWeek)
The change, which Orbitz said could bring about 3.5 million visitors per month to Orbitz via MSN Travel, represents a blow to Expedia, which began life in 1995.
• 'Fla. businesses sue over Cuba travel law (AP via Yahoo! News)
More than a dozen Florida-based travel agencies and charter companies sued their state on Monday to block a new law that would make it more expensive for them to book trips to Cuba.
• 'For many, golden years mean less travel, more work (USA Today)
Many older Americans had long envisioned retirement as a period of adventure a time to indulge in frequent trips out of town to see relatives and explore places. But with food, health care costs and fuel prices soaring, many retirees have been forced to downsize their dreams of travel.
• 'Rail tickets bought on day of travel cost five times more (Daily Telegraph)
Passengers who buy tickets on the day they travel are paying five times more than they would if they had booked in advance, according to new research.
• 'RAK travel group opens branch office (Khaleej Times)
RAS AL KHAIMAH ? The Ras Al Khaimah Travel, Tourism and Cargo Agents Business Group (RAKTAG) yesterday opened its branch office in the Department of Economic Development (DED) in the emirate to provide better and quick services to agents.
• 'New Queens Ad Campaign Promotes Borough As Travel Destination (NY1 News)
Queens advocates launched a campaign Tuesday to let New Yorkers know there is plenty to see and do in the diverse county. In a time when gas and airfare costs are going up, the borough is increasingly seen as a close, affordable travel destination.
• 'Save Money By Changing Your Travel Habits (WFTV 9 Orlando)
It you're willing to switch gears and break long-time travel habits, you may come out money ahead.

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