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Tourists walk along the beach of Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo State, Mexico, before the arrival or Tropical Storm Rina, on October 27, 2011.  Hurricane Rina weakened Thursday to a tropical storm hours before it was expected to crash into tourist resorts dotting Mexico's Caribbean coast like Cancun and Playa del Carmen, US experts said.  AFP PHOTO/RONALDO SCHEMIDT (Photo credit should read Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP/Getty Images)

KRLD Travel Deal: Summer Getaways To Florida

Locations across Florida as low as $259 — and a West Coast flight to San Diego for $289!

2013/05/01

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 01:  The Midtown skyline remains lit as Lower Manhattan remains mostly without power on November 1, 2012 in New York City. Millions of customers in New Jersey and New York remain without power following Superstorm Sandy as colder weather approaches. The storm has claimed at least 90 lives in the United States, and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. U.S. President Barack Obama has declared the situation a "major disaster" for large areas of the U.S. east coast, including New York City. (Photo by Afton Almaraz/Getty Images)

KRLD Travel Deal: ‘Big Apple’ Bargain

Need a vacation? Tom Parsons with BestFares.com joined the KRLD Morning News team to provide listeners with the best travel deals of the week.

2013/03/27

393787 10: A beachgoer holds bottle of suntan oil August 28, 2001 at Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

KRLD Travel Deal: Heading To Florida?

Tom Parsons with BestFares.com joined the KRLD Morning News team to provide listeners with the best travel deals of the week.

KRLD–2013/03/20

Ryder Cup - Day Three Singles

Tiger Joins Vacationing Obama For Golf Round

The White House confirmed that the President and the world’s most famous golfer played a round at a secluded, exclusive yacht and golf club on Florida’s Treasure Coast.

2013/02/18

Hello Bahamas! (Photo by Richie Whitt, CBSDFW.COM)

The Bahamas: My Top 10 CBS Contemplations

Went to the Count Basie Town Square in The Bahamas and, under a full moon, watched people from all cultures and colors dance. Music truly is the international language.

2012/07/09

Texas drivers use the shoulder of an Interstate during a traffic jam. (credit: Lawrence Jenkins/Getty Images)

Survey Says 75 Percent Of Texans Planning Trip

A travel association survey finds that 75 percent of the polled Texans plan to hit the road for at least one summer getaway. AAA Texas on Wednesday offered results of its summer travel survey.

2012/06/13

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Hunting For Cheap Airfare Might Be Wasted Time

Do you ever find yourself constantly checking airfare and hotel prices, trying to get the best rate possible? Many bargain-hunting travelers do too, but it might not be worth all that effort.

2012/06/06

A professional dog walker walks with dogs. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Website Linking Pet Owners With Pet Sitters

Dog Vacay first launched its website on the west coast and east coast before giving North Texas pet sitters the opportunity to post pictures and explanations of their services.

2012/05/24

A woman spreads sunscreen on the back of a friend. (credit: MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images)

Tips For Saving Money On Summer Vacation

Even though it’s only March, it is definitely not too early to start thinking about (and saving for) that big summer vacation.

2012/03/26

Lasers are seen above the crowd at a party. (credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Texas Advises Spring Breakers To Avoid Travel To Mexico

Texas students waiting anxiously for Spring Break fun south of the border are being advised to change their plans.

2012/03/06

Two women on vacation enjoy laying on the beach. (credit: oe Raedle/Getty Images)

Where Would You Rather Vacation?

The world is full of vacation hot spots, from bustling cities full of culture to calming shores untouched by civilization. Where would you like to travel?

2012/01/28

Two women on vacation enjoy laying on the beach. (credit: oe Raedle/Getty Images)

Smaller Family Budgets Mean Summer ‘Staycations’ – Again

More than half of all Americans will skip summer vacations this year. More than half who do take one will try to save a little money by staying with friends.

2011/06/15

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