Wednesday, October 31, 2012

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Sandy travel update: Airports coming back to life

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 11:05 PM PDT

Superstorm Sandy's punch has weakened, but its effects are still being felt by travelers around the world.

In the wake of the devastating storm -- which has led to the cancellation of thousands of flights -- battered airports are slowly coming back online, though it will likely be days before many travelers reach their final destinations.

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Some U.S. airports closed by Sandy will reopen on Wednesday local time, helping ease the backlog of grounded flights.

New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport will open at 7 a.m. Wednesday and offer limited service, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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Best day and weekend trips from Seoul, by season

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 07:05 PM PDT

by Elizabeth Eun

There's just so much to see in Seoul, it may take a few trips to the Korean capital before a traveler's mind turns to seeing places outside the city. 

Apart from the terrible traffic on weekends, traveling around Korea is not as daunting as it may seem, with government-launched initiatives such a foreigner-only national bus tours, and convenient high-speed trains from central Seoul.

So when the city's fast pace and crowds get too overwhelming, some time away might be just the thing. Here are nine great day and weekend trips, according to season. 

Fall

1. Heyri Art Valley, Paju

The flowers are definitely a lovely respite from Seoul's steel and concrete. Just north of Seoul is a valley officially described as "the loveliest village on earth/all artists are dreaming." It's an ambitious statement that seems believable once you're actually there.  

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7 of the freakiest places on the planet

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 11:50 AM PDT

by CNNGo staff

Scary sells. Whatever the nature of their flesh, the spirits of the dead rake in very real profits when it comes to sightseeing.

The Haunted House Association in the United States claims profits of up to US$500 million from domestic haunted house ticket sales.

The tourists shelling out are doing so for a giddy but ultimately safe experience.  

The places featured on our list below are less about the sort of commercial scare that you can buy at an amusement park.

This is the real deal. 

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