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What to check out when you check in

17 October 2011 | By Chris McGinnis

It is always a good idea to give your hotel room a quick inspection as soon as you enter. Here are a few things to look for.

The writing’s on the war

17 October 2011 | By Amy Balfour

American Civil War graffiti is discovered in a house in Virginia.

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Daily deal: Historic Annapolis

17 October 2011 | By Living Social Escapes

Enjoy one night ($94) or two ($168) in this colonial Maryland city whose charm – from breathtaking views of the Chesapeake Bay to midshipman strolling the streets – is hard to match.

In brief: Learning to love the all-inclusive

17 October 2011 | By Karina Martinez-Carter

See a real-life replica of the house featured in the Pixar film Up, a travel journalist learns to stop worrying and love the all-inclusive resort experience, and more.

In brief: Man flips off hotel roof

14 October 2011 | By Brad Cohen

Watch (don’t mimic) a man backflip off the roof of a hotel, narrowly avoiding a cliff and the floor of the shallow sea below, hotels ban men from certain floors, and more.

Openings: Los Angeles, Florence and Qatar

13 October 2011 | By Sunshine Flint

Hotel Bel-Air, in Los Angeles, California

On 14 October, Los Angeles’ Hotel Bel-Air will open its doors with new luxury offerings, including a spa and room service by Wolfgang Puck.

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Maine showcases sustainable seafood

13 October 2011 | By Lindsey Galloway

Harvest on the Harbor, chef Mitchell Kaldrovich

During Portland’s Harvest on the Harbor festival, chefs from four of the city’s best restaurants will cook up original recipes using fish and shellfish that thrive in the Atlantic.

Daily deal: Orlando family fun

13 October 2011 | By Living Social Escapes

The whole brood can enjoy four nights (only $239) at this Floridian resort, conveniently located near oodles of local attractions.

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