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The Radar: Thanksgiving Getaways, Amtrak Expands Free Wi-Fi Service, Travel Inspiration

ByAnna Scalamogna
November 2, 2011

  • Put down the apron and get out of the kitchen this Thanksgiving. Enjoy a long weekend getaway at one of these kid-friendly resorts. [Frommer’s]

  • Amtrak passengers will be able to surf the Web on their next train ride. The rail operator is adding free Wi-Fi services to several popular routes in the Northeast including the Northeast Regional trains from Boston to Virginia. [USA Today]

  • Not sure where your next travel destination should be? Travelers can use new bookmarking websites to help find and post photos to inspire their next vacation. [BBC]

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