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Colorado Independence Pass The highest paved state highway in Colorado, and also one of the most scenic, is called Independence Pass. Beautiful panoramic views of the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains can be seen. Due to snow and harsh conditions,

50 state road trip: Beautiful scenic drives around the US

From Alaska's mountains to Florida's Keys, Connecticut's covered bridges to North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway, the scenery is with the drive.

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This red 1962 Lockheed JetStar JT 12-5 once flew Elvis, according to American's staff at Roswell.

You can now bid to buy Elvis Presley's private jet; sold 'as is'
But buyer beware. The 56-year-old plane needs some work, unaltered since Elvis last owned it. It's been sitting at a New Mexico boneyard for 35+ years.

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14. Peach. Researchers think that peaches came from China originally, where there is evidence they were cultivated as far back as 8,000 years ago. Europeans frequently misidentified the origins of new foods, however, and for whatever reasons became c

20 foods you didn't know were named after places
From hamburgers to tangerines, here are 20 foods you didn't know were named after places.

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At Black Rooster Taqueria, a variety of tacos, such as the Black Rooster asada (right) and the vegetarian, range from $3.25 to $4.75.

10 tastes of Orlando for less than $10
Experience Orlando's food scene beyond the theme parks at these affordable dining destinations serving ice cream, pizza, banh mi, barbecue and more.

destinations

Brightline trains continue service between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, seen on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 in Boynton Beach. Two people have died in a week being hit by Brightline trains in Boynton Beach.

Florida's Brightline trains could run from Miami to Tampa
Brightline on Friday announced it is getting serious about a long-discussed Orlando-to-Tampa extension.

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TAP Portugal's newest business-class cabin, seen aboard the carrier's first Airbus A330neo during a test flight before delivery on June 23, 2018 at Miami International Airport.

TAP Air Portugal uses 'proving flights' to show off new Airbus A330neo
Airbus' newest jet, the A330neo, visited Miami on Saturday. The plane arrived as part of a brisk, year-long test-flight program needed to certify the plane.

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A Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 takes off from Hong Kong International Airport on April 18, 2018.

June route roundup: Where airlines are adding (or cutting) service
There are dozens of changes to airline routes each month. Here's a look at some of the most interesting.

destinations

Aren Elliott inspects a Native American carving at the Cantor Arts Center on the campus of Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Art museums can be a great alternative to the train-plane options, if your kids are up for it.

What do traveling kids hate most? Museums for kids
This irreverent but eminently practical list of forbidden destinations can help you avoid boredom — yours and your kids'.

cruises

Azamara Club Cruises to begin South Africa voyages
Azamara Club Cruises will begin South Africa voyages in 2020 with 10-night voyages out of Cape Town that can be combined with multi-night land safaris to create an extended exploration of southern Africa.