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Today's Top Headlines: May 21, 2012

From the Olympic torch's international flight to Miami's self-billed gay resort's trip up to Manhattan and the Costa Concordia's final pull out of the water, we're reading about it all.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 21, 2012 at 11:59:06 AM EDT Tagged: News, Olympics, London, Cruise Lines, Hotels, New York City, Tokyo
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Today's Top Headlines: May 10, 2012

From following the Olympic torch straight to the July 27th opening ceremony to avoiding Canadian airport scanners, and everything in between, here's what we're reading now.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 10, 2012 at 3:11:38 PM EDT Tagged: News, Hotels, Airports, Japan, London, Olympics, Air Travel, Airlines, Theme Parks
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5 Alternative Stays for the London Olympics

London hotel stays are will be even pricier than they usually are during the summer's Olympics. So spring for one of these great alternatives, like luxury serviced apartments and home swaps, instead.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 27, 2012 at 1:19:27 PM EDT Tagged: Olympics, London, England, Hotels
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London Travel Tips for the Olympics & Queen's Diamond Jubilee

With London revving up to host the 2012 Olympic Games, following closely on the heels of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, travel demand for the UK capital is hotter than ever. We've rounded up expert tips for some gold medal-worthy advice on planning your trip to London ahead of the year's main events.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 07, 2012 at 11:17:42 AM EST Tagged: England, London, Olympics, Events
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Don't forget to check the tube's schedule on weekends in London

Service on many tube lines in London will be disrupted—especially on weekends—as widespread improvements program continues before the 2012 Olympics. Check the tube's web site for up-to-date information.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on January 22, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EST Tagged: London, England, Transportation, Budget Travel, Olympics
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London 2012 Olympics Preview: Construction and Venues

London has focused its Olympic energies on transforming the deprived East London, where the Olympic Park is under construction, but the occasion has been seized on to overhaul public transport, to showcase some sparkling new architecture, and to convert some well-known landmarks into Olympic venues.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 19, 2011 at 12:16:23 PM EDT Tagged: England, London, Olympics
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London 2012 Olympic Planner: Hotels, Tickets, and Transportation

While London's Olympic games are over a year away, now is the time to plan your trip—the first round of ticket sales ends Friday, April 22. Here's what you need to know about scoring a seat, booking your flight, and choosing the right hotel base for the big event.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 19, 2011 at 9:52:20 AM EDT Tagged: England, London, Olympics, Hotels, Train Travel, Tube