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Waterparks: Is Public Safety Going Down the Tubes?
Because of a lack of nationwide regulation, waterpark visits might be an accident waiting to happen.
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Amusement Parks: Top Attractions, Hottest Rides & Best Values
Excitement is on the rise. So are admission prices and fees.
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Car Rental: How to Avoid Being Taken for a Ride
Disputes over damage claims and questionable tactics when companies rent recalled vehicles can spell trouble for you.
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Road to Recovery: RVs 2012
Prices vaulted in the past 4 years; great deals are scarce.
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Powerboats 2012: Good Vibrations
Boats now ride more smoothly than they did 4 years ago.
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Next-Generation ATVs
Manufacturers are increasing their number of sport UTVs at higher prices than ever before.
Travel & Recreation News
Viking to set sail for ocean, sea cruises in 2015
May 17, 2013—Viking River Cruises plans to expand to ocean and sea voyages in 2015.
Amusement-park injuries for children reach 4,400 per year
May 1, 2013—A new study says 4,400 children are injured each year on amusement-park rides.
Cruise customers might shoulder Carnival’s $300 million in upgrades
April 23, 2013—Carnival Cruise Lines will upgrade its entire fleet in an effort to reduce the likelihood of on-sea disasters, but a travel expert believes that passengers might have to pay more as a result.
TSA retains ban on certain carry-on items
April 23, 2013—Transportation Security Administration announced that it will delay indefinitely its plan to allow passengers to carry small pocket knives and other previously banned items on flights.
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Related Department Briefs
Trying to stay in tune
Consumers already have access to guitars that can teach them how to play. Now Peavey has a model that it claims can keep them in tune.
No more naked eyes on you at airport checkpoint
Consumers who shuddered at the thought of a Transportation Security Administration employee sneaking a peek at their naked body through an OSI Systems Rapiscan scanner can breathe a sigh of relief—those machines are set for departure.
Service at a touch of the tabletop
It wasn’t too long ago that tablet computers began to replace menus at restaurants.
Delta marks up member dues
Delta customers will have to spend more to qualify for the airline’s Medallion program.
Disney’s eye on you
Walt Disney World is set to keep a close eye on you—if you let it—but the proposal has prompted privacy concerns.
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Travel & Recreation Recalls
Triumph recalls Speed Triple motorcycles because of gear-shift problem
May 24, 2013—Triumph Motorcycles recalled 2012–2013 Speed Triple motorcycles that were manufactured from June 2012 through January 2013.
Gulf Stream cites awning motor in recall of RV trailers
May 24, 2013—Gulf Stream Coach recalled 2013 Canyon Trail, Kingsport, Ridgeline, Sedona and Trail Master RV trailers that were manufactured from Feb. 13, 2013, through April 24, 2013.
Forest River cites awning motor in RV recall
May 20, 2013—Forest River recalled certain 2013–2014 Cargo Mate, Coachmen, Forest River, Prime Time and Shasta RV models that were manufactured from Feb. 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013.
Heartland recalls travel trailers because of axle problem
May 17, 2013—Heartland Recreational Vehicles recalled 2013–2014 Sundance travel trailers that were manufactured from Sept. 13, 2012, through April 30, 2013, and have model number 322RES.
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