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Priceline Group Inc (PCLN), Travel Companies Are in Trouble 11/06/2017 07:00pm • Priceline Group Inc (Nasdaq: PCLN) collapsed by more than 10 percent on Monday after the company issued fourth-quarter guidance that fell short of Wall Street's expectations. The company's earnings report continued a weak earnings season for online travel sites. Priceline reported third-quarter ear How to Find an Apartment in Paris for Retirement 11/06/2017 07:00pm • The Paris property market is booming. Values were up 6.6 percent across Paris as a whole for the first half of 2017, compared with the previous year. Global interest in Paris continues, from both investors and tourists, the horrible terrorist events of the past few years notwithstanding. The world's St. John: The little Virgin Island that could 11/06/2017 12:58pm • ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands — First impressions are often deceiving, and that was the case when arriving for a weeklong visit to St. John, the smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, which was devastated by back-to-back Category 5 Hurricanes Irma and Maria two months ago. The main town of Study: DC is one of the most walkable metro areas in nation 11/05/2017 07:29pm • WASHINGTON — One of the nation's most walkable places is, literally, in our backyard. The D.C. area ranks second among 30 of the most walkable metropolitan areas in the United States. According to the study from George Washington University’s Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis (CREU 50 American Adventures in 50 States 11/05/2017 07:00pm • Your state-by-state breakdown of adrenaline-pumping escapes across the country.With snow-capped mountains, epic trails, captivating coastlines and inspiring national parks, America has long attracted adventure-seekers itching to explore to its otherworldly landscapes. While a few classic adventure d 6 Luxury Hotels With Unique Value-Added Perks 11/02/2017 08:00pm • With exorbitant nightly rates, five-star hotels are often out of the question for many budget-minded travelers. Still, sometimes complimentary amenities (think luxury cars, ski lift tickets, VIP wine tastings, spa treatments) can add up, making it much easier to justify the expense for a superlativ These Foods Will Be More Expensive in 2018 11/01/2017 08:00pm • Get ready to pay more for that omelet in 2018. Escalating food prices are on the way, with eggs being just one of the staples in line for a price hike. Overall, retail food prices are expected to rise an estimated 1 to 2 percent in the coming year. While fats, oils and processed fruits and vegetabl 7 California Beach Towns to Visit This Winter 10/30/2017 08:00pm • While temperatures may be dropping around much of the country, the weather at California's beaches remains relatively mild. In December, the southern part of the state features average highs in the mid-60s, and northern beach towns like Carmel-by-the-Sea usher in comfortable highs in the upper 50s. Full recovery from California wildfires may take years 10/29/2017 07:23pm • SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — It will take at least months and likely years to fully recover from devastating wildfires that ripped through Northern California earlier this month, destroying at least 8,900 structures and killing 42 people, Sonoma County officials said Saturday. "We don't control th Upgrades, structural fixes lead to yearlong closure for one of DC’s oldest buildings 10/29/2017 06:56pm • WASHINGTON — Georgetown’s Old Stone House, one of the oldest buildings in D.C., will be closed for the next year for restoration work and upgrades that will help preserve it for future generations. The structure, a brief whiff of the past along Georgetown’s bustling and commercial M Street, Why marry? Author dishes on success, marriage and community 10/28/2017 11:05am • WASHINGTON — "I don’t need a man to raise kids or take care of me." Have you ever heard anyone make that proclamation in a discussion about marriage and family? One author writes it’s just fine to not need a man and it’s awesome that single, career-minded, upwardly-mobile women have the m 10 Stocks That Oppenheimer Analysts Adore 10/25/2017 08:00pm • These stocks are a good value.The analyst team at Oppenheimer recently released its list of top stocks to own for the next 12 months. With the Standard & Poor's 500 index surging another 2.2 percent in the past month to new all-time highs, investors concerned about steep stock valuations are loo Kenya's Repeat Election Comes With a Heavy Price Tag 10/24/2017 08:00pm • NAIROBI -- Kenya is currently wading through uncharted territory. In September, its Supreme Court nullified the results of its Aug. 8 presidential election. In the first contest, the nation's current president, Uhuru Kenyatta, allegedly defeated veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga by 1.4 million 8 Boring Stocks With Soaring Potential 10/23/2017 08:00pm • These low-key companies excite investors looking to profit.If boredom, like its sibling state of beauty, lies in the eye of the beholder, then it definitely lies down and puts people to sleep. And it's no different for some investors who go deeper and respond to boring stocks with snoring. But what How to Plan the Perfect Long Weekend in Amsterdam 10/23/2017 08:00pm • Like many European cities, Amsterdam offers a unique blend of history, cultural attractions and superlative culinary experiences. Though best known for its canal belt, world-renowned art and infamous red-light district, the Dutch capital's charming city squares and neighborhoods offer a snapshot of