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Mardi Gras in the Big Easy

Many cities now have Mardi Gras parades and festivities, but who is going to do it better than New Orleans? And if you want to plan a trip to the Big Easy for Feb. 16, Fat Tuesday, consider staying in the Roosevelt New Orleans, a 117-year-old landmark hotel that has recently completed a $170 million restoration. The Roosevelt is a short walk from the French Quarter and ready to greet its guests in Mardi Gras tradition — entrances lighted in purple, green and gold; elaborate wreaths adorned with carnival images; live music; and, of course, special Roosevelt beads.Read more

Heart of the desert

Thinking of something special for your valentine? Well, forget the roses and candy this year and plan a getaway at the Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch, which is offering a "Dine, Stay and Play" package. In addition to your room, it includes a $100 food and beverage credit redeemable at the resort, plus golf for two. The resort also offers tennis and sand volleyball courts, fishing, biking, paddle-boating and canoeing.Read more

But are they dirt cheap?

Here is one top 10 list you want to avoid. TripAdvisor, a travel Web site, has polled its customers and come up with the dirtiest hotels in the United States for 2010. Read more

President Obama and Vice President Biden announced $8 billion in grants today to develop high-speed intercity passenger rail service, including $4 million for Fort Worth for signal improvements to increase the speed of Amtrak's Texas Eagle.Read more

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