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  • San José enjoys springlike temperatures year-round and its location in the Central Valley makes it both stunning and convenient as a base of exploration.
    San José enjoys springlike temperatures year-round and its location in the Central Valley makes it both stunning and convenient as a base of exploration.
  • New England sea captains' houses, ice cream shops, lighthouses and pristine beaches ... Martha's Vineyard is a picturesque island indeed.
    New England sea captains' houses, ice cream shops, lighthouses and pristine beaches ... Martha's Vineyard is a picturesque island indeed.
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  • Ringed by coral reefs and pristine azure waters, the three islands that comprise the Cayman Islands are a marine paradise in the western Caribbean.
    Ringed by coral reefs and pristine azure waters, the three islands that comprise the Cayman Islands are a marine paradise in the western Caribbean.
  • Set adrift in its own dreamy archipelago in the balmy Gulf Stream, this rich little oasis is slightly British, slightly American and very Bermudian.
    Set adrift in its own dreamy archipelago in the balmy Gulf Stream, this rich little oasis is slightly British, slightly American and very Bermudian.
  • The British Virgin Islands embrace 40-odd islands, some no more than just rocks or spits of land in the sea.
    The British Virgin Islands embrace 40-odd islands, some no more than just rocks or spits of land in the sea.
  • The Bahamas is ideal for both quick 4- or 5-day jaunts and longer vacations, if you'd really like to island-hop and see as much as you can.
    The Bahamas is ideal for both quick 4- or 5-day jaunts and longer vacations, if you'd really like to island-hop and see as much as you can.
  • St. Martin/Sint Maarten is an exotic rum cocktail of French cuisine, Dutch tolerance and Caribbean relaxation set in a sparkling sea of aquamarine.
    St. Martin/Sint Maarten is an exotic rum cocktail of French cuisine, Dutch tolerance and Caribbean relaxation set in a sparkling sea of aquamarine.
  • It's only the size of Connecticut, but Puerto Rico pulsates with more life than any other island in the Caribbean.
    It's only the size of Connecticut, but Puerto Rico pulsates with more life than any other island in the Caribbean.
  • The most popular island in the Dutch Caribbean, Aruba draws droves of honeymooners and sun worshippers to its sandy shores.
    The most popular island in the Dutch Caribbean, Aruba draws droves of honeymooners and sun worshippers to its sandy shores.
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  • Friday, May 24 2013 11:30 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:30:10 GMT
    A hole in the road closed one of the routes into Canada Friday.State Police say Route 5 in Derby Line is closed near Caswell Avenue because of a hole in the pavement just a couple of feet over the line
    A hole in the road closed one of the routes into Canada Friday.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:17:06 GMT
    It was a storm that left residents with more damage than they could have ever imagined. "The basement has about 13 inches of water," said Bob Genter of Underhill. And preparing for the aftermath of the
    Flash floods left destruction across the region. And the rain is not over. Heavy downpours left some people trapped in their neighborhoods as emergency crews work to try to clear the roads.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:54:18 GMT
    Vermont State Police say the following roads have been closed due to flooding:UNDERHILL: VERMONT ROUTE 15, CILLEYHILL POKER HILL ROAD NORTH UNDERHILL STATION ROAD PAIGE ROAD DAUDLIN ROAD   BROWNS TRACE,
    Roads closed due to flash floods.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:20:50 GMT
    As the cleanup gets underway from Thursday night's flash flooding, the focus shifts now to the broader impacts of rising rivers from around the region. All the rain so far and more to come is running into
    All the rain is running into larger streams and rivers that are moving rapidly toward flood stage.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 12:44 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:44:50 GMT
    Heavy rains have caused more flooding problems around our region, and the situation could get worse as the rain continues to fall over the holiday weekend. So far, the impact has mainly been seen in road
    Heavy rains have caused more flooding problems around our region, and the situation could get worse as the rain continues to fall over the holiday weekend.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 9:51 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:51:55 GMT
    Over the river and throught the woods isn't just the way to grandma's house, its the way a lot of people are having to travel just to make it to their front door. Dormant brooks and sleepy streams turned
    Strong rains Thursday flooded roads in Essex.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:25:14 GMT
    A rainy Vermont City Marathon forecast isn't slowing down runners or organizers. "Well, we're going to make some liquid sunshine out of all of this rain. That's the only choice we've got right now," said
    The countdown is on to this weekend's Vermont City Marathon and final preps are underway. Those finishing touches are coming in the rain, but organizers say the weather isn't slowing things down.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:35:15 GMT
    The bad weather has forced the postponement of the annual Memorial Day parade in Essex. The parade is held annually on the Saturday morning of the holiday weekend. But after all the rain and flooding damage
    The bad weather has forced the postponement of the annual Memorial Day parade in Essex.
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