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What's in an Airport code?

Have you ever wondered what the three letters on your airline baggage tag stand for? Here are several informative web sites that walk you through the entire history of how airports received their distinctive codes, such as SFO for San Francisco International, DEN for Denver International and YVR for Vancouver International Airport.

 

Airport ABCs: Explanation of Airport Identifier Codes
http://www.skygod.com/asstd/abc.html

Mapping.Com's List of Worldwide Airport Codes
http://www.mapping.com/airportcodes.html

Air Odyssey- Airport Codes
http://www.airodyssey.net/articles/aircodes.html

Airport Code Resources
http://www.badger-people-finder.com/airport-codes.html

Communication Tutorial
http://virtualskies.arc.nasa.gov/communication/tutorial/tutorial5.html

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Experience an old destination in a new way

Fabulous France has drawn travelers to its vineyards for centuries. This traditional European destination is unique in culture and beauty, a land of culinary devotion, exotic scenery and romantic secrets. Nowhere else in the world evokes the charm and pleasure of a holiday in France. The French have turned the simple pleasures of life into a fine art form and Intrepid discovers the very essence of France in the nation's street-side cafes, cobbled alleyways, castle ruins and picturesque vineyards. Intrepid travelers experience France the way the French do: through traveling by train, bicycle and canoe and through the local characters we encounter along the way. Some of the adventures Intrepid have on offer are:

The Best of France, 15 days ex Paris &endash; only US$1892!

Paris, vineyards in Burgundy, Cote d'Azur, perfumery, Provence, canoe trip to Pont-du-Gard, historic caves in the Dordogne, Loire Valley cycling

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Biking the Mont Blanc circuit, alpine villages of France, Switzerland and Italy, stunning mountain scenery, charming mountain accommodation

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>From the romantic city of Paris to the shores of the Mediterranean, Frances' fascinating history, rich culture and fine food make it one of Intrepid's most delightful European destinations.

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