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WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. - On one of Virginia's small barrier islands, a NASA facility that operates in relative obscurity outside scientific circles is preparing to be thrust into the spotlight. On Wednesday, Orbital Sciences Corp.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico's governor on Saturday signed a law to protect a swath of land along the island's northeast coast that is a top U.S. nesting site for the world's largest turtle species.

SAN FRANCISCO - In this city of innumerable tourist attractions, the clanging, hill-conquering cable cars stand out as a top draw.

MONTREAL - Festivals in Montreal are a lot like buses. It seems there's one along every few minutes.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - High above the floor of Frijoles Canyon sits one of the most popular sites at Bandelier National Monument.

PATERSON, N.J. - Mention America's historic landmarks and most people will envision battlefields, statues or beautiful scenery, not a crumbling, graffiti-covered shell of a ball field surrounded by abandoned cars, broken glass and piles of garbage.

PATERSON, N.J. - Mention America's historic landmarks and most people will envision battlefields, statues or beautiful scenery, not a crumbling, graffiti-covered shell of a ball field surrounded by abandoned cars, broken glass and piles of garbage.

IF YOU VISIT • Sleeping: With over-the-top formality and modern English decor, Number Sixteen is surrounded by the trendy shops and colourful restaurants of South Kensington — and it’s a short walk from Harrods (splurge; firmdalehotels.com).

IF YOU GO • Getting there: By car, Jenny Lake Lodge is about 1,600 kilometres from Victoria. Estimated driving time: 18 hours if you take Interstate 90 and Interstate 15.

The Associated Press LONDON — Tourists, exchange students, masters of the financial universe and other business travellers: It’s time to buckle up.