Hence the reason why Disneyland put hotels within walking and shuttle distance: stay the night and come back early the next morning to ride Pirates of the Caribbean and grab an early fast pass for the latest attraction, Star Tours.

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He runs a nonprofit group in Second Life called United Federation Starfleet, whose goal is to take people on "Star Trek"-themed tours for free, he said.

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Depending on the time of year, tours range from charcuterie master classes at The Star Inn in the small village of Harome to deer stalking in the grounds of Baroque manor house Duncombe Park.

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With this much star power, the sponsors win as well with pre-season tours.

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Even some of the Hamptons' most lavish estates can be enjoyed via private garden tours advertised in the local newspaper, The East Hampton Star.

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Tours grew to corporate scale: private jets, five-star hotels, elaborate catering, massage therapists, efficient management.

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The spot, open for tours, is so lovely it was also the wedding venue for Anakin Skywalker and Princess Amidala in Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones.

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