Tips for Finding Cheap Flights and Hotels

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Historic San Francisco Mansions

Historic homes in San Francisco are beautiful, and quite often easily identifiable in photographs as “San Francisco” due to the particular styles of architecture that permeate the city.

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Countries and Their Monsters

Monsters. What can you say? They’re awesome. Those interested in traveling to areas of historic significance may be frustrated that the kids couldn’t care less about a castle. But tell them a werewolf was once thought to live in the nearby forest and their ears will perk right up. Below is a list of several countries and their respective monsters. Some are steeped deep in ancient folklore, while others are modern machinations of Hollywood. Either way, a knowledge of monsters will add color to any vacation.

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Theme Parks in Orlando Florida

Orlando Florida is probably the theme park capital of the world and if you’re looking for some family friendly fun then this is the city you want to visit.

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Top Landmarks in San Diego

San Diego is a city that's known for its tourist attractions just as much as it's known for its wonderful weather. Trying to winnow down your selections of historic landmarks is difficult but we've culled together a list of the top landmarks in San Diego for you and your family to visit.

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One Surefire Way to Save Money When Traveling

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If there’s an easy, effortless way to save money on travel expenses, why doesn’t everyone take advantage of it? It has to be because they don’t know coupon codes are readily available. Sure, everyone sees the field where you can enter a promotion code. They’re on every e-commerce website. Yet many, if not most, people [...]

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Tips for Finding Cheap Flights and Hotels

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We all want to travel, but many of us don’t have the budget to do so frequently. That is, we didn’t have the budget to do so, until the internet. Online services have changed the face of travel. What was once a tedious and multistep process has become — simpler, at least. No one would [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Los Arcos, Cabo San Lucas

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Los Arcos, Cabo San Lucas and was taken by Lisa Andres Photo credit: Lisa Andres These rock arches are called Los Arcos and are located in the San Lucas Bay close to the city of Cabo San Lucas. If you are in the area, take a break [...]

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What are Jet Blue Luggage Policies?

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Just like most airlines, Jet Blue has recently updated their luggage policy. If you are going to be flying as a Jet Blue passenger in the near future, you will want to be aware of the current luggage policy as well as any changes that are scheduled for the future. Jet Blue allows each passenger [...]

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Taxi rates in major cities

It happened again last week: In Washington, DC for a wedding, I took a cab from the Mall to my hotel and the driver took what I thought was a suspiciously long route that led to a suspiciously high fare. I didn’t say anything, but you don’t have to put yourself in this position. Most [...]

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Sightseeing in Los Angeles

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If you’re planning a vacation to Los Angeles, you might want to change your ticket to accommodate a longer trip than originally planned because you’re going to quickly discover that there’s so much to do in this city that you’ll never want to go home. You can spend an entire vacation just enjoying the beaches [...]

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Book Review: Night + Day Athens

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Pulse Guides recently started a Night + Day series of guide books and one of their first was Joyce-Ann Gatsoulis’s Night + Day Athens. The goal behind the Night + Day books, which are part of the Cool Cities Series, is to provide travelers with not only the typical daytime sights to see, but also [...]

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Visiting the St. Louis Arch

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Known as the St. Louis Arch, Gateway Arch, and Gateway to the West, this famous piece of architecture is at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial on the banks of the Mississippi river in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. The arch is part of the park’s celebration of the westward expansion of the country between 1803 and [...]

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Wolwedans Namibia – Travel Photo of the Day

The Travel Photo of the Day  is from Wolwedans Namibia and was taken by Rui Ornelas photo credit: Rui Ornelas Wolwedans is part of the NamibRand Nature Reserve located in Namibia Africa.

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Tour de France 2009

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The 96th Tour de France will be held in 2009 from July 4th to July 26th. The Tour de France features 21 stages and covers 3,500 kilometers (2200 miles). The stages are day long events and the racer’s times from each stage are totaled to determine the overall winner. The 21 stages are broken down [...]

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Family Attractions in Los Angeles

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Initially Los Angeles doesn’t seem like a family town, with all of the movie stars, the rock musicians, the hustle and bustle of the movie industry executives but as is often the case, first impressions can be quite misleading. Los Angeles is actually loaded with things for families to explore together and wholesome fun can [...]

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The Best Aquariums for Shark Watching

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There is perhaps no creature on this earth that is more respected and feared than the shark. Whether it’s a terrifying Great White or the curious and harmless Long Nose Shark, these prehistoric swimmers have always fascinated people. Although sharks rarely attack people it’s still safer to view them from behind the walls of a [...]

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Beautiful Bermuda

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Standing alone in the mid-Atlantic, about 600 miles east of North Carolina, Bermuda is a picturesque and unique getaway. The archipelago of 138 small islands was first discovered in the 16th century by Spanish explorer Juan de Bermudez, who lent the island nation its name. Bermuda became permanently inhabited when a British ship crashed there [...]

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Thanks to our Sponsors January 2010

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Historic Landmarks in Paris

Historic Landmarks in Paris

Paris is known as one of the romantic cities in the world, part of the reasons for that designation is its romantic connection to the past. Paris has been a leading city and important cultural hub for more than two thousand years, its cultural significance and historical stamp can be felt the world over. Visitors [...]

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Smart Travel: Know The “Best Practices” Of Adventure Activities

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When you pack for a trip, there is one item that could mean a ruined trip or even loss of life if your forget it:

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Travel Photo of the Day Baltimore Harbor at Night

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The Travel Photo of the Day is Baltimore Harbor of and was taken by boyghost Photo credit: boyghost Here we view the skyline of Baltimore, Maryland at night. The water that can be seen is Chesapeake Bay, while the National Aquarium in Baltimore sparkles with many different colors.

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Historic San Francisco Mansions

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As we’ve said in the past, San Francisco is arguably the most historically significant city on the west coast of the United States.  While the town treasures its history, it especially treasures its historic buildings as so many were lost forever in 1906 from the earthquake and resulting fire , which destroyed most of the [...]

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Stay connected while traveling

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When you are traveling for business, it’s very important to be able to log onto the Internet and stay connected with clients, co-workers and associates. Here are some quick tips to help you stay connected while traveling.
Print out a list before leaving
You never know what’s going to happen during your travels that may deter you [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Railay Beach Thailand

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Railay Beach Thailand and was taken by flydime Photo credit: flydime In Thailand between the cities of Ao Nang and Krabi is Railay Beach. This beautiful beach can only be gotten to by boat, however that doesn’t stop many locals and tourists from relaxing on this breathtaking [...]

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Book Review: The Shark God, in the South Pacific

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Melanesia is a part of the world that not many people get the opportunity to travel to, tucked away in the south-western corner of the Pacific Ocean near Australia – it’s a region including Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. From his childhood, author Charles Montgomery had exotic visions of Melanesia gained [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Chicago

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Chicago is one of the most modern cutting-edge urban areas in the United States. However, like all modern cities, it only became that way over a long period of time during which a rich and interesting history was developed. You may go to Chicago today to see modern Broadway shows and to eat at the [...]

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There’s plenty to eat at CityWalk Orlando

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You won’t be lacking for things to do when you plan to spend a day (or more) at Universal City Walk in Orlando, Florida. This entertainment complex is filled with everything from souvenir shopping to well-known performances by theater stars like Blue Man Group. In the midst of all of this busy activity, you are [...]

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Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park – Travel Photo of the Day

The Travel Photo of the Day is of View from Glacier Point and was taken by glennwilliamspdx Photo credit: glennwilliamspdx Located within Yosemite National Park is Glacier Point. This picture was taken from the Glacier Point amphitheatre and shows the area where the infamous 1996 Happy Isles rockslide occurred.

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Art Galleries and Museums in Baltimore

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Baltimore is a great city to visit and a delightful treat for visitors who are interested in finding a bit more culture. There a numerous art galleries and museums in Baltimore for people with almost every interest. Use the following guide of art galleries and museums in Baltimore to find exactly what you’re looking for

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Travel Photo of the Day Volterra, Italy

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Campagne di Volterra-francesco sgroi81 and was taken by francesco sgroi Photo credit: francesco sgroi Volterra, Italy is located in the country’s Tuscany region. It has a population of around 12,000 people and has a number of interesting sights including the Piazza dei Priori square, the Santa Maria [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Urubamba Valle

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Urubamba Valley and was taken by lebce Photo credit: lebce The Urubamba Valley, otherwise known as the Sacred valley of the Incas, is a valley located in the Andes Mountains of Peru, close to the Incan capital of Cusco. The Urubamba River, or Sacred River as it [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Great Ocean Road

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The Travel Photo of the Day is of Great Ocean Road and was taken by Aschaf Photo credit: Aschaf The Great Ocean Road is a 150 mile stretch of road that runs along the southeastern coast of Australia between the cities of Torquay and Warrnambool. The road was originally constructed as a means to give [...]

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Family Dining in Baltimore

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Taking the family Baltimore is a great idea, there is so much to see and explore that is both fun and educational. Founded in 1729 Baltimore’s harbor has always been a hotbed of activity, shifting away from the shipping port, the harbor now attracts tourists looking for an exciting experience laced with American history and [...]

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Countries and Their Monsters

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Monsters.  What can  you say?  They’re awesome.  Those interested in traveling to areas of historic significance may be frustrated that the kids couldn’t care less about a castle.  But tell them a werewolf was once thought to live in the nearby forest and their ears will perk right up.  Below is a list of several [...]

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