From the monthly archives:

April 2008

Travel Deals of the Week 4/28/2008

April 29, 2008

Las Vegas
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Via Expedia
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New Orleans
Jazz & Heritage Festival – hotels from $119! Book for travel from 4/25/08 to 5/5/08 expires 5/5/08
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Washington DC
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Top Landmarks in New Orleans

April 28, 2008

Mardi Gras on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
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Before Hurricane Katrina hit, New Orleans was known primarily as a vacation destination of a rowdy college-aged crowd. The streets filled with partiers each year for Mardi Gras (as they still do) and even the rest of the year found New Orleans with a large population of adventurous [...]

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Is Flying Getting More Dangerous? No, But Landing and Taking Off Are

April 25, 2008

Nervous plane passengers must be getting a bit more nervous this week if they’re keeping up with the headlines. The risks of runway collisions plus an increase in the number of planes landing with almost no fuel left are just a couple of the problems that have been made public this week, and it’s enough [...]

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Pico Iyer’s Sun After Dark Takes You Around the World

April 24, 2008

Pico Ayer Sun After Dark

Pico Iyer is a travel writer who’s nearly always worth reading. He’s never going to tell you about mainstream tourism or souvenir hunting, but when you’re in the mood to get into the deep reality of what traveling actually does to us, then Iyer is a good bet.

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Best Italian Restaurants in New York City

April 23, 2008

A view of the New York City skyline from the Staten Island Ferry
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New York City is a cultural mecca. Where such diversity thrives, restaurants pop up to cater to the unique tastes of each cultural palette. And where this diversity merges over time, restaurants will begin to add their own unique twists [...]

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Travel Deals of the Week 4/21/2008

April 22, 2008

Sandals Resorts Suite Special
Get 2 Free Nights plus save up to 45% when you book a qualifying suite at Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals Negril – expires 04/30/08
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Cancun Mexico
Moon Palace Gold and Spa Resort in Cancun. Guests enjoy gourmet meals, beverages, tours, entertainment, and both land and sea activities. The resort also boasts a [...]

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Visiting Jamaica

April 21, 2008
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A trip to Jamaica can be relaxing, active, formal, or casual… but it’s always enjoyable. Jamaica, the third largest of the Caribbean islands, is a beautiful, wild, and diverse place. It’s the home of reggae and ska music, the Rastafari movement, miles of uncrowded white sandy beaches, luxury and laid-back resorts, and spicy Creole cuisine. [...]

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The World’s Biggest Airline: Delta and Northwest Merge

April 18, 2008

Travelers across the US, as well as the rest of the world, had their eyes on the big airline merger news this week: Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines will, as long as they get the legal green light, become one. The plan is to keep the name Delta, and the resulting airline will be the [...]

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Visiting the Bahamas

April 18, 2008

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The Bahamas offer a fun, close-to-home, warm-weather destination, ideal for an affordable, easily accessible getaway. Your Bahamian adventure can be a look at island history, a shopping extravaganza, and a fisherman’s dream. The Bahamas, a collection of over 700 islands and cays, are located east of Florida [...]

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Visiting the Louvre

April 17, 2008

The Glass Pyramid outside of the Louvre Museum (Photo via flickr cc)

You could spend a month in the Louvre and not even scratch the surface of the museum’s collection of 35,000 works of art. Most of us don’t have the time for that, so here’s how to get the most from your visit without getting [...]

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Romantic Vacation Ideas

April 16, 2008

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If you are in a relationship, a romantic vacation is a great idea for an anniversary, birthday or anytime. You can choose from an seemingly endless number of destination for a romantic vacation. On every far reaching part of the globe, there is a perfect vacation spot for couples not too far away.

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Travel Deals of the Week 4/14/2008

April 15, 2008

New York City
NYC weekend getaway Save up to 30% on hotels – Expires 04/23/08
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Sandals Resorts Coupon Codes
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Hertz Rental Car Deals
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Expedia Travel Deals
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Visiting Athens

April 14, 2008

Parthenon temple from ancient Greece. credit: Panoramas

Athens is the capital city of Greece, a Mediterranean country which has much to offer the visitor from anywhere around the globe. There is history to be learned about here through trips to the landmarks that have been preserved in the area over the centuries. There is natural [...]

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Learn Before You Travel with Rick Steves’ Europe 101

April 11, 2008

Rick Steves Europe 101 History and Art for the Traveler

If you’re not a history buff or a real art lover, there might be a lot of sights around Europe that just don’t really excite you. Rick Steves’ Europe 101 might be the answer if you want to appreciate more than just the Mona Lisa [...]

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Visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands

April 10, 2008

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You want to visit an exotic location. However, you’ve never traveled outside of the United States before and you’re a little wary about trying your hand at international travel. A nice happy medium for many people is to take a vacation to the United States Virgin Islands. These islands are located in [...]

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Travel Deals of the Week 4/8/2008

April 8, 2008

Celebrity Cruises
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Royal Caribbean Europe
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Holland America
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Historic Landmarks in New York

April 7, 2008

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New York City is one of the most exciting cities that you are ever going to get a chance to visit in your lifetime. It is where things are happening in the United States today. Celebrities have homes there. Socialites throw parties there. Business deals happen there. Fashion trends are set there. [...]

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Bill Bryson’s Travels Through Australia

April 2, 2008

In A Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson, a travel guide for visiting Australia

Many people dream of taking a vacation in Australia, that paradise “Down Under”. But from most parts of the world it’s a long and expensive flight away, and remains something they can only dream about. In that case, reading about a trip to [...]

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