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December 2008

Free Changes for Bad Weather

If you are flying with Delta or Northwest this holiday season, you don’t have to worry as much about bad weather ruining your travel plans. Until January 7th, Delta and Northwest are waiving any fees associated with changing your airline tickets due to bad weather.
With bad weather all around the United States, it’s been difficult [...]

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Reason for Denver Plane Accident Unknown

The cause of the airplane accident in Denver that injured 38 people is still unknown. Although the black box has been recovered and a number of first-hand accounts have been told, investigators are baffled by sounds that were heard prior to the accident.
Part of the problem for investigators is that the airplane’s captain is one [...]

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Best Places to Shop In Baltimore

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Baltimore is somewhat of a shopper’s paradise with a huge variety of shopping destinations that satisfy the most die hard buyer and the most frugal window shopper at the same time. For those looking for something familiar and national retailers then a trip to Inner Harbor will satisfy your craving. Looking for something a bit [...]

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Airlines Active Despite Recession

If you read some of the headlines this week about airline expansion, new planes and new routes, you might be surprised, considering most of the world is in a recession. And while some airlines are limiting routes and cutting staff, others really are behaving as though the economy is running well. Here are just a [...]

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Museums in Nashville

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Nashville is the country music capital, therefore, your first stop on a tour of this city’s museums would have to be the Country Music Hall of Fame. After you’ve engrossed yourself in costumes, photographs, instruments and memorabilia of the top country singers of this century and the last, you will be excited to know there’s [...]

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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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Spa Vacations in Phoenix

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Phoenix is the perfect winter getaway for those who are looking to escape a frigid winter. The best part of a sunny vacation, especially when you’re not at the ocean, is living the high life and getting a spa treatment. Luckily, Phoenix is chock full of spas and its easy to get a day of [...]

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Travel Deals in 2009

With the value of the dollar rising, gas prices declining and hotel rates decreasing, many experts are predicting that 2009 will be a great time to get deals on international travel.
According to the Associated Press, Genevieve Shaw, senior editor of Travelocity, said, “As long as the economic slowdown continues, deals will abound for people who [...]

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Chasing Doctor Who in Britain

You probably have to be a science fiction fan to enjoy the new travel narrative Who Goes There: Travels Through Strangest Britain in Search of the Doctor, the second book by Doctor Who fan Nick Griffiths. It’s a nice concept: he’s picked out the sites used by the long-running Doctor Who television series and traveled [...]

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Casual Dining in Baltimore

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Baltimore is Babe Ruth’s birth place. Certainly if you visit this great city you will want to stop by the Babe Ruth Museum. Even if you aren’t a baseball fan, Babe was a part of America’s history that everyone knows about. Henry Herman, his real name, was this countries first sports celebrity. After you’ve toured [...]

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Travel Protection for your Ears

It’s the holiday season again and many people will begin their annual sojourn to visit family, or to escape family and/or the weather. Travel is typically not a great experience, getting there is but quite often the travel part can be incredibly taxing and irritating.
One really inexpensive way to eliminate some of the travel irritations [...]

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Riots in Greece Bad for Tourism

We normally find Greece in the travel pages because of its image as a fantastic place for a summer vacation – whether you’re visiting capital city Athens or taking a cruise around the Greek islands. But this week Greece has hit the headlines in a way that is definitely not so positive for tourists, and [...]

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Look For Bundled Attraction Discounts

If you are going on vacation to a major city and want to see some of the featured attractions check to see if the city offers a bundled package. Much like you can bundle your cable, internet and phone services together and get a discount, some communities are going to bundled discounts on major attractions [...]

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Family Attractions in San Diego

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San Diego is known for its perfect climate, perfect scenery, and perfect beaches but it’s actually also a perfect place to take your family. San Diego is just jam packed with attractions for the entire family that are exciting, educational and relaxing.

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Museums in Miami

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Miami is probably best known for South Beach where topless sunbathing is the norm and art deco architectural style is prevalent. It’s also renowned for its diverse ethic backgrounds and wild parties, but Miami has a lot more to offer tourists and locals, especially in the way of museums. Pretty much every topic you’d like [...]

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Bankruptcy for Advantage Rent-A-Car

Travelers in the United States and around the world will have one less rental car company to choose from, as Advantage Rent-A-Car has filed for bankruptcy. The company points to a decline in travel, a stubborn credit market and increased industry costs as the reasons why they were forced to take action.
Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, [...]

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Make Your Travel Life-Changing By Traveling Magically

Travelling Magically: How To Turn Your Journey Into a Life-Changing Experience is a new book that’s a bit different to most of the books you find on the travel shelves, but I think there might be quite a big niche for it. It’s basically about how you can travel using your intuition, and whether or [...]

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Historic Vancouver Landmarks

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Vancouver is a relatively young city, going back to only 1886, but it’s not without its share of sites of historical interest. Here’s a peak at a few.
Canada Place
One of Vancouver’s most well known landmarks, the five-sailed complex on the city’s waterfront was Canada’s Pavilion at the 1986 World Expo and is currently the home [...]

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Alaska Airlines Baggage Restrictions, Luggage Charges and Carry on Luggage

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As a passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight it is important to be aware of baggage restrictions, luggage charges, and carry on luggage policies. These details will determine how you pack for your trip, and what you do when you arrive at the airport.
Alaska Airlines is one of the only airlines that allow passengers to [...]

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What is British Airways Carry on Luggage Policy?

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When traveling on all British Airways flights each passenger is permitted to carry on two pieces of baggage. This includes one bag, as well as one smaller item such as a purchase, laptop case, or briefcase.
Of course, there are size restrictions that you must follow when it comes to your carry on bags. They include:
1. [...]

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Does British Airways Charge for Luggage?

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In today’s day and age almost every airline charges for luggage. This is definitely the case with British Airways. Before you book a ticket on a British Airways flight it is important to be aware of the fees that you may incur. After all, you may be able to save yourself some money by choosing [...]

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Does British Airways Charge for Heavy Baggage?

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If you are flying British Airways it is important to be aware of the heavy baggage fees that you may face. Of course, if you are smart about the way you pack your luggage you can avoid these fees. While this is not always possible, it is a goal that you should have. Why pay [...]

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Are Cruise Ship Travelers at Risk From Pirates?

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While attacks from pirates might sound more like a children’s story and evoke images of eye patches and parrots, for an increasing number of cruise ship tourists, pirate threat has become a reality in the last few days. The troubled Gulf of Aden between Yemen and Somalia, a part of the Suez Canal route, seems [...]

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Nightclubs and Nightlife in Los Angeles

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There are a few places in the world that draw the nighttime crowds that Los Angeles does. It’s the variety of people and clubs that brings out the most interesting people. From local blue collar workers looking to relax after a hard days work, to A-list celebrities looking to be seen, or to those looking [...]

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Hot Restaurants in Philadelphia

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The 2008 World Champions, Liberty Bell, brotherly love; all of these things bring to mind the city of Philadelphia, as do historical landmarks, artistry, sports champions, and culinary artistry.  What makes any trip to Philadelphia memorable and worth savoring is the shear variety of activities you can do in one city. And variety also applies [...]

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Jewelry Organizer for Travel

If you’re traveling and just can’t leave your jewelry behind, then a jewelry organizer may be the perfect travel companion for your trip. A jewelry organizer lets you store all of your valuable treasures, and costume jewelry as well, in one neat little pack.
Select a jewelry organizer that has a zipper or Velcro sealed pockets [...]

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Angus Bell Bats on the Bosphorus – An Eastern Europe Tour

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Writing a book about playing the very British game of cricket in a series of Eastern European countries certainly sounds like a pretty specific niche: the funny thing is that Angus Bell makes it eminently readable for pretty much any travel (or sports) lover in his book Batting on the Bosphorus: A Skoda-Powered Cricket Tour [...]

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Digital Camera Binoculars

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If you’re going on a once of a lifetime trip and want to make sure you see all the sights and get the best images possible, you may want to add these Bushnell Binoculars to your travel bag.
Image View binoculars by Bushnell give you the high magnification and performance that Bushnell binoculars are known for [...]

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Hot Restaurants in Washington D.C.

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Most American citizens will consider a visit to Washington D.C., our nation’s capital, at some time in their life. There are many tour sites on the internet that will list all of the “must see” sites such as the Washington Monument, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and Mount Vernon. Not to mention a number [...]

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Some Cancel Travel Plans to India

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After the recent attacks in Mumbai, some travelers are canceling their trips to India. In past 10 years or so, India has grown to be a very popular international travel destination for Americans. Last year, it was the 11th most visited internation destination by U.S. residents, surprisingly ahead of some vacation hot spots like Greece. [...]

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