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Kathryn Vercillo

Booking a cheaper flight online is getting easier

December 27, 2007

You almost certainly book your airline flights online. Chances are that you use a major website such as Expedia or Travelocity which aggregates all of the fares from different airlines and puts them in one place for you. If you’re a savvier shopper, you might actually go to the websites of those airlines that appear [...]

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Keep a positive attitude during travel

December 12, 2007

Most people will tell you that they love to travel. However, the truth is probably more likely to be that they love to be on vacation. The actual process of travel doesn’t appeal to many people. There’s nothing fun about waiting in security checkpoint lines at airports or in traffic when traveling by car. In [...]

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Home preparation checklist for travelers

December 9, 2007

You need to do many things before going on a trip, including buying the tickets to packing the bags. Because of this, it can be easy to forget to take care of all of the details that you should regarding making your home ready for your absence. Here’s a handy checklist of things that your [...]

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5 cities to see Christmas lights

December 8, 2007

Do you still get that sparkle in your heart when you see Christmas lights twinkling on houses and trees in the neighborhoods around you? Magnify that magic by taking a trip to a new city and enjoying the Christmas lights there. Here are five cities which have great Christmas light displays:

Chicago, IL: The annual Magnificent [...]

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Vegas: Off the strip

December 7, 2007

We all know that there are a million things to see and do on the Las Vegas strip. Time stops as you wander from nightclub to casino to entertainment venue to buffet and back again. You could easily spend weeks going from hotel to hotel on The Strip and never get bored.
But there’s more [...]

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Southwest stops boarding families first

December 5, 2007
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For as long as most of have been flying on airplanes, we’ve heard the initial call at the beginning of boarding that families with small children can go ahead and get on the plane. Southwest Airlines, which has a first-come-first-served open seating policy has decided to change those old rules. Families now have to board [...]

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at DisneyWorld

November 27, 2007
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There is no bad time to take the kids to DisneyWorld. But there are times that are better than others and Christmas is one of them. You get to enjoy the special events that are available at the park during this time of year. You get to take advantage of special price deals that are [...]

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Etiquette for business travel

November 18, 2007

You’re traveling with co-workers–or the boss–and you’re not quite sure what rules apply. On the one hand, you’re out of the office on something like a vacation and you think that the etiquette might be relaxed a bit. On the other hand, you don’t want your co-workers remembering you as that guy who got hungover [...]

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Mirage Hotel Las Vegas

November 16, 2007
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If you have ever driven to Las Vegas, you know that the city itself appears out of nowhere as a mirage. You’re driving through the desert, with nothing but land and cactus around you, and suddenly you catch a glimpse of a vibrant, sparkling city of lights. Upon arrival, you discover (of course) that it [...]

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10 tips for planning a family ski vacation

November 7, 2007

Ski vacations create unique memories, allow your family to see new places together and help you teach your kids about balancing safety and adventure. Of course, ski vacations come with unique risks, and all family vacations come with a few hassles. But follow these 10 tips and you’ll be able to minimize the annoyances and [...]

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What hotel services does the business traveler need?

November 6, 2007

When you’re booking your hotel room for business, what services and amenities do you want? Must you have in-room desks with fax machines, or are you more concerned about  conference space thanin-room features?
Here are some of the things business travelers commonly want at their hotels:

Wi-Fi connections. Business travelers usually bring a laptop with them and [...]

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Santa Monica has unique attractions

October 30, 2007

Santa Monica is a part of Los Angeles, but it’s distinctly different from the rest of the city. The real heart of Santa Monica lies in the sense of community amongst the people who live there. This creates not only a great place to live, but also a great place for visitors because of the [...]

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There’s nothing quite like Craters of the Moon

October 24, 2007

If you’re driving through Idaho and you suddenly find yourself in the midst of a strange and eerie landscape surrounded by black rock, you’ve stumbled along the seven-mile loop road that runs through Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. If you have even just a short time to get out and stretch your [...]

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Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest

October 16, 2007

Most people go to Six Flags Magic Mountain not only to have fun but also to experience a safe kind of fear. We go because we love the adrenaline rush of roller coasters and free fall rides. The Halloween season brings even more fun fear because that’s when the amusement park hosts its annual Fright [...]

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Don’t forget non-business travel

October 14, 2007

Many business travelers don’t really know what it’s like to just take a vacation. But everyone needs to take an occasional  break from work. A break, meaning no working at all during the trip, will actually allow you to become more productive.
It’s all too easy these days to go away with your family while remaining [...]

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TI Treasure Island Hotel in Las Vegas

September 28, 2007

Treasure Island used to be one of the Vegas hotels that was known as a family place back during the days when Vegas was trying to market itself as a destination for all ages. The city eventually realized that its appeal was in its adult activities and Treasure Island followed suit by entirely revamping its [...]

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Dining in Little Ethiopia

September 24, 2007

On my last trip to Los Angeles, I kept passing by an Ethiopian restaurant and mentioned to my friend that I wanted to stop in for lunch before I left. She made a face that made me laugh and said, “I’m not eating any antelope or whatever they eat there with you”. I raised my [...]

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Scuba Diving Cozumel

September 17, 2007

You want to go scuba diving in a beautiful exotic location. You know that you want to go to a foreign area, a place where the weather is beautiful and the culture is rich. And you know that you want to go to a place that’s known for its diving because you want to make [...]

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Caribbean Travel Destination: Martinique

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Does a vacation in the Caribbean sound magnificent? How about a retreat to a small French destination? If you can’t decide which sounds better, you might want to think about spending your next vacation in Martinique, a French-owned island in the eastern Caribbean. It’s got all of the great culture (and foods) that France is [...]

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Packing for Cooler Weather

September 10, 2007

Changes are in the air and you can feel them when you step outside. That brisk fall breeze is creeping in and most of your travel destinations are going to require that you pack some sort of jacket or sweater to keep you warm. Unfortunately, this is a strange time of year to travel because [...]

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Experiencing Niagara Falls

September 3, 2007
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Niagara Falls is one of the places which regularly makes the must-see list on a traveler’s itinerary. It’s one of the most amazing features of the natural world with cascading waterfalls and beautiful surroundings. More than this, it is located in a diverse area which offers much more to do than many travelers realize at [...]

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Airport Spa Massages

August 31, 2007

Business travel can be stressful. You’re running from here to there, trying to make connecting flights, worried that you aren’t going to be where you need to be on time. You’re eating on the run which means you aren’t feeling your best. And let’s face it, you’re just generally uncomfortable because airplane seats aren’t designed [...]

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Restaurant Review: Estia in San Francisco

August 30, 2007

When you go to North Beach in San Francisco, you’re probably planning to get Italian food. (This is the neighborhood known as Little Italy, after all.) But there’s another Mediterranean cousin in town and you shouldn’t be afraid of stepping over the border a little bit to check it out. Estia , a Greek Restaurant [...]

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Using Car Seats on Airplanes

August 23, 2007

If you are going to be traveling with a child who weighs less than forty pounds, you should strongly consider using a car seat on the plane. Despite the fact that car seats are not required by the law (or by any specific airlines), they are highly recommended by child safety experts. They help to [...]

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New 7 Wonders of the World

August 21, 2007

The new Seven Wonders of the World have been selected and the results may be surprising to some. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) collected votes from about 100 million people from around the world who voted via Internet or telephone. UNESCO itself claims to have removed itself from the selection process [...]

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You Can Afford To Fly First Class

August 14, 2007

In cheesy movies, the guy trying to impress everyone always says something along the lines of that he always rents the convertible and he always flies first class. We laugh because we figure these luxuries seem silly in comparison to their cost. And when we get the offer to upgrade ourselves, we might think about [...]

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