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Beatles-Themed Hotel Opens in Liverpool

February 15, 2008

Liverpool, the city that raised John, Paul, George, and Ringo, has just opened a new four-star hotel, designed in the Beatles’ honor. The 110-room Hard Days Night Hotel opened on February 1 in renovated 19th century mercantile building, located in the city’s Cavern Quarter. The hotel is named after the group’s second movie, released in [...]

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Spring Training Comes to Central Florida in February

February 13, 2008

Late February and early March is spring training season in central Florida. The so-called “Grapefruit League” (as opposed to the “Cactus League” that plays in Arizona) consists of no fewer than 18 major league ball clubs. Where else can you see so much talent within a two-hour drive. Spring training is a great place to [...]

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Romantic Hotels – Big Sur’s Post Ranch Inn

February 11, 2008

Few places in the world are as dramatic and scenic as Northern California’s Big Sur, located along the Pacific Coast just south of Monterey. The sparsely-populated area boasts spectacular views as the Santa Lucia Mountain rise abruptly from the ocean. It’s a perfect spot for a romantic getaway or honeymoon.
Hidden among the hills are a [...]

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Free Things to Do in San Antonio

February 5, 2008
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San Antonio has temperate weather year-round, is easy to navigate, is steeped in history, and offers a number of free things to do–including two of the city’s top attractions. Below are just a few of the many free things to do in San Antonio.
Alamo. The Mission San Antonio de Valero, better known as the Alamo, [...]

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Top 10 Romantic Hotels in the United States

February 1, 2008

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Trip Advisor, the popular travel Web site, has posted their choices for the top 10 romantic hotels in America. Although I agree with many of their choices, I find it surprising that all they chose nothing east of Phoenix. What about New England? or Miami’s South Beach? or New [...]

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Cocoa Beach – Orlando’s Beach Resort

January 28, 2008

Orlando may be located in the middle of the state, but you don’t have to give up on the idea of a beach vacation in order to see Disney World. Cocoa Beach, located along Florida’s east central coast is just an easy hour’s drive away. The Space Coast, as that area is called, is a [...]

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Orlando’s Gatorland

January 26, 2008

Sure, Orlando’s major theme parks are fun, but when in Central Florida, make sure to allow time to visit some of the lesser-known attractions in the area, such as Gatorland. This 110-acre wildlife preserve is located midway between Orlando and Kissimmee and features thousands of alligators and crocodiles as well as other animal and [...]

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Free things to do in Orlando

January 25, 2008

Sure, Orlando has the Disney theme parks and Universal Studios and a dozen or so lesser theme parks, but the city also has a surprising number of things to do without spending a dime.

Morse Museum of American Art – One doesn’t usually equate Orlando with art museums, but the city boasts an example [...]

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Anchorage’s Fur Rendezvous

January 16, 2008

When you think of winter in Alaska, do you think of fur-cloaked residents, holed up in their homes? Well, think again. Parts of Alaska, such as Anchorage in the south-central part of the state, enjoy surprisingly mild winters (by Alaska standards) and up to 10 hours of daylight in the late winter months. [...]

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Frommer’s top destinations of 2008

January 6, 2008

Frommer’s has been telling travelers where to go since 1957–first with its popular guidebooks and more recently on the web. Each year, the Frommer’s editors get together and choose the top destinations for the coming year. This year’s list is surprising. It offers everything from the Jersey Shore to Morocco. Below [...]

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Porta Caribe: Beyond San Juan

January 4, 2008

Sure, San Juan is vibrant, with a nighlife that goes until the wee hours of the morning, but if you’re looking for Puerto Rico’s natural beauty without the crowds and the hubbub, look to the southern coast, to Porta Caribe.
Porta Caribe, located along the south central coast of Puerto Rico, includes the city of Ponce, [...]

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Stockholm’s Absolut Ice Bar

January 2, 2008

If you are looking for a unique place to have a cocktail–and who isn’t–look no further than the Absolut Ice Bar, located in Stockholm’s Nordic Sea Hotel.
The bar, which features cocktails made from Absolut Vodka, is kept at an invigorating 23 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s so that the walls, furniture, wall decor, and [...]

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Ski Stowe Vermont

December 31, 2007
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Stowe, located in north-central Vermont is a favorite of east coast ski enthusiasts. The small, picturesque town offers an abundance of restaurants, shopping, and some of the world’s best downhill skiing.

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AAA announces 2008 five-diamond winners

December 21, 2007

After a year spent sleeping, tasting, and observing over 60,000 hotels around the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Carribean, the American Automobile Association has announced its 100 five-diamond winners for 2008. These hotels represent to height of excellent service, comfortable accommodations, and overall resort experience.
New to the list this year are the following [...]

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Spend New Year’s Eve in Vienna

December 20, 2007

Few cities celebrate the new year with as much style and grace as Vienna, Austria. The city, known for its waltz music and baroque architecture, welcomes the new year with music, fireworks, and lots of dancing.
The festivities include a huge downtown street party with live music, plenty of “sekt,” the German sparkling wine, [...]

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Ski Breckenridge

December 14, 2007

Just down the road from the larger, more famous Colorado ski resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, and Copper Mountain sits the quaint and cozy resort of Breckenridge. A former gold rush town, Breckenridge combines historic 19th century architecture with over 2200 acres of skiable terrain–all without the crowds found at the larger resorts.
Skiing at Breckenridge
Breckenridge’s [...]

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Free things to do in Barcelona

December 13, 2007

Barcelona, the capital city of the Spanish province of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, sits along the Mediterranean coastline. The city is known for its lively atmosphere, Art Deco architecture, and wonderful assortment of restaurants. Barcelona is a popular cruise port and a great starting point for a train journey along [...]

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Free Things to Do in Ireland

December 6, 2007

Ireland is one of the loveliest and friendliest destinations in Europe. It’s also generally more affordable than most Northern European countries. Ireland also offers a number of free attractions to help conserve your traveling dollars.
Ireland’s National Parks: Ireland’s national parks are all free to the public, although a few charge a small [...]

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Secluded St. Barths

November 30, 2007
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With more and more Caribbean islands building large airports to accommodate jets from the United States and abroad and bigger and bigger cruise ship facilities, one island remains unspoiled. That island is St. Barthelemy, affectionately called St. Barths, a French island with Swedish roots located just southeast of St. Martin/Saint Maarten. St. Barths stands out [...]

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If the airline loses your luggage anyway…

November 30, 2007

What happens if you’ve done all you can to help prevent the airlines losing your luggage, but your bags still turn up missing? Here are some tips to get what you are entitled to as well as speed up the process of getting your luggage back to you.
Report the bag missing. As soon as your [...]

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How to avoid lost luggage

November 29, 2007

According to the US Department of Transportation, approximately 98 percent of delayed luggage reaches its owner within a few hours. Still, over one million pieces of luggage were lost, delayed, or damaged in just May and June of 2007. If you’ve ever had your luggage lost en route, you know had it can [...]

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New York, New York in Las Vegas

November 15, 2007

Las Vegas’ New York-New York Hotel and Casino brings a little bit of the “Big Apple” to the desert.
Opened in 1997, New York-New York features more than 2,000 guest rooms and suites and over 84,000-square feet of gaming space. In addition, the outside of the hotel, which is created to resemble a variety of [...]

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The best airline food

November 10, 2007

The phrase “airline food” typically conjures up images of reheated, unidentifiable globs served on plastic trays. However, not all airline food falls into the mediocre or worse category. Skytrax, a London-based airline-rating company, recently announced their picks for the best food in the air. Admittedly, all of the winners are for premium class [...]

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Take a virtual tour of northern France

November 8, 2007

Have you always wanted to tour the countryside of Normandy and Brittany, but have never been able to tear yourself away from the sights, shops, and restaurants of Paris? Get a sample of this rugged part of France, two regions as different as you can get from the cosmopolitan flair of the “City of [...]

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Airbus A380 takes flight

November 5, 2007

The much-anticipated Airbus A380 lifted up on her first commercial flight last month, when Singapore Airlines flight 380 departed Singapore’s Changi Airport bound for Sydney, Australia.

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Travel insurance: Should you or shouldn’t you?

October 31, 2007

Face it; travel insurance can be confusing; the term can be used to refer to many different things. Here’s a look at the different kinds of travel insurance available to help you figure out what you need:
• Trip Cancellation Insurance – This protects you if you have to cancel your vacation in the event of a [...]

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Disneyland at Halloween

October 22, 2007

Disneyland, in Anaheim California just south of Los Angeles, is fun for young and not-so-young all year round, but the original Disney theme park really puts on a show for Halloween. The celebration, dubbed HalloweenTime, lasts from mid-September through October 31 and begins when you approach the park. The giant floral arrangement [...]

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HalloWeekends at Cedar Point

October 19, 2007

Cedar Point, the popular amusement park located along the shores of Lake Erie in north central Ohio, has transformed itself into a haunted wonderland for Halloween. The park will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from now until October 28 for “Halloweekends.” Attractions range from the tame to the truly terrifying.

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Voluntourism – A New Trend in Travel

October 17, 2007

An increasing number of travelers are foregoing the usual beach vacation for something more meaningful. Dubbed “voluntourism,” the concept combines travel with helping others around the globe. A typical trip might involve building homes or schools or caring for wildlife in a nature preserve.
Most voluntourism trips also include free days to explore the area and [...]

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Oregon’s Salishan Resort

October 11, 2007

Oregon’s spectacular, rugged coastline is reason enough to visit that area, but the Salishan Spa & Golf Resort makes enjoying the scenery and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest all that much more memorable.

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