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Pinaus Lake in British Columbia – Travel Photo of the Day 4/17/2009

April 17, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/17/2009 is of Pinaus Lake in British Columbia and was taken by Jaypeg21

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On Highway 97 you can find Pinaus Lake in North Okanagan, British Columbia. Three miles in length and up to 200 feet deep, Pinaus Lake offers fine rainbow trout and yellow perch fishing.

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Susquehanna River – Travel Photo of the Day 4/16/2009

April 16, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/16/2009 is of the Susquehanna River and was taken by Nicholas_T

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This picture was taken from Route 6 from Wyalusing Rocks. Located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, you can see the Susquehanna River flowing through the middle of this crystal clear photograph.

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Tobyhanna State Park Pennsylvania – Travel Photo of the Day 4/15/2009

April 15, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/15/2009 is of Sedate and was taken by Nicholas_T

Photo credit: Nicholas_T
Pennsylvania has many pretty areas including the more than 5,400 acres that comprise Tobyhanna State Park. This photo was taken within the park at a place called Bender Swamp.

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Catalina Island Avalon Port – Travel Photo of the Day 4/14/2009

April 14, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/14/2009 is of Catalina Island and was taken by Ralphman

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Santa Catalina Island is an island off of the coast of California that is under Los Angeles County’s jurisdiction. Avalon, the only city on the island, has a population of just more than 3,000. In the [...]

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Italian Villa on Lake Como – Travel Photo of the Day 4/13/2009

April 13, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/13/2009 is of Italian Villa on Lake Como and was taken by ezioman

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Lake Como is one of the deepest lakes in all of Europe and as can be seen in this picture, one of the most beautiful. This house is called Villa Balbianello and is [...]

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Mount Si in North Bend, Washington – Travel Photo of the Day 4/12/2009

April 12, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/12/2009 is of Mount Si in North Bend, Washington and was taken by papalars

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You may know of North Bend from the show Twin Peaks. It’s located within an hour of the city of Seattle and is the perfect place for a day outdoors, especially in [...]

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Watkins Glen State Park – Travel Photo of the Day 4/11/2009

April 11, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/11/2009 is of Watkins Glen State Park and was taken by llahbocaj

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Watkins Glen State Park is located in a gorge that is up to 400 feet deep. Next to Watkins Glen, New York, this picturesque park has many hiking trails that attract visitors from all [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 4/10/2009

April 10, 2009
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Yellowstone sees drop in summer bookings – via USA Today
Fewer tourists compared to last year have booked advance reservations to visit the greater Yellowstone region this summer, but industry leaders hope low gas prices will lure people to drive to national parks and other attractions [...]

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Vaglaskogur Forest Iceland – Travel Photo of the Day 4/10/2009

April 10, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/10/2009 is of Vaglaskogur Forest Iceland and was taken by axelkr

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Located in the country of Iceland, Vaglaskogur Forest is a favorite woodland retreat for those who live on the island. It’s situated in the Fnjoskadalur valley and has some of the tallest trees in the [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 4/9/2009

April 9, 2009
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Business travelers say cutback in trips has pluses, minuses – via USA Today
Cutting back on business travel was like taking a rejuvenation pill for Debra Martin.She says she feels healthier and less stressed. And she loves having more time at home.
Family Vacation Finance 101 – [...]

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Smoky Mountains National Park – Travel Photo of the Day 4/9/2009

April 9, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/9/2009 is of Smoky Mountains National Park and was taken by Elite PhotoArt

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Near the cities of Gatlinburg, Tennessee and Cherokee, North Carolina lies the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is more than 800 square miles of wonder that was chartered by Congress [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 4/8/2009

April 8, 2009
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America’s Greenest Skylines – via Forbes
According to a March 2009 study released by the Environmental Protection Agency, Los Angeles, the sprawling metropolis known for its smog and clotted highways, rates No. 1, with 262 Energy Star buildings.

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Walking Bridge in Monteverde Costa Rica – Travel Photo of the Day 4/8/2009

April 8, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/8/2009 is of walking bridge in Monteverde, Costa Rica and was taken by baxterclaws

Photo credit: baxterclaws
A walking bridge in Monteverde, Costa Rica, this location is in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant rainforests. Monteverde is one of the leading destinations in the world for [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 4/7/2009

April 7, 2009
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Barneo Ice Station Opens – via gadling
In another spring tradition, the Barneo Ice Station has opened for another season, providing the gateway for adventure travelers and explorers to make a “last degree” journey to the geographic North Pole from the Russian side of the ice.

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Thailand Mountainside – Travel Photo of the Day 4/7/2009

April 7, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/7/2009 is of a  Thailand Mountainside and was taken by zoutedrop

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Thailand has many spectacular landscapes, as evident by this picture that was taken between the city of Chang Mai and Doi Suthep. Chang Mai has a metro population of nearly one million people and is [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 4/6/2009

April 6, 2009
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Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands – via LATimes
Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands — Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Leh — sit off the Andaman Coast, offshore from the town of Krabi. This area was hit hard by the devastating 2004 tsunami, but tourists have [...]

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Mount Rainier Rainforest Green Lake Trail – Travel Photo of the Day 4/6/2009

April 6, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/6/2009 is of Mount Rainier Rainforest Green Lake Trail and was taken by pfly

Photo credit: pfly
Mount Rainier is located in the state of Washington and is classified as an active volcano. It has a peak of over 14,400 feet and is famous for its many glorious views. [...]

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Joshua Tree National Park – Travel Photo of the Day 4/5/2009

April 5, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/5/2009 is of Joshua Tree National Park and was taken by Paraflyer

Photo credit: Paraflyer
Joshua Tree National Park is located in California in the southeastern portion of the state. The park has many different unique types of vegetation including ocotillo, creosote bush, cholla cactus and, of course, the [...]

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Aruba Divi Divi Tree – Travel Photo of the Day 4/4/2009

April 4, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/4/2009 is of an Aruba Divi Divi Tree on Eagle Beach and was taken by Serge Melki

Photo credit: Serge Melki
Eagle Beach is located in Aruba’s capital city of Oranjestad. With a population of more than 30,000, it’s the country’s most important city. This photo shows a Divi [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 4/3/2009

April 3, 2009
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Tibet Will Reopen to Foreign Tourists on April 5 – via ABC News
China said it plans to reopen Tibet to foreign tourists next week in a sign of Beijing’s growing confidence after several sensitive anniversaries passed without any apparent major disturbances.

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Sunset over Megami Bridge in Nagasaki Japan Travel Photo of the Day 4/3/2009

April 3, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/3/2009 is of the Sunset over Megami Bridge in Nagasaki Japan and was taken by PermanentTraveller

Photo credit: PermanentTraveller
The Megami Bridge is a cable-stayed structure in Nagasaki, Japan that was completed in 2006. More than 1,500 feet in length, the Megami Bridge has thousands of vehicles cross over [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 4/2/2009

April 2, 2009
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In a listless economy, look out for hidden resort fees – via ElliotNG
Just when we thought the resort fee epidemic was under control, along comes a recession and ruins it for everyone.

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Golden Gate Park Pagoda – Travel Photo of the Day 4/2/2009

April 2, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/2/2009 is of Fall Colors at the Pagoda and was taken by Ed Bierman

Photo credit: Ed Bierman
Located in the Golden Gate Park in the city of San Francisco, the Japanese Tea Garden has roots that go all the way back to 1894. In this picture, autumn has [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 4/1/2009

April 1, 2009
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Budget Travel: How Low Can You Go? – via ABC News
Bill Weir Sleeps on a Stranger’s Couch and Teaches English in Exchange for Free Lodging

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Anapurna Mountain Range in Pokhara, Nepal Travel Photo of the Day 4/1/2009

April 1, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/1/2009 is of the Anapurna Mountain Range in Pokhara, Nepal and was taken by jmhullot

Photo credit: jmhullot
Regarded as one of the most dangerous places in the world to go mountain climbing, the Anapurna range is a row of peaks located in the center of Nepal. The range [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 3/31/2009

March 31, 2009
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Seven Endangered Species You Can Still See in the Wild – via Gadling
There is no doubt that we are fascinated with wildlife. We love to watch diverse and interesting animals, preferably in their natural habitats, and we’re often willing to travel to remote places, sometimes [...]

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Las Vegas Hotels on Sale

March 31, 2009
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Lots of hotels in Las Vegas are offering steep discount to lure in travelers, here are a few great deals from some hotels on the strip all under $60 per night.

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Stone Forest in Yunan China – Travel Photo of the Day 3/31/2009

March 31, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/31/2009 is of the Stone Forest in Yunan China and was taken by lapin.lapin
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Shilin, which is in Chinese means Stone Forest, is located approximately 50 miles from Kunming in southwestern China. The area got its name for the stone structures that are in [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 3/30/2009

March 30, 2009
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Hit the Appalachian Trail – via Washington Post
It’s more than 2,175 miles long and passes through 14 states from Georgia to Maine. It climbs mountains, plunges into river valleys and even finds its way into town from time to time. It provides ample opportunity to [...]

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Burj Al Arab Hotel – Travel Photo of the Day 3/30/2009

March 30, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/30/2009 is of the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai and is from Jon Rawlinson

photo credit: jonrawlinson
One of the most luxurious hotels on earth, the the Burj Al Arab Hotel is in the United Arab Emirates’ city of Dubai. With more than 200 rooms that feature countless [...]

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