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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
Photo credit: lapin.lapin
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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Manhattan Bridge at Sunset – Travel Photo of the Day 3/29/2009

March 29, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/29/2009 is of the Manhattan Bridge at Sunset and was taken byajagendorf25

photo credit: ajagendorf25

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Varlaam Abbey Meteora Greece – Travel Photo of the Day 3/28/2009

March 28, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/28/2009 is of Varlaam Abbey Meteora Greece and was taken by cod_gabriel

photo credit: cod_gabriel

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Travel Stories and News for 3/27/2009

March 27, 2009
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Italy Suffers From Toursit Downturn – via NPR.orgTourism dropped 25 percent in 2008 from the previous year — and forecasts are even worse for 2009. The decline affects not only hotels and restaurants, but has as indirect impact on many other industries as well.
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Valley Drive in Monument Valley Utah – Travel Photo of the Day 3/27/2009

March 27, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/27/2009 is from Monument Valley in Utah and was taken by Wolfgang Staudt

photo credit: Wolfgang Staudt

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Nightclubs and Nightlife in Denver

March 27, 2009
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First thoughts of Denver may have you picturing environmental sorts living the good life, only consuming healthy food and drink. But remember, the Mile High City has a long history of mining and drinking, which is good news if you’re looking for a little nightlife during your stay in Denver. There’s a long history of [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 3/26/2009

March 26, 2009
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The Best Hotel Bar Terraces in New York City – via Frommers
With the first hint of warmer weather people in other places hop in the car and take to the road. When the weather warms up in Manhattan, New Yorkers get on the elevator and [...]

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Wolwedans Namibia – Travel Photo of the Day 3/26/2009

March 26, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/26/2009 is from Wolwedans Namibia and was taken by Rui Ornelas

photo credit: Rui Ornelas
Wolwedans is part of the NamibRand Nature Reserve located in Namibia Africa.

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Travel Stories and News for 3/25/2009

March 25, 2009
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The Wave Rock Formation – via LA Times
The Wave is a red-rock stunner on the border of Arizona and Utah, made of 190-million-year-old sand dunes that have turned to rock. L.A. Times photographer Spencer Weiner captured the swirling drama of this little-known formation that’s accessible [...]

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Robert Young Vineyards Sonoma Valley – Travel Photo of the Day 3/25/2009

March 25, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/25/2009 is from the Robert Young Vineyards Sonoma Valley and was taken by Star5112

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Travel Stories and News for 3/24/2009

March 24, 2009
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Tour Chernobyl – via grcade.com
While Chernobyl probably ranks near the bottom of most people’s travel plans the photos here are amazing to look at.
Airplane Bathroom Photos – via Gadling
They say you learn something new every day, Heather Poole an online flight attendant discovers the trend [...]

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Pearl Farm in French Polynesia – Travel Photo of the Day 3/24/2009

March 24, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/24/2009 is from French Polynesia and was taken by Clesenne

photo credit: clesenne

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Travel Stories and News for 3/23/2009

March 23, 2009
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U.S. airlines may have reached limit on new fees – via reuters
It’s been a long time coming, but it seems U.S. airlines finally may have reached a limit on new fees they can charge for in-flight perks that used to be included in the ticket [...]

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Key West Sunset – Travel Photo of the Day 3/23/2009

March 23, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/23/2009 is from Key West Florida and was taken by Steve Weaver

photo credit: Steve Weaver
Key West is the southernmost city in the United States located on the tip of Florida, and is only 94 miles from Cuba. Natives born in the area refer to themselves as “conchs”, [...]

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How is the Economy Affecting Your Vacation Plans This Year – Twitter Poll

March 23, 2009
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On Thursday March 19th we asked “How is the Economy Affecting Your Vacation Plans This Year” on twitter,we had 115 respondents answer here were the results:

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Travel Stories and News for 3/21/2009

March 21, 2009
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Undersea eruptions near Tonga – via Baoston.com
Scientists sailed out to have a closer look at the eruptions of an undersea volcano off the coast of Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean today. Tonga’s head geologist, Kelepi Mafi, said there was no apparent danger to residents [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 3/20/2009

March 20, 2009
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Sweden’s Ice Hotel starts selling tickets to space – via MSNBC
Sweden’s famous Ice Hotel says it will start including tickets for Virgin Galactic’s space trips in its offerings to tourists. The trips, from nearby Kiruna, the northernmost city in Sweden, will start in 2012 if [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 3/20/2009 Verrazano Narrows Bridge

March 20, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 3/20/2009 is of Verrazano Narrows Bridge and was taken by JMazzolaa

Photo credit: JMazzolaa

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Travel Stories and News for 3/19/2009

March 19, 2009
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Traveling 101 for Diabetics – via TSA
If you’re concerned about any of your diabetes related items, let the TSO know what you’re traveling with. The following items are permitted for diabetic passengers:

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Travel Stories and News for 3/18/2009

March 18, 2009
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Traffic plummets at European airports – via USAToday
Airports Council International Europe says the number of air passengers in January fell 10.7% from a year ago, while freight traffic dropped by 23.6%. The group monitors traffic at 101 European airports.

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