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Travel Stories and News for 7/9/2009

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Broken guitars and viral videos don’t improve an airline’s customer service
Seen the hilarious new music video “United Breaks Guitars” yet? United Airlines has done a mea culpa on the luggage-vaulting incident, and even asked the Canadian country music group Sons of Maxwell for permission to [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/9/2009 Whale Shark in the Maldives

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/9/2009 is of Whale shark in the Maldives and was taken by TANAKA Juuyoh

Photo credit: TANAKA Juuyoh
Divers from around the world come to Maldives to get a glimpse of the sharks. Over 25 types of sharks can be found in the Maldives, including the whale shark, tiger [...]

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Sharks from Flickr

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Sharks … while most of us have a healthy respect for sharks, for those who are willing to journey down from our world into theirs, there is beauty to be found …
In this picture Thomas Vignaud captured the transition from our world into theirs. The lush green island is Moorea located in French Polynesia, below [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 7/8/2009

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Lean Times at Pamplona for Running of Bulls – ABC News
Daredevils sprinting with one-ton fighting bulls swallow an exhilarating cocktail of adrenalin and fear. Now, a new brand of jitters has set in at one of the world’s great fiestas as businesses ponder the partypooping [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/8/2009 Shark on the Great Barrier Reef

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/8/2009 is of Shark on the Great Barrier Reef Australia and was taken by In Veritas Lux

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The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world — so large that it can be seen from space. Stretching over 3,000 kilometers [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 7/7/2009

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Introducing: Here is Where – Intelligent Travel Blog Although today marks the official launch of my 50-state trip to find forgotten history sites throughout the U.S., I’ve been seeking out these unmarked spots for 15 years now. This began essentially as a hobby. Whenever I [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/7/2009 Black Tip Shark in French Polynesia

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/7/2009 is of A black tip shark and was taken by NileGuide.com

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Fakarava is an atoll located in French Polynesia. It has a wide and deep lagoon that is rich with marine life, including sharks. The island itself has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve for [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 7/6/2009

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Get out of the penalty box: 4 tips for avoiding long taxi-in times
As the airline industry toasts its latest on-time arrival record — 79.1 percent of flights in April arrived on schedule, up just a fraction from the previous month and about one percentage point [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/6/2009 Great White Shark in South Africa

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/6/2009 is of a Great White Shark in South Africa and was taken by danflo

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For those traveling to South Africa, don’t miss the Great White Shark diving. At Shark Alley, near the Gansbaai fishing village, you can experience quite an adventure that includes cage diving [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/5/2009 Mont St Michel

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/5/2009 is of Mont St Michel and was taken by Tc7

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Mont St Michel is a rocky island off the north coast of Normandy, France. On the island, you will find the medieval Benedictine Abbey and a steepled church. The island is connected to mainland France [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/5/2009 Saar River France

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/18/2009 is of Saar River France and was taken by Wolfgang Staudt

Photo credit: Wolfgang Staudt

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/4/2009 Lincoln Memorial

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/4/2009 is of the Lincoln Memorial and was taken by chadh

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The Lincoln Memorial is one of the many monuments located in the National Mall in Washington, DC. Designed by Henry Bacon, the memorial stands almost 100 feet high, while the statue of Lincoln himself is [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/3/2009 Tour de France

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/3/2009 is of the Tour de France and was taken by J.C. Rojas

Photo credit: J.C. Rojas
Tour de France is the annual bicycle race through France that finishes in Paris. It is the most prestigious and oldest bike race in the world. Covering more than 3,500 kilometers (2,200 [...]

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Photo of the Day 7/2/2009 Shola Grasslands

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/2/2009 is of Shola Grasslands and was taken by wildxplorer

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Kudremukh National Park is a wildlife sanctuary located in the Western Ghats of India. The Western Ghats is one of the 34 hot spots for bio-diversity conservation in the world. The wet climate of the area’s [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 7/1/2009 Dubia in the Fog

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/1/2009 is of Dubia in the Fog and was taken by 7_70

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The Burj Dubai is the tallest structure built by man in the earth’s history. This picture was taken from more than 2,625 feet off the ground. The cost to build the Burj Dubai is [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/30/2009 Castle of Monfort

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he Travel Photo of the Day for 6/30/2009 is of  the Castle of Monfort was taken by dynamosquito

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Castle of Monfort is located in France and was built during the middle age wars between the English and the French. During that time, this castle was destroyed and rebuilt many times. The green scenery [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/29/2009 Beach at Maldive Islands

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/2/2009 is of the Maldive Islands was taken by muha

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The Maldive Islands are home to some of the most amazing beaches on the globe, as this picture proves. Many of their beaches have white sand, mesmerizing blue water and endless crystal clear sky. The Maldive [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/28/2009 Etretat France

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/28/2009 is of  Etretat France and was taken by sanderovski & linda

Photo credit: sanderovski & linda
Etretat, a commune in the northern section of France, is best known for its breathtaking cliffs. Many beach resorts are located around these cliffs, however the year-round population of this area of [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/27/2009 Forth Road Bridge Scotland

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/27/2009 is of Forth Road Bridge Scotland and was taken by law_keven

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/26/2009 Railay Beach Thailand

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/26/2009 is of Railay Beach Thailand and was taken by flydime

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In Thailand between the cities of Ao Nang and Krabi is Railay Beach. This beautiful beach can only be gotten to by boat, however that doesn’t stop many locals and tourists from relaxing on this [...]

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Plan a Vacation without Breaking the Family Budget

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According to the U.S. Travel Association, approximately 54 percent of American households are planning a summer vacation. If you’re one of 38 million U.S. adults that have not yet decided whether or not to take your family on a summer vacation, here are some great ideas to plan a vacation without breaking the budget.

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/25/2009 Longhorn Cavern

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/25/2009 is of longhorn cavern  and was taken by eschipul

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Longhorn Cavern State Park is located near the Texan city of Marble Falls. The land for this state park was acquired in 1932 and was opened to tourists in 1938. Within the state park is a [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/24/2009 Flowers in Death Valley

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/24/2009 is of Flowers in Death Valley and was taken by ChuckThePhotographer

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/23/2009 Montreux, Switzerland

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/23/2009 is Montreux, Switzerland and was taken by Pear Biter

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Located at the foot of the Swiss Alps and next to Lake Geneva is the city of Montreux, Switzerland. This city has a population of about 24,000 people and its elevation is approximately 1,300 feet. [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/22/2009 Pembroke Castle

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/22/2009 is of Pembroke Castle and was taken by Athena’s Pix

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Next to the Cleddau River is the Pembroke Castle. This classic castle was home to Strongbow and Henry VII. In fact, Henry VII was born in the Pembroke Castle. This castle is located in [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/21/2009 Artic Sea near Greenland

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/21/2009 is of the Artic Sea near Greenland was taken by wili_hybrid

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Greenland has a lot of land that hasn’t seen many human visitors. This area is an example. Located in the Arctic Sea on the eastern part of Greenland is this icy lagoon. In the [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/20/2009 Portuguese Sunset

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/20/2009 is Portuguese Sunset of mill-Fr Antunes888 and was taken by Fr Antunes

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/19/2009 Sunrise Point in Bryce Canyon National Park

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/19/2009 is of Sunrise Point in Bryce Canyon National Park and was taken by Wolfgang Staudt

Photo credit: Wolfgang Staudt
This photo shows Bryce Canyon National Park. Settled by Mormons more than 150 years ago, the Bryce Canyon National Park isn’t actually a canyon at all — rather it [...]

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National Geographic Photo Contest

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Have your photo published in the December 2009 issue of National Geographic Magazine!
Submit your most inspiring photographs for a chance to have your photo published in a special Energizer advertising section of National Geographic magazine. The grand prize winner will receive A 10-DAY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPEDITIONS TRIP FOR TWO TO THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS!
This contest is [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 6/18/2009

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We’ll Always Have Paris…Texas – Intelligent Travel Blog
Traveler photographer Bob Krist recently paid a visit to Paris… Paris, Texas that is. Here, he shares some of the charms of the city on the far, far, left bank of the Seine.

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