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Travel Stories and News for 5/13/2009

May 13, 2009
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TripIt Blog: Virgin America partners with TripIt
Now, your Virgin America flight confirmation comes with a reminder to add the flight to TripIt. When you’re busy making lots of travel plans, it’s great to have that extra nudge to help you keep your trip information organized.

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/13/2009 Gregory Bald Peak Great Smoky Mountains

May 13, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/13/2009 is of Gregory Bald Peak Great Smoky Mountains and was taken by Ryan Smith Photography

Photo credit: Ryan Smith Photography
This photo is taken from the peak of Gregory Bald, which is a mountain on the western part of the Great Smoky Mountains. The peak is nearly 5,000 [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 5/12/2009

May 12, 2009
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SFO wants to take a flier on pod-style hotel
Veteran air travelers know that it’s tough enough to catch a few winks in a cramped economy-class seat, let alone a rigid chair in an airport. But weary travelers flying through San Francisco International Airport will soon [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/12/2009 Lo Sama Bay Thailand

May 12, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/12/2009 is of  Lo Sama Bay Thailand and was taken by René Ehrhardt

Photo credit: René Ehrhardt
you love snorkeling, you owe it to yourself to visit Lo Sama Bay in Koh Phi Phi Leh, Thailand. The water is crystal clear and the surrounding landscape makes the whole experience [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 5/11/2009

May 11, 2009
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Slightly Down is the New Up: Airlines Find Hope in April Traffic || Jaunted
You know times are tough in the airline industry when this is what passes for good news these days: passenger traffic on U.S. airlines fell in April, 2009, but its rate of [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/11/2009 St Bart’s Yachts

May 11, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/11/2009 is of Yachts and Sailboats at St Barts and was taken by tiarescott

Saint Barthelemy, also known as St. Barts and St. Barths, is regarded as a playground for the wealthy and famous. It’s located to the southeast of Barbuda and has a tiny population of less than [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day for 5/10/2009 is of Gouldsboro State Park

May 10, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/10/2009 is of Gouldsboro State Park and was taken by Nicholas_T

Photo credit: Nicholas_T
Gouldsboro State Park is situated in the state of Pennsylvania in Monroe and Wayne counties. The park is nearly 3,000 acres, which includes the 250-acre Gouldsboro Lake that can be seen in this picturesque photo.

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Photo of the Day for 5/9/2009 is of Mission Hill Vineyard

May 9, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/9/2009 is of Mission Hill Vineyard and was taken by CottonCandy

Photo credit: CottonCandy
Mission Hill Winery is located in the beautiful Okanagan valley. This land has five vineyards that all produce wine each year. The Okanagan valley is located in Canada in the province of British Columbia.

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/8/2009 Baltimore Harbor at Night

May 8, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/8/2009 is Baltimore Harbor of and was taken by boyghost

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Here we view the skyline of Baltimore, Maryland at night. The water that can be seen is Chesapeake Bay, while the National Aquarium in Baltimore sparkles with many different colors.

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/7/2009 -Rio De Janeiro

May 7, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/7/2009 is of Rio De Janeiro and was taken by markg6

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This mountain is called Corcovado, which in Portuguese means “hunchback”. It sits in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, a city that has a metro population of more than fourteen million people.

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/6/2009 Pacific Coast Highway

May 6, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/6/2009 is of Pacific Coast Highway and was taken by mrkathika

Photo credit: mrkathika
Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most beautiful roadways in America. Located in the state of California, the highway follows the coastline and during the day it is a spectacular drive. The entire highway [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/5/2009 Los Arcos, Cabo San Lucas

May 5, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/5/2009 is of Los Arcos, Cabo San Lucas and was taken by Lisa Andres

Photo credit: Lisa Andres
These rock arches are called Los Arcos and are located in the San Lucas Bay close to the city of Cabo San Lucas. If you are in the area, take a [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/4/2009 Lake Louise Park Alberta, Canada

May 4, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/4/2009 is of The Mountain Exhaled and was taken by laszlo-photo

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Located in Alberta, Canada, Lake Louise Park is one of the ultimate destinations in North America for hikers. This photo features the beautiful Victoria Glacier during the winter.

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Travel Stories and News for 5/4/2009

May 4, 2009
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elliott.org | Government says airlines are responsible for valuables checked on international flights
Government says airlines are responsible for valuables checked on international flights When Pina Belfiore-Benvenuto’s bags were lost on a recent flight from New York to Paris, the missing contents included a digital camera [...]

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Waterfall at Wilderness Lodge Walt Disney World Travel Photo of the Day 5/3/2009

May 3, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/3/2009 is of Waterfall at Wilderness Lodge Walt Disney World and was taken by mrkathika

Photo credit: mrkathika

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Puget Sound from Alki Beach Travel Photo of the Day 5/2/2009

May 2, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/2/2009 is of Puget Sound and Seattle from Alki Beach and was taken by joiseyshowaa

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Travel Stories and News for 5/1/2009

May 1, 2009
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Adventure Travel – National Geographic Adventure Magazine
At 5:30 p.m. on April 25th, after 54 days of skiing, John Huston, 32, and Tyler Fish, 34, reached the North Pole and became the first Americans in history do so unassisted and on skis. ADVENTURE caught up with [...]

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Pigeon Point Lighthouse – Travel Photo of the Day 5/1/2009

May 1, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/1/2009 is of Pigeon Point Lighthouse in California and was taken by The Wandering Angel

Photo credit: The Wandering Angel

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Travel Stories and News for 4/30/2009

April 30, 2009
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Revealed: the world’s most photographed landmarks – web – Technology
An academic analysis of more than 33 million images uploaded to the popular Flickr photo-sharing website reveals that the flagship Apple Store in midtown Manhattan is the 28th most photographed place on earth.

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Hotel Rooms Under $75

April 30, 2009
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Times are tough and everyone’s looking to save a little money whenever they can. Here’s our list of over 250 hotel rooms that are under $75 a night.

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Yosemite National Park Travel Photo of the Day 4/30/2009

April 30, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/30/2009 is of Yosemite National Park and was taken by Kevitivity

Photo credit: Kevitivity

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Travel Stories and News for 4/29/2009

April 29, 2009

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Tourism Hit by Swine Flu: U.S. Warns on Mexico Travel – ABC News
The U.S. is issuing an advisory urging Americans to avoid “unnecessary travel” to Mexico, where as many as 149 people have died of swine flu.

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Susquehanna River Valley Travel Photo of the Day 4/29/2009

April 29, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/29/2009 is of Upriver and was taken by Nicholas_T

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Bryce Canyon National Park – Travel Photo of the Day 4/28/2009

April 28, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/28/2009 is of Pink Cliffs and was taken by mandj98

Photo credit: mandj98
Bryce Canyon National Park is located in the southwest section of Utah. In the mid-1800s, Mormon settlers called this area home. This picture is taken close to the Queens Garden Trail shortly after sunrise.

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Travel Stories and News for 4/28/2009

April 28, 2009

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Destination – Tahiti Tourisme Unveils Consumer Video Contest
Tahiti Tourisme’s “Invest In Your Love” video contest will send six winning couples or families to the islands of Tahiti. Couples and families can now submit creative, entertaining and interesting videos to the Invest In Your Love contest [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 4/27/2009

April 27, 2009
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Adventure Travel – National Geographic Adventure Magazine
Thirty years of intermittent war have taken a toll on just about everything in Afghanistan, including its wildlife. Conflict and poaching have decimated a big cat population that once contained more species than Africa, including the now endangered snow [...]

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The Carpet of Flowers in Brussels – Travel Photo of the Day 4/27/2009

April 27, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/27/2009 is of le tapis de fleurs_the carpet of flower and was taken by foad.

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The Carpet of Flowers is created using nearly a million glowers over a space of 1,000 square feet. It’s built each year in the city of Brussels and utilizes a [...]

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Davos in Switzerland – Travel Photo of the Day 4/26/2009

April 26, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/26/2009 is of  Davos in Switzerland and was taken by World Economic Forum

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he World Economic Forum is held each year in the breathtaking city of Davos in Switzerland. This picture shows an aerial view of the city during the 2008 WEF. It’s no [...]

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Streetsville Memorial Park Ontario – Travel Photo of the Day 4/25/2009

April 25, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 4/25/2009 is of  Streetsville Memorial Park Ontario and was taken by Joel Bedford

Photo credit: Joel Bedford

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Travel Stories and News for 4/24/2009

April 24, 2009
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Top 15 Free (or Nearly Free) Outdoor Experiences for Spring in NYC | Travel News from Fodor’s Travel Guides
Few places on earth are as full of bustling, ecstatic life as New York City in the spring and summer. Here’s how to capture a piece of [...]

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