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Hotel Review – Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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Located slightly off the strip, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino was built in 1995 by one of the co founders of the Hard Rock Café. The hotel has undergone two extensive expansions since and now rests on 16.7 acres. Of note, The Who’s bassist John Entwistle died in the hotel in 2002, although the [...]

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Hotel Review – Las Vegas Caesars Palace

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Caesars Palace is one of the few hotels on the strip that has a significant history, with construction beginning in 1962. The original hotel’s tower had 680 rooms, quite significant for the time, but today’s Caesars Palace features a whopping 3,348 rooms. Unlike many hotels from the same era, Caesars Palace has been able to [...]

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Las Vegas Monte Carlo Resort Review

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The Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas started its life in 1994 as the Grand Victoria but was quickly shortened to Victoria and then changed altogether and became the Monte Carlo. Initially the resort was designed to appeal to middle income tourists with lower prices and European style luxury. In May of 2009 [...]

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Hotel Review – New York New York Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

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New York New York Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip uses the theme to create an environment that oozes New York City in many ways. The first and most obvious way is the architecture which features several skyscrapers, the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. There is even a half scale replica [...]

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Mandalay Bay Hotel Review

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Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip is a luxury hotel owned by the MGM Mirage. Oddly enough the top four floors are used by the Four Seasons Hotel but the rest are open to Mandalay Bay guests. In addition, there is a 43 story tower connected to Mandalay Bay which contains the hotel at [...]

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Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas Review

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The Bellagio Las Vegas knows how to do luxury, in fact they’ve earned a AAA Five Star Diamond Award. The Bellagio opened in 1998 and was instantly considered one of the most luxurious hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. Their luxury lies in grace and elegance most exemplified by their world famous fountains. Bellagio is [...]

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Hershey Lodge Hotel

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From the moment you step foot in Hershey Lodge Hotel you will know that you are in the chocolate capital of the world. That being said, this is a high class hotel with a lot to offer. Simply put, this hotel has everything that you could possibly need as a traveler, plus much more.

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Presidential Inauguration Packages

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If you aren’t able to get to Washington, DC this month for the Presidential Inauguration, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun. Many hotels are offering Inaugration packages to celebrate the event all around the country.

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Travel Deals in 2009

With the value of the dollar rising, gas prices declining and hotel rates decreasing, many experts are predicting that 2009 will be a great time to get deals on international travel.
According to the Associated Press, Genevieve Shaw, senior editor of Travelocity, said, “As long as the economic slowdown continues, deals will abound for people who [...]

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Las Vegas Excalibur Hotel Review

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The Excalibur Hotel, the medieval-themed, castle-shaped hotel in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, may not be the most glamorous accommodation in the city, but the dependable Excalibur offers good, solid value for money in a prime Vegas location. The hotel is also one of the more family-friendly places to stay on the Las [...]

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Hotel Trends for 2009

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We’ve had a look at the likely hot destinations for travelers in 2009, but it’s also interesting to hear about the trends in hotels for tourists and travelers – where do the experts think we’ll be staying in the next year or so, and what does the near future look like for hotels economically? Here [...]

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Haunted Halloween Packages

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Halloween is right around the corner and many cities around the United States are offering deals to haunted hotels and other ghostly locales.

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Travel Industry Hit Hard by Economic Crisis

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As expected, the economic crisis is taking a large toll on the travel industry. For September, both major airlines and hotels are reporting steep declines in business. According to the New York Times, the seven major airlines carried 9.2% fewer passengers, domestically and internationally, in September 2008 compared to the same month in 2007, while [...]

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Gaylord Palms Hotel Review

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This luxury style resort is conveniently located within minutes of Walt Disney World (about 1.5 miles from the main gate of the theme parks) and 20 minutes from the Orlando airport. The resort itself is located on 65 acres of land that are beautifully maintained, while the hotel contains a spectacular atrium that fills the [...]

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Club Med has something for everyone

In the 1970s and 1980s, it was the scene for swinging singles. Now families are the mainstay of Club Mediterranean, better known as Club Med, but the company that gave the world the first all-inclusive vacation package has something to offer everyone from among its 80 resorts worldwide.

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Disney Port Orleans Riverside Hotel Review

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The charm and appeal of this resort is obvious from your first arrival at this moderate Disney location. The theme of the resort is a Louisiana Bayou, with its plantation style and rustic style guest rooms. The mansion type rooms are part of the Magnolia Bend section of the resort, while the rustic lodge type [...]

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Westin Long Beach Hotel Review

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The Long Beach Hotel is located on Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach California. The hotel is located resonably close to both Los Angeles Airport and Orange County Airport. Local nearby attractions include the Long Beach Aquarium, Pine Ave Market, Shoreline Park, Rainbow Lagoon Park, and across the street from the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. [...]

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Walt Disney Polynesian Resort Review

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The Polynesian at Walt Disney World is a deluxe class resort in the Magic Kingdom area. The Polynesian (or “Poly”, as frequent visitors refer to it), was one of the first resorts to be built at Disney World.
The close proximity to the Magic Kingdom makes it a very popular hotel choice for Walt Disney World [...]

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Walt Disney World Wilderness Lodge Hotel Review

Walt Disney World Wilderness Lodge Hotel Review

This Disney deluxe class resort is located in the Magic Kingdom area, between the Contemporary resort and Fort Wilderness. The “theme” of this resort is that of a National Park, as the entire resort has a lodge feel that captures the spirit of the American West in the early 1900’s. The parking area is conveniently [...]

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Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Lodge Review

Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Lodge Review

Opened in 2001, this Disney Deluxe resort is located about one mile from the Animal Kingdom Park. The theme of this resort is an African Savanna and Lodge. Everywhere you look, you will see the animal theme from the architecture to the live animals in the savannas. The lodge has nearly 1300 rooms and is [...]

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Travel Deals of the Week 4/28/2008

Las Vegas
Hotels from $50, Air + 2 nights from $223 – Expires 5/9/08
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All-Inclusive Sale: Air + 4 nights from only $534 – Expires 5/1/08
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New Orleans
Jazz & Heritage Festival – hotels from $119! Book for travel from 4/25/08 to 5/5/08 expires 5/5/08
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Wynn Hotel Review

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Opened in the spring of 2005, the Wynn Las Vegas is one of Las Vegas’ tallest buildings. Once the site of the legendary Desert Inn Resort, the 215-acre property combines the “Old Las Vegas” tradition with new technology, such as high-speed Internet connections and VOIP technology, in all of the guest rooms. Named for the [...]

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India is home to the world’s best hotel

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If someone asked you where the world’s best hotel was located, what would you say? If you were one of the people who participated in Travel and Leisure’s annual poll on the topic, you might have said Udaipur, India. The hotel that made the number one spot on 2007’s list of the world’s top 500 [...]

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Walt Disney Caribbean Beach Club Review

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This moderate class hotel located in the Epcot area has over 2000 rooms spread over a sprawling 200 acres. When you arrive at the resort complex your first stop will be at the Custom House, the hotel’s lobby area – here you can check in, buy theme park tickets, make dinner reservations or visit the [...]

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AAA announces 2008 five-diamond winners

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 resorts:

The [...]

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Ski Chamonix

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Are you planning a ski vacation? If you want to visit a beautiful area of the world with wonderful skiing, consider visiting Chamonix.

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