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Mandalay Bay Hotel Review

October 5, 2009
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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

September 21, 2009
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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

July 22, 2009
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From the moment you step foot in Hershey Lodge Hotel [web] 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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Historic Hotels of Philadelphia

July 16, 2009
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Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love”, may very well be the most historically significant city in the United States.  It was there that the Declaration of Independence was signed and the United States born.  This was not a coincidence; at the time, Philadelphia was the social and geographical center of the original thirteen colonies.  And [...]

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Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotels

April 15, 2009
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Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is the most photographed and visited of the city and has remained it’s main cultural center since the 1970s. When you stay at one of the many inner harbor hotels you will be able to enjoy all that the area has to offer, mostly on foot. There are plenty of dining choices [...]

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Historic Baltimore Hotels

April 2, 2009
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Baltimore, the “City of Neighborhoods”.  When most of us think of historic cities on the east coast of the United States, we probably think of Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C., or even New York City, but the fact is Baltimore belongs on that list.  For most of its nation’s history, Baltimore has served as one of [...]

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Las Vegas Excalibur Hotel: Affordable and Convenient

November 24, 2008
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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

October 31, 2008
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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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Travel Industry Hit Hard by Economic Crisis

October 7, 2008
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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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Disney Port Orleans Riverside Hotel Review

June 25, 2008
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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

May 12, 2008

The Westin Hotel Long Beach
333 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
(866) 716-8132
StarwoodHotels.com
Directions

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, [...]

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Walt Disney Polynesian Resort Review

May 3, 2008
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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 Review

May 2, 2008

The Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World in Florida.
photo credit: mrkathika

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 [...]

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Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Lodge Review

May 2, 2008

The Animal Kingdom Lodge located next to Walt Disney's Animal Kingdom Park opened in 2001 photo credit: clyderob

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 [...]

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Travel Deals of the Week 4/28/2008

April 29, 2008

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Hotels on Sale! Book by 4/28/08 for travel from [...]

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Wynn Hotel Review

March 19, 2008
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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 [...]

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Las Vegas’ Bellagio Resort Hotel

March 11, 2008

Bellagio is a AAA Five-Diamond rated luxury hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, USA.

The Bellagio Hotel, named for a small village in Italy’s lake district, is one of Las Vegas’ finest and most luxurious hotels. Built in 1998, the Bellagio is known for its elegant decor and fixtures, its [...]

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How to get the best hotel rates

January 10, 2008

Sleeping away from home can be a expensive undertaking, so spending each dollar well is an important part of every traveler’s plans. Searching for the absolute best hotel rates is your key to maximizing luxury and minimizing costs, and CNN has come up with tips on how to do just that:

Start using new search engines: [...]

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Walt Disney Caribbean Beach Club Review

January 1, 2008
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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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TripAdvisor Review Comments Both Weird and Hilarious

December 31, 2007

Some travelers are addicted to checking TripAdvisor before they book a hotel room anywhere, and it’s true that if there are a number of guest reviews for the hotel on the site, you can often get a good insight into what you might expect there. Some believe it’s full of fake reviews [...]

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AAA announces 2008 five-diamond winners

December 21, 2007

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 [...]

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MGM Grand Las Vegas

November 22, 2007
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In the city that never seems to sleep, you’re still going to need a soft pillow to lay your head on. The 30-floor MGM Grand Las Vegas, is just the place.

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Mirage Hotel Las Vegas

November 16, 2007
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If you have ever driven to Las Vegas, you know that the city itself appears out of nowhere as a mirage. You’re driving through the desert, with nothing but land and cactus around you, and suddenly you catch a glimpse of a vibrant, sparkling city of lights. Upon arrival, you discover (of course) that it [...]

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Paris, Las Vegas!

November 14, 2007
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Anyone who has ever seen a clip of the wonderful Las Vegas strip could not have failed to have seen the Eiffel Tower, but why would it be there? This is the world-famous Paris Hotel and for an American a stay here is like going to Paris–but without the jet lag and bad currency conversion [...]

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Ski Chamonix

November 9, 2007

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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