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Top 10: autumn escapes
2007-09-26 15:24:00
Say Goodbye to Summer cos the brilliance of autumn is here! There are some cities are stand out from the rest during autumn time and here are the Top 10 autumn escapes nominated by the people at TripAdvisor. Check them out! 1.      Munich, Germany 2.      Napa Valley, Calif. 3.      Montreal, Canada 4.      Asheville, N.C. 5.     ...
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hotelscombined.com saves you time in accommodation search
2007-09-23 16:25:00
I’m still doing a little research for my Hawaii accommodation for the final night’s stay before heading to Los Angeles. After all the research, I’ve narrowed down to Embassy Suites Hotel and a couple of beachfront ones along Waikiki beach. Along the way, I stumbled upon HotelsCombined.com which searches thousands of hotel options across multiple ...
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Top 10 underrated destinations around the world
2007-09-20 07:45:00
Oh yes, who hasn’t heard of Paris and New York? Or should I say who haven’t been there? Me! Looking for travel destinations to explore, check out these top underrated destinations around the world. 1. Melbourne, Australia - Been there - Yay! 2. San Jose, Calif. 3. Brussels, Belgium 4. Albuquerque, N.M. 5. Bologna, Italy 6. ...
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your booking site for 4-5 star hotels
2007-09-17 10:38:00
Are you one one of those travelers who are particular on your choice of accommodation? If you are, you are not alone. Many of us like to ensure that our travel experience is full of fond memories and not be spoilt by a hotel that is run down or dinghy. Worse still, if the rooms ...
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Grand Canyon Family Vacations
2007-09-16 16:31:00
My first trip to the Grand Canyon s was dated 15 years ago… I could only recall glimpses of this magnificent gorge now. When you travel with the whole family in tow, you are faced with a set challenges and opportunities. There are many things to consider, not least of which is where to go. But ...
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compare your accommodation with sidestep.com
2007-09-14 16:20:00
All of us want to make sure our vacation is a smooth and enjoyable one. We will do our best to make sure that our dream accommodation turns out the way we like it to be - impeccable service, great location, clean rooms, complete amenities, showers, lights, air con all working…etc. But sometimes, it’s time ...
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cruising basics for first time cruisers - part 2
2007-09-12 08:31:00
This is a continuation of some cruising basics for the first time cruisers: 4) Extend your patience Contacting your cruise agents might demand some of you precious time over and over again that makes you blow off your handle. If this happens simmer down, you don?t pay yourself just to get pissed off, you don?t need that. ...
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Top 10: castle hotels
2007-09-11 03:18:00
Some people just love castle hotels, not me For whatever reason, I picture castles as buildings of deep history with spooky tales so I wouldn’t mind visiting them but not staying in them But here are the Top 10: castle hotels for those who simply adore the classicism and historical presence of majestic ...
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cruising basics for first time cruisers - part 1
2007-09-09 07:20:00
Let’s check out some of these cruising basics for first time cruisers: 1) Broaden your knowledge. Shopping around the best cruise line that can give you your money?s worth is the first thing to do. If you know of anyone who has tried cruising, then ask for some information, which cruise line to go to. This ...
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be aware of cruise basics
2007-09-07 07:07:00
Not too many people can enjoy a cruise let alone the extravagant ones. A cruise even makes anyone to spend extra out-of?pocket costs just to make that vacation really fulfilling. Spending your hard earned money needs a lot of time rethinking of how to make the most out of your money with a holiday cruising ...
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all inclusive vacations at The Riviera Maya
2007-09-05 05:51:00
If a romantic holiday is what you long for with that special someone, you ought to check out karisma hotels, a one-stop place for all-inclusive vacations in the tranquil palm covered, white sandy beaches of The Riviera Maya . With a few hotels with different themes and styles, you can enjoy pure luxury, ultimate relaxation ...
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cardiff airport parking made easy
2007-09-03 14:26:00
We all know how tiring it can be when we have to catch those early morning flights and worse, you may even miss the flight if your alarm clock plays up on you! One of the ways to avoid this especially if you are a business traveler, is to stay in an airport hotel, park ...
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Goin to Travel vacation rentals site
2007-08-30 03:52:00
This morning, I was introduced to a new vacation rental website called Goin To Travel Vacation Rentals . I thought I would try it out on my Hawaii vacations. The website had a simple and clean look and your search can begin with choosing a destination or clicking on a world map. For me, I entered ...
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the wait is over - the Hawaii Superferry is here!
2007-08-27 08:09:00
Finally, there is another option to go island hopping in Hawaii . Till now, the only ways to visit all Hawaii islands are by flight and by taking the Hawaii crusie by here comes the launch of the Hawaii Superferry which will begin its service on 28 August. Curently, the service will link Oahu with Maui ...
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travel reviews by real travelers
2007-08-26 06:37:00
One of the best travel tips I can offer to anyone is to read reviews of other real travelers before you plan your itinerary or make any accommodation or travel bookings. There are many travel review sites contributed by ‘been there, done that’ travelers who not only share their travel experiences but recommend activities, adventures, ...
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research continues
2007-08-25 10:35:00
It’s been a busy week and that explains why I’m been a bit irregular in updating this blog. I’ve been researching on our Hawaii accommodation and Hawaii cruise. It’s disappointing that after writing to few travel sites, no one but one has responded. Even then, that company who responded only replied once - what’s going ...
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travel diary
2007-08-22 10:35:00
Do you keep a travel diary? I do. I bought a Moleskine notebook to record our vacation notes and stories in our first New Zealand trip 2 years ago. Being a minimalist, I couldn’t resist the stylish, black handy notebook. There is something about this simple looking notebook. To me, it is artistic and unique. ...
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our Hawaii cruise
2007-08-18 12:32:00
Last weekend, I’ve been busy scouting for nice Hawaii cruises and it looks like I’ve only one cruise line to consider, that is, the Norwegian Cruise Line. Since we are thinking of departing from Honolulu and can only afford 7 nights, the Pride of America seems the only option. With prices ranging from $699 to ...