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how about tasmania, australia?
2008-06-07 17:32:00
When it comes to Australia travel, many people tend to choose cities like Melbourne, Sydney, Queensland and Perth. You don’t find many people talking about a trip to Tasmania or Adelaide especially if they are making their first trip to Australia. For me, every Aussie city has a character and beauty of its own. I like all the cities for its uniqueness and special sights - each state promises a different experience, there is something for every sort of traveler. That is Australia. Many years ago, I was in Tasmania with some close girl friends and we love this laid back, quiet and hilly state. It is tucked at the farthest south in the Australasia but the mountains and scenery is beyond comprehension. Salamanca, Hobart has to be my favourite hang out on Saturdays and you can find all sorts of handmade artisan products and fresh produce in Salamanca market from ostrich eggs to ostrich feathers to fruit leathers, jewelry, furniture and fresh fruits and veggies. So if you are plann...

missing the fun of family and group vacation
2008-06-01 17:44:00
Some of my close friends had just returned from their group vacation from Club Med Phuket few days ago. We were completely envious! If only we are not this busy, we would join all four families for this fun-filled vacation. Not only did they manage to get cheap flights to Phuket, they grabbed a good ...
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old hotel accommodation can cause problems to allergy sufferers
2008-06-01 17:31:00
Since I have a sensitive nose to dust and dust mites, I’m particularly careful when sleeping in any accommodation that is old when I travel. Somehow, old bed and breakfasts, hotels and motels tend to have mildew problems and that can be a hassle for allergy sufferers. This is the time where I wish that ...
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MGM Studio park or Universal Studios
2008-05-30 17:38:00
I was told that if you are planning for your Orlando vacations, you probably have a trip to Universal Studio s on your list, thus, you may decide to skip MGM Studios . However you may find that ? especially if you have younger children ? MGM is a better alternative as there are less attractions with ...
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my Keio Plaza executive club card has arrived
2008-05-23 16:53:00
I just received my executive club membership card from Keio Plaza Tokyo. Though we have booked with Somerset Azabu East apartments, I thought it would be a good idea to book a few nights in vibrant Shinjuku too. The nice thing about staying in a 4-5 star hotel is the fact that you can utilize ...
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check out last minute accommodation sites
2008-05-20 17:26:00
as summer draws near, Las Vegas travel is a popular activity for families and groups. Most people love to hang around the vibrant city for a time of fun and relaxation. The hotels will be packed with locals and tourists from all over the world and you can expect air tickets to be dearer than ...
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personal review on traders hotel, kuala lumpur
2008-05-19 11:34:00
My little boy can’t wait to revisit Traders Hotel in Kuala Lumpur . He had a great time at the jacuzzi pool which he deemed was a little ’swimming pool’. Since it is a business hotel, you don’t get lots of guests hanging around at the pool area in the mornings so that was great for ...
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reminiscing family vacation in hawaii
2008-05-16 07:46:00
sunset in waikiki This morning, I woke reminiscing the excellent moments we had during our last family vacation to Hawaii . Six months had passed and every time we ran through the videos with our preschooler, I would be reminded of the golden sunsets at Waikiki and the superb ocean views from our room. This must be ...
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traveling on a budget
2008-05-15 12:15:00
Each year, millions of individuals vacation while on a budget. Despite being on a budget, many of those individuals are able to vacation at some of the best vacation destinations in the world. It is all about spending time to conduct the right research and you can easily be vacationing in luxury, despite ...
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zero airfare and sub zero promotion
2008-05-15 05:51:00
With school holidays approaching and summer vacation drawing near, there are more travel vacation advertisements added everyday and luggage fairs in the mall on the weekends. Airtime travel will increase in the coming weeks and budget airlines are launching price wars on the local papers too! Lately, I read that budget airlines like AirAsia had ...
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travel and sports and luxury
2008-05-15 03:39:00
I suppose it has been a popular trend for watchmakers especially luxury ones to use famous sports figures to endorse their labels. This is often represented by the sports personnel golfing somewhere in a luxury resort or playing water sports in a popular destination. Luxury watchmaker companies are targeting the savvy and business travelers, ...
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time out to tokyo
2008-05-13 16:51:00
I bought myself a Time Out to Tokyo guide last weekend at Kinokuniya. Some people don’t quite believe in a printed copy of a travel guide but I do! With a printed book, I can read it anywhere - bus stop, on the bed, in the train, in the car…etc whereas I can only gather ...
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different reasons of travel
2008-05-08 16:14:00
While some of us have to fork out our own money to travel, some can enjoy their travel at the expense of the company they work for. Some people travel for leisure, some for work and some for recreational sports. I used to have a neighbour who came home with baseball trophies each time he ...
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international flight jitteries
2008-05-02 09:38:00
Many travelers are nervous about flying, all on its own, however, others display a wide array of emotions for other reasons. One of those reasons is dissatisfaction. On international flights, like all other flights, you will find that your actions are limited in the air. There are only certain times when you can remove ...
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visiting Japan in autumn
2008-05-02 07:46:00
It seems like a dream come true but hubby has agreed to our Japan trip for this year! Though I was disappointed not to spend New Year in Sydney, Japan is one place I’d love to visit again. Known for its creativity and fashion scene, Japan is one nice place for shoppers of all interests ...
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moving to New York City
2008-04-26 10:59:00
My friend Jean has just got in touch with a mover NYC after learning that she will be moving there for a job relocation. Do you know that New York City is in fact the greenest city in America? Of nearly 200,000 total acres, more than 50,000 of those acres are of park or open ...
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when emergency strikes
2008-04-25 14:55:00
I know it may sound paranoid to mention this but if you believe in travel and medical insurance matters, then you should also consider getting a medical bracelet. Basically, a medical bracelet contains all your personal particulars which may come in handy during emergencies. You never know how much these personal info can mean when ...
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holiday apartments in Sydney
2008-04-25 14:32:00
I know of a friend who used to travel to Sydney just for her acne treatments and cosmetic surgeries. While she travels short term to this beautiful city, she tends to pick holiday apartments instead of staying in the usual hotels. According to her, the Sydney holiday rentals present a better value than hotels, plus ...
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enjoy while saving on your travels
2008-04-24 09:33:00
I don’t know about you but if there is one thing I can’t leave without when I’m traveling on business or leisure, it has to be my credit card (besides my passport, of course). In this day and age, who can travel without a valid credit card for convenience and flexibility, no wonder there are ...
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la jolla for a break
2008-04-24 05:56:00
When my friend’s boyfriend completed his treatment at the alcohol rehab, the first thing they did was to take a short trip to the La Jolla beach. You could easily spend a week in La Jolla, walking on the beach, puttering around town and enjoying meals in great restaurants; but if you only have one ...
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online traveler
2008-04-18 17:11:00
Not only is online accommodation reservations so convenient and easy these days, you can even buy a travel insurance before you leave for your vacation. Shopping for a luggage also means you don’t need to handle the bulky luggage in the mall and what more, you can book your airline ticket online too. Many people ...
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how to travel in one bag
2008-04-18 08:13:00
Few days ago, my business associate’s hairspray was ditched at the airport customs checkpoint when she forgot that hairspray or aerosol products were not allowed in hand carry bags. In this age of airline fare wars, traveling across multiple borders is increasingly common. Many business travelers have the habit of traveling in one bag for fast ...
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what do you travel for?
2008-04-16 04:05:00
Different people travel for various purposes. For many, it would be just a vacation to relax and recharge after a time of busyness and stress. Some ladies I know travel in luxury for shopping and indulgence, spending their retirement years in the best ways they can afford. I was told by my aunty that her ...
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planning for your st thomas vacation
2008-04-11 18:33:00
Located in the Caribbean, the island of St. Thomas is a popular vacation destination. If you are planning a vacation in St. Thomas you may be wondering how you can make the most out of your vacation. There are a number of different ways that you can make the most out of your St. ...
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you don?t need to be jennifer lopez to enjoy hawaii
2008-04-10 15:55:00
The chance to vacation in Hawaii is a rare opportunity for some people unless you are Jennifer Lopez or Angelina Jolie but I’m so thankful that I had the chance to do that last December. Nearly everyone daydreams about feeling the sand between their toes while sipping on a pina-colada. Well, we didn’t have pina ...
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importance of pure water
2008-04-08 17:00:00
Even though I love traveling and don’t mind roughing it out, I’m super particular about drinking the ‘right’ water no matter where I’m off to. I recalled having a bad throat and losing my voice suddenly when I took a holiday to Melbourne few years ago. I could only suspect that the hard water I ...
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the city of paris
2008-04-06 06:06:00
Planning a trip to Paris is easy, since you can go online to find travel guides, travel packages and more. Paris has for sometime now been known as the city of romance. Paris is a beautiful region where more than 29 million people from around the world visit each year. With its surrounding urban regions, ...
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can?t wait for down under
2008-04-03 11:00:00
Whenever I’m back in down under, I’ll spend hours in pharmacies and health stores, checking out their organic products, skincare and natural foods. Australia has lots to offer when it comes to organic skincare and treatment including those for acne treatment or problematic skin. I would usually stock up my luggage with a few months’ ...
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save money on vegas accommodations
2008-04-03 05:13:00
If you have visited Vegas of late, you would have noticed the fierce competition among hotels and this is definitely good news to some extent for you as a traveler. The tightness of the competition keeps the prices relatively affordable and allows you to pick and choose which hotel you want according to the services, ...
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things to do in busy NY
2008-04-02 05:16:00
Speak to a business traveler and he will tell you that New York City is perhaps the busiest city in the world. The people here are always running to and fro from work to home to meeting to school functions for their children to dinner you name it and most people in this city are ...
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