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Hong Kong Shopping Guide
2008-03-19 05:03:00
Hong Kong shopping is one of the city’s real attractions, however getting value for money in the city is becoming more and more difficult. The ten tips below should ensure that you pay less and not more. Compare Prices Check the price of the item you want to buy in your home country first. When you arrive in Hong Kong you should check out some of the larger department stores or reputable dealers for your product. You can’t start bargaining, until you know how much you should be paying. Understand the Exchange Rate This may sound simple, but one of the main reasons for tourists getting ripped-off in Hong Kong is because they don’t know the exchange rate - make sure you do. Know the Product Know exactly what you want to buy. Which features do you want, accessories, model. Again looking around in your home country and at reputable stores in Hong Kong means you’ll have some honest advice. Choose Your Shop Carefully. The Hong Kong Tourism Board has a Quality Con...
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Top 7 Budget Miami Beach Hotels
2008-03-03 06:28:00
I would like to recommend you some nice hotels in South Beach ,  Miami  which is not expensive and suitable for visitors who are on a budget. Chesterfield Hotel Miami  The hotel combines historical Art Deco Revival exteriors with an ultra-modern contemporary new interior design. The hotel offers anything but ordinary rooms: accommodations combine the textures of 300 count Frette Linens, mahogany furnishings, aluminum accents, and free flowing raining showers with an industrial feel. Century Hotel Designed in 1939 by the legendary Art Deco architect Henry Hohauser, The hotel is highly regarded for its alluring charm and exceptional service. The hotel also has received awards including the Miami Design Preservation Leagues award for outstanding facade preservation. Designed in a clean line desert tone style, the guest rooms are deluxe and equipped with every necessary amenity.    Hotel Chelsea  The hotel is a 1936 Art Deco gem that sits in the center of it all on Washington ...
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Egyptian Pyramid
2008-02-22 14:55:00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZluL_PaSXO I There are about 110 pyramids currently known in Egypt, many in a state of great disrepair and almost unrecognisable. Some were built as burial places for kings and others for queens. A pyramid also may have represented a stairway for the king to ascend to the heavens. Another possibility is that it was symbolic of the primeval mound on which the sun god/creator was born. How the Egyptian s managed the complex organisation of labour and the physical movement of large stone blocks is still a matter for debate.  Pyramid construction may have involved ramps being erected around the pyramid. Blocks of stone would have been pulled up on sledges and the ramps dismantled later. It is believed that most of the labour for the construction of the pyramids would have come from farmers who were available during the inundation season when the Nile River flooded and farmland was underwater. It would also have been an ideal time for the transportation by ...

Traditional Wedding Ceremonies @ Tiki Village in Moorea
2008-02-13 02:49:00
The drama and pageantry of a Tahitian wedding celebration is a highlight for honeymoon couples or those celebrating an anniversary or renewing vows. Traditional Wedding Ceremonies will give couples a unique feeling and experience of a wedding ceremony at the Tiki Village , the small Polynesian Village that over looks a lagoon of magical colors. Upon arrival, couples are greeted by a festive band of local musician and Polynisian dancers. Then, the bride is escorted to the ceremonial hut where she is prepared for the wedding.  Inside the hut, the bride is massaged with Monoi and dressed like a Tahitian Princess. Meanwhile the groom is taken by canoe to a small beach where he is prepared for the ceremony. While on the beach the groom is tattooed (with a pen) and dressed like a Tahitian Chief. Afterwards, the groom is returned to the village to meet his lovely Tahitian Princess who awaits him with the Priest and Polynesian Villagers. Then, the ceremony starts … Three types of...
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Riu Palace Resort in Punta Cana
2008-01-16 10:27:00
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vohk4gqFYn c I would like to recommend you about the popular areas for vacations in Dominican Republic: Punt a Cana - on the island’s eastern tip, has long beautiful beaches, and several resorts popular with families. This side of the island is on the Caribbean sea. The North Coast has choppier seas but is popular for surfing, winsurfing, boogie boarding, etc. The white sand beaches of Punta Cana; mountain ranges with horseback riding, river-rafting, and waterfalls; friendly people, carnivals and festivals, and merengue, a catchy dance that every tourist learns.
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Hong Kong for $20 a Day
2008-01-03 06:00:00
 Visiting Hong Kong brings out the urge to splurge. Travelers are surrounded by glitzy shopping arcades filled with boutiques and stores selling the hottest fashions and the latest electronic gizmos. But it’s easy to have a great time on $20 a day—about 155 Hong Kong dollars—in the city whose name means “Fragrant Harbor” in Chinese. A good place to start is on one of the old wood-sided streetcars that clatter along the northern coast of Hong Kong Island. The brightly painted rail cars belong to the world’s only fully double-decker tram fleet.   Jump aboard a tram on Queen’s Road in Central Hong Kong, climb to the second tier and sit back and watch the blue-suited office workers and the designer bag-toting shopping queens scurrying around in the canyon of skyscrapers. Get off the tram at Wan Chai—the setting for the 1960 Hollywood blockbuster “The World of Suzy Wong”—and walk a few blocks toward the harbor. Find the pedestrian brid...

Popular Destinations for New Year?s Eve
2007-12-25 06:06:00
New Year is coming .. So, I would like to recommend you the most popular destinations for this New Year Eve:- Las Vegas - The Entertainment Capital of the World offers just about everything: the world?s largest hotels; the brightest stars in show business; shops and restaurants that rival any on earth. It?s true, too, that the ...
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How to Celebrate Christmas
2007-12-17 08:15:00
Christmas is one of the most inspiring celebrations of the year, a time of hope, joy and love for the whole family to share. The Christmas tips section gives you some great suggestions for making your Christmas extra special. The tips are a complete bundle starting from decorations to safety. It has all the necessary ...
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Skiing in Switzerland
2007-12-04 05:13:00
  Switzerland  is a skier?s paradise. With some of the best ski slopes in the world and a number of Ski resorts with options for all levels of skiers. The rich and famous of the world spend the winter swooping down the snow-clad slopes of resorts such as St. Moritz, Davos and Klosters. From slopes for beginners ...
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Blog Content Contest
2007-11-22 04:21:00
HotelsGuru.com is running “Blog Content Contest ” - a contest to inspire, challenge and create interesting travel content. The winners will be decided based on the views on their published content.   Here?s what will happen to the winning blog content, there will be the first, second and third place winner. The winners will be decided based ...
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Veligandu Island ? Best Beach in Maldives
2007-11-12 11:12:00
I would like to recommend this island for anyone who love private, nice, and unseen beach. Veligandu Island is my choice for best beach and resort because of its cleanest and white sand which give me a warm look. Just offshore you can find the atoll with a spectacular reef with full of the colorful ...
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Spa Experience @ The Oriental
2007-11-09 06:54:00
After a long and tiring day at work, I have called to the Oriental Spa @ the Oriental Hotel, Bangkok and had an appointment with them. I went there in the afternoon and walk through the lobby in order to go to the spa. The style of this spa is like a traditional Thai house ...
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Nok Air launches flights between Bangkok and Hanoi
2007-11-02 06:39:00
I would like to update the latest news from Nok Air-low cost airline in Thailand. Nok Air launches flights to Hanoi , latest international destination out of Bangkok . Nok Air operates two daily flights between Bangkok and Hanoi, with the Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 configured with a capacity of 289 seats. Nok Air’s international flights are operated from ...
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Burj Al Arab voted Best Resort in Middle East and Africa
2007-10-29 11:12:00
I would like to recommed - The Burj Al Arab, one of the world’s most luxurious hotels and part of Dubai based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah, collected a top accolade at the Conde Nast Traveller US Readeer’s Choice Awards 2007, held in New York recently. This hotel was awarded the much-coveted title of Best Resort in Middle East ...
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Celebrate World Pasta Day
2007-10-25 09:46:00
For all pasta lovers or a person who loved to eat pasta (me too), today is the day to celebrate our delicious pasta. On October 25, it is the World Pasta Day. The purpose of this day is to promote the culinary and nutritional benefits of pasta. Pasta is an Italian food which is one of ...
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Singapore Airlines to increase fuel surcharges
2007-10-21 13:55:00
I would like to update you about increasing fuel surcharges for Singapore Airlines . As you know abou the result of sustained escalation in the price of jet fuel in recent months, Singapore Airlines is increasing its fuel surcharge for tickets issued on or after October 24, 2007. The new levels will apply to Singapore Airlines and ...
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New York?s Village Halloween Parade ? Date: October 31, 2007
2007-10-18 03:37:00
A New York City tradition since 1973, New York’s Village Halloween Parade is the largest Halloween celebration in the world. The parade features puppets, marchers and marching bands, as well as a limited number of floats and cars. New York’s Village Halloween Parade is the only night time parade in New York City and is ...
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Concert Tickets @ HotelsGuru - Where you can buy online now!
2007-10-11 13:16:00
If you are a fan of live music or would like to hear your favorite songs played live concert for you, you should not miss the upcoming biggest live concert from the world?s best band and singer ? The Black Eyed Peas; Beyonce; and Linkin Park - which will playing live in Bangkok in this ...
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Best Western to open Hotel in Chiang Mai
2007-10-08 03:21:00
Best Western International has expanded its portfolio of hotels in Thailand with the 100-room Best Western Chiang Mai . The hotel, set to open in December 2007, is eyeing the city?s fast-growing business and social event scene with its glass-lined rooftop function room offering a 360-degee panorama that takes in the famed Doi Suthep Mountain. The hotel ...
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New Passport Requirement for US Citizen
2007-10-02 10:25:00
I would like to update you the new regulation of Passport Requirent that will affect of tourism industry in both way. As part of U.S. Department of State’s Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, US Citizen s can no longer travel with a Gov?t issued ID and proof of passport application. Please see the details below: Starting October 1, ...
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You will love this Monkey from Monkey Forest in Ubud (Bali)
2007-09-30 12:24:00
I have been in this place during tour in Bali for PATA just a few days ago, that’s really great places for Monkey , I have a few great action of monkey in that places. Let’s share your comment of my picture, I am not professional photographers. Another picture, it is about a monkey trying ...
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Experience in Nusa Dua , Bali
2007-09-30 12:17:00
I have just got back from Bali , Indonesia from PATA Travel Mart 2007, which host in Bali. That’s really funny and great experience in Nusa Dua. That’s all places in Bali are safe, even I am PATA delegate , the security check is still have. That’s really kind of important things to do. I have ...
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Explore an exotic Samet Island from the luxury of Rayong Resort
2007-09-27 08:13:00
  On last weekend, I had chance to spend my vacation time at Rayong Beach Resort Hotel - a private beachfront luxury hotel in Rayong. It was my first time there and you know I really like this place so much. I think that’s an increadible place for relaxing and spending the vacation time. So, I would ...
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Franklyn D. Resort, Jamaica
2007-09-20 11:29:00
  Jamaica is an island known for all-inclusives for families, all offering kids’ clubs, watersports, kids’ meals… But Franklyn D. Resort (and sister property FDR Pebbles) takes “all-included” one step further: each family has their own “vacation nanny” during their stay. Many families request the same nanny, year after year. She’ll play with your child, take them ...

How to find the perfect Bed & Breakfast
2007-09-17 06:10:00
Here are some tricks to use for finding the perfect one for you:-  There are a lot of bed & breakfast all over the world. So, please give yourself plenty of time to plan it because the less time you have, it means the more difficult to fine the great one. Choose a general area that you ...
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Sirocco, The Dome at State Tower
2007-09-14 02:54:00
  On last Sunday, I have chanced to had dinner with my friend at Sirocco , The D ome at State Tower . It was my first time here and I think it’s a very perfect place for those who are looking for the finest Mediterranean cuisine under the stars. On that day, I tried marinated Australian lamb rack ...
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2007 Tokyo Game Show
2007-09-05 07:39:00
The 2007 dates for Japan’s largest Video Game conference, the Tokyo Game Show , were announced on last Friday. The event will be held from September 20th until the 23rd at the Makuhari Messe Event Hall in Chiba Prefecture. Organizers say that they aim to have more than 160 companies and 180,000 people from the general ...
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Ideas for Romantic Honeymoon
2007-08-30 06:02:00
Honeymoon is a special time for both of you to celebrate your love and relationship. I have some romantic ideas which you can do it easily and don?t have to pay more.   Romantic Dinner for Two  You should find the way to have a private dinner for two by asking the staff of the hotel or resort. ...
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Beating Jet Lag
2007-08-24 11:56:00
I’ve found a good articles and think it’s will be advantage for you all. Here are a few tips to help you cope with what is perhaps the worst aspect of international travel: 1. Try to exercise the day of your flight. Good circulation and fatigued muscles will make it easier to fall asleep during the ...
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Macau?s Must-See Sights in a Day
2007-08-21 02:48:00
Macau?s proximity to Hong Kong means many people spend just a day in the former Portuguese colony, before heading back to Hong Kong in the evening.Our one-tour of Macau, will show you Macau?s best sights, from an ancient cathedral to its trademark casinos.  Macau is a compact city and most of the sights are within walking ...
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