April 2011 Blog Posts (244)

Shop in traditional souks and modern malls in Dubai

http://stripedpot.com/2011/04/21/shop-in-traditional-souks-and-modern-malls-in-dubai/ Dubai is known as one of the best international cities for shopping with old-world souks to modern mall to explore.

Added by Beverly Burmeier on April 21, 2011 at 12:52pm — No Comments

Annual National Train Day

Discover the Rail Way. On May 7, 2011, the 4th will be a free coast-to-coast celebration.  Take the Amtrak Downeaster from Boston Mass. to Old Orchard Beach Maine, and enjoy your stay at the Atlantic Birches Inn, an elegant… Continue

Added by Atlantic Birches Inn - Ray Deleo on April 21, 2011 at 10:22am — No Comments

What is a Boatel? Definition: Boat + Hotel or a Boat Bed & Breakfast

After a wintering in the Bahamas, the Boatel re-opens for another season at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre June 1st for its 6th year of operation. For more details see www.boatel.ca

 

So often we are asked questions about the concept of the Boatel. I will try answer the FAQ?

 

Question: How many Boatels are there?

Answer: There are about a dozen Boat Bed & Breakfast in North America. We are the only one in…

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Added by Making Waves Boatel on April 21, 2011 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Airlines Give Passengers a Badly Needed Break



Airlines Give Passengers a Needed Break



The airlines don’t give up easily, nor do they give much away.



So when U.S. Transportation Secretary, Ray Lahood,) announced that starting in August , airlines will be required to protect their passengers’ interests much more than they have, there were smiles on the… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on April 21, 2011 at 8:54am — No Comments

Unique Things To Do In La Jolla, California

Our part of San Diego is known for great beaches, restaurants, and shopping.



In addition, here are my Top Ten Favorite Only-in-La Jolla Activities:



1. Take a surf lesson.…

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Added by Elizabeth Hansen on April 20, 2011 at 9:14pm — No Comments

Spring is beautiful at Bellingrath Gardens near Mobile

http://stripedpot.com/2011/04/20/spring-is-beautiful-at-bellingrath-gardens-near-mobile/ Flowers are lovely in spring and throughout the year.  See the Bellingrath home and take a river cruise, too.

Added by Beverly Burmeier on April 20, 2011 at 8:09pm — No Comments

http://www.goingonadventures.com/2011/04/tip-for-hedging-your-bets-on-airfare.html

get refunds if airfares drop after purchase

Added by Beverly Burmeier on April 20, 2011 at 5:35pm — No Comments

Featured travel writer on NATJA

I am very pleased to be the featured writer on the North American Travel Journalist Association home page. I have been a member of NATJA for over decade. It is a wonderful organization providing a platform and resources for expert, or budding travel writers alike. They help writers get their pieces placed and provide up to date… Continue

Added by Linda Ballou on April 20, 2011 at 12:13pm — No Comments

Activities and gastronomy of the Seixal

Seixal located on Portugal Dream Coast has an enormous economical, cultural and social potential for tourism.
Nowdays has several activities like canoein (clubs and associationsI), boat trips where is possible to participate in a unique tour on on boats constructed before 1914 on the Tagus River (Rio Tejo in Portuguese).
It is the land that…
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Added by Portugal Dream Coast on April 20, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments

Custom Artisan Cereal: me & goji

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Added by Debi Lander on April 19, 2011 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Texas highway rest stops are among the best

http://www.goingonadventures.com/2011/04/texas-highway-rest-stops-are-among-best.html Many amenities make Texas roadside parks very traveler-friendly.

Added by Beverly Burmeier on April 19, 2011 at 12:37pm — No Comments

Segways are an eco-friendly way to tour

http://stripedpot.com/2011/04/19/segways-are-an-eco-friendly-way-to-tour/

Many cities offer Segway tours that cover more territory than walking--and use no gasoline

Added by Beverly Burmeier on April 19, 2011 at 12:28pm — No Comments

Visiting Carmel-By-The-Sea, California



Visiting Carmel-by-the-Sea is an amazing experience for everybody who appreciates serene, breathtaking views, unique restaurants and beautiful art galleries. Located on the Pacific coast, about 120 miles south of San Fransisco, Carmel is a must see place for everybody traveling through Northern California. There are no street lights or parking meters in the little…

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Added by Angela Conrad on April 19, 2011 at 11:14am — No Comments

A New Tool for Those in the Hospitality Industry

Lately, I’ve been traveling a lot so I’ve had time to read those inflight magazines. The other day I was on an American Airlines flight and was able to read theAmerican Way magazine. To my surprise I found an article about the hospitality industry using social media, which obviously caught my attention.

I know there are many tools out there that focus on research and analytics but there is one research/analytic tool that is specific to the…

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Added by Adriana Gallegos on April 19, 2011 at 9:04am — No Comments

World Travelers and Travel Providers Please Join My World Travel List

Hello World Travelers,

I am a lifelong travel provider and travel entreprenuer for over 20 years. I founded the concept of the cheap or discounted, backpacker around the world airfares, by stringing along various airlines to create around the world trips in the 80s.  I have sent over 10,000 people around the world in my lifetime.

Now, I have a new passion.

I have created a web site which allows travel providers to place free advertisements. If you are a travel business go and…

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Added by Nicholas Kontis on April 18, 2011 at 2:24pm — 2 Comments

Million Dollar Memo Will Reward Winning Company with Queensland Trip

Sapient Nitro, an integrated marketing and technology company headquartered in Boston with a presence in Miami Beach, has recently partnered with Tourism Queensland for Million Dollar Memo, a…

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Added by Maria de los Angeles on April 18, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

“T2,” A Stunningly Modern New SFO Terminal With Foursquare



 

You have to see it to believe ii.



The brand new, much touted new Terminal 2 that just opened at San Francisco’s International Airport.



The…

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on April 18, 2011 at 10:57am — No Comments

Southern Maine Birding Trails

You can feel, hear, see and smell it as soon as you walk outside, the warm air, the chirping of the birds, the crocus, day lilies and daffodils pushing up through the ground, the mounds of snow melting you finally realize spring has sprung.



The busiest birding season begins in April, when blackbirds, waterfowl, sparrows, and the first warblers return. The Migrants…

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Added by Atlantic Birches Inn - Ray Deleo on April 18, 2011 at 9:33am — No Comments

Portugal's Top 5 Beaches

Perhaps because of the rare natural beauty of its beaches, Portugal is one of the preferred destinations in Europe for sun-seekers and sea-lovers.

#1. Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, Portugal

Santa Cruz and its outskirts are favored with a group of beaches with extensive miles of golden sands,…

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Added by Velimira Velikova on April 18, 2011 at 9:25am — No Comments

Royal Wedding: Will, Kate and You. Maybe.

Part three of a four-part series.

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Added by Jill Starley-Grainger on April 18, 2011 at 8:08am — No Comments

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