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May 2011 Blog Posts (211)

Disney Rides Again: New "Star Tours" Attraction Launches Against Darth Vader's Will

One of the perks of being part of the tourism-industrial complex is that you get the darndest invitations – and some, no matter how busy you are, you simply can't pass up. Case in point: last week's launch of Disney's revamped 3-D "Star Tours ~ The Adventures Continue" attraction at the Hollywood Studios theme park. Yes, I was having a mind-bending week workwise, but having… Continue

Added by José Balido on May 24, 2011 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Another great review on tripadvisor

www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g147314-d147562-r109561513-Hotel_Mocking_Bird_Hill-Port_Antonio_Jamaica.html#CHECK_RATES_CONT

Added by Hotel Mocking Bird Hill on May 24, 2011 at 12:55pm — No Comments

Hotel do Sado Business & Travel with a painting exhbition

Hotel do Sado Business & Nature **** in Setúbal is making several events with a strong relation with Setúbal Region. In the past an event concerning to photography, special occasions (Father´s Day or Mother´s Day) and now is organizing a painting Exposition.

The artist will be Alexandra Silva and the exposition will be called of "Mais…

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Added by Portugal Dream Coast on May 24, 2011 at 6:30am — No Comments

A 'Junk' Trip in Vietnam

I hunkered in the doorway of an office building as gray clouds moved in, threatening to break open above me. Piles of luggage were stacked in the doorway, but I held tightly to my backpack. As a solo traveler making my way through Vietnam, I had yet to let someone else touch my bag, the essence of my livelihood halfway around the…

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Added by Active Travel Asia on May 23, 2011 at 10:38pm — No Comments

Visit Auckland And Enjoy An Eventful Sojourn

Auckland one of the largest urban cities of New Zealand, is a paradise for holiday. The city along with offering major tourists attractions also celebrates several festivals. Queen’s Birthday celebration is one such festival that is celebrated to honor Queen Elizabeth II and also mark the beginning of Ski Season. Book your air tickets to Auckland if you wish to join the celebrations on this day.

Auckland is one of the…

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Added by FB on May 23, 2011 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Tauck tour is tribute to Civil War

http://www.goingonadventures.com/2011/05/tauck-tour-is-tribute-to-civil-war.html Learn more and commemorate the anniversary of the Civil War this year.

Added by Beverly Burmeier on May 23, 2011 at 8:55pm — No Comments

How Hotels & Resorts Could Use Social Media

How hotels & resorts could use social media

Added by Adriana Gallegos on May 23, 2011 at 8:51pm — No Comments

Offbeat Civil War Tours, Part 3

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Added by Ed Wetschler on May 23, 2011 at 8:48pm — 2 Comments

Offbeat Civil War Tours, Part 2

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Segway Tours of Battlefields

Petersburg and Spotsylvania, plus Richmond, VA…

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Added by Ed Wetschler on May 23, 2011 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Offbeat Civil War Tours

150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CIVIL WAR: DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT

The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War began April 12, but for many of us who are pinned down by work and school, the occasion really begins this summer.…

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Added by Ed Wetschler on May 23, 2011 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Absurd Restaurant Attitudes

Absurd Restaurant Attitudes

It started when we stopped at a seemingly authentic seafood restaurant on an authentic stretch of Atlantic coastline.

The special was twin lobsters for a reasonable price.

We ordered those and some other stuff, and when the two crustaceans arrived , I split them with my partner. One lobster each, we… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on May 23, 2011 at 5:11pm — No Comments

Texas’ “Queen of the Gulf” - Hotel Galvez Commemorates 100 Years in June

GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (May 2, 2011) – Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand^® Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, will commemorate its 100-year reign as “Queen of the Gulf” with a free community celebration on Saturday, June 11. The grounds of this historic Texas beachfront hotel will come alive with family activities and live music during the day and culminate with a fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico.

Hotel Galvez will host a variety of…

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Added by Christine Hopkins on May 23, 2011 at 1:29pm — No Comments

Review

We just received another great review on tripadvisor. It is such a pleasure to be able to make our guests feel comfortale and happy. www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g147314-d147562-Reviews-Hotel_Mocking_Bird_Hill-Port_Antonio_Jamaica.html

Added by Hotel Mocking Bird Hill on May 23, 2011 at 10:53am — No Comments

The Tamil Nadu Vacation Experience

Read on to learn more about Tamil Nadu tourism and information tips in southern India:

Money Transfer: In Tamil Nadu you can make use of instant money transfer facilities through national and international banks such as Bank of India, Canara Bank, HDFC Bank, IDBI Bank, Indian Bank, ICICI Bank, Indian Overseas Bank and State Bank of India.…

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Added by Lonely Planet on May 23, 2011 at 9:44am — No Comments

Setúbal Music Festival

Ian Ritchie (Artistic Director of the Festival) and also Director of the famous City of London Festival wants to perpetuate what will be an amazing event in Setúbal at Portugal Dream Coast, called Setúbal Music Festival.

The 1st Annual Setúbal Music Festival will be on May 27th, 28th and 29th of May 2011 and during this three days the Festival will cover 750…

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Added by Portugal Dream Coast on May 23, 2011 at 6:34am — No Comments

find cheap Airt ickets India

Once upon a time, when someone had come from a holiday spot, he was given a great respect because he had gone out of nation that too for leisure purpose. Now, the travel industry through online services has opened the gates to explore the whole world in a very easy and cheap manner. Now, you don’t need to hear the experiences and stories of those people who have come from abroad or any other holiday place as you can also go there with the support of…

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Added by Travel Tips on May 23, 2011 at 5:00am — No Comments

Marking the Rapture With Baked Alaska in Steamy Florida

Yesterday was a special occasion for me – no, not so much the Rapture but a relationship anniversary – though I will admit that in a bizarre way all that ruckus had made me feel like flying up to my old and still occasional New York City stomping grounds to camp it up with Harold Camping's kooky kultists in Times Square. But I'd recently had surgery and am grounded in my…

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Added by David Paul Appell on May 22, 2011 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

prague grand city tour

prague city tour

PRAGUE

The Prague Grand City Tour is a comprehensive, three-hour, bus and walking tour which provides visitors with an in-depth look at the historical and architectural gem that is the city of Prague.

Tour Code : P / 002…

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Added by cupida s.r.o. on May 22, 2011 at 4:09pm — No Comments