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August 2010 Blog Posts (47)

Celebrate Cayman Night in Texas!

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For the past 5 years in Port Arthur, TX., Caymanians and Cayman Wanna-be’s celebrate their love for the Cayman Islands, with great food and family entertainment – including a performance by theReef’s very own Barefoot Man.

This year, Cayman Night will be held on Saturday, September 25th at the Carl Parker Multipurpose Center from 5.30 to 11.30pm.

Barefoot Man, Chuck and Barrie Quappe, and Andy… Continue

Added by The Reef Resort on August 31, 2010 at 10:32am — No Comments

Traveling Solo ... It's A Good Thing!

What with the movie Eat Pray Love coming out around the same time as my first press trip in years, I got to thinking about the value of traveling solo. Ladies, while it helps to get out of your comfort zone, you don't need to go to Italy, India or Bali to feel at peace with yourself. What you do need is an opportunity to get away from all the things that keep you from searching within, which is… Continue

Added by Maria de los Angeles on August 29, 2010 at 7:11pm — No Comments

A Buenos Aires Tradition: INSIDE RestoBar

By Roy Heale

The famous Follies Bergère cabaret of Paris led the way in risqué entertainment in the late nineteenth century. In England “The Full Monty” became a household expression in the 1990s. But today in Buenos Aires one of the renowned main attractions for tourists and…

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Added by Roy Heale on August 29, 2010 at 9:05am — No Comments

Stargazing in Utah's Arches National Park

From Luxury to Primitive

Moab, UT

(TTBS) The sun was shining, the sky a beautiful cloudless bright blue as we pulled out of our luxury accommodations in Avon, Colorado. The front that had caused the snow showers had finally pulled out of the area, temperatures were raising and clear weather was predicted for the next few…

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Added by Comphoppers on August 27, 2010 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

A Night in Kenya With The Maasai Lions

(TTBS) It’s not that a night spent in the Serengeti bush is any longer than a typical night somewhere else – but when your tent is sandwiched in Kenya between the Maasai village cows and a pride of hungry lions – it certainly seems that way!

At first I wasn’t sure exactly why my eyes popped open. The clouds from the…

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Added by What Boundaries? Live Your Dream on August 27, 2010 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Topless Bathing Wars in Italy

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Topless Bathing Wars in Italy

It didn’t take long.

In fact it took two minutes for a judge in Rome, Italy, to… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on August 27, 2010 at 1:06pm — No Comments

Mancation - Charlie Don't Surf in Santa Barbara, California

How can I explain this title to those under 55? Charlie Don’t Surf is a great line from the film Apocalypse Now about the Viet Nam War; Colonel Kilgore answering a soldier as to why they need to take a point of land with a great surf break and risk…

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Added by Allan D. Kissam on August 25, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Ottawa, Canada-Ottawa Travel Audio PostCard

Click this Ottawa Travel Audio PostCard link and get transported to Ottawa by sound.

Hear the changing of the guards, the stirring sunset ceremony, the multi-cultural markets.

Sounds transport. Listen to Ottawa here…

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on August 24, 2010 at 4:18pm — No Comments

Tanzania vacation holidays and African safari partnership with Travel Agents

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Added by Smart Travel African safaris on August 24, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

Arenal Volcano, A Mystic Gem of Costa Rica

Image by Costaricatripguide via Flickr

Arenal Volcano, one of the most famous destinations of…

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Added by Erick Hidalgo on August 23, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Unplugged Vacations: Places To Digitally Detox, and Be Happy

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Unplugged Vacations: Places To Digitally Detox, and Be Happy

Derrick Jackson, an astute… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on August 23, 2010 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments

Munich Oktoberfest Celebrates 200th Anniversary in 2010

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Added by Evelyn Kanter on August 23, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

American Airlines Adds Yet Another Fee

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American Airlines Charges for Front Row Seats

American Airlines (AMR Corp.) already charges for checked bags, priority boarding, booking on… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on August 19, 2010 at 11:08pm — 4 Comments

Southernmost Mojito in Key West

Louie's Backyard on 700 Waddell Avenue in Key West has a waterfront bar called the "afterdeck" that while rustic in appearance, is quite possibly one of the best places to sip a mojito in peace and quiet on this island of motley residents and tourists -- just a few blocks away from the hustle and bustle of Duval Street. Trust me when I tell you, the drink was as good as the view.…

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Added by Maria de los Angeles on August 19, 2010 at 11:00pm — No Comments

love life

A friend of mine recently asked me a question,she said ''sweety,i have finally realized life is worthless.

I work 17 hours a day (two jobs) and i get paid shitty salary that can't even pay my rent!.tell me Rita,what's the essence of life?''.

hearing the pain in her voice,i couldnt help but reach for her two hands,held them in mine,squezed them lightly ,looked into her eyes and replied ''life is life darling...live it,love it.being alive talking to me today is a…

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Added by rita on August 19, 2010 at 6:59pm — 1 Comment

Postcard From Hawk's Cay in the Florida Keys

I recently traveled on a press trip to the Florida Keys. I stopped at Hawk's Cay first, followed by two blissful days in Key West, staying at the Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa. Here's a quick wrap-up of my trip, but more stories coming soon at Sex and the Beach.…

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Added by Maria de los Angeles on August 18, 2010 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Flight Attendants Get No Respect. Can They Do Their Jobs?

From NMT Images

Flight Attendants Get No Respect. So Can They Do Their Jobs?

Wanted: Someone to push heavy carts along a narrow aisle dispensing Coke (the… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on August 18, 2010 at 10:12pm — No Comments

Senators To U.S. DOT: Revise Airplane-Related Animal Death Policy

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When James Hough’s pet puppy, Iagan, died on Delta flight #125 from Brussels to Atlanta in February, he was… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on August 18, 2010 at 2:00pm — 5 Comments

Russia & River Cruising

As part of my job, I often select vacation destinations and write reviews about them (i.e. general information, what to do, where to go, what to see, etc) and recently another agent, Phyllis, escorted a group of clients to Russia! Thankfully, she and the group returned prior to the wildfire & smog issues. Phyllis was so kind as to share her experiences with us as well as provide us with… Continue

Added by Stephanie Hart on August 17, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Epic Adventures

This past weekend, my best friend Allyson (another avid cruiser) and I had the opportunity to board Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Epic, and take a tour. Before I go into details about our experience, let me just say that the Epic is, quite simply, Epic. It was aptly named & has quickly become a favorite. The NCL staff was not only polite and helpful but created a quick… Continue

Added by Stephanie Hart on August 17, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments