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September 2010 Blog Posts (88)

"Last-Chance" Tourism: The Boom, Doom, & Gloom of Visiting Vanishing Destinations

The idea that one day soon it would be possible to see a polar bear only in the zoos and destinations such as the Great Barrier Reef, the Maldives, the Everglades, or the ice cap on Mt Kilimanjaro will vanish, because of the climate change, has created a new trend in the travel industry—operators and tour agencies are increasingly recommending the travellers to… Continue

Added by Velimira Velikova on September 15, 2010 at 3:00am — 3 Comments

Guilin China Tips

Do you want to pay a visit to China after 2008 Olympic Game, Do you hear about Guilin Yangshuo where earn the reputation of having the most beautiful landscape under heaven. It is a dream place for many tourists both from domestic and abroad who want to see the real natural landscape and touch the countryside life.…

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Added by jadeleo on September 14, 2010 at 10:33pm — 1 Comment

ASTA TheTradeShow

I just came back from Orlando and I am still pumped up with the many things I learn on the awesome seminars ,suppliers information, and the great connections I made, including "friending" (hugging for real) new colleagues form India and Kenya, how cool is that?

Last but not least meeting Jose & David was a real treat, Our beloved Industry is changing thanks to the efforts of many young professionals like you two! .. ( yes and me too.. lol)

Anyone has something to uplifting…

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Added by Cessy Meacham on September 14, 2010 at 9:10pm — No Comments

Halona Cove: Romantic Beach on Oahu's East Side

Halona Cove is where they filmed the 1953 film From Here to Eternity. It's a small cove right next to the Halona Blowhole, where water sprays up through an opening on the lava rock. The Halona beach area is on Kalanianole Highway (72) between Makapu'u Point and Koko Head and features a great lookout point toward the… Continue

Added by Maria de los Angeles on September 14, 2010 at 7:23pm — No Comments

Arrival of the Nation’s Capitol Christmas Tree in Dahlonega

Arrival of the Nation’s Capitol Christmas Tree

Location: Dahlonega, GA

Date:November 24-26, 2010

Cost: Free

On November 24-26, 2010 the historic gold rush town of Dahlonega, GA will host the 75- foot official Capitol Christmas Tree as it makes its way from the Teton National Forest to the White House. Much like the Olympic Torch… Continue

Added by Deborah Stone on September 14, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Travel agents luck out

A new and exciting program has been launched by Timeshare Hot List…

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Added by Timeshare Hot List on September 14, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Best of Nicaragua

Have you missed any of the best of travel series? Check out…

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Added by Mellissa Solin on September 14, 2010 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Travel Blogger Show September 11 and 12 Was Great!

Meeting all the bloggers at the show and making so many connections made the time at the show worthwhile. Although my post did not win, it was fun to do it. Since it was a duplicate, I wanted to stop having it compete with post here and deleted it here and left it on my website http://www.freelancetourist.com/family-feud-studio-audience.

I will add unique post to this site in the future. Having never gone to a… Continue

Added by Eileen Ludwig on September 13, 2010 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Golf Holiday in the Seychelles

Golfing in Seychelles

Are you an avid golfer and pride yourself in playing different golf courses around the world? Most would associate the Seychelles with tropical beaches and a haven for honeymooners, a playground for the rich and famous! Perhaps so, but visiting and exploring the Seychelles is affordable and yes it is a golfer’s paradise. They may not be blessed with quantity of courses but the quality and experience of playing here is a lasting memory.

Le Reef Golf… Continue

Added by Chalets d' Anse Forbans on September 13, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Best for Families: Free & Easy Family Vacation Activities With a High Fun Factor

Free and easy is a magic phrase for moms and dads balancing work and play. Enjoying time together and making memories matters and when it can happen while staying within budget it is even better.

Family vacation planning has always been a balancing act between fun, time and dollars invested. So, I think it is always a benefit to discover ways to increase vacation value but not exhaust the budget. The economic crunch has made each of us pay closer attention to vacation budgets and to… Continue

Added by Nancy Nelson-Duac on September 13, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

FAA New Regs Limit Flying Time For Pilots, Reduce Fatigue

From NMT Images

FAA Creates New Regs Limiting Flying Time For Pilots

Even Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, admitted that it… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on September 13, 2010 at 2:11pm — No Comments

Ho'oumaluhia Botanical Garden Offers Easy Access to Nature

Ho'oumaluhia Botanical Garden means "to make a place of peace and tranquility" and it surely lives up to its name. It's hard to believe the garden is located just shy of a residential and urban area.

The garden sprawls for 400-acres at the foot of the Ko'olau Mountains in Kaneohe, Oahu. With free admission, a scenic lake, picnic… Continue

Added by Maria de los Angeles on September 13, 2010 at 4:06am — No Comments

Oahu's Kahuka Shrimp Shacks: Cheap and Great Eats on the Road

The Kahuka area in Oahu, approaching the North Shore off the Kamehameha Highway, features food trucks and shacks that serve delicious locally farm-raised shrimp in variety of forms, from garlic and butter sauce to curried or with lemongrass. Don't be dissuaded by the rustic appearance of these eateries -- the freshness and quality is a steal at dishes all under $20 a plate. I promise you'll become instantly addicted to this rich but simple… Continue

Added by Maria de los Angeles on September 12, 2010 at 5:16pm — No Comments

Best of Peru

Travel has been on my mind lately, and even more so after seeing an advanced screening of Eat Pray Love last night. It was over 2…

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Added by Mellissa Solin on September 12, 2010 at 3:15pm — 2 Comments

Wine Tasting, Ojai, California-Style

I love visiting emerging wine regions with small lot, family-owned wineries that just don’t seem to get the press they deserve. So it came to be that my friend Ginger and I left fast paced So Cal and headed north two hours to Ojai. What’s that? You didn’t think Ojai had a wine region of its own? Yes it does, thank you very much. Read on as I introduce you to an incredibly unique 2-day…

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Added by Linda Kissam on September 12, 2010 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

How to Avoid Airline Baggage Fees

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Added by Ed Wetschler on September 11, 2010 at 8:07pm — 1 Comment

A Lazy Afternoon in Kailua Beach

Spotted today in Hawaii: two lovers relaxing in the afternoon sun in Kailua Beach, Oahu. Yes, it is idyllic ... perhaps they were inspired by the famous love scene From Here to Eternity. Can you guess where that was filmed?

Added by Maria de los Angeles on September 11, 2010 at 6:45am — No Comments

Salamanca, The Soul of Spain

From NMT Images

Please watch the 1 min, sound-rich Travel Video PostCard at the end of this post

Salamanca sits at the edge of a greening plane, dominated by… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on September 10, 2010 at 4:30pm — 6 Comments

Best for Families: Fall Festivals & Corn Mazes Provide Quick Getaways With High Fun Factor

I have just posted sixty ways to have fun with your kids in corn, around corn, and with corn. We know mini breaks make a world of difference and I know that pint-sized fun is better than no fun at all whether it’s a daytrip or a weekend escape, enjoying time together and making family memories matters.

For me it is a good excuse to behave like a kid again if only for a few hours. I love our family custom of selecting the perfect pumpkin… Continue

Added by Nancy Nelson-Duac on September 10, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Colombia riqueza turìstica

Lleno de Colombia this riquezas turisticas , enmarcado en la ONU TODAS Con Territorio Las Posibilidades de climas , DESDE Los Nevados ¡Hasta Calidos una orilla la del marzo Topografías DESDE Los Altos picos Como La Sirra Nevada de Santa Marta , tres cordilleras atraviesan de sur Que un norte Todo El País, desiertos , selva y Llanuras Como la Amazonía .

En Todos Sitios Estós se encuentran posadas turísticas, albergues ecológicos y…

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Added by elsa maria rincon ramirez on September 10, 2010 at 11:26am — No Comments