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SunnyRentals.com shows European skiers how to save 58% on accommodation this winter

SunnyRentals.com, a holiday home rental company, has… Continue

Added by Velimira Velikova on November 29, 2010 at 3:30am — No Comments

Travel Marvel of South India: Vellore

When any South Indian hears the word “Vellore”, he can think of two things immediately – one is Vellore Jail and another is Vellore Fort. Vellore Fort is very popular in South India, as it is very rare to find forts and palaces in South India. Vellore Fort is one of the largest forts among those very few forts of South India. It is located near…

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Added by Lonely Planet on November 29, 2010 at 2:30am — No Comments

How I got started on a lifelong journey in the travel business

In my late teens and early 20s I took a backpack and went around the world. I did many adventurous things like run with the bulls in Pomplona, drive in Africa, sleep on trains and on top of buses in India and Nepal , climbed Annapurna, scuba diving with sharks in the Greet Barrier Reef. Upon my return, I asked myself, why are American's not taking six months to a year to…

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Added by Nicholas Kontis on November 28, 2010 at 10:36pm — No Comments

Your December Travel Horoscope: The Astrology Trip Planner

Just as astrology can identify, say, business and romantic opportunities or challenges, those celestial bodies slinking about the stars can help pinpoint optimal times and places for travel. And since destinations have their own astro-charts, which interact with yours, astrology can even serve as a kind of spiritual travel agent. It can tell you, for example, about places likely to be harmonious or challenging matches for your temperament, personality, and…

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Added by Jordan Simon on November 28, 2010 at 4:57pm — 6 Comments

Not All Europe's Balmy Isles Are Mediterranean — Check Out Graciosa, Et Al

When it comes to sunny, water-surrounded getaways in Europe, for lots of us the Med pops right to mind — Spain’s Balearics, Sardinia, Cyprus, the Greek and Croatian isles, and so forth. But hundreds of miles out in the Atlantic from the Straits of Gilbraltar lie Madeira and the Azores, part of Portugal, which some Europeans (particularly the Brits) have taken a shine to over the generations, for various reasons starting with mild year-round… Continue

Added by José Balido on November 27, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Honeymoon destinations in India

Looking for a romantic and picturesque honeymoon destinations in Kerala? Though each destination of Kerala has its own charm and give you amiable ambiance for honeymoon celebrations but Munnar, the picturesque hill station, can be just a right choice for you. It is Kerala’s premium hill station noted for lush greener, eye-catching nature beauty, gorgeous valleys, beautiful meadows, plush landscapes, forested hills, mountain lakes,… Continue

Added by Travel Tips on November 27, 2010 at 5:30am — No Comments

Why We Are Sexier On The Road

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Why We Are Sexier On The Road

We knew travel was a terrific aphrodisiac, we just couldn’t prove it.

Then came a… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on November 26, 2010 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Curry Snapper From St. Barts' Tony Hotel Toiny

by Tripatini staff

So is St. Barthélemy in fact the coolest island in the Caribbean? Hard to say, but it sure does attract a lot of models, movie stars, and music types (hey, isn’t that dude in the Ray-Bans whatsisname?). Many of them stay at the Hotel Le Toiny, an all-suite/villa hideaway with 15 pastel bungalows equipped with major-league “Do Not Disturb” signs. But even if a star isn’t staying at this luxurious Relais & Chateaux property, you can be… Continue

Added by Tripatini on November 26, 2010 at 9:10am — 1 Comment

India Holiday Package

Colorful people, rich cultures, ancient traditions and rich cultures are

synonymous with the Indian land. People love to encounter the

diversities of this rich land. There are lots of multiplicity which can

be observed in every corner of India. Travelers are…

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Added by Travel Tips on November 26, 2010 at 12:30am — No Comments

Vietnam Experience With Trails of Indochina

In March 2010 I was provided with the opportunity to travel to Vietnam with Trails of Indochina.

Trails of Indochina specializes in unique journeys through Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Burma and Bali. Their local expertise can…

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Added by Jodi Fox on November 25, 2010 at 9:32am — No Comments

SoBe's Latest Must-Visit Resto: Eden South Beach

Color me still underwhelmed by much of the South Beach dining scene – lots of flash, but frankly longer on attitude than substance. Having said that, in recent years things have started to evolve a bit in good ways. Nonetheless, when last weekend I strolled for the first time into Eden South Beach, an eatery opened at the end of October in the space once… Continue

Added by David Paul Appell on November 25, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

'Tis the season to be jolly!

Looking for some winter inspiration?

We've got a wonderful selection of days out to capture the true magic of Christmas past and present.

Added by Velimira Velikova on November 25, 2010 at 6:24am — No Comments

Mark Twain's Birthday Bash in Redding Connecticut

The Parks and Recreation Dept of Redding Connecticut has arranged an exciting 175th Birthday Bash for Mark Twain, who died in Redding. With his passing, Redding, Connecticut acquired a unique distinction: Mark Twain’s final home. And while that distinction is of trivial interest, it is what transpired after his death that has kept Twain’s life and legacy alive and well in Redding.

Almost immediately after his arrival, Twain took interest in founding a public library for…

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Added by Janet Serra on November 24, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Five-Year Travel Plans

Five Year Travel Plans

Like anything in life these days, priorities need to be set and…

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Added by Jodi Fox on November 24, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

The Travellers' Christmas Wish List

It is that time of year again. The Christmas lights are going up, Jingle Bells is slowly starting to be played on the radio and some of us are beginning to put together are holiday shopping lists!…

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Added by Jodi Fox on November 24, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Vidal Jaquehua on Sustainable Tourism in Ecuador & Peru

The fact that we took a group whose leader went to Galapagos Islands for free, as you know, it was because she has her group, and she had a full size group (14) ready to go. And the fact that they choose Adios Adventure Travel, it was because they know that we are very carefull whit their people and we are very attend to them.

I think that the fact of choosing the island hopping instead of the boats or…

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Added by Jacquie Whitt on November 24, 2010 at 10:55am — No Comments

Make Your Honeymoon Memoreable Top Ten honeymoon Destination

A honeymoon is a commencement of a lifelong joining of adore as good as trust. Your Indian Honeymoon tour has most options. Our experts picked their a a single preferred tip ten.

While in Northern India we indicate we put up with yourself in Rajasthan .Rajasthan Vacation offers sensuous cheap hotels. Rajasthan has a good programmed transport complement… Continue

Added by Travel Tips on November 24, 2010 at 7:15am — No Comments

A guide to Eco Traveling!

Make your next holiday an eco travel adventure and really ge h back to nature!

Below are the top 10 countries in the world which are the most

environmentally friendly a, so leave your gas-guzzling… Continue

Added by Velimira Velikova on November 24, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Battle of the Brands: Leveraging Location-Based Marketing

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Battle of the Brands: Leveraging Location Based Marketing

Last week I was invited by the Hospitality Sales… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on November 23, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Santa's Onboard for Fun in Litchfield Hills

If you want to find Santa in Northwest Connecticut, catch a train. On weekends, you can join Mr. and Mrs. Claus taking a break for a fun ride aboard the Santa Express, a restored 1920s

train from the New England Railroad Museum in Thomaston. To see Santa at work, ride a train to

visit the great man and his busy elves in the weekend Toyland he sets up in a

vintage train car at the Danbury Railroad Museum. Santa works…

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Added by Janet Serra on November 23, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments