How You Can Transform Frequent Flyer Miles and Hotel Points They Earn Into Dream Trips of a Lifetime
The best free room I ever had? There have been many, but one that comes to mind is the six-night stay my family and I enjoyed at the Park Hyatt in Tokyo. Incredibly, there was no check-in desk. As we entered the hotel, we were ushered straight to our room on the 40th floor by elevator, where we walked through the elegant lobby marveling at the spectacular views over Tokyo. Only after we were situated in our room did a staff person visit us. We signed the necessary paperwork in about 2 minutes—all from the luxury and comfort of the desk in our own room. Posted by Theo Brandt-Sarif
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I Need That Vacation Right Now!
So, you've worked hard all year and you're exhausted and desperately in need of a vacation. Well I'm not surprised. If you are an American, then you live in only one of two countries that do not have a legal requirement to provide vacation days. Only the US and China do not have these requirements. Posted by Willie Jones
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Immigrating To Canada - The Privilege Of Calling Yourself Canadian
I did lots of research before making the decision to move to Canada. However, over the past 10 years I have discovered for myself what makes Canada special and why the country and its cities are consistently ranked amongst the top places to live in the world by the UN. I have discovered what it means to be truly Canadian, to really appreciate what Canadians so often refer to as Canadian values and to understand how important they are to being Canadian. Posted by Charles Burgess
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In Panama Viejo You Can Still Hear Barbaric Screams If You Listen Carefully
If the walls of Panama Viejo could talk, they'd have a bloodthirsty tale to tell of Henry Morgan and his ragged pirates. Now the ruins of the old city are a tourist destination. Posted by Sydney Tremayne
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India on the Rails
If life is a journey than, in India at least, it chugs along on two parallel steel linesÂ… the railways. No reference here to the local trains of Mumbai, India's commercial capital, where citizens spe... Posted by Roozbeh Gazdar
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Indiana Jones and the Cave of John the Baptist
The discovery of "the cave of John the Baptist" not far away from Jerusalem was a great journalistic drama. Archaeological news easily lights the imagination. Remember the movie series of Indiana Jon... Posted by Moshe Reinfeld
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Inexpensive Lodging in Orlando Florida near Disney World
Your Orlando vacation will be packed with excitement from the start and filled with activity, so you might want to save money when it comes to your lodging choice. The great thing about visiting a diverse city, such as Orlando, is that we have an array of lodging to choose from, including budget lodging and inexpensive resorts hotels. Booking your stay in advance by using the internet can prove useful as well. Many websites are able to offer inexpensive lodging because of the large amount of business they provide a resort. Also, by using the internet to book your budget lodging advance, you will be able to see any upcoming specials a resort will offer.
Posted by Art Mccarty
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Infrastructure Revitalization to Make Cities People Friendly Again
In many cities they have received additional funding to build walkways and bikeways near infrastructure such as freeways, pipelines, canals, and rivers. In Reno they have done a good job downtown making it walk able, with walk ways along the Truckee River. Posted by Lance Winslow
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Inns and Bed and Breakfasts – Are They For Everybody?
Inns are usually very affordable accommodation, offer tons more variety than a bland hotel room, and are a great way to meet fellow travelers or vacationers. But they're not for everybody. Read this article and find out if they'll work for you. Posted by Cliff Calderwood
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Innsbruck – Heart of the Mountainous Tirol Region in Austria
Innsbruck, located in the centre of the Tirol region in Austria, is a mountain lover's paradise. The Tirol region is surrounded by huge mountain ranges in three directions, and whether you love winter sports or summer hiking, you're sure to be satisfied with the choices available. Posted by Felicity Walker
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Insuring Your Travel on a Shoe String
Keeping your travel insurance cheap isn't necessarily done by going with who's asking the lowest premium. Cheap travel insurance is about knowing your choices, perusing all the options and discarding the coverage you don't need. This article will open your eyes to things you've never considered. Posted by Steve Cogger
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Insuring Your UK Travel Adventure
Everything you need to know before embarking on an adventure vacation to the UK! Make sure you are protected, this article will tell you how. Posted by Steve Cogger
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Interested In A Spa Vacation?
Norm Goldman, editor of the travel site sketchandtravel and the book reviewing site, bookpleasures, interviews Susie Ellis, President of Spa Finder who shares her vast knowledge about spas with Norm. Posted by Norm Goldman
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International Adventure Travel
International travel can be an adventure in itself, and if you need more excitement than losing luggage and being robbed, here are some of your options. Posted by Steven Gillman
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Interview With Expert & Author Of Books On Famous and Interesting Hotels Around The World
Norm Goldman, Editor of the travel site, sketchandtravel and the book reviewing site, bookpleasures, interviews author and expert on famous hotels around the world, Francisca... Posted by Norm Goldman
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Investing in Real Estate: A Second Home in New Zealand
Do you grow tired living in the same place year after year? Perhaps its the nomadic instincts within us that beckons us to move on to new places. To leave the old, familiar grounds and discover new adventures in distant lands. Posted by Sanjib Ahmad
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Is it Wise to Purchase Travel Insurance?
The best way to determine if, for you, it is wise to purchase travel insurance, is to consider the various emergency situations that could arise during your trip, determine the best guess for the cost of each, and see whether you can afford to pay for the worst case scenarios out of your own pocket. This article helps break all of this down. Posted by Steve Cogger
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Is the Luck of the Irish Necessarily Good?
Adventures and misadventures on the Emerald Isle told by a Norwegian From Minnesota Posted by John Anderson
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Italian Cuisine: A Trip to the Island of Sardinia
The island of Sardinia perhaps most quickly conjures up the idea of sardines. A small island off of the western coast of Italy, it certainly incorporates seafood in to much of its regional cuisine. However, Sardinia has such a rich and various history that it bears little resemblance to the traditional idea of Italian cooking. Posted by Ron Long
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It's Finally Here!
It has begun. The Central Mexican yearly ritual has finally arrived, a month late I might add, and life as we know it has changed and will be different for the next 10-12 weeks. Posted by Douglas Bower
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Jasper – Travel to Canada's Rocky Mountain Paradise
Mention the Canadian Rockies, and most people instantly think of Banff. As the main tourist destination in the Rockies, Banff is very much a commercial town geared to tourism. But for those who like their Rockies a little quieter, 250 kilometres north is paradise - the town of Jasper. Posted by Felicity Walker
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Jet Lag: Try to Lessen Its Effects
There is, as yet, no absolute cure for jet lag. But there are things you can do to alleviate the effects. These suggestions are based on practical experience. Posted by Gareth Powell
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Joie De Vivre
The pleasures of romance, like fine French cuisine, cannot be denied. They must be experienced as frequently as possible. Embraced for all of their possibilities. Enjoyed to the fullest. Posted by Carolina Fernandez
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July 2005: Hurricane Forecasts for Vacationers
Check out the hurricane outlook for July 2005. Posted by Ken Paone
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Kenya- Still at the Heart of the African Safari Experience
The magnificence and diversity of the wildlife and landscape is unsurpassed. You are guaranteed to tick off the full roster of the big five –lion, buffalo, leopard, rhino and elephant... Posted by Andrew Muigai
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Khmer Rouge Prison 21 – The Chilling High School In Phnom Pehn, Cambodia
Most travel stories are of the happy-go-lucky variety. Every once in a while, however, one visits a place that evidences the vicious, dark side of mankind. Khmer Rouge Prison 21, known as Tuol Seng, is one such place. It is a stark reminder of the cruelties humanity can visit upon itself.
Posted by Richard Chapo
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KwaZulu-Natal: Shaka's Heaven on Earth
Within three years to 1819, the Zulu nation emerged as the largest and most feared in the whole of southeastern Africa. And Shaka, now King Shaka, was sitting pretty as its head... Posted by Andrew Muigai
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Kyrenia: The Jewel of Northern Cyprus
With 340 days of sunshine a year and the perfect Mediterranean climate it's no wonder thousands of visitors flock to Cyprus every year to escape the sometimes less forgiving Northern European climate. And if you're planning a holiday you have to make time to visit the amazing town of Kyrenia... Posted by Rhiannon Williamson
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Lake Jipe: A Little Known Bird Haven East of Kilimanjaro
So unknown is this treasure of a lake not many Tanzanians know of its existence or location. Sandwiched between the Pare mountains and Kilimanjaro this small lake [30 km sq] straddles the border between Kenya and Tanzania. This lake has a many water birds and is one of the few places in East Africa that the Lesser Jacana and Purple Gallinule are common. Posted by Ian Williamson
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Land of Morning Calm, 50 Years Later
Korean War Veteran returns to the scene of his youthful military service. He is overwhelmed by the gratitude of the country he helped to free from communist aggression. What the Korean businessmen provided for these Veterans is surely a model for other rebuilt war-torn countries to put into practice. War Veterans need to know their war experience was truly beneficial as it often takes many years to discover the good in an otherwise troubling old memory. Posted by Lynn Moriarty Parman
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