Posts Tagged ‘ vacation ’

National Geographic Hurricane Earl Poses Disruption To Air Travel AviationNews.net Hurricane Earl headed toward the North Carolina coast on Tuesday on a track that could affect flights up and down the East Coast. ...
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Luxury Vacation Home on Poipu Beach I was invited to a cocktail party at this luxury beachfront vacation home on a recent trip to Kauai . Well, it was absolutely cruel and lovely at the same time.
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Mega-corporation Unilever is evidently tossing a fortune behind the old adage that “sex sells”. Their new men-only LYNX Lodge in New South Wales is being billed as “Australia’s ultimate mancation resort” where men can “get back to your primal roots”.
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# travel Vacation is a time to let loose and have a little fun. It's all too easy, however, to let having a little fun turn into spending way too much
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New York Times (blog) Obama doesn't travel light _ even on vacation The Associated Press Obama aides said before the Massachusetts trip that the president would travel light, with a skeleton staff. Accompanying him on Air Force One were senior ... Obama Doesn't Travel Light _ Even On Vacation NPR Obama, Bo Travel...
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Telegraph.co.uk Obama, Bo Travel To Martha's Vineyard For Vacation Kick-Off (PHOTOS) Huffington Post (blog) And they're off! President Obama and First Pooch Bo rode Air Force One on Thursday afternoon to Martha's Vineyard, where they were to meet First Lady ...
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Loyd Jobe's honeymoon doesn't get off to a good start when his flight is canceled.
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Too cool for the pool? Well just in time for the last big swing of summer, the Huffington Post has put up a list of 7 Spectacular Swimming Holes in the United States , complete with photos. Some are easy access - like downtown Austin, Texas' Barton Springs , a picturesque three acre...
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Is travel insurance a waste of money, as some commenters suggested in yesterday's post? Meet Heidi Larson, whose vacation has been put on hold by an unexpected but common medical condition. She'll give you an earful about insurance.
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One glance at Arkansas' 100 Free Things list proves the state worthy of its nickname, "The Natural State." You can hike to waterfalls, marvel at river-side limestone bluffs in the Ozarks, take a dip in Hot Springs, boat down the great Mississippi, or visit kid-designed Peabody Park, complete with climbing rocks, underground tunnels...
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Telegraph.co.uk President Obama official schedule and guidance, July 24, 25, 2010 Chicago Sun-Times (blog) On Wednesday, the President will travel to New Jersey, where he will discuss the economy in the Edison area. Later, he will deliver remarks at a DNC ..
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This guest post was written by the lovely Laura Dinaro from Italy.
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I've been coming to Hawks Cay for years. I can't help myself. There's something about it -- could be the resort or the magical location in the Middle Keys -- that draws me back again and again.
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Los Angeles Times Best Travel Organizer and Currency Converter Apps for iPad Tablet PC Review When you travel , you always need two things -- a currency converter and a travel organizer. Which converter/organizer combo is the best duo for your ..
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Los Angeles Times Best Travel Organizer and Currency Converter Apps for iPad Tablet PC Review When you travel , you always need two things -- a currency converter and a travel organizer. Which converter/organizer combo is the best duo for your ... Get App-y: Enjoy your vacation with travel apps, games NewsOK.com Click...
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Connie Langdon is a pack rat. Especially when she’s on vacation.
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Ben Weiss calls Priceline to extend his hotel stay by a day, but a representative misunderstands him and cancels his entire reservation. Now he can't get it back.
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Ben Weiss calls Priceline to extend his hotel stay by a day, but a representative misunderstands him and cancels his entire reservation.
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Telegraph.co.uk Travel deals from Gulf spill spread across the Southeast on fears of oil's trail The Canadian Press A couple words of advice when booking airfares or hotels in the area: Travel insurance may not cover your loss if you decide to cancel your vacation, ...
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With six great Hawaii islands that you can visit, how do you choose the best island(s) for you? That’s a question that many potential Hawaii visitors wrestle with. Trust me, I’ve been there.
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First, there’s the plane ticket that costs a few hundred dollars. Then once on board, there are the $3 for a pair of headphones, $7 for a cocktail, $20 to check a bag and another $30 for more leg room — all of which can break your vacation budget before you even land at...
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One in four Americans (27%) intends to travel less this summer, while 18% plan to travel more. However, Americans expect to spend more on transportation and other vacation costs
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When Jeff Allen falls and breaks his tibial plateau just before a Carnival cruise, the company offers him a 50 percent cruise credit. But he thinks the company should let him redo the cruise after his surgery. Who's right
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With over 392 national park sites to choose from, planning a summer vacation to one or a few of them can be a bit daunting. Thankfully, the National Park Service has just launched a new website dedicated to helping you map out your next visit. The new 2010 Summer Adventure planning site features...
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Gennaro Ottomanelli and his wife were left left high and dry when his riverboat cruise was canceled at the last minute. His AAA travel agent offered two choices: Either cancel his vacation or go on the substitute bus tour
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Colleen Farmer's flight to Mexico is rescheduled multiple times before she leaves on her vacation, but when she finally shows up at the airport, her airline demands an additional $948 for two one-way tickets.
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People in Hawaii love to chat — so much so that they have a special term for it called talk story . If you have the chance to talk story when you are in Hawaii, seize it! Take the time to enjoy the conversation and learn about local life. You’ll likely come away...
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Who's ready for summer travel? We are! And fortunately, our May/June issue is headed to a mailbox or newsstand near you, full of great ideas to make the most of your vacation days. Here's a preview of what's inside: Tours of a Lifetime Our fifth annual roundup of guided expeditions focuses on innovative...
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My Trader Joe's Reusable Shopping Bag Filled with Beach Towels Happy Earth Day! Since the purpose of this day is to highlight ways to protect the environment, let’s look at one simple tip that is not only eco-friendly, it’s very practical for Hawaii vacationers, too. When you travel to Hawaii, bring one or...
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Shannon Stark's mother is about to leave for Venice, but there's a little problem with her trip. Someone overcharged her by $400 for her accommodations, and she'd like to get that taken care of before her vacation begins.
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