Wow! That's two mystery travel leads I've received this week! Do I detect a trend? Perhaps the popularity of programs such as CSI, cold case and the multiple variations of Law and Order has...
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Here's a bit of an offbeat, albeit maudlin activity for your next vacation in LA. If you've always been a fan of film noir, and if you've always had secret aspirations to become a PI, you...
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Once upon a time, there was a Colorado town with no name. Because it was nameless, it had no post office. In 1859, a general by the name of George E. Spencer decided that it was time to remedy......
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You know, I'm just as excited about the Sex and the City Movie as any other girl. After all, I am, or at least was, the quintessential Carrie. How do I know that? I took the quiz. That said,......
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I realize that since we've been back from Thailand for weeks, this post might be a bit after the fact. However, while looking through my photos, I had to share this with you! Songkran is...
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As Mother's Day approaches, you might find yourself wondering what you should get for Mom. But seriously, does she really need another Nightgown? While searching for Mother's Day travel...
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Do you love animals? Have you always wanted to visit the Grand Canyon? The Best Friends Animal Society is working with Green Earth Travel to offer you a four-night vacation that will combine the best...
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by Melissa Petri on December 25, 2007
Wishing everyone all the best this holiday season. Merry Christmas everybody! Here's queen elizabeth II's YouTube Christmas message.......
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by Melissa Petri on November 16, 2007
photo Did you know that there is a link between Viagra and Jet lag? Don't laugh, because there is. Well, at least to hamsters. A study shows, that Viagra does not treat impotence, it can also...
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by Melissa Petri on November 10, 2007
I've already blogged about this video. But incase you haven't seen or heard this Steward, then you SHOULD listen to this hilarious clip. Click on LiveLeak to experience the funniest Pre-flight...
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Are you single? Brave enough for speed dating? Interested in visiting Europe? Then listen up, because this isn't a joke. Did you know that you can fly to cities in Europe and speed date on a...
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by Melissa Petri on October 28, 2007
photo Will you be in New York this Halloween? Here are great ideas to keep you entertained on Hallow's Eve. 1. Attend the largest public participatory event in NYC, the "Village Hearth"....
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No hotel or flight offers. Just awesome Boeing landings.......
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by Melissa Petri on October 12, 2006
Are you pregnant? Do you want the child you are bearing to be able to fly for FREE until he/she turns 18? If so, when you are nearly at your full-term, book a ticket and fly with Jazeera Airways....
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by Melissa Petri on September 28, 2006
In my opinion, pictures are the best ever trip souvenir that we can take home with us to remind us of the fun we had while on vacation. Thank God for digital photos, we do not have to spend a......
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An interesting photo I received by email. Someone's great idea of how else we can use an overhead bin, especially now that carry-ons are limited. Any of you know of any other interesting...
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John Reed was one of the lucky ones. He found a message in a bottle. It would have been romantic if it was written by some beautiful lady stuck in an island. Alas, that was not the kind of luck......
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Tonight, people all over the world will be glued to their TV sets as they watch Katherine McPhee and Taylor Hicks sing their way against each other to be the next American Idol. Fancy yourself to be...
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When planning to go sightseeing, most tourists go for that famous hotspot. It's that place where every other tourist has decided to visit. Think Eiffel Tower, the Washington Monument, the Louvre,...
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Both photo and scoop are Hotel Chatter exclusives. As described by Conde Nast Traveler, the Standard truly is NOT your typical hotel. Where else would you find a hotel where decorations include a...
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If you have a taste for adventure and are open for a quirky yet interesting experience, then head on out to Key Largo in Florida. Jules' Undersea Lodge is located underwater off the coast of...
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A great blog discovery that should not be kept a secret. It's unique and hella funny! I have read lots of tourist stories in my life but nothing has made me laugh this hard. One example......
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"What should I do now?" Don't let that phrase eat up the rest of your life as you face retirement. Retirement does not only mean staying in a retirement village and getting bored until...
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During my Architecture student days, I asked one of my professors to approve my plan to design a fully-functional treehouse. He said no. He was an unimaginative old guy who thought that students...
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Why oh why are summer vacations always the same?! Quite frankly, I always had this feeling that something is amiss. That something better is out there. Not just the standard vacation fare. Like this...
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