So how much do you really know about travel? Take this test and find out. 1. What do the words "travel" and "travail" have in common (besides 4 letters)? 2. What is the longest...
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No, that's not a typo you see in my title. Perhaps I've been married too long, but the term "holidate" is new to me. A holidate is designed for couples who are traveling together...
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Now here's an idea whose time has come! A new website, Inside Trip allows you to compare flights to different destinations. The trips are rated on factors such as: Number of stops Flight duration...
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Are you still pondering the perfect Mother's Day gift? Why not get her a Bed and Breakfast Gift Card? These cards have no fees, no expiration and no blackout days. Want to personalize the card?...
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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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Where do you want to go this summer? Mexico, Hawaii, Vegas, New York, Asia? How does a $100 discount sound? Northwest Airlines is offering their World Perks members 100 dollars off any vacation...
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Whether you are planning summer travel for your family or for a group of friends, you are no doubt exploring hotel options. Needless to say, you have probably noticed that booking multiple hotel...
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According to their mission statement, Couch Surfing "seeks to internationally network people and places, create educational exchanges, raise collective consciousness, spread tolerance and...
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From Bangkok, you can take a train ride to Ayutthaya. A 3rd class seat costs about 50 cents for a 76km ride. The trip takes about two hours. A visit to the ancient kingdom of Ayutthaya is a...
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The Bangkok temples are without a doubt, the most intriguing attractions of the city. While they all charge a nominal admission fee, the experience is well worth the price. However, as mentioned in...
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We arrived in Bangkok in the middle of the evening. To describe it, I can only use a phrase that I have not used since the 1970s: Mind Blowing. To a Westerner, Bangkok seems like an alternate...
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If there is one thing I can tell you about budget travel in Thailand, it's to avoid eating your meals at hotels. They are never as authentic as what you will find outside, and they are far more...
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by Gloria Gamat on April 16, 2008
The news is all over about the Northwest Airlines (NWA) and Delta Air Lines merger. Since the news broke, there has been varied comments and reactions all over the web. © Cubbie_n_Vegas From the...
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Note: Placing this under "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" is sort of a joke. Neither my husband nor I are either rich or famous: But when it comes to travel, we just happen to be very...
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In the Thai language, the word Wat means temple. As such, my post topic is redundant. However, since many of you might not have known this, I hope you will forgive this journalism faux pas. Moving...
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On our last day in Phuket, I said goodbye to my new friend, the baby elephant Sawasdee. (which means "hello" in Thai) His trainer gave him the command to "kiss," and I was treated...
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As you know, my husband and I are currently on a two week trip for Thailand. As an avid frequent flyer, my sweetheart has a great eye, and better yet, a great memory for important details. This is...
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The first time I saw Paris, I was visiting my brother. He was spending a summer overseas, and had some friends who lived in the City of Lights. Seeing Paris through the eyes of a local is completing...
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So here we are on beautiful Phuket Beach. Upon arrival in our room, we were pleased to find a free basket of delicious thai fruit. Given the length of our flight, we decided to spend our first day...
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So, after a two hour flight from Denver to LA, a four hour layover followed by a 17 hour flight to Bangkok, after which we rushed to make our connection for our two hour flight to Phuket, we...
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...and cheaper! Do you hate those red-eyed photos? How about the ones that make your thighs look fat? Now, help is on the way! Now, a free membership to Photoshop Express lets you upload your photos...
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As a former New England skier currently living in Colorado, I rarely wax poetic about New England ski areas. That said, two of these ski resorts hold a sweet spot in my heart: Sunday River, where I...
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