The 12th annual Philadelphia Holiday Festival has commenced. Perfect time to revel in culture and the arts, the Philly way. And this year, the festive illumination of the City Hall, one of the...
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Most tourists who come to Amsterdam visit other countries, as well. Itineraries could include a trip to major European cities like Paris, Milan, Rome and Amsterdam, among others. Should you find...
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For folks in the USA, black friday marks the beginning of the holiday season. A day after Thanksgiving, stores are opened early, prices are slashed and people go a-shopping. In Germany, the festive...
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The marriage of hospitality and technology just made life a lot nicer for business travelers. As reported by New York Times, Mandarin Oriental and other high-end hotels have smart computer systems...
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Yesterday marked the opening of the ski season over at Moonlight Basin. This ski paradise where one ski out their front doors to 1,900 acres on the north face of Leon Peak, is located in Big Sky,...
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Is your palate as adventurous as your choice in travel destination? Are you willing to do "strange" things, eat interesting (to say the least) food? If you answer a resounding YES, I have...
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A trip to a major tourist city always mean wading your way through throngs of travelers. A trip to a museum, almost always, means a coterie of culture vultures waiting in line. And a quick look at...
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Planning a relaxing vacation to Hawaii's Island any time soon? If so, consider staying at the Hilton, a beautiful oceanfront property set across 62 acres. I recently spent a few days at this...
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Too cold? Want to delude yourself for a moment that winter isn't knocking on your doors yet? Well, then, why not extend that good weather from last summer by heading on out to the Bahamas for...
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lucky are those who can afford a real vacation without any financial worries. And then, there are those who needs to dig a little deeper into their pockets in order to relax and have fun. Budget...
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You can walk around with your name tag pinned to your shirt as you (and several other tourists) try to listen and follow your flag-toting tour guide. Another option would be to manage that big map...
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Yet another blog about my current hometown, Frankfurt. Frankfurt, the financial center of West Germany, is the country's most important transport hub since it sits right smack in the center. Most...
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It has been 3 years since I last stayed at the Sorrento. And according to my brother, who just stayed there last weekend, he liked it then as much as he likes it now. Architecturally inspired by the...
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Filed in archive by Melissa Petri on November 15, 2005
Leading Hotels of the WorldLuxury sets them apart. Leading Hotels bring them together.The name and slogan says a lot. This organisation counts 400 of the world's finest luxury hotels as members....
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Just because it worked once, it doesn't mean that you can get away with it once again. Airlines have certain baggage weight and size limitations which has to be followed. "For carry-on...
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When I go on snowboarding vacations, I prefer staying at ski huts/lodge. To live right where the slopes are, is my idea of how winter vacations should be. Since I am not really into apr�s ski...
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by Melissa Petri on November 11, 2005
"The Restaurant Chicago Looks Up To" is their marketing slogan and I agree in more ways than one. Located on the 95th floor of the John Hancock building in Chicago, Il. The Signature Room...
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For worry free international dining, Select Wisely. Isn't that line cool?! And that is exactly what Select Wisely is offering its readers. Options, tips and tools to help travellers be more aware...
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A member of Design Hotel, the Pure opened in Frankfurt, Germany last September 2005. I can't believe I missed this hotel. It's just a stone's throw away from my flat! Anyway, hotelier...
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Now could be the perfect time but I just don't have the budget. *sighs* Sounds familiar? Should you find yourself with time in your hands, shitty weather at home and itching to just go somewhere...
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There are thousands of helpful tips for travelers. You can find them online, buy a book or boringly listen to a know-it-all who just recently traveled (excuse the reference to real life). MSNBC's...
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Thanksgiving is the perfect time to prepare and celebrate with family and/or friends. Time to pig out at your own house or at someone else's house as the men gather in one room to watch some...
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by Melissa Petri on November 04, 2005
Most travelers can share their own story of how scary it is to be in a health Emergency in a foreign place. On top of the emergency itself, you often have to deal with a language barrier and not......
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The dip in the temperature has affected the mood of the majority. It has affected me, as well. However, in a different way. I welcome the sign of the coming cold season with excitement because that...
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For those who have money to spare... make that a million US dollars to spare, I have something for you. "The four-star Hotel Jerome in Aspen began offering a 10-night holiday vacation package...
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