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by Greg Cruey on September 28, 2009
The searing heat of summer is gone from Texas and October is peak season for Austin - the capital of Texas.
Travel Post has a nice piece on why Austin is an inviting Fall destination. The list is lo...
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by Greg Cruey on August 31, 2009
Can you afford to go to Dubai - the land of thousand dollar hotel rooms and ten dollar beers?
MSNBC says you don't have to be an oil tycoon or a Paris Hilton to afford Dubai. Among the tips:Hit t...
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by Gloria Gamat on August 27, 2009
The Australian Outback is one offbeat destination that is quite interesting.
In this blog, the striking colors of the Australian Outback has been featured in beautiful photos.
The one i love most ...
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by Greg Cruey on March 20, 2009
Thailand is one of Asia's most popular vacation destinations, and the beach resort town of Pattaya offers a lot to do.
AquaTerraSky recently published a list of ten things to do in Pattaya. The c...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on October 1, 2008
So who knows where the economy will be in March? If your outlook is positive, you might want to consider this Pilates Retreat in costa Rica. It's lead by Alycea Ungaro, New York's Pilates Div...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on October 1, 2008
To quote Jimmy Henrix: After three days in Vegas, "my soul has been psychodelicized." We saw the Beatles Love on Sunday night. Once again, if you want to see this show, I would suggest goin...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on September 28, 2008
A few thoughts about the Vegas production of Phantom of the Opera. If you're a big fan of the music, as I am, you will probably want to see it. And I think that you should. However, under no circ...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on September 19, 2008
The 4th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest, one of Tybee's most wildly popular events, is October 9 through 11. This year, the celebration is bigger than ever, with a "Buccaneer Ball," Thi...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on September 12, 2008
I have a confession. I actually like the Opryland Hotel. That's a strange confession coming from a jaded former New Yorker. However, when I visited, I expected the area to be filled with tacky so...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on September 10, 2008
Planning a trip to Boston? Aside from the Freedom Trail and other exciting attractions, consider spending an evening of shear madness. I'm talking, of course, about the play. if you have a AAA ca...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on September 4, 2008
Remember the Beach Boys? Well they're still around! And guess what? On November 1st, they're coming to Galveston, Texas. The Moody Gardens Hotel is offering some pretty cool VIP packages.
H...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on August 14, 2008
Photo: FreeFoto.com
So you want an apple iPod. You also want to take a fun family vacation. Can you afford both? Probably not. So here's a novel idea. Why not plan an apple picking vacation in Ve...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on August 3, 2008
The National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA is the largest Civil War museum in the country uniquely portraying both Northern and Southern perspectives on the greatest conflict in American history...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on July 22, 2008
Whether you're planning to visit Denver for the Democratic National Convention, for business or to see family, be sure to leave some time to explore other parts of Colorado. Our mountain towns ar...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on July 7, 2008
Dilemma: You long to visit a place where you can enjoy the peaceful tranquility of a waterfall. Your significant other longs for the excitement of the big city. Now, there's no need to compromise...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on June 23, 2008
If you think that Copper Mountain is exciting in the winter, you should plan a visit in the summer.
"Fridays at Copper" starts with free activities for guests who spend at least $30 at any...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on June 13, 2008
Photo Courtesy of Railstar and Colorado Historical Society
This summer, if you are planning to visit Denver for the Democratic Convention, or for any other reason, consider taking a side trip to hist...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on May 12, 2008
San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau Photos
Be sure to read these budget travel tips. The former haven for hippies can be pricey. However, it need not be so. First off, in this green-consci...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on May 8, 2008
Photos Courtesy of the Taos Chamber of Commerce
Looking for an affordable spring vacation? Why not visit Taos, New Mexico? Taos combines the allure of the Southwest with the culture of New Mexico. Ri...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on April 12, 2008
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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by Lisa Marie Mercer on March 31, 2008
I came for the winters and stayed for the summers. That's what Summit County locals say when they explain why they moved to this area. If you're looking for a summer vacation destination that...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on March 18, 2008
While old man winter might seem like he's here to stay, before you know it, it will be time to plan your summer vacation. If you plan to travel with your family, the idea of "family budget tr...
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by Lisa Marie Mercer on March 15, 2008
Do you think ski season is over? Think again! The snow is still falling, and many of the resorts will not close until mid-April. The news gets even better! From April 1-20, the Town of Breckenridge an...
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by Melissa Petri on November 12, 2007
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Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year. Family members hurrying to go home by land, sea and air. If you're brave enough to hop in a plane, bus, train or ship on the wee...
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by Melissa Petri on November 7, 2007
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 737...
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by Melissa Petri on September 7, 2007
[amberway flickr source: pbo31]
In some parts of the world, the temperature is starting to fall. Soon enough, the sun will even go into partial hibernation. And you know what that means for budget tr...
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by Melissa Petri on February 18, 2007
Finding ski deals is not that easy. Considering the cost of everything -- from ski passes to hotels and meals, you can definitely assume that you would have to spend a considerable amount of money if ...
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by Melissa Petri on November 4, 2006
Thanksgiving is the busiest holiday in America. So you can definitely expect everyone to be on the road on the 23rd (Wednesday before Thanksgiving) and on the 26th (Sunday after when everyone will be ...
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by Melissa Petri on October 7, 2006
Skiing (Snowboarding, in my case) is a great sport to enjoy. I love the sound of fresh snow under my board as I glide down the mountain. I revel in the adrenaline rush as I pick up speed. I love the f...
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by Melissa Petri on October 6, 2006
Taking an RV (recreational vehicle) vacation has its advantages. It's a great way to discover the country side while saving yourself the cost of airfare and hotel stays. Additional savings can als...
