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Social Media More Influential Than Travel Professionals

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on December 28, 2010 at 3:00pm — 4 Comments

Man, Mountains & Myth: Exploring Hawaii's Sacred Connection With Nature

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Added by GreenGlobalTravel.com on December 28, 2010 at 10:23am — 4 Comments

Making Travel Photos Useful

I'm in the middle of a job that I have a love-hate feeling about - filing the photographs I've shot over the past few months. I spent a lot of time travelling this year, and my purchase of a little Fujifilm S1800 point-and-shoot camera back in mid-May has probably increased my always-prolific shooting a… Continue

Added by Murray Lundberg on December 28, 2010 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

Places to visit India and tour ideas

There are wondrous tours available in India that will take people to visit some historic and allow them to do things that they may never have done before. One of the most common travel tours is a visit to the Golden Triangle Tour. Travel India and visit the Golden Triangle, which would allow visitors the chance to see exotic and beautiful…

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Added by Travel Tips on December 28, 2010 at 3:20am — No Comments

Single Travellers Can Enjoy This Holiday Season

With most of the individuals overburdened with the work pressures as well as their personal lives. A growing number of adults choose to remain single. This of course does not mean that the single people do not have desire to enjoy a social life or have fun. And one thing on every single’s mind this holiday season is taking up a solo travel.

Solo travelling for women can be very exciting. Thanks to the wide range of tours available with the…

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Added by Lonely Planet on December 28, 2010 at 2:25am — No Comments

Empire Steakhouse Sizzles

Perhaps you assume that steakhouses in NYC or any city for that matter are a dime a dozen and not the least bit unique. Perhaps for a vast majority, you would be right but Empire Steakhouse next to Rockefeller Center is owned and operated by a family who have raised cattle, helped prepare, and served choice… Continue

Added by Steve Mirsky on December 27, 2010 at 11:00pm — No Comments

How Not To Travel Like An "Ugly American"

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How Not To Travel Like An "Ugly American"

It's part of travel's enduring mythology: The American tourist,…

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on December 27, 2010 at 7:06pm — No Comments

Explore, Entertain and Embrace Cairo

And, the story always begin in Cairo, which is one of the most fascinating places in the world. Our EgyptTourSpecialists made a list of attractions which might make your vacation much more special;

Shopping in Khan el-Khalili

Cairo is, by its very essence, the ultimate shopping city. Throughout its history, it played the role of waypoint in the trade between Africa, the Middle East, Europe and even the Far East.… Continue

Added by TSC_TRAVEL on December 27, 2010 at 12:23pm — No Comments

See, Shop & Eat In Istanbul

Istanbul, Byzantium or Constantinople. However, you name the city, it’s the only city in the world reaching across two continents, and it’s the only place where the West meets the East. A fascinating history has bequeathed the city a vivid inheritance of Byzantine ruins, splendid palaces, ancient mosques and churches, exotic bazaars or if you are looking for modern city with trendy bars and restaurants, Western boutiques and elegant suburbs, it’s also Istanbul.

Lets begin to our list… Continue

Added by TSC_TRAVEL on December 27, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Tips to Find Best Golf Packages

Golf packages are a popular vacation deal for both golfers and non-golfers. The reason for this is because many non-golfers either ride along with the golfer or visit the spa. Golf courses

usually have very picturesque holes and for non-golfers who enjoy being

outdoors and taking in nature, riding along is a treat. Many golf

resorts have an attached spa so for the non-golfers who do not enjoy the

golf course may visit the spa and be pampered.…

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Added by Lonely Planet on December 27, 2010 at 2:26am — No Comments

Enchanting Chez Wadi Inn, in Búzios, Brazil

Chez Wadi Swimming Pool

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Added by Roy Heale on December 26, 2010 at 8:36am — No Comments

Winter Sun Holidays From UK Rise

UK tour operators have announced a huge surge in Winter sun bookings in the last fortnight, as many UK holiday makers escape the extreme weather conditions being faced by all parts of the country. In fact, many tour operators have experienced a 20% higher bookings increase than previous Winters.

Traditional two week holidays are declining in popularity however, with 10 day breaks…

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Added by Lonely Planet on December 25, 2010 at 7:57am — No Comments

Panama Celebs Give Christmas the "We Are The World" Treatment

Navidad de color (A Colorful Christmas) is a simple yet slick, formulaic yet moving singalong from 2008, sponsored by outgoing (as in, leaving office) first lady Vivián Fernández de Torrijos. Singer/songwriter/producer Alfredo Matheus Diez and actor Fernando Carrillo, both Venezuelan, crammed the Teatro Nacional (National Theater) in Panama City’s beautiful colonial quarter with several dozen local celebs (Matheus is the dude in the red shirt, BTW). Stars… Continue

Added by Tripatini on December 24, 2010 at 10:10am — No Comments

Top Ten Beach travel safety issues

Many people like the beach and enjoy sunbathing and swimming. Both can be hugely enjoyable provided that some sensible precautions are taken. Here are 10 safety issues to consider when visiting the beach:

1. Do not swim where there is a red flag flying. This means danger and there may be strong undercurrents that can overcome even the strongest swimmer. Never underestimate the power…

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Added by Travel Tips on December 24, 2010 at 1:30am — 1 Comment

Inca Trail Preguntas

Preguntas is the Spanish word for questions. I feel like I’ve been driving the guy at Wayki Trek a little bananas with all of my questions. Wayki Trek is the outfitter in Peru that I will be partnering with to offer trekking options such as the world-famous Inca Trail. I found Wayki Trek via the Andean Travel website. They were recommended because of their fair and ethical treatment of porters.

The…

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Added by Diane Carol Valenti on December 23, 2010 at 8:13pm — No Comments

Luxury Travel Bows to Social Media

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Luxury Travel Bows to Social Media

In Cannes, France, members of the elite International… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on December 23, 2010 at 9:21am — No Comments

South India's Most Attractive Places, and Christmas Holidays

The most attractive things in south india for the tourists are Temples in South India, the families who plan south india tour mainly focuses on the temples of south India, because they are a must place to see.

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* Southern India – Perfect Place To Spend Your Holiday

All the cool and green hideouts of Southern India with additional attraction of the enchanting…

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Added by Travel Tips on December 22, 2010 at 5:43am — No Comments

Weekend for Christmas Getaways

With just a week to go before the ‘big day’ the UK’s airports have geared up for what is the busiest few days in the Christmas getaway rush!

Millions of UK Passengers Passing Through UK Airports This Week

The next two weeks are one of the busiest fortnights in an airport’s year, this week especially Saturday 18th through until Christmas Day,

with Heathrow expecting half a million passengers,…

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Added by Lonely Planet on December 22, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments