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Mazatlan: 10 reasons to visit the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’ (source: SF Gate)

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:35:30 +0000

If you’re looking for a family beach destination in Mexico, more than 2.3 million people who live there say you should buy a ticket to Mazatlan. In a nationwide “Battle of the Destinations” held the first week in July, more than 73 percent of voters gave C… (source: SF Gate) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Best Europe River Cruises (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0000

With frequent stops to both popular and less-frequented destinations, European river cruises are perfect for travelers wanting to soak in culture and history. Find out which river best suits your desired itinerary. (source: smartertravel.com) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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The world’s most underrated destinations (source: The Australian)

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:11:53 +0000

MANY will tell you the best destinations have already been overrun by tourists, but that’s not entirely true.

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Airfare Specials – South America Deal (source: About)

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:28:01 +0000

Pretty decent airfare special with travel dates into December. South America’s LAN Airlines has airfare deals on flights to several South American destinations

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Airfare Specials – Southwest Airlines Vacations Deals End Tonight (source: About)

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Southwest Airlines Vacations current promotion is the Free for all Sale.

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Airfare Specials – Southwest Airlines Vacations by 7/19 (source: About)

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:19:12 +0000

Southwest Airlines Vacations current promotion is the Free for all Sale. Lots of extras with this sale, and covers several destinations. FREE FOR ALL SALE! FREE Nights, Dining, and Shows to select Southwest Vacations Destinations! Book by 7/19.

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Edinburgh to Barcelona flights

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Scottish travellers now have more flight options for holidays in Spain as Vueling allows Edinburgh-originating passengers to make through connections on to other destinations in the Vueling network with the launch of its Barcelona hub.

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Airfare Specials This Weekend – European Bargain (source: About)

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:35:00 +0000

Many will not be thinking about booking flights to Europe over the 4th of July weekend. However, Iceland Express (a low cost European airline) has great fares between New York and a few European destinations. Seriously, an amazing deal.

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America’s Great Fourth Of July Celebrations (source: Forbes)

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Some first-class destinations for patriotic partying and fireworks. (source: Forbes) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Airfare Specials This Week – Southwest Airlines Vacations (source: About)

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:35:00 +0000

Southwest Airlines Vacations current promotion is the Free for all Sale. Lots of extras with this sale, and covers several destinations.

Airfare Specials This Week – Las Vegas Package Deal (source: About)

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:20:00 +0000

From far-flung destinations and now to a shorter stop – package deals to Las Vegas. Southwest Airlines Vacations is hosting a special on some of their Las Vegas packages that include savings and show tickets. Book by July 1.

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Eastern Caribbean on a Budget (source: About)

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:20:00 +0000

The Eastern Caribbean is an intriguing mix of travel offerings. Some places are renowned for highly developed tourist facilities. Other destinations here boast raw natural beauty but the accommodations, shopping and dining are less than flashy.

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World’s Best Tourist Attractions (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:00:00 +0000

There are some sights you just can’t miss. You may end up waiting in long lines, but there’s a reason why these 10 destinations are worth the wait.

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World travellers compete for Most Travelled People award (source: Earth Times)

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:05:55 +0000

Members of the Most Travelled People club, founded five years ago, are chasing the elusive goal of travelling to 872 destinations. Currently in the lead with 819 destinations covered is the founder of the group Charles A Veley… (source: Earth Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Pass some Portland time (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:31:40 +0000

PORTLAND, Maine – History reigns in Maine’s largest city. Often, Portland is just the launching pad for travel adventures along the state’s rugged coast or to its beautiful wooded lakes – a stop along the way to tony destinations such as Bar Harbor or eco… (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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6 Philly gems beyond the Liberty Bell (source: CNN)

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:00:42 +0000

Apart from the tourist destinations that are synonymous with Philadelphia, such as the Liberty Bell and the famous cheesesteak shops, there is an often overlooked aspect of Philadelphia: its cultural depth (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Destinations for Summer Budget Travel (source: About)

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 09:00:46 +0000

For many of us, the final weekend in May marks the unofficial start of the Summer travel season. Unfortunately for budget travelers, summer is “prime time” for tourism in many destinations. That frequently means paying more for food, lodging and other trav..

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Gulf fights for tourists in wake of spill (source: CNN)

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:53:29 +0000

The water is clear, the sand is sugar-white and the beaches are as inviting as ever along most of the Gulf Coast, but images from the BP oil spill have prompted many tourists to bolt to other destinations this Memorial Day weekend. (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Hiking holidays in France and Italy

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000

European activity holidays’ specialist UTracks is launching hiking holiday itineraries in some of the continent’s most popular destinations for summer 2010.

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New flight routes from East Midlands

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Jet2.com made its first flight from East Midlands Airport yesterday. The 757’s departure to Paphos, Cyprus, is the first of a wave of new destinations for summer 2011, including Alicante, Bodrum, Faro, Palma and Rhodes

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CheapOair Deals for Student Travelers (source: Send2Press)

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 16:58:44 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CheapOair has been serving the student travel market for years, making it easy for student travelers to search and book low airfares online for domestic and international destinations

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Las Vegas, Baltimore roll out promotions (source: USATODAY)

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 00:28:35 +0000

Destinations not affected by oil-spill fears have come up with more lighthearted come-ons. (source: USATODAY) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Top five bargain destinations for summer 2010 (source: USATODAY)

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 10:58:11 +0000

Take advantage of deals and discounts that put even popular destinations on the budget travel radar. (source: USATODAY) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Vacation Rentals: The Best Value in Travel (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:09:39 +0000

Take a look at the following put-to-the-test experiments, where we compared rentals in five popular destinations to suite-style accommodations at local hotels. (source: smartertravel.com) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Top 5 Bargain Destinations for Summer 2010 (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Summer means vacation, but it’s also the season of high prices and big crowds.

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Discover America this summer with bids, bargains (source: USATODAY)

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:06:14 +0000

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New York Country Inns, a World Apart (source: International Herald Tribune)

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:27:25 +0000

Two destinations with distinct personalities offer their guests vastly different weekend experiences. New York City – New York – United States – Metro Areas – Business and Economy (source: International Herald Tribune) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Cheap Flights to the Hottest Spring and Summer Destinations on CheapOair (source: Send2Press)

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:23:50 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CheapOair, a top ten rated online travel agency, provides affordable flights for travelers looking to get away this spring and summer.

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Hamleys turns 250

admin — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0000

It’s one of London’s must-see destinations and one of the world’s first toy shops (if not THE first shop dedicated to toys) and Hamleys is 250 years old this year.

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10 great places to explore geologic wonders (source: USATODAY)

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:18:20 +0000

Some of the most incredible destinations on the globe owe their grandeur to geology. (source: USATODAY) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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If great fried fish is your Maine thing (source: Boston Globe)

admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:56:48 +0000

Maine is renowned for its lobster shacks, but its fried fish joints are equally delectable destinations. At these 10 coastal gems — a mix of sit-down restaurants and take-out shacks — expect big portions, low prices, and homemade desserts as al..

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What’s New in Great Britain and Ireland in 2010 (source: SF Gate)

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:03:18 +0000

A key to experiencing Great Britain and Ireland smartly in 2010 is to embrace them not as “ye olde” destinations but as modern ones.London is busily preparing for the 2012 Olympic Games, developing its Olympic Park site in the eastern part of the city. The… (source: SF Gate) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Explore America’s Distinctive Destinations this spring (source: USATODAY)

admin — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:17:08 +0000

Step back in time this spring by traveling to one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations. (source: USATODAY) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Absolute detox

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Thailand is one of the world’s most popular destinations for spa and well-being holidays. Nina Dabiralai goes the full monty at one of Thailand’s premier detox retreats for Travelbite.co.uk.

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9 coastal wonders to see now (source: CNN)

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:55:49 +0000

The authors of “Disappearing Destinations” have traveled the world investigating coastal sites that are as stunning as they are endangered. Here, they share advice for planning an eco-sensitive trip.

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Honeymoon tester is latest dream job (source: CNN)

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:54:46 +0000

Wanted: Luxury-loving couples available to globetrot and get paid to test out the most romantic wedding and honeymoon destinations around the world. (source: CNN) – RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

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Six Places You Never Thought You Could Afford – 2010 Edition (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Dreaming of a far-flung vacation? This year, those out-of-reach destinations may be surprisingly affordable. Read on to discover your budget-friendly vacation of a lifetime

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Great Destinations for Terrible Weather (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000

These trips aren’t for everyone. But if crashing, roaring, flashing nature is up your alley, these destinations have dream vacation written all over them

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What’s New in Rome and Venice in 2010 (source: SF Gate)

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:03:23 +0000

Rome and Venice are two of my favorite cities. But to enjoy these classic destinations fully, you need to be prepared for changes in 2010. Knowing about a few recent developments will make your visit smoother this year.Rome may be the “Eternal City&….

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Europe 2010: Where to Look for the Best Deals (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0000

While airfares are high and it’s unclear whether or not they will drop, certain destinations do offer more bang for your hotel buck. Find out where to stretch your dollar this spring and summer

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Southwest, US Airways launch sale on Phila. fares (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:37:54 +0000

Southwest Airlines Co. today launched a 72-hour fare sale from Philadelphia for one-way fares of $30, $60 and $90 to certain destinations.

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Student Airfare Discounts – Book by March 31, 2010 (source: About)

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0000

It’s always nice to save an extra buck or two on airfares. This set of deals is geared for students, for a huge variety of destinations. STA Travel is offering extra discounts via promo codes for booking online.

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Student Airfare Discounts – Book by March 31, 2010 (source: About)

What’s new in Great Britain and Ireland (source: CNN)

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:02:00 +0000

A key to experiencing Great Britain and Ireland smartly in 2010 is to embrace them not as “ye olde” destinations but as modern ones. (source: CNN) – RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

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St. Patrick’s Day Travel (source: About)

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:21:01 +0000

It’s not exactly the busiest holiday travel period, but there are some Saint Patrick’s day-themed airfare specials / travel packages on offer.

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World’s largest travel fair opens in Berlin (source: Earth Times)

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:57:15 +0000

Berlin – The world’s largest travel fair, the ITB in Berlin, opened its doors on Wednesday, with more than 11,000 exhibitors representing 187 countries. Popular tourist destinations such as Italy and Spain are present at the fair, alongside less comm… (source: Earth Times) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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JetBlue offers $10 last-minute fares (source: CNN)

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:02:17 +0000

Looking for an affordable last-minute getaway?

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What’s new in Venice and Rome (source: CNN)

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:02:18 +0000

Rome and Venice are two of my favorite cities.

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Ring Around the Ring of Kerry (source: SF Gate)

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:03:20 +0000

One of Ireland’s most popular destinations is the Iveragh Peninsula — known to shamrock-lovers everywhere as “The Ring of Kerry.” The Ring, lassoed by a winding coastal road through a mountainous, lake-splattered region, is undeniably… ..

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Senior Traveler: If you’re fit, why not trek Nepal? (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:32:06 +0000

A few weeks ago, this came over the transom (does anyone still have transoms?): “It’s never too early to start a travel ‘bucket list’ for those destinations you want to reach before you keel over.” (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

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Last-Minute Winter Getaways (source: International Herald Tribune)

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:55:42 +0000

A list of seven destinations within shooting distance of New York that offer a welcome escape from winter’s punishing final weeks. (source: International Herald Tribune) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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