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You’ll want to chill out in these perfect hotel pools (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:54:49 +0000

The pool at Grand Hotel Amrath in Amsterdam was like swimming inside a violet flower. The pool at Pelican Eyes Resort in Nicaragua was like swimming on the edge of eternity – the sun setting in brilliant orange over the Pacific. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

A little bit of South Philly at the Shore (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:46:52 +0000

DENNIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Back from the pool, the ladies buzzed around the kitchen, preparing a late lunch – nothing special, they said, just some chicken cutlets, London broil, tomato salad, and fried dough.

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A little bit of South Philly at the Shore (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Coastal Georgia: A rugged edge (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:40:05 +0000

DARIEN, Ga. – Coastal Georgia is wild, verdant, and very not-Florida. It is so not-Florida that 42-year-old Shane Ward, a naval mechanic from Jacksonville, prefers it to his own state for a little relaxation

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Cumberland – Georgia’s wild, haunting isle (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:35:55 +0000

CUMBERLAND ISLAND, Ga. – As I was biking down a washboard road of dirt and sand – the only road that runs the length of this lush, wild island and national seashore – a husband and wife waved me down one afternoon.

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Cumberland – Georgia’s wild, haunting isle (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Keep your cool (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:31:59 +0000

Coleman has invented a bigger and cooler cooler. The 100-Quart Xtreme Wheeled Cooler has extra-thick insulation that can keep ice frozen and cold things cold for up to five days in 90-degree heat – just the thing for a long camping weekend

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Personal Journey: A novice braves the waves (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:31:55 +0000

“When I was younger, I thought being brave was not being scared.

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CasiNotes: In Atlantic City, family will be charmed by ‘Magic & Beyond’ (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:04:15 +0000

IT WOULDN’T be summer in Atlantic City without a full-blown magic show, and this year’s DW (Designated Wizard) is veteran hocus-pocuser Brett Daniels, who’s spending the summer at Tropicana Casino and Resort.

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CasiNotes: Christie’s A.C. ideas OK, but are they too tame? (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:04:05 +0000

NEW JERSEY Gov. Chris Christie is hardly built like a quarterback, but that is some “Hail Mary” pass he uncorked Wednesday. The question now boils down to this: Will it be completed for the winning touchdown, or dropped, resulting in a devastatin..

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CasiNotes: Christie’s A.C. ideas OK, but are they too tame? (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Try Boulder, Colorado in the summer (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:35:06 +0000

BOULDER, Colo. – Anybody who thinks of Colorado as just a winter destination ought to go to Boulder and ask to Frank Shorter. Or Kim Farin.

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Try Boulder, Colorado in the summer (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Try Boulder, Colorado in the summer (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:35:06 +0000

BOULDER, Colo. – Anybody who thinks of Colorado as just a winter destination ought to go to Boulder and ask to Frank Shorter.

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Personal Journey: Philadelphia woman journeys to Woodstock, N.Y., to seek inner peace. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:32:55 +0000

In August 1969, in the town of Bethel, N.Y., southwest of a quaint little place called Woodstock, a music festival made history. About 400,000 concertgoers made the pilgrimage, seeking music, peace, and freedom to enjoy a bohemian weekend in a time of war. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Pressing the horseflesh (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:16:50 +0000

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.

Despite downturn, Hersheypark draws more visitors (source: USATODAY)

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:00:54 +0000

At Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, thousands of eyes are on Hersheypark. (source: USATODAY) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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P.J. Thomas: Indulge in kayaking close to home in the Delaware Valley (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:34:46 +0000

AFTER YEARS of stops and starts, enterprising businesses may accomplish what a legion of politicians and task forces could not: increase recreational use of Penn’s Landing and the Delaware River. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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A refund if child runs away? (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:39:48 +0000

Question: I’m hoping you can help me. I read your column, and I really believe you are my last option. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Portland: Progressive and peculiar (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:38:58 +0000

PORTLAND, Ore. – Bike lanes and streetcars, craft-beer breweries and coffee roasters, green spaces and green buildings – this trendsetting city enjoys its clean, healthy, and easygoing lifestyle. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

On the side: Portland environs (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:38:24 +0000

PORTLAND, Ore. – Why didn’t we pack our ski pants? Probably because we had only one day to explore the 100-mile-long Willamette Valley, pull into a handful of the nearly 400 wineries, and sip some pinot noir

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On the side: Portland environs (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Senior Traveler: The relaxing way to go, by rail (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:40:45 +0000

It wasn’t until I decided to write about seniors and trains that I started thinking about how many trains I’ve been on. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Southerners choose Jersey Shore due to oil in Gulf (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:01:03 +0000

WILDWOOD – Most summers, Roy Greenhow and his family drive from their home near Birmingham, Ala., to their favorite vacation spot on the Gulf of Mexico.

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The ups and downs of low inflation and interest rates (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 06:33:36 +0000

WASHINGTON – It’s a good time to buy a car or refinance a mortgage, thanks to super-low inflation and interest rates. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Steering clear of crazy rules for car rentals (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:10:25 +0000

If you thought airlines had wacky rules, try renting a car. Like airlines, car-rental companies don’t think twice about changing your rate – except that they sometimes raise the price after you’ve driven off the lot

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A fancy flight worthy of Harry’s wizardry (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:08:53 +0000

ORLANDO – So this is what it feels like to fly.

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Bidding for luxury (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:07:35 +0000

OffandAway.com is a new auction website for travelers who want to gamble on winning a luxe hotel experience for about the price of a standard room. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls: Smells Like San Fermín Spirit (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:07:05 +0000

PAMPLONA, Spain – The clock ticks. About 7:55 a.m., a small shrine to St

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CasiNotes: Hypnotist Joe Boccuti mesmerizes with Trump Marina show (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:04:14 +0000

IT WAS Joe Boccuti’s nightmares that led him to live his dream. The 33-year-old entertainer, whose “Hypnosterical II” runs through Sept. 5 at Trump Marina, was led to hypnotizing audience members for comedic effect by, of all things, the bad drea…

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With 3 lakes, Alabama bass resort merits ‘gone fishin” sign (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:04:02 +0000

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Ray Scott helped make bass fishing big business

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Traveling overseas? Tips for saving on phone service (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:05:51 +0000

Cell phones and wireless data can be an absolute minefield when you leave the United States. Here are some valuable warnings and consumer tips from the FCC.

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Gaming Traveler: The gun, the cannoli, and all (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:35:12 +0000

I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse. It’s business, not personal. And the succinct verbal exclamation point – BADA-bing.

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Total eclipse reveals a world seldom seen (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:36:31 +0000

For a few minutes, the universe goes beautifully awry. The temperature drops. Daylight darkens eerily.

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New Marine’s aunt feels his cause in her blood (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:03:12 +0000

In my home in Langhorne, it’s too easy to forget that our country is at war. As a mother, I feel my heart break when I read about the local soldiers who will not be returning home.

Gibraltar delivers quirky, quaint British scene (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:02:36 +0000

GIBRALTAR – We’d been here four hours and had yet to find anyone who could shed light on Winston Churchill’s secret monkey plan. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Total Eclipses on the Horizon (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:58:27 +0000

The next total solar eclipse in the United States won’t happen till Aug. 21, 2017, so you’ll have to go overseas to experience this striking phenomenon before then. Solar eclipses happen about every 18 months, but not all of those are total, and totality i..

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Dining when and where you wish (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:31:54 +0000

Norwegian Cruise Line fired the first shot. A decade later, the dining-room revolution at sea continues, in a battle between the traditional two seatings each evening and a more modern, flexible style of eating dinner when you want. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Enter The Philly.com Beach Baby Contest! (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:19:30 +0000

To enter, upload a picture of your Beach Baby for your chance to win a beach prize pack. We have age and pet categories, so be sure to pick the appropriate category for your photo! One winner from each group will win a beach prize pack, filled with ess…

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Lifestyles of the rich and diplomatic: Embassy Row reveals the world and a posh past. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:02:38 +0000

WASHINGTON – A Beaux-Arts mansion, its main entrance edged with wedding-cake trim and intricate ironwork, reigns supreme on Sheridan Circle like a miniature White House. Inside, the sparkling ballroom with red silk tapestry, sweeping double staircase, and … (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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A festive capital (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:44:06 +0000

WASHINGTON – The National Mall is about to erupt into an international block party of Mexican dances and tequila-making, Asian Pacific martial arts and healing arts, moon rocks, and adobe huts. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Personal Journey: Studying abroad, feeling at home (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:32:26 +0000

This year, I had the opportunity of a lifetime: to live and study in three major cities around the world. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Online Traveler: Lack of iPad apps hampers planning (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:32:23 +0000

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – As a new iPad owner, many of my iPad fantasies involved using the device for entertainment while traveling.

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Where brunch is a capital affair (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:32:17 +0000

WASHINGTON – It’s all about the fried cinnamon sugar doughnuts.

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Timely lighting (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:31:54 +0000

Any watch can tell time. The iBeam Watch also can magnify what you’re reading and send out a helpful stream of light. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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CasiNotes: Bally’s starts beer pong tonight at Wild Wild West (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:04:18 +0000

ARE YOU ready for some beer pong? If you are, the Wild Wild West casino at Bally’s Atlantic City is the place to be as the town’s first bee- pong facility opens tonight. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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P.J. Thomas: All things ‘Piney’ feted at blueberry fest in New Jersey (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:03:55 +0000

IN NEW JERSEY, where open land is disappearing faster than water ice on a summer day, the Pine Barrens stand out as the largest national reserve east of the Mississippi River, stretching roughly from Lakehurst to Cape May County. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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The thrill of beating an ace: Our man savors a win over poker queen Annie Duke (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:55:44 +0000

I HAVE been struggling with a major dilemma lately.

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The Caveman of Ethiopia, digging out a dream (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:40:06 +0000

SHASHEMENE, Ethiopia – “Then a man as big as four men pulled a tree from the ground. Thus began the construction of my cave.” (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Senior Traveler: Pick from 500 pulse-pounders (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:31:56 +0000

Many of us first met Arthur Frommer when he assured us we could do Europe on $5 a day – which sounded ridiculous even in 1957. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Some hints to aid a vacation-house search (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:31:44 +0000

Renting a reliable vacation home isn’t easy. And not just because there are a seemingly endless number of rental resources to turn to – everything from local sites that list a few condos to big listing services such as HomeAway.com and VRBO.com. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Brilliant trio (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:31:43 +0000

No need to share a flashlight when you have Stanley’s 3-in-1 Tripod LED flashlight. What at first looks like a single flashlight with three pivoting heads are actually three flashlights that can work together in the base (either handheld or self-standing v… (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed 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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Try this: Less horn and more replay (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:45:36 +0000

Here are excerpts from Wednesday’s Ask Gonzo chat on Philly.com with columnist John Gonzalez Comment From Ross Da Boss!!!: You’re overreacting to the Horatio the Horn Blower. I do agree with your “waiting for the goal light” idea though.

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CasiNotes: Taj Mahal’s gambling classes take students ‘live’ (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:04:03 +0000

AS FAR as Roberta Pickett is concerned, it was $100 well spent. “When I left,” said the 53-year-old Myrtle Beach, S.C., resident, “I really felt I could play craps.” (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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