Archive for March 25th, 2010

Pat Conroy lives on a barrier island about two hours south of here, and the city has been a character in his novels for four ...
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With the school holidays approaching, families will want somewhere to head to let off steam. So, we've picked our favourite theme parks for kids, and the young at heart, to enjoy Alton Towers, Alton, Staffordshire The UK's largest theme park.
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New Zealand's North Island 2006
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If there's an ideal time to visit our nation's capital, the month of April would be it. D.C. has always welcomed families with budget-friendly attractions (walking through the National Zoo , touring the free Smithsonian museums ), and now it welcomes the start of spring with its annual National Cherry Blossom Festival (March...
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Half a century after I first wrote about this supreme sight of civilisation, even the gaudy, congested city of today has me smitten Fifty years ago I published a book about Venice . It has given me the pride and pleasure of a love affair ever since – together with a modest private...
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A new cruise off the coast of Southern California showcases how overfishing, offshore oil rigs and heavy industry are hurting marine life.
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This Saturday, March 27, Peter will broadcast his radio show from the Jungfraujoch, Switzerland.  This is where the Jungfrau Railway reaches what’s known as “the Top of Europe,” featuring The Sphinx observation hall and terrace and the Ice Palace. Featured guests include: Scott McCartney , The Wall Street Journal ’s travel editor, discussing...
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I'll leave the details about the best ships for solo travel, to the folks at Suite101.com. I'm not a "cruiser," as people in the biz call travelers who board ships and sail off for vacation. But Suite101 provides here a list of companies that offer single cabins with no single supplement. They say the...
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Filed under: United States , Hotels and Accommodations If you've always wanted to ride in a 1961 Fort T-Bird or 1932 Studebaker Commander but never quite had the means, this Beverly Hills hotel has a deal for you. Starting March 28, guests enjoying Sunday Brunch at The Belvedere, the restaurant at the Peninsula...
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Guest post by Ashley Jennings A cruise can be a fun and memorable trip that should be experienced at least once. Although there are many possible destinations, the Caribbean remains one of the most popular. This is mainly due to the warm weather and pristine beaches. The Caribbean islands are also close together,...
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