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Amazing Racer from Current Season Named in Drug Scandal

March 10, 2010
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Amazing Racer from Current Season Named in Drug Scandal

Uh oh—there's trouble on the trail as an Amazing Race star has been named in an investigation into illegal drug activity. The racer, who's a Rhode Island cop currently racing as part of the 16th season of the popular realty show, is only in for bumpy roads ahead as TMZ uncovers the details:...
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Berlin: Kinder funky

March 5, 2010
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Berlin's network of kindercafes is perfect for kids' pitstops for refuelling between sights Berlin, famed for its nightlife and creative scene, might not be the first place that springs to mind for a family weekend. Yet it often surprises visitors with its child-friendly infrastructure. Of course, there are all the parks and open...
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Spotlight on New Haven, CT: A College Town Vacation

March 2, 2010
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Spotlight on New Haven, CT: A College Town Vacation

College towns are hard to dislike. From the dreaming spires of Oxford, England , to the music clubs of Austin, Texas , to the coffee houses of Berkeley, California , each town seems to be infused with an energy and personality that explains why they are perennially popular with tourists as well as...
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A Beer after My Own Heart: Goose Island Reserve

March 1, 2010
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A Beer after My Own Heart: Goose Island Reserve

After flirting with beer for years, without being able to commit, I may have found my perfect match. Goose Island , a much-loved family-owned brewery in Chicago, has developed a line of Belgian-style ales that have more in common with wines than typical brews. Brewmaster Greg Hall says the reasoning is simple: "I...
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A Hot Tip for a Cold Winter – Head North for a Warm Welcome

February 26, 2010
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A Hot Tip for a Cold Winter – Head North for a Warm Welcome

Here’s a quiz. How can you visit some of the best royal palaces in Europe with no crowds? What about some of the best art collections
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Skyline 407 at Royal Pacific Resort

February 24, 2010
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Skyline 407 at Royal Pacific Resort

The work week is over and it's time to kick back in our tropical paradise and celebrate the weekend! Put on your favorite Hawaiian shirt or dress and join the party!Your Aloha Friday ticket includes a taste of the islands from Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Emeril's Tchoup Chop , tropical drinks, beer...
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Barcelona Art & Architecture Guide and Barcelona Hotels

February 23, 2010
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Barcelona Art & Architecture Guide and Barcelona Hotels

Irvina Lew first visited Barcelona, Spain, during the 1992 Summer Olympics, and returned on another sporting mission: the announcement of an international sailing race between New York and Spain. In between interviewing skippers, she explored the city’s art, culture and hotel scene. I’m in Barcelona, a chic, cosmopolitan port city that I first...
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Yangshuo, Guilin, China – Gong Xi Fa Cai! Xian Nian Kuai Le!

February 21, 2010
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We were fortunate to spend Chinese New Year in Yangshuo near Guilin.? Flights to major Chinese destinations are typically much cheaper if you leave from Shenzen in mainland China VS Hong Kong.? To get there we took the Trans-Island Chinalink bus from Hong Kong directly to Shenzen Airport (u$d13) which only took 75...
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Regent Seven Seas cruise line included amenities

February 21, 2010
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  What is included on your Regent Seven Seas luxury cruise vacation? Luxury cruising is known for their generous onboard amenities.  Regent Seven Seas offers the following amenities on their all-inclusive luxury cruise experiences:       Complimentary beverages,   including fine wines and  premium spirits, beer, soft  drinks, bottled water and coffee  Welcome bottle of Regent champagne and...
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Pinoy Transportation

February 12, 2010
By Island Tips
Pinoy Transportation

For the traveller the Philippines doesn't have an extensive highway network like the United States nor a public rail system like Western Europe. Instead you have an eclectic choice of getting around and within the Philippines over 7,000 islands by boat, bus, private car, jeepney, or my personal favorite the tricycle.
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