Posts Tagged ‘ hotel ’

Aloha Friday Photo: A Kohala Coast Shoreline

March 12, 2010
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Aloha Friday Photo: A Kohala Coast Shoreline

Today’s Aloha Friday Photo comes from my sister Michelle who lives in Newland, North Carolina. Michelle took this photo while she and her husband, David, were visiting the Big Island in January.
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Vieques: Rates Retreat at the W Vieques Retreat & Spa

March 10, 2010
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Vieques: Rates Retreat at the W Vieques Retreat & Spa

With the opening just two weeks away on March 25, we can now report that the W Vieques Island Retreat and Spa has opening packages starting at $359 a night . Considering our disappointment that regular rates were $339 last time we checked , we're happy that the hotel—the first W retreat and...
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Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel

March 10, 2010
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Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel

Located in Orlando’s International Drive tourist district, the Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel is at the heart of everything that Orlando, Florida has to offer. The Best Western Orlando Gateway is a family-friendly AAA 3-diamond hotel that offers free scheduled shuttle transportation to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Universal City Walk, SeaWorld and...
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Ask Tom: your travel dilemmas answered

March 10, 2010
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Lonely Planet's Tom Hall answers your questions on worldwide travel. This week: is Colombia really a safe destination and can you do Cairo in a day? Email Tom for help planning your next trip Why is it that we hear so little about Colombia
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Paris Boutique Hotel Deal

March 6, 2010
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Paris Boutique Hotel Deal

Check out this Paris Boutique Hotel Deal! The Hotel Astrid , a 3 star boutique hotel located near the Arc de Triomphe, is offering a wonderful discount on rooms for specific dates from March to August. For as low as $143 (106 euros) per night, you can book a double room during these...
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A few of my FAVORITE spots…

March 5, 2010
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A few of my FAVORITE spots…

What do Fiji, Bali, Mexico and St. Barts have in common apart from being a beautiful destination?
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Finding Good Travel Deals in Pricey London, England

March 4, 2010
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Finding Good Travel Deals in Pricey London, England

The British pound has been somewhat kinder to the U.S. dollar lately, hovering at about $1.55. But the reality is that the dollar is still wobbly overseas, especially in the UK
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Couldn’t Be There? New York Times Travel Show Review – Part 2

March 4, 2010
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Couldn’t Be There? New York Times Travel Show Review – Part 2

Here is PART 2 of my review of the 2010 New York Times Travel Show at the Javits Center in New York City. Here's PART 1 if you missed it. The Frommers had another session later on in the afternoon called "What's Right and What's Wrong in Travel" 5 things Arthur Frommer liked Airline...
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Formentor, Majorca’s Hidden Bay

March 3, 2010
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Formentor, Majorca’s Hidden Bay

When you think of Formentor in the northeastern section of the island of Majorca (Mallorca), picture a secluded, sheltered cove, a beautiful beach, swimming in crystal clear water, and being surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery. Getting To Formentor Bay Although scary, the view alone makes the drive to Formentor Bay on the famous...
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Couldn’t Make it to the New York Times Travel Show? No Problem – Review – Part 1

March 3, 2010
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Couldn’t Make it to the New York Times Travel Show? No Problem – Review – Part 1

I just attended the New York Times Travel Show and had a really interesting experience. The show was broken out over 3 days and I attended the first two days. The first day was for travel agents, travel writers, the press and anyone involved in the travel industry. Got there late because of the...
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