Global – Every week, The Purple Passport team goes out in search of a designated item in whatever city our team members happen to be in at that time. We wanted to share with you, our readers, some of our finds from around
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Posts Tagged ‘ valentine ’
The Hunt – Romantic spots
Offbeat Traveler: Heart-shaped islands around the world
As Valentine's Day draws near, you've probably got romantic destinations on your mind. Think beyond Paris, Rome or London, and wrap your head around someplace a little more exotic. Consider these heart-shaped islands around the world, including Makepeace Island, which became available for booking ...
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Romancing the Adventure – European Island Getaways
Time does fly by quickly; there is always something to celebrate just around the ‘calendar corner’. It will be Valentine’s Day in just a few weeks, a good excuse for some travel and rekindle romantic sparks. The wary may need to remember however that it is a leap year, so that extra sparkle
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25 Seductive Valentine’s Day Packages
Romance is revving up all over the place during the month of February, from sun-kissed beaches to sophisticated big cities. Here are 25 deals and packages – from Fort Lauderdale to Fiji, Maine to Madrid, and St. Kitts to Sedona – that you can still book to make this Valentine’s Day the most memorable...
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: January 25, 2012
? * Disney’s Aulani Resort is offering a Spring special of 6th night free and complimentary continental breakfast each day during your stay. See all the details here . * Aqua’s Kauai Beach Resort is offering rates as low as $159 including daily ...
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The couple’s guide to Valentine’s Day hotel packages
It's always fun to do something a little special for Valentine's Day, and staying at a luxury hotel can definitely add an air of romance to the occasion. And because we know every couple has a different idea of romance, here is a guide...
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UK cottages: a guide to leading rental companies
There are tens of thousands of cottages available to rent in the UK. Our new four-part guide tells you how to find the perfect place for you. Part one reveals the best rental companies Tomorrow: we focus on properties in the south-west Self-catering in the ...
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If you like Vegas, think Valentine’s Day at the Mandarin
The Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is, to me, an island of elegance in the city of seemingly endless hotels. The luxury brand in one of the Strip's shiny CityCenter high-rises snagged a five-star rating last year from Forbes Travel Guide. And what better time to check in and check it out
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Your guide to cruising in 2012
Getting a killer price on a cruise in the first quarter of the year used to be as common as seeing chocolates dominate store shelves before Valentine's Day, but these days, the rules may be changing. Related posts: Hurricane season makes cruising tricky Spartacus International Gay Guide 2011-2012 Hurricanes make cruising tricky
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Cunard Offers Their First-Ever Circumnavigation of Australia
Elegant, old-world-style Cunard Line will offer their first-ever circumnavigation of Australia, primed for some unrivaled Down Under discovery, come February. Setting sail on February 14 (an over-the-top Valentine for your sweetie, perhaps?) from Sydney (also its point...
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