Month: December 2010
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Zagat's Top-Ranked Hotel Restaurants
Have you ever stayed in a hotel that you thought you loved… until you decided to dine in the hotel restaurant, that is? Zagat went to work on a list of restaurants that won’t yield the same results—these have expanded menus, specialty offerings, and a list of accolades that set them apart. Just because you…
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Top Business Hotels Announced for 2010
Business hotels can satisfy or disappoint, depending on what you get, when you get it, and when you need it. A property in the downtown business / financial district of a city is great, but the best hotels combine thier location with the most sought after amenities to earn high rankings for the top business…
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Hot Holiday Spots for 2011
Travel is picking up! Like anything that involves seasonal activities or deals, there are trends when it comes to travel, and a few places are leading the way for travelers worldwide. Curious about what’s particularly hot for 2011? If you head where tourism is heating up, you can find quality packages, pepped-up service, and nice…
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Santa Claus Makes a Change to Visit Resorts
Santa Claus might have enjoyed revving up his sleigh and prepping his reindeer to take to the sky, but a modern-day Santa has a lot more options. This year, Santa at the Four Seasons Mauritius gets to make a mega-entrance by sky diving, and last year, he arrived by pirate ship. While Santa definitely makes…
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Shopaholics' Favorite Spots
Do you have a shopaholic in your life? Whether it’s you or a “friend” planning a shopping-based vacation, some places are just better for buying. When your pockets are stuffed with gift cards, and you have a vacation coming up to plan, it might be worth checking out some of the best places to shop…
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The Real Secret Santa
There’s something to be said for Christmas cheer, even in the time of non-denominational parties and generic greetings of “Happy Holidays”! Secret Santa II hit the streets of Kansas City to start the celebrations early, handing out payments in $100 bills this week. People were simply stopped in the street and asked to tell their…
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Sunsets Worth Traveling For
Some people are “sunset people” and others are “sunrise people.” If you happen to be part of the former group, then you can prepare yourself for a list to end all lists: sunsets worth traveling for, all over the world. While it’s calming to see a burst of color over an open field outside of…
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Advice from the World's Most Traveled Man
The world’s most well-traveled man has some advice for you, and you’d best take it. After traveling to an astonishing 823 of the world’s 872 countries, Charles Velay has almost seen it all. He’s been stranded in Antarctica with scant supplies (and prayed to survive the stay); he’s spent time in caves, on islands, and…
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Surprising Cultural Practices: Business Travel Edition
One of the best things about traveling is seeing and experiencing things you’d never witness in your hometown, from an unusual greeting to a strange dish of local treats. Of course, there’s a fine line between cultural curiosity and cultural ignorance. This rings especially true for women combining business and pleasure in one trip, since…
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The Perfect Gift: A Flight and a Luxury Hotel Stay
American Airlines recently released their holiday shopping suggestions, which are all about giving the gift of flight in a variety of fashions. While vouchers are the most well-known of holiday flight gifts, airlines are making it clear that these aren’t the only way to spread cheer. Besides the simple ways to give flights to loved…
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