15Dec 2012 by publisher

Visit Wood Loch on Your Next Vacation or Getaway

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Wood Loch is a resort in the Pocono Mountains and has a lot to see and do for couples and families. There are special events and activities for the entire family depending on what time of year you go. In the fall you can take a tour and see the trees changing colors and in the winter you can have fun in the snow skiing or taking a sleigh ride. The Pocono Mountains are located in Pennsylvania and are especially beautiful during the winter time. There is a wide variety of winter activities that you and your family can enjoy all day long. The Poconos Family Resort is a great place to stay no matter how large or small your family is. They always have activities planned for kids and…

10Dec 2012 by admin

Grounding of Dreamliner inconvenience travel plans for many

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The 50 or so Dreamliner aircrafts that went into operation starting in the fall of 2011 have been grounded recently by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pending an investigation into recent problems of cabin fires mainly due to its new lithium-ion battery failures in the past few weeks. Boeing elected to use lithium-ion batteries due to its energy hold capacity and quick recharge capability. Two of All Nippon Airways planes caught fire initiating concern over the plane’s electrical system. Industry experts says that problems with new airplanes nothing new to the industry. Each of the 787 Dreamliner cost about $200 million. The much delayed roll out of Boeing 787 Dreamliner was expected to revolutionize the air travel providing travel comfort due to its new interior design, fuel efficiency using 20…

06Dec 2012 by elegant

Chip-enabled credit cards to make your international travel easier

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Guest post submitted by charge.com When we travel within the North America (U.S., Canada and Mexico) it is easier to use your credit card for hotels and other purchases. All credit cards have a magnetic-stripe that enables merchants to swipe your card and bill your account for the purchase. This is not the case for many other countries when you do some international traveling. The technology gap and restrictions imposed by the card issuer may not allow you to use your current card when you are out of the country. Travel advocates such as the Automobile Association of America has introduced a new technology for credit cards called chip-enabled cards, also known as EMV cards (Europay, MasterCard and Visa), a global standard that can be easily used abroad. They still…

18Nov 2012 by publisher

Take an Exotic Vacation to a Bora Lagoon Resort

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If you want a truly exotic experience, plan on visiting a Bora Lagoon resort for you next vacation or romantic getaway. The scenery is breath taking and every resort has all the special amenities to make your experience unforgettable. The clear waters and beautiful beaches all add to the perfect vacation experience. If you want a romantic getaway these resorts have everything you need to make the perfect romantic environment. Exotic places such as Bora Bora and Cancun are quickly becoming the perfect vacation spots. People are always looking for the perfect location to get away from it all. These exotic areas can’t be beat for beautiful scenery and great night life. Tahiti packages are quickly becoming one of the most popular vacation packages. Tahiti is very exotic and the…

07Nov 2012 by elegant

Airport security is a major inconvenience to travelers

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The busiest travel period of the year is upon us. More and more people travel by air during holidays whether it is for pleasure or to see family and relatives. In response to attacks on U.S. soil on 9/11, the government created the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). More than a decade later, the TSA has been a concern of the travelling public. The critics say odds are someone dying from a terrorist attack on a U.S. commercial airplane is one in 25 million. Compare this to one in 98 odds of someone dying from a motor vehicle accident. So, many ask why the U.S. government spent more than $8 billion a year to operate the TSA? Additionally, the TSA has not found any major weapons or explosives that travelers attempted…

22Oct 2012 by publisher

New Museum Pass System for Saving Money in Rome – www.museumpass.com

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Many people still do not know the best way to see a Rome museum. The Rome City Pass lets the bearer into the first two museums or archeological sites free and all others after that at discounts. It also lets them ride free on metro services. This is an amazing transformation of the tourist destinations that will revitalize the tourism industry in every city it is instituted in. Now, Rome is accessible at an affordable price. There is no more worrying that you may not have enough money to hit enough of the important sites to make your vacation memorable. Your family can relax about picking and choosing what they want to visit that is within their budget. The whole vacation will be more memorable and enjoyable, after all. Visit…

09Oct 2012 by elegant

Bed and breakfast (BNB) in New York City

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If you travelled to New York City (NYC) lately, you know how costly it is to spend a night in a comfortable hotel room. The New York City gets 15 percent of your hotel lodging bill as a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). A new wave of an alternative lodging is providing more affordable alternative to travelers to NYC. According to a 2011 state law, residents of apartments can rent out rooms to travelers but not the entire apartment. You can rent a room in an apartment in Queens for $20 a night or an entire loft in SoHo for $285. However, the NYC estimates that it loose approximately three percent revenue due to the state law and fighting with citations for violations of its own rules. The state is proposing…

23Sep 2012 by publisher

Know more about Rome Tours

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A lot of people decide that they want to go on Rome tours but they don’t have a lot of money to spend. Therefore they are looking for things that they can do for free in Italy. Here are two suggestions for completely free things to do when Italy sightseeing. Go to a historic center – This usually is going to hold the top attractions and sights of the city. When you go to a town or city, look for the signs that point you to the city’s centro storico. That’s where you’ll find the historic churches, fountains, squares, and buildings. It often will have non-resident traffic and a great pedestrian zone, though normally parking is limited. Go to a church or cathedral – Even for those who aren’t religious,…

03Sep 2012 by elegant

Samsonite, a supplier of luggage to travelers

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If you have traveled lately, especially outside the country, you may have carried a carry-on as well one or two checked baggage. You may have carried travel luggage made by Samsonite. The Hong Kong listed Samsonite is the world’s largest luggage manufacturing company. Even though it is domiciled in Hong Kong for last fifteen months, the company founded in December 1910 in Denver, Colorado and has gone through many owners since that time. Five major companies including Samsonite and Tumi are responsible for making one fifth of the world’s luggage industry. Samsonite is concentrating on making affordable luxury travel luggage. In addition to its flagship Samsonite brand, they recently acquired the sports and casual bag maker High Sierra for $110 million and the company is in contract to buy Hartmann…

10Aug 2012 by elegant

Choosing a river cruise

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Guest post Submitted by Budget Travel Solution. Among many choices for taking a spectacular vacation, river cruises are becoming an increasingly popular choice. Some of the world’s spectacular cities such as Paris, Vienna, St. Petersburg, and Budapest are located along rivers. In ancient times, traveling on waterways was the main access to an important place. Today from Europe to Russia or from Asia to Egypt you can take a river cruise at your leisure. A wide variety of options are available to choose. Today’s river cruises are also filled with many luxuries. Spacious rooms, divine cousins, pampering for your body are part of the river cruises. You don’t have to find a five star hotel to find these luxuries since all of it can be found in a river cruise.…