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The Sultan’s Throne, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.

31. July 2010

Throne of HM Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei. Image © Brunei Tourism/Photo by David Kirkland. The current Sultan of Brunei is the latest in a long line of monarchs who have ruled Brunei from the 15th century (usually from their capital now known as Bandar Seri Begawan… Read Full Post View full post on [...]

San Juan Marriott Offers Super-Low-Rate Family Package

31. July 2010

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The San Juan Marriott in Puerto Rico is offering a super vacation package for families as part of its “Best Vacation Ever” promotion. For $270 per night, a family of four will receive four nights in a deluxe city view room, airport transfers, bioluminescent bay kayaking for four, two kites and four picnic box lunches [...]

Father’s Day on the Great Brazil Express

31. July 2010

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Father’s Day in Brazil is on the second Sunday of August. This year, one of the special gifts sure to please Dad is a night ride on the Great Brazil Express… Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

Daily Radar 07.29.10

31. July 2010

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J.D. Power and Associates on Tuesday released its 2010 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study, which grades hotel guest contentment. The best-scoring hotels, organized by class, offered amenities like free wireless internet, free breakfast, and free parking. You can check out the full results here. [CNN] The parliament of Catalonia, Spain, has voted to [...]

Big Waterfall

31. July 2010

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Giant waterfall in Kauai, Hawaii. Is that Bigfoot?

Italy in August

31. July 2010

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Italian beaches are crowded and cities empty out in August as Italians go on vacation. You’ll see signs on many shops and restaurants in Italy that say chiuso per ferie, closed for vacation, but you might also find good hotel bargains in the cities. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Italy Travel

Happy Birthday Oktoberfest!

31. July 2010

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Cheers! In 2010, Germany’s Oktoberfest celebrates its 200th anniversary, and Oktoberfest visitors can look forward to some special events and performances this year. The very first Oktoberfest was held in 1810, and this year’s “Historical Wiesn” allows you travel back in time to experience the origin of the most famous beer festival in the world. [...]

Inis Rath – The Hare Krishna Island

31. July 2010

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Inis Rath, also nicknamed (and signposted as) Hare Krishna Island, is a small island in Lough Erne. Where once rich landowners and their guests enjoyed shooting, these days pursuits are much more peaceful. Owned by ISKCON, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (better known as the Hare Krishna movement to most people), it is a [...]

Oslo’s Øyafestivalen

30. July 2010

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The Øyafestivalen in Oslo is a major music event in Norway that offers an amazing line-up of internationally known rock and indie bands, singers, and other performers! This annual event takes place August 10 – 14 in 2010 and I think this is one of the “can’t-miss” events when you’re flying to Oslo. … Read [...]

Hiroshima Summer Events

30. July 2010

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Hiroshima marks the 65th anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing on August 6, 2010. The Peace Memorial Ceremony is held from 8 a.m. in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. On the evening of August 6, thousands of paper lanterns are floated into the Motoyasu River next to the Atomic Bomb Dome to pray for the souls [...]

Where to Get the Best Bengali Food in Kolkata

30. July 2010

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Hilsa fish curry. Oh! Calcutta For a seafood lover such as myself, Bengali cuisine is a real treat. There are so many delicious fish and prawn preparations to choose from. This makes dining at a restaurant that serves authentic Bengali food a must when visiting Kolkata. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com [...]

Dealfinder Calendar from CTrip

30. July 2010

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I was looking at tickets to Yunnan Province on CTrip and Travelzen and discovered CTrip’s cool new Dealfinder Calendar. If your dates are flexible, it shows you the prices of tickets for the week. The calendar is easy to read and makes it easy to see if you can get a better fare on a [...]

Ziggy Marley, Toni Braxton, and Others to Play Bermuda Music Festival

30. July 2010

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Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 marks the 15th annual Bermuda Music Festival in Bermuda, featuring top-tier reggae and soul artists Ziggy Marley, Toni Braxton, Angie Stone, Estelle, and more. The festival takes place at the Fairmount Southampton resort (Book Now), though resorts and restaurants across the island will be offering free nights and BOGO deals [...]

We Love House at Marina da Glória, Rio

30. July 2010

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Attention, house music fans traveling in Rio de Janeiro in August: gather round for a super Friday 13 at the gorgeous Marina da Glória. The party is We Love House, … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel

The Elephants of Scotland

30. July 2010

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Elephants lumber behind stone Scottish cottages. A cheetah races along the shores of a loch. A herd of water buffalo graze among Celtic crosses in a hilltop cemetery. London-based photographer George Logan has brought the impossible to life in Translocation, a new photography book that fuses Logan’s shots of African wildlife into his dramatic takes [...]

crusing around Lanikai Hawaii best beach in Hawaii!!

30. July 2010

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What’s Your Favorite Guidebook?

30. July 2010

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A good guidebook can make your Germany vacation a breeze – but finding the right travel book is never easy. Like with any book, it’s the personal recommendation that separates the good ones from the ones that aren’t worth your time. Tell us about your favorite Germany guidebook here: Let us know why it makes [...]

Nendrum – The Forgotten Island Community

30. July 2010

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Nendrum, a monastic settlement on Mahee Island, is so out-of-the-way that it was forgotten for centuries. If you head out from Comber today, you might imagine a straightforward drive to Nendrum. Far from it … though the distance is not great as the crow flies, you (unlike the proverbial) cannot disregard Strangford Lough. So your [...]

Top Tea Place for 2010 is The Black Swan

30. July 2010

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If you’re feeling a little parched and peckish round Yorkshire way this Sunday, try popping into the Black Swan Tearoom, in Helmsley. It adjoins one of our favorite hotels, The Black Swan and, more to the point, it’s been named the Tea Guild’s Top Tea Place for 2010. … Read Full Post View full post [...]

Singapore Airlines Singapore & Bali Special – from $1,299*!

29. July 2010

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Image © Singapore Airlines, used with permission. For 30 years, Singapore Airlines has been connecting Americans with the Lion State via Los Angeles. To mark this long relationship, Singapore’s flag carrier is now offering a Singapore & Bali Special for prices as low as $1,299* – a five-night package that includes two nights at the [...]

Home Again. Home Again.

29. July 2010

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We are slowly crawling out of the depths of intercontinental jet lag. With a flip-flopped time difference from Shanghai to Chicago, when it’s noon in Shanghai, it’s near midnight in Chicago. That’s rough on adults – at least we can lie in bed trying to sleep – but it’s rougher on kids who, once they’re [...]

Mexico’s Top Ten Honeymoon Destinations

29. July 2010

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Mexico is without a doubt an ideal honeymoon destination. There’s great weather, delicious food and a wide selection of luxurious adult-only hotels and resorts. Whether you’re a beach bum, a thrill seeker or a culture vulture, you’ll be able to find the perfect romantic vacation for you and your sweetie. Contributing writer Emma Sloley has [...]

Holiday Inn Aruba Offers $10 Accommodations on 10/10/10

29. July 2010

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Book before Aug. 15 for a stay at the Holiday Inn Resort in Palm Beach, Aruba on Oct. 10 and get that night for just $10. Of course, there’s a catch: You have to make a minimum six-night booking and all-inclusive stays are ineligible — but hey, ten bucks. All room categories are valid. … [...]

Strange Planet: Hong Kong’s Modern Toilet Restaurant

29. July 2010

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When Meaghan Mulholland heard about a Hong Kong restaurant offering a unique style of service, she knew she had to try it, even if it did turn her stomach. Until a few days ago, if you’d asked me to pick the restaurant industry’s worst contribution to society, I might have chosen KFC’s “Double Down” sandwich, [...]

Man v. Food – Honolulu Preview

29. July 2010

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Adam heads to Honolulu to take on the Mac Daddy Pancake Challenge. 3 pancakes, 14 inches wide, weighing 4 pounds, with toppings! Tune in Wednesday, September 9th, at 10 E/P.