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Cruising for Discounts?
To protect the full-fare business they receive from traditional travel agents, cruise lines will not allow many of the deals you are about to see to be advertised in newspapers or magazines, or on television. Are you a spontaneous type who is not adverse to planning a last-minute cruise vacation? Register at their site and receive emails about last-minute cruise deals. Registration is free! The site is also highly informative. Check it out! The allure of the London Eye
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by europealacarte The London Eye, at 135 metres, is the tallest observation wheel in the world. I think that the London Eye is most spectacular to non-riders when it's illuminated in the evening. I took a "flight" on the London Eye in 2000 during its first year of operation when I visited the Millennium Dome with our sons. I was rather wary as I generally feel sick during any sort of fairground rides. However the London Eye's motion is smooth and slow and I was able to enjoy the views without feeling queasy. Rising Gas Prices and Memorial Day Travel
© Wolfgang Staudt In Southern California alone, as reported by the L.A.Times: Fewer southern Californians are expected to travel during the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. About 2.9 million people are projected to take weekend trips starting today. About 73% of Southland travelers - 2.12 million people - were expected to drive, a decline from last year of 0.1%. More than 440,000 people will travel by airplane, a decline from last year of 0.2%. But then, you guys are already enjoying your weekends! Enjoy. Iceland's supersize National Park
© r h There's plenty to do in addition to enjoying the spectacular countryside and scenery in Iceland. The capital city Reykjavik has some great nightlife. There are many events such as the Festival of the Sea the first weekend in June, The Jazz Festival at the end of August and The Film Festival at the end of September. A probiotic solution to travellers tummy
© ninahale I think there is probably a large potential market for this product as an increasing number of travellers are heading for locations such as Egypt and India where there is more chance of a bout of "travellers tummy". I know that my sightseeing trips in Morocco were curtailed by an upset stomach. There are three basic preventative steps you should take: 1 Frequent hand washing 2 Avoid raw foods 3 Avoid tap water I'd be interested to hear if you have tried Travala Probiotic and if it lived up to its claims. Bangkok Attractions
That said, here are some of the highlights: Wat Pho: Wat Pho is the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. This is the largest temple in the city of Bangkok. It's claim to fame is the 46 meter long reclining Buddha, that is covered in gold leaf. Wat Pho is also one of the best places in Thailand to experience a traditional Thai massage. At 200 baht an hour, which is less than 10 dollars, it is also inexpensive. Wat Arun: Wat Arun, otherwise known as the Temple of Dawn is perhaps the most beautiful sight in the city of Bangkok. The temple is decorated by bits of porcelain that were once used as ballast by boats coming to Bangkok from China. Photos do not do it justice. You need to see it up close and personal. The most dramatic way to visit Wat Arun is to take one of the water taxis. If you can wake up early enough, try to see it at dawn. The Grand Palace: The Grand Palace Complex was once the official home of the Kings of Siam. The current king still uses this palace for ceremonial events. Airlines Woo Frequent Fliers
Matthew Daimler, founder of SeatGuru.com, thinks the war for customers is making business class better: "What first class was five or 10 years ago, that's what business class is now becoming." With seats getting wider and wider and service getting better and better, we have to start wondering where it is going to end. There is talk of converting planes to all business class seats on busy routes. Eos Airlines has 757s that contain 48 personal "suites." Fliers have 20 square feet of their own personal space. So the day may be coming soon when economy and business classes are not in separate sections, but on separate planes. Source Campaign Hate Speech.
.... but should warmongers also be protected as a minority? John McCain seems to think so. Why am I NOT surprised this was reported on Fox News? Biloxi's Unpretentious Comeback
Biloxi hasn't rested since Katrina made landfall. Seeing the devastation as a opportunity, Biloxi focused on rebuilding and, three years after the storm, its tourism industry is thriving. In fact, the city's airport is more busy than it was in the years before the storm hit. Biloxi's white-sand beaches and maritime culture, which is marked by sites like the Biloxi Lighthouse, have long been regional tourist draws. Biloxi's shrimp industry is also back on its feet. Seafood is always the center of attention on the area's menus. Celeb' chef Emeril Lagasse, a Gulf Coast native, has a restaurant in town. There are plenty of less commercialized creole joints in town as well. Biloxi's first attraction to reopen was the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino. A new venue, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, whose opening was delayed by Katrina, joined the party and Biloxi was reborn. Photo Source Macau - Asia's most exciting destination
Macau is being billed as "Asia's most exciting destination". Macua lies in the Pearl River estuary between the South China Sea and mainland China.. Macua is run along similar lines to Hong Kong as a special administrative area within China. Macau was formally handed over to China by the Portuguese in 1999. The city is a fascinating fusion of Chinese and Portuguese, old and new, culture and architecture. One of the best known landmarks is the Macau Tower with fantastic views across the Delta. There are several Chinese temples, the oldest, Kun Iam dating from the 15th century. There are the bridges linking the islands of Taipa and Coloane to Macua. Plans have just been approved for the construction of a mega 36 kilometre sea bridge to link Hong Kong-Zhuha-Macau. The Macau Government Tourist Office has lots of useful information such as tours including the Historic Centre and Macau highlights. You can read local residents recommendations for their favourite off the beaten track restaurants. Have you visited Macau, what would you recommend doing there? Older Blog Entries |
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