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to play around with mobile phones here at Gadling. They're becoming one of the more
tools for the on-the-go traveler, both
. Recently we were introduced to a website called
, an online travel review site that offers an extensive selection of
for cities across Europe.
Free mobile guides you say? We decided to take Traveldodo's suggestion, download a free mobile guide to Barcelona and see for ourselves how it worked. Here's a quick overview:
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SEATTLE, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to add exciting new destinations to its global offerings, exploration cruise line
) is pleased to announce that it is adding an exclusive, 19-night Antarctica expedition to its product line-up for 2010.
On board the 114-guest, all-suite
, a very select group of guests will have the opportunity to explore the very best that the most remote continent on earth has to offer. Ports of call and sites include Read the rest of this entry »

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Geneva, Rome, Venice and Fort-de-France Among New Destinations Available From Montreal-Trudeau This Summer
MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Feb 24, 2009 (Marketwire via COMTEX) --
-- Aeroports de Montreal is pleased to announce the new destinations and services that will be available out of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport for the spring/summer 2009 season.
Internationally, Air Canada will be offering three new destinations this summer: Read the rest of this entry »

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Before making a down payment on an all-inclusive vacation this spring, consider this: Even though all-inclusive deals usually come with higher price tags, the extra cost might be well worth it. Economists and travel experts say that pre-paying for all the food, drinks, and relaxation you can buy can actually help you have a more enjoyable getaway because you don't have to keep thinking about the money you're spending.
People don't like to pay for Read the rest of this entry »

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As you struggle through the blistering cold streets of campus to get to the last few weeks of your winter quarter classes, the thought of giving up and throwing in the towel may cross your mind. But keep your head up, because spring break is officially right upon us and 2009 promises to be better than any other year! Although I can't take your finals for you, I can point you in the direction of the hottest and, most importantly, cheapest destinations Read the rest of this entry »

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A sophisticated e-marketing roll out is part of Cape Town Tourism’s increased service offering to visitors and the tourism industry. In the lead up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup and in the light of tough economic conditions, Cape Town Tourism has identified the web and technology as key tools in retaining and growing its market share.
), Mariette du Toit-Helmbold, CEO of Cape Town Tourism stressed the importance of reassessing marketing spend Read the rest of this entry »

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New York, NY, February 25, 2009 --(
While the bleak economy continues to take a bite out of the travel industry, the forecast for destination wedding travel is looking up. The most recent travel survey conducted by Bridal Guide magazine reported that almost 30% of readers are planning or considering a destination wedding (higher than the national average of 18%) and the median number of invited guests per wedding is 43, with 25% of respondents Read the rest of this entry »

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NEW YORK - New York Water Taxi has completed its acquisition of the downtown operation of Circle Line.
The deal gives the company an increased foothold in the New York City tour-boat industry.
It includes Circle Line Harbor Cruise's 600-passenger vessel Zephyr, and the 149-passenger speed boat Shark. It also involves leaseholds at Pier 16, at the South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan, and Pier C at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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Exum Mountain Guides fired guide Stephen Koch this week after the mountain snowboarder violated Grand Teton National Park rules by using a snowmobile to access a Mount Moran climb and descent.
The action by the prestigious guide service came as park officials cited Koch twice for a Feb. 7 excursion that was videotaped and displayed on several Web sites, including Koch’s own. The world-famous alpinist was sacked even as he offered a public Read the rest of this entry »

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New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI) The Government has increased the allocation for "destination and circuit development" to encourage states to identify more tourist spots.
"As state governments have to identify tourist spots, we had earlier allocated Rs five crore for destination development and Rs eight crore for circuit development," Minister for Tourism Ambika Soni said while replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha today.
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