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Cape Town, South Africa, Berlin, Germany and Istanbul,Turkey, these are just some of the top destinations for 2009.
Frommers.com, a travel website, has announced 12 places around the world to visit this year and among the list, the North State's very own, Lassen Volcanic Nation Park.
According to Frommers, "Lassen is one of the oldest -- Teddy Roosevelt dedicated two monuments in 1907 that ultimately became this park -- and least-visited parks Read the rest of this entry »

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First up, I gotta give some love to the cost: Going from LaGuardia to MCI directly on
was in the low 200's on a holiday, and, yes, I got
on the flight.
If you're into shopping, KC offers just as much as any other major city. (But there was nothing I couldn't find there that I couldn't also find in Dallas, my favorite shopping destination.)
could stand up to any in Big D, but my personal favorite was the upscale
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Sure, the economy is struggling and most Americans are cutting back on their discretionary spending. But it's not all doom and gloom for travelers in 2009. Even though the travel industry is impacted by the economic downturn, the good news is 2009 is the year of the great travel bargain. Your dream vacation may cost a lot less this year because of discounts, extras and upgrades. And some of the most popular travel destinations are seeing smaller crowds, Read the rest of this entry »

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Greensboro,
NC – January 2009 – For the first time in the state’s history, a
property is featured on the cover of the official 2009 North Carolina Travel
Guide. A photograph of the Proximity Hotel and Prints Works Bistro graces
the cover of the guide which has historically been noted for its natural
scenic beauty shots. The 2009 guide is featuring an urban setting and recognizing
“The Greenest Hotel in America.”
As
the first Platinum Read the rest of this entry »

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The bear market is putting the squeeze on the travel industry and travelers are reaping the benefits. As customers cut down their vacation budgets, airlines, hotels, and cruise lines are extending incredible deals to try and entice them back into traveling.
To help you find the best bargains, we personally surfed the torrent of travel sites flooding the Web and chose our favorites.
For airfare, lodging and car rentals, we identify which links Read the rest of this entry »

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If you want your sheets changed daily, your breakfast delivered to your room or even the reassurance of knowing the toilet has been sanitized, you may be a candidate for an overnight stay in one of the 48,000 properties that populate the U.S. lodgings landscape
But hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfasts aren't for everyone, especially in these economic times when a seven-day stay can cost four figures.
That factor coupled with the growth of the Read the rest of this entry »

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Smart Destinations Inc. today announced Robert Hohman has joined its Board of Directors to help guide the company through its next phase of growth. As a former president of Hotwire.com and part of the founding team at Expedia Inc., Hohman brings a tremendous depth of knowledge and experience in travel, the Internet, and technology to the Smart Destinations Board.
Boston, MA (
) January 5, 2009 -- Smart Destinations Inc. today announced Robert Read the rest of this entry »

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2009 marks the 40th Anniversary of one of the most recognizable and enduring state tourism slogans, "Virginia is for Lovers." The anniversary will be celebrated with sweepstakes, events, travel deals and more throughout 2009.
Richmond, VA (
) January 5, 2009 -- 2009 marks the 40th Anniversary of one of the most recognizable and enduring state tourism slogans, "Virginia is for Lovers." Launched in 1969 amidst peace demonstrations and Woodstock, Read the rest of this entry »

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I've been a little wrapped up in other projects the past few years, the net result being my yard could use some serious resuscitation when spring rolls around. That will probably include a facelift on the flowerbeds, the picket fence, the turf, and several other tasks.
One chore I still toy with is that of installing a M.A.S.H.-like pole with directional arrows to other parts of the world. I’m sure in Korea such a contraption provided those Read the rest of this entry »

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It's a tough choice: Istanbul or Bumpass Hell.
A venerable name in the travel-guide industry has chosen a north state attraction as one of 12 top destinations for 2009 - right alongside spots in Cambodia, Turkey and Northern Ireland.
Frommers.com editors have listed Lassen Volcanic - actually "Volcano" on the site - National Park as one of their dozen domestic and international favorites for readers considering travel plans this year.
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