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For a short visit, a week-end, a city break, these free pocket guides are useful printable and downloadable tools available online.
Ischia has a population of nearly 58,000 people. In the Ischia Island guide students, families and backpackers can get a large selection of cheap or low cost accommodation with plenty of low cost solutions in cheap hostel Ischia, Bed and Breakfast, guesthouses, cheap hotel deals.
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Looking for some inspiration to plan your trips for the new year? Here are some books to guide you. And if you can’t afford to take the trip of your dreams in this economy, any one of these publications will give you the right to proclaim yourself an expert armchair traveler.
Travel + Leisure recently came out with the 2009 edition of its “100 Greatest Trips” ($34.95), with mini-guides to each destination, maps, resource listings 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.”
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Worldwide has appointed Matthew Goldberg, a senior executive at Dow Jones with responsibility for digital operations including WSJ.com, as chief executive of the Lonely Planet travel guides business.
Goldberg will report to Marcus Arthur, BBC Worldwide's managing director of global brands, the division that is also responsible for the Top Gear franchise.
He will be based in Melbourne, Australia, and replaces acting Lonely Planet chief executive Read the rest of this entry »

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Academy Award Nominated Actress Angela Bassett Joins Walt Disney World Moms
Panel with her Disney Vacation Tips

Actress Helps Debut 16 New Parents for the 2009 Walt Disney World Moms Panel

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating an exceptional
opening year, Disney Parks has launched its second consecutive Walt Disney
World Moms Panel, www.disneyworldmoms.com. Academy Award nominated actress
Angela Bassett, star of television's 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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Bristol has edged its way onto the list of 'Top 10 cities for 2009' as compiled by DK Eyewitness Travel Guides.
The city features alongside well known destinations such as Cape Town and Buenos Aires as well as lesser-known cities such as Gdansk in Poland and Vilnius in Lithuania.
Anna Paynton from DK Eyewitness Travel Guides explained that Bristol had been chosen for its varied character. She said: "Bristol is often overlooked in favour of its Read the rest of this entry »

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Monday, January 5, 2009
Our favourite travel magazine Wanderlust is looking for possible submissions for a new book.
The photobook to be publish this autumn will highlight unusual places, people, events and wildlife of the world. The book, to be published in conjunction with Bradt Travel Guides, will be a glossy tome with a range of images and the stories behind them.
The magazine is inviting readers to send photos from their travels, showcasing 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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