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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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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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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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There is an art to being lucky in travel photography, and it usually involves a lot of hard work. Research is the key. Find out all you can about where you are going. Read travel guides, books, newspaper and magazine articles, scour the internet, watch television programs. Knowing a little about what life is like in that part of the world can go a long way to getting the most out of your time there. For instance, how would the locals react to someone Read the rest of this entry »

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"Gold Rush Memories" provides two ways to tour The Last Frontier, a three-night cruise through the scenic Inside Passage from Vancouver to Skagway, British Columbia, and an eight-night U-drive road trip in a comfortable motor home.
Making use of RV campsites reserved along the way, the adventurous driving itinerary leads from Skagway to Whitehorse, Fairbanks, and finally Anchorage, with two nights set aside to take in Denali National Park.
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Go Green – Rebuild the World.
In this age of global warming and eco-friendly living, many American’s are making a more concerted effort to live green. Good news: the green life extends beyond the home. Airlines and airports are making advancements to help reduce their carbon-footprint on land in the air, and more hotels are joining the eco-friendly bandwagon with earth-friendly enhancements in rooms.
In addition, more travel companies are Read the rest of this entry »

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NEW YORK - 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 traveller.
Travel and Leisure recently came out with the 2009 edition of its 100 Greatest Trips, with mini-guides to each destination, maps, resource listings and trips Read the rest of this entry »

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Lt. Governor Becky Skillman has unveiled the cover of the 2009 Indiana Travel Guide featuring Turkey Run State Park in Parke County.
The image shows a family enjoying a canoe ride, one of many outdoor activities available at Indiana's second oldest state park. Turkey Run is best known for its deep canyons and rock formations, creating some of the most scenic and rugged hiking in the state. All four 2009 Indiana travel publications feature new cover Read the rest of this entry »

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