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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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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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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.
"This Read the rest of this entry »

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Caution to the moneyed travellers! Take the unconventional, out-of-the-ordinary, blend it with refined luxury and you get yourself an exclusive membership at Emperum Club, with a twist.
Alida Kara, Co-CEO of Emperum Group, says the Club differs fundamentally from other destination clubs as it does not offer fractional ownership, timeshare, nor deals with any aspect of real estate; rather, it is a global service provider with extensive partnership Read the rest of this entry »

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Denver ranks No. 19 among domestic destinations that travel agents say they’re booking for 2009, according to a survey released Friday.
The survey by Travel Leaders — which was formerly called Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates — relied on the opinions of 547 of the company’s agents, managers and owners. They were asked to list the five top domestic destinations they’re booking for this year.
The top destination by Read the rest of this entry »

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NEW DELHI, DEC 31
This year, Goa slipped down the chart in the list of top domestic New Year destinations. The surprise entry at No: 1 is the land of sand dunes, Rajasthan. The rise of boutique hotels in the area is said to be the reason behind the state’s ranking. Closely following at No 2 are Kerala’s backwaters and house boat parties. Goa has slipped to No 3, with almost 30 per cent cancellations after the recent Mumbai terror attacks and the Read the rest of this entry »

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KANSAS CITY, MO

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What do Kansas City, Riviera Nayarit, Vancouver, Peru and Lithuania have in common? They've all been named the top places to watch in 2009 by
So, what got Kansas City in the mix with such exotic destinations?
The Sprint Center is one the cornerstone of Kansas City's revitalization, and mentioned by the smarttravel.com article posted on USA Today's web site.
Right next door to the Read the rest of this entry »

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has emerged as a popular destination for Britons looking to holiday further afield, new research has revealed.
According to findings from Thomson and First Choice, the country - along with the US state of Florida - is set to be one of the top long-haul destinations for holidaymakers over the coming 12 months.
And the research also revealed that many Britons consider annual summer holidays to be a necessity rather than a luxury, with 88 per cent Read the rest of this entry »

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ISLAMABAD: Those who think that Pakistan is all about historical sites, great cuisine, exciting cities and bustling bazaars may be not be aware that Pakistan is also an excellent destination to enjoy adventure sports.
There are a number of adventure sport destinations in Pakistan, which one can travel to. And the range of the adventure sports in the country is immense.
From jeep safari to mountaineering, from fishing to river rafting, from skiing Read the rest of this entry »

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