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I recently wrote about Offbeat Guides, which fell a bit flat on our expectations of customization. But now
gets in right by bringing personalization to their custom travel guides.
, DK Travel has considered by clearly paying attention to the growing trend that allows consumers to get creative when developing a custom product.  The company currently enables people to create their own travel guides for approximately 40 locations worldwide. During Read the rest of this entry »

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CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's tourism industry, the country's top hard currency earner, has started to feel the pinch of the global financial crisis, with hotel bookings down 30 percent in January 2009 compared to the same month in 2008.
Fathi Nour, chairman of state-owned Misr Hotels, one of the country's biggest hotel firms, said Wednesday the global nature of the turmoil has placed Egypt in competition with top tourist destinations that may slash Read the rest of this entry »

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When is “Hurricane Season?”
This is one of the number one questions asked by luxury world cruise travelers and other tourists who plan to be near or on an ocean for their vacation. Depending on who you ask, the answer is usually different. Some will say that for the Atlantic Ocean and North Pacific, it is from August
October, while others say June to November. Some say the South Pacific is prone to hurricanes from November to May, while others Read the rest of this entry »

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Jackson Hole, Wyo.
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Dec. 23
/PRNewswire/ -- Today's launch of EpicQuest marks a new era in international adventure travel. Offering a diverse portfolio of high-intensity travel itineraries across a range of sports categories and destinations, EpicQuest provides a backstage pass to the greatest travel adventures in the world.
EpicQuest has retained a distinguished roster of world-class athletes to guide many of its excursions. Already on board Read the rest of this entry »

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Hanoi, Vietnam, December 22, 2008 --(
)-- Acting as local responsible tour operator, Footprint offers customized tours and eco-friendly vacation trips to beautiful destinations in Vietnam.
And this year 2009, most of their tours get the innovation from the experienced tour operators and travel consultants who have been long working for Footprint and understand what market Footprint is trying to please.
Booking Vietnam tours through Footprint, Read the rest of this entry »

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Portland, Oregon (CaymanMama.com) — After a long hard year of campaigning, traveling and giving thousands of hugs to the American public, president-elect Barack Obama and family are planning to take a family vacation in Hawaii.
Obama, wife Michelle and their two daughters will trade the Christmas tree for the palm tree by spending the holiday spend the far from frozen Lake Michigan for warmer waters with a luxurious beachside vacation with Read the rest of this entry »

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1. Ask the hotel about child facilities
Some resorts are built for couples, with lots of spas and romantic nooks. Kids will hate this. You need a resort with plenty of indoor recreational facilities, where they can play safely, and happily. Some hotels will even offer babysitting or child care services, so you can do some shopping or sight seeing on your own, without someone tugging at your knee and saying, “Mommy, can we go now?”
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Vacations Inc of Winter Park has formed an exclusive arrangement with Epic Mountain Sports to bring lodging and gear rental together for their guests. The arrangement is ideal for both businesses and convenient for Vacations Inc. guests.
) December 13, 2008 -- A new ski season is upon us and it’s finally time to plan that much anticipated Rocky Mountain winter getaway. Our best advice is to keep things simple and stress free. From lodging Read the rest of this entry »

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Edmonton, AB, Canada (OPENPRESS) December 10, 2008 -- Wild Rose Vacations Edmonton is doing their part to help the local less fortunate by sponsoring charity drives in their city. They are currently collecting toys, canned goods and non perishable food items from customers that attend their presentations to help donate what they can as times get tough for many ordinary people.
“The holiday time can be an especially sad time for those who cannot Read the rest of this entry »

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As expected, Air Force will be playing in the Armed Forces Bowl on Dec. 31 in Fort Worth, Texas, and Colorado State is headed for Albuquerque to play in the New Mexico Bowl on Dec. 20.
On Sunday, Air Force (8-4) accepted the bid to face a team in Houston (7-5) that the Falcons beat earlier this season. CSU (6-6) officially accepted its long- awaited bid to play Fresno State in the New Mexico Bowl.
"We are absolutely thrilled and honored to accept Read the rest of this entry »

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