Tag: travel
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Travel Tidbits – Cruise lines update old ships with new tricks
Delta: All Shuttle flights now have in-flight Wi-Fi Delta Air Lines says installed in-flight Wi-Fi on all of its Delta Shuttle aircraft… USA Today Celebrity Announces a Second Ship for the U.K. in 2013 Such has been the success of Celebrity Cruises’ summer season out of Southampton on Celebrity Eclipse that…
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Travel Tidbits – Planning an African Safari
San Francisco: City by the Bay is abloom with floral festivals Talk about flower power… LA Times Mouse ears or keggers for spring break? Check out seven hot spots and uncover what’s new and happening… USA Today Planning an African Safari An African safari…
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More new ships on the way for Viking River Cruises
Just how big is the boom in river cruising in Europe? Big enough that Europe river cruise giant Viking is ordering six more new ships for 2013, on top of six vessels on the way this year. In announcing the ambitious move on Wednesday, Viking said all of the vessels will be what it is…
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My Guatemalan Adventure: Day 1
Thirdeyemom I landed in Guatemala City on an excessively windy day on Sunday, March 4th. After a fitful night’s sleep at a mediocre airport hotel I was ready to leave Houston and finally continue my way south to Guatemala. I had the usual feelings of excitement and anticipation which I always get before I land…
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Nubble Light
Places Unknown and Everything Else You might remember my two previous posts with Nubble Light, you can see them under the Maine/York category. For this one I was trying to get very low and close to the water and try to get reflection of the Nubble Light in this little water puddle. The angles did…
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Cycling Across Canada: Line dancing and wildlife in Calgary
Originally posted on Travel Destination Bucket List: As the towering mountains gave way to prairie flatlands, the big city congestion greeted me as I cycled into Calgary and struggled to find the Hosteling International hostel on the east side of downtown. A vibrant city with loads to do, I quickly settled into the hostel life…
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Travel Tidbits – Exploring Florida’s newest theme parks
Lure of the bleak city It’s impossible not to warm to Berlin — even when there’s a chill in the air… Sydney Morning Herald Miracles set in stone The wonders of Ethiopia… Sydney Morning Herald Laid-back fantasy towns for every style 20…
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The Griffith Observatory
Originally posted on It's A Magical World Old Buddy: The Griffith Observatory is one of the most recognizable landmarks along the Los Angeles skyline. In fact, the Observatory is so recognizable that the locals are equally excited to see the Observatory as they are to see the Hollywood Sign!* Many individuals are delighted to discover…