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Sunday, September 5th, 2010Bringing your own music in an MP3 player or portable CD player is a great way to block out the noise of typical major cities, smooth the ride on trying bus journeys, or pass the time during long transit periods. On the other hand, there is nothing more isolating than a pair of headphones. Who would want to communicate [...]
Cruising: All Questions Answered!
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010The author of this informative book is the world’s foremost authority on cruising and his name is Douglas Ward. He has spent more than 5400 days at sea participating in more than 970 cruises! He has also devised an internationally accepted system for rating ships that everyone uses today! This current edition provides ratings for more [...]
Cruise Maven
Saturday, August 28th, 2010I recently added the Cruise Maven to our Blogroll! She is definitely an exceptional addition to our list of world class travelers and a good friend! Take a moment to read her Bio and check her blog out soon! www.cruisemaven.com
Sherry Laskin, aka Cruise Maven, has been in love with cruising for over four decades. As a very [...]
91 Best Tips For Free Travel
Thursday, August 12th, 2010Be patient, be personal, be informed and you can bargain successfully for anything. The real world everyone lives in is like a giant negotiating table in the corporate world, and like it or not, you are a participant. Negotiating is an area of knowledge that focuses on gaining the favor of people from whom we [...]
Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2010
Monday, August 9th, 2010In my opinion, this is the most comprehensive, detailed and authoritative guide you can buy for cruising! The author, Douglas Ward, is clearly the most respected cruise expert in the world with more than 40 years of experience.
I use this guide daily to navigate through all of the industry hype and discover the truth! You should do [...]
Fodor’s Essential Europe, 1st Edition Review
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010I frequently visit Europe on business. It has become second nature to bring along a Fodor’s guide book to assist me on my way. What is there not to like? They are always comprehensive in their coverage and content eliminating all the guesswork in your travel planning. This is likely because they rely on local [...]
It is amazing how fear sells!
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010It is amazing how fear sells. Fear is also a highly motivational tool. If it is used by individuals with the wrong intentions, it has the ability to control people and even a nation…a few well placed words within the powerful media can control people’s actions and possibly paralyze them completely. I’m sure we can all relate and say…yes, [...]
90 Best Blogs for Broke Travelers
Monday, April 12th, 2010You are probably pretty broke. Pricey plane tickets, disadvantaged exchange rates, and museum passes can add up to a lot of cash very quickly. But don’t worry, at least not on my time or dime! We have done the research to help you realize your dreams of traveling the world, experiencing new things and lounging around Mediterranean beaches all [...]
Fodor's Caribbean 2010 guide book review
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010This formidable guide book has packed a tremendous amount of value within its 1110 plus pages. As with all Fodor’s guide books, it has delivered what the traveler has demanded in an easy to read style.
Each of the 26 major islands has separate sections highlighting the most important features offered at the destination. These include: a general [...]
50 Top Ecotourism Sites
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010If you share a love of both the environment and travel, then an ecotourism vacation could be a way to combine the best of both into one great adventure. You’ll get to see some of the most remote and beautiful locations on earth, all while making sure you preserve them for those who follow. Whether [...]
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