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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 [...]
Best Sonoma County Wineries
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010Sonoma County, California is home to 13 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), each with its own distinctive characteristics. Its amazing range of terroir and microclimates distinguishes Sonoma County as one of the most diverse and special winegrowing regions in the world. The Pacific coastline, redwood forests, fertile valleys and mountains produce an array of exceptional wines.
As you [...]
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 [...]
Australia’s Great Train Journeys
Friday, August 20th, 2010If you’re looking for a different train experience, it’s time to visit Australia! The country with sooooo much to offer and a great accent!
Australia is a rail traveler’s dream! Scenic railways abound. The Indian Pacific and The Ghan, both transcontinental, are famous. The Overland runs between Melbourne and Adelaide. But it’s the Sunlander that many people have found the [...]
Argentina National Geographic Traveler Review
Monday, August 16th, 2010I travel the world for a living and it’s critically important I always have an expert guidebook at my side. That’s what you have with this wonderful source of information.
It provides excursions off the beaten path including Tierra del Fuego and the wildlife-rich Esteros del Ibera.
Driving and walking tours with maps color-coded to site descriptions, [...]
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 [...]
Hotel Belvedere Bellagio Italy Review
Monday, August 2nd, 2010The Hotel Belvedere Bellagio in Italy is currently one of my favorite properties in the world. Here are just a few reasons it may be perfect for you!
Location: This amazing gem stands proudly overlooking the timeless scenery of Lake Como. The name did not come by chance as it means “beautiful view” in Italian. And fortunately, it’s just a few minutes walk from the heart of [...]
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 [...]
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