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Madoff's jail survival guide
in Sox First, on June 26, 2009
Bernard Madoff, 71, gets sentenced on Monday and the tips are coming in on how he could best survive jail. Whether it's 12 years, as his lawyers have asked, or longer. Lawyers have told CNN he is unlikely to leave prison alive. Madoff is likely to be sent to a medium security jail. And ...
Caribbean Sees Deep Price Cuts
in The Flyaway Weblog, on June 24, 2009
© Vagabond Shutterbug
The recession is cutting into the Caribbean's travel industry in a profound way, according to CNN "The deals we are seeing in the Caribbean right now are unprecedented," says John Israel, Orbitz.com's Caribbean regional director. "There may have b...
Antalya: Turkey's Mediterranean Playground
in Wandalust, on May 29, 2009
...ttractions in the area. And Antalya affords its visitors access to a number of surrounding seaside resorts and natural attractions.
The city of Antalya is the heart beat of tourism in Turkey. The off...
Five Golf Destinations in Spain
in Wandalust, on May 19, 2009
...t amazing new courses in recent times. The lush fairways here remind you of Florida's golf resorts.
Almerimar Hotel and Golf Club -Located in El Ejido, 24 miles SW of Almeria, province of Al...
Spain's Top Five Golf Destinations
in Eagle Par Birdie, on May 15, 2009
...t amazing new courses in recent times. The lush fairways here remind you of Florida's golf resorts.
Almerimar Hotel and Golf Club -Located in El Ejido, 24 miles SW of Almeria, province of Al...
Mexiko: Gratisurlaub für Grippekranke
in Das Reise-Weblog, on May 14, 2009
...eißt:
Wer in Mexiko Urlaub macht und sich mit Schweinegrippe ansteckt, bekommt in bestimmten Resorts als Entschädigung für die kommenden drei Jahre Gratis-Aufenthalte geschenkt. Mit dieser Aktion wo...
Coffee in Paris
in Hidden Travel Gems, on May 10, 2009
If you've ever been to Paris and you didn't spend a little time just enjoying the atmosphere with a cup of coffee at one of the city's sideway cafés you're an idiot you missed it.
Here's a little help for next time. Gridskipper had a piece recently that featured eight good ...
Caribbean Benefits as Tourists Flee Mexico
in Wandalust, on May 6, 2009
...y recommending Jamaica and the Dominican Republic as alternatives to Cancun and other Mexican beach resorts because they are close and affordable. There are plenty of other destinations. The AP story ...
China in the Springtime
in Hidden Travel Gems, on April 29, 2009
...My friend Sara Naumann has a good set of resources available on China in the Springtime. According to Sara, "It's a great time to visit China. Bring your rain gear and enjoy mild temper...
Swatch Watches
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 28, 2009
...watch with a built-in access control function which can be used as a ski pass at many ski resorts throughout the world), and Swatch Beat (featuring the revolutionary Internet Time).
Swatch White...
Thailand May as Well Be Closed...
in Hidden Travel Gems, on April 20, 2009
If you've been thinking of going to Thailand on vacation any time soon, you should probably plan on the Philippines or Malaysia instead.
I could take a few minutes and try to unravel the politics. But, well, mai pen rai . The truth is simple. Thailand had protests and political unrest a while ...
Recession Creates Lots of Vacancies at Yellowstone
in The Flyaway Weblog, on April 16, 2009
...#39;s probably good for your budget. Yellowstone's lodging concessionaire, Xanterra Parks & Resorts, reports that there is more vacancy for the summer at this time of year than they typically ...
The Coast of Maine
in Hidden Travel Gems, on April 16, 2009
AquaTerraSky had a nice piece recently on the beauty of coast Maine. Seems a new tour company (Bayliner Discover Journeys) is taking people to the state's coast island and the experience is so good that some National Geographic personnel have gotten involved. If you love misty New England morn...
Top 5 Places to Play Golf in Spain
in Eagle Par Birdie, on April 8, 2009
...e most amazing new courses in recent times. The lush fairways here remind you of Florida's golf resorts.
Almerimar Hotel and Golf Club -a layout conceived by the legendary South African, Gar...
Live Jazz in Los Angeles
in Hidden Travel Gems, on March 29, 2009
I love live jazz. And there aren't many places with a more vibrant jazz scene than L.A.
Gridskipper ran a piece on the Los Angeles jazz scene last month that's worth looking back at. A lot of clubs and music venues around Los Angeles feature jazz nights, but a handful of hardcores have ...
The New Ho Chi Minh Trail
in Eagle Par Birdie, on March 25, 2009
...eated golf courses in the thriving, prosperous nation of Vietnam.
The Trail is comprised of 7 golf resorts and the government is working hard to push golf tourism around the world. The Trail no longe...
Diamond sensors comes to the aid of modern day soldier
in The RFID Weblog, on January 31, 2009
...nly from bullets or explosives but several other risks as the enemy of today has become smarter and resorts to several other means to immobilize its opponents.
Now very soon soldiers will have access...
Internetbetrug bei Hotelbuchungen floriert
in kinkaa blog - das Blog zur Reisesuchmaschine, on January 30, 2009
Bin über folgende News von pressetext. deutschland gestolpert und frage mich gerade, ob es sich wohl um ein reines US Phänomen handelt. Hierzulande habe ich bis jetzt noch nicht von solchen Fällen speziell im Hotelbereich gehört.
Also Obacht da draussen, vor falschen Hotelseiten. Wir werden mit Sich...
Heiraten auf der Insel Mahé im MAIA Luxury Resort
in Hotels mit Flair, on January 23, 2009
heiraten - einmal im Leben mit einer reisigen Hochzeitsliste, dich bestückt mit teuren Geschenken. Im Gegenzug dann die Einladung: Aus der ganzen Republik kommen die Gäste zusammen, wollen untergebracht und versorgt werden - und am Ende? Da hat man die Geschenke, die man sich gut und gerne h...
Ritz-Carlton Reserve Goes to Phulay Bay This 2009
in The Flyaway Weblog, on January 9, 2009
...hailand will be the first property to open in 2009. Find some photos here . Reservations are also available at the official website.
This is probably the biggest initiative Ritz-Carlton will have in... ...RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE
Each exquisite destination will feature signature, one-of-a-kind low density resorts situated in choice settings, each with a distinctive personality and sense of place. Future ...
Jordan's Eco-Tourism
in Hidden Travel Gems, on December 10, 2008
When you think of eco-tourism, Jordan probably isn't the first place than comes to mind. But the waterfalls and canyons that grace the country, along with the Dead Sea it shares with Israel, are making Jordan a new eco-tourism destination...
The Associated Press ran a story recently on the ri...
Trump and the real estate slump
in Sox First, on December 4, 2008
...h reports that his a 62-storey skyscraper in Dubai has been put on hold, that Trump Entertainment Resorts is on the edge of bankrutpcy, and his golf course and luxury home complex in Scotland going ...
Caye Caulker, Belize
in Hidden Travel Gems, on December 2, 2008
Just five miles north to south and a little more than a mile at it's widest point, Caye Caulker is a Caribbean tropical paradise on the edge of Belize's barrier reef.
Concierge.com recently named Caye Caulker on of the World's Sexiest Islands for 2008. It could also be one of the mo...
Jackson Wyoming - in February
in The Flyaway Weblog, on December 1, 2008
...Wyoming in February.
You'd think it would cost money. But according to Concierge.com, the ski resorts in the nearby mountain may be full, but the in-town hotels that cater to summer tourists are...
Booking Hotels on a Budget
in The Flyaway Weblog, on November 24, 2008
...istmas and New Years Eve.
During hard economic times it pays to look for good deals - because the resorts are hurting too.
Those are just a few of her ideas. You can read the whole article here ....
Great Time To Learn Golf. Not.
in Eagle Par Birdie, on November 22, 2008
...ion, runaway inflation? Arguments can be made for all of them.
In my last post, I argued that golf resorts now being built are in for very tough times. They are essentially nearing completion at a po...
Going Broke Going For Broke
in Eagle Par Birdie, on November 22, 2008
...know times are bad when even the casino corporations are losing billions. How far behind can golf resorts be?
The Las Vegas Sands Corporation is halting a 13 billion dollar project in Macau , th...
San Clemente Palace in Venice Receives LHW Award
in Wandalust, on November 21, 2008
...igious luxury hospitality organization representing more than 450 of the world's finest hotels, resorts and spas. As the largest international luxury hotel brand, the firm maintains offices in mor...
Afrika: Gambia im Aufwind
in Das Reise-Weblog, on October 31, 2008
© Ferdinand Reus
Es ist das kleinste Land Afrika doch wer deswegen erwartet, dass das westafrikanische Gambia nur wenig zu bieten hat, der täuscht sich. Ganz im Gegenteil: in den letzten Jahren hat Gambia einen Aufschwung erlebt und setzt nun voll auf nachhaltigen Tourismus. Zu diesem Zweck w...
Breckenridge Off-Slope
in The Flyaway Weblog, on September 20, 2008
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As a resident of a ski Town , I am often asked about the best ski resorts to take a non-skiing significant other. This is a very, very important question. If your non skiing S.O. is bored on ...
Mehr Gesundheitstourismus in Tschechien
in Das Reise-Weblog, on September 19, 2008
...thopädie oder HNO zu konsultieren.
Mehr Informationen finden sich unter www.spa-resorts.cz
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Great Deals in Cape Breton
in Eagle Par Birdie, on September 7, 2008
Bell Bay Golf Club, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
One of the best times of year to play golf - at least in North America - is in the Fall. And with only a couple of weeks left of summer in the northern hemisphere , golfers in North America can expect some perfect golf weather.
Of course, we ne...
MGM Mirage Sponsoring "48 Hours in Vegas" Confessional Sweepstakes
in Play Las Vegas, on September 1, 2008
The enormously popular, "48 Hours in Vegas Confessional", which has even caused a few readers to post "confessions" on this blog, has been extended to May 2009.
MGM Mirage has partnered with "About.com" to install even more, "confession", booths thr...
From Suzanne's Files to Spire : Women Entrepreneur Travel Spirit in action.
in Les Explorers, on August 27, 2008
...EFFECT AND APPEAL. THAT'S WHAT I DO WITH THE FILES!
How tourism professionals like hotels, resorts, tourism attraction can work with you to promote their business?
IF A BUSINESS IS 'FILE ...
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Now Offering Allergy-Friendly Rooms
in Allergies, on August 8, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Anne Clark
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is now offering allergy-friendly rooms with the hotel chain's ClearAir (SM) Rooms .
The rooms are especially designe...
Golf In Russia
in Eagle Par Birdie, on July 30, 2008
...na, more than 500 golf courses are being built and several very exclusive and uber-expensive golf resorts are already finished.
India may be lagging behind but the nation has two touring profe...
Working at a Colorado Ski Area
in The Flyaway Weblog, on July 22, 2008
...kets, lodging and transportation, consider spending a season working at a Colorado ski resort. Some resorts, such as Copper Mountain, even supply low-cost employee housing. Since winter will be here s...
Florida Hotels offer Checked Baggage Credit
in The Flyaway Weblog, on July 14, 2008
...is being offered at several of the island's hotels, resorts and bed-and-breakfast inns, and is available through September 30, 2008 on stays of three or more nights at the participating hotels.
H... ...nes. The "Pack Your Bags" program is being offered at several of the island's hotels, resorts and bed-and-breakfast inns, and is available through September 30, 2008 on stays of three or...
Nachwuchsmangel in Luxushotels
in Hotels mit Flair, on July 8, 2008
...s InterContinental Hotel Berlin und Director of Operations der InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in Deutschland, Polen und Kiew/Ukraine.
Das darf ja wohl nicht wahr sein! Da winken echte Topjobs...
Las Vegas Gets Cheap
in Play Las Vegas, on July 1, 2008
...tination city.
Despite a slowdown in tourism construction continues on the next generation of mega-resorts and still more have been announced and will be underway next year.
In the meantime, however...
Online Courses Help Rural Residents
in The Online Universities Weblog, on June 30, 2008
...s have found that taking online courses makes it possible to earn a degree without leaving home.
Vail Daily reports: "Besides being able to set your own schedule, online learning has a specia...
The Links At Crowbush Cove
in Eagle Par Birdie, on June 22, 2008
Our recent golf trip to Prince Edward Island took us to a course we hadn't played in previous visits - Dundarave (see my previous post) - and to a long-standing favorite that we'd played twice before. The Links at Crowbush Cove.
The Links at Crowbush Cove represents an interesti...
Apple Computers To Open Massive Store In Las Vegas
in Play Las Vegas, on June 22, 2008
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As impressive as the Las Vegas Strip already is with its dazzling mega resorts you ain't seen nothing yet.
Next fall the mammoth "City Center" complex opens on 76 acres of prime Las...
Dundarave Golf Resort, Prince Edward Island
in Eagle Par Birdie, on June 21, 2008
Dundarave Golf Club, P.E.I.
During U-S Open week, my wife and I had the pleasure of spending 4 days in one of our favorite golf destinations - Prince Edward Island .
I have written before about golf on PEI in this space and how rewarding an experience it is but it had been several years s...
Downtown Las Vegas Revisited
in Play Las Vegas, on June 20, 2008
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Fremont Street is vastly different from The Strip in that while it doesn't have the mega-resorts that require long walks to access, it does have many smaller casinos that offer the same gam...
All Inclusive Vacation? Consider the Costs!
in The Flyaway Weblog, on June 13, 2008
...ppeal. However, are you really getting a bargain? To determine if you are, consider how many of the resorts activities are really of interest to you? In some cases, you might be getting a better deal ...
Grand Waldo Hotel to Host PokerStars-managed Poker Room
in Internet Poker, on May 22, 2008
...,000 HKD.
The luxurious Grand Waldo Hotel and Casino is one of Macau's newest five-star hotel resorts and gives poker players, their friends and family, an opportunity to explore one of Asia ...
Under The Tuscan Sun
in Hidden Travel Gems, on May 14, 2008
...tle!), in that particular episode I described about, Joan Cusack vistied varous family owned farms/resorts/restaurants. One place she visited is an all-organic farm called Paggio Altico.
[Please cor...
Las Vegas Renaissance Hotel Offers Special Online Experience
in Play Las Vegas, on May 11, 2008
... to prospective visitors quickly and in unique and appealing ways.
The new breed of Las Vegas mega-resorts and ultra luxury hotels change their appearance and offerings constantly in order to keep up...
Hotel La Playa Carmel
in Hotels mit Flair, on May 6, 2008
...ch. Discover this distinct alternative to the traditional Pebble Beach hotels and Monterey resorts, nestled in the charming coastal village of Carmel.
Das klingt nicht nur idyllisch, das ist es auch...
Beautiful Tropical Beach
in Hidden Travel Gems, on April 23, 2008
... son in the photo, taken last year, one afternoon in Rizal Beach.
There are only a couple of beach resorts offering a basic room accommodation for as low as 18$ (US) per night. The food are out of fr...
Other Voices: Links for 4/17/08
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on April 17, 2008
...the deal for the time share. I told him that for $40,000, we'd get 7 or 8 nights at one of the resorts but we were unclear as to the value of the rooms we would be getting. He looked up as he drif...
Le Meridien Khao Lak
in The Flyaway Weblog, on April 15, 2008
...anagement that while elite members are usually upgraded to suites, there were unfortunately, none available.
"But," she said. "We have decided to upgrade you to a private villa, which ... ... room rates at Le Meridien are actually pretty affordable. However, there are extremely affordable resorts all along the beach, as well as dirt cheap hotel rooms in the actual town.
Khao Lak is the p...
Is Sandals squandering its brand by going budget?
in Wandalust, on April 14, 2008
...Sandals are re-branding two of their resorts, one in Antigua and the other in Jamaica as Grand Pineapple Resorts . The prices in these " Budget " resorts will be as much as 55% lower than...
2008-2009 New England Season Pass Deals
in The Flyaway Weblog, on April 2, 2008
...ly living in Colorado, I rarely wax poetic about New England ski areas. That said, two of these ski resorts hold a sweet spot in my heart: Sunday River , where I learned to ski, and Sugarloaf , wher...
The Best Indian City You've Never Heard Of
in Hidden Travel Gems, on April 2, 2008
Even many historians are unaware of the story of Pondicherry. The former French colony sits on India's Southeast coastline. Its colonial history is a bit more troubled than that of Goa or Mumbai. In fact, since it was first seized by ambitious French colonists seeking a port between their la...
Swissôtel Hotels duften künftig
in Hotels mit Flair, on April 1, 2008
...m Duft-Branding ist durchaus vorhanden. Die AHGZ berichtet, dass die Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts künftig neben Logo und Co. auch auf einen unverwechselbaren Duft setzt. Starwood und Hyatt machen ...
Outside Magazine Names Best New Eco-Getaways
in The Outdoor Weblog, on March 31, 2008
...n their March 2008 issue .
The Lodge at Sun Ranch, in Cameron, Mont., which is notable among eco-resorts for allowing hunting of free-range organic elk; $900 a person for three nights, http://www.s...
How to Use Your Tax Rebate for Vacation
in The Outdoor Weblog, on March 31, 2008
...whale- and turtle-watching. Visit the Diamond Botanical Gardens to see the mineral baths.
Maho Bay Resorts on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, bills itself as an "ecotourism destination." The...
April Wine Events
in Celebrate Wine, on March 26, 2008
...s the weather warms around the United States. Here is just a sampling: April 2-5, 2008 - Taste of Vail - Vail, Colorado This four-day festival (pictured above) features food, wine tastings and semi...
A Quiet Tropical Island
in Hidden Travel Gems, on March 17, 2008
...er, only a few of these islands have booming tourist industries. With so much shoreline unmarred by resorts, garbage-strewn beaches, and masses of tan-lined tourists, Thailand's next island hotspo...
Massive Happenings in Breckenridge, Colorado
in The Flyaway Weblog, on March 15, 2008
... Do you think ski season is over? Think again! The snow is still falling, and many of the resorts will not close until mid-April. The news gets even better! From April 1-20, the Town of Breckenridge...
Mexico's People
in Latina Viva, on March 10, 2008
...tates.
They often live either near the border, in Mexico city or in beach-front cities near or on resorts. I've seen several population estimates ranging from 600,000 to 1,000,000....
Tourists Gain from Resorts' Competition
in Hidden Travel Gems, on February 4, 2008
The devastating effects of the December 2004 Tsunami are still being felt in many communities in South and Southeast Asia. Phuket , Thailand, a spot where hundreds of tourists perished during the disaster, has bounced back rather quickly. Even a plane crash last year has not dissuaded tour...
Vacation Spot: Ithaa
in Cool Picking, on January 27, 2008
If you love marine life but not necessarily being in the ocean, get in it without getting wet! The Ithaa Restaurant is plunked 15 feet under the Indian Ocean with a 260-degree view. The best part about the whole experience is that you'll never have to contend with crowds, since th...
In Search of Cancun's Quiet Side
in Hidden Travel Gems, on January 26, 2008
...t; are mutually exclusive.
But Puerto Morelos, a small village not far from Cancun's strip of resorts, is a secret that few Cancun veterans are willing to tell. Close enough that visitors can en...
Yunnan Offers Luxury and Ruggedness
in Hidden Travel Gems, on January 18, 2008
...to the development of Kunming's high-end tourist market as a sign of good things to come. Two resorts built and run by a company called Banyan Tree are the cream of the crop when it comes to lux...
Cool Place: Provincetown, MA
in Cool Picking, on January 17, 2008
Sick of ended up in the most tourist-y spots possible? Tired of feeling like an unoriginal camera-holder? Head to off-season Provincetown, Massachusetts , where the population balloons in the summer but settles down when things get cold. This summertime resort area attracts a wide variety...
January Beer Festivals
in Do you like to cook?, on January 10, 2008
... around the globe.
The 8th annual Big Beers, Belgians and Barleywines Festival kicks off in Vail, Colorado January 10. The festival includes a Brewmaster's Dinner, a Homebrew Competition, ...
Vinotherapy in Arizona
in Celebrate Wine, on January 9, 2008
...ng ground. If it catches on, the Tauleto-infused spa services likely will be used at other Starwood resorts across the country, bringing the combination of wine and massage to the masses. Sounds intri...
