Monthly Archives: July 2008

Weekday Travel Can Save You $$$

If you have the freedom to travel from Sunday through Thursday and not just on holidays or on weekends, you can get much better rates at most hotels and beach rentals and resorts, as well as car rentals. I am … Continue reading

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Heaven on Earth: The Wickaninnish Inn

The ?wilderness? for a vacation? I am not into camping so much and my idea of roughing it is not having room service available. So my wilderness destination of choice is going to be The Wickaninnish Inn on Vancouver Island … Continue reading

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Italian Villas – Great for Small Groups!

We all dream of that perfect travel experience in the dreamland that is Italy. How about including a stay in an Italian villa in that dream. It is as easy as your purse and your time allow. True villas abound … Continue reading

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My first group trip by bus

It is never too early to plan a fall colors tour; in fact, it might be too late if you want to get the best prices and your favorite pick of the destinations. And if you are happy to just … Continue reading

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We must TRAVEL- no matter the cost

With the economy being what it is today, many would-be travelers are cutting back on their travel expenses. If you are a working person, eliminating your vacation is never a good idea. You have earned that time and whether you … Continue reading

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Tips for Cheap Travel

I just love to travel, don’t you? And though anytime of year is good, it seems that the summer is a popular time for most of us. The kids are out of school, Grandma will keep the pets, and the … Continue reading

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I Heart Cruises

I simply cannot think of a better way to take a great vacation than to take a cruise. I am sure that many experienced travelers may think of it as limiting in some ways but if you are considering an … Continue reading

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Florida Coastal Eating Vacation

I am so ready for a little vacation and I have rarely been so financially strapped. So what am I going to do? Well, I can stay close to home and just pretend that I am visiting my general geographical … Continue reading

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How to Have a Perfect Vacation

How to Have the Perfect Vacation. Now that?s a story we would all like to be able to write. But we can all can have a fabulous vacation if we just plan it well. Consider these things: 1. First consideration … Continue reading

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Packing Light – you really should

Ahh, the benefits of ?packing light?. Goodness, this could take me from the subject of body weight to gun control. But for immediate purposes, let?s talk about how it can effect you when traveling. Most experienced travelers, at least the … Continue reading

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