Category: General
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Luxury Private Rail Car Travel Across the Rockies
I’ve previously written about my love of train travel and how it grew from the Amtrak trip I took around the country when I was a kid. For thirty days, my parents, my brother, and I traveled northwestward from New York to California and then southeastward back to our own region. I’ve had so many wonderful travel experiences since that time, but those memories of riding in a dome car…
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How to Make College Visits More Fun
Like many of us, we’ve been touring colleges with our son. Elaine Glusac of The New York Times suggests how we can try to make these trips into fun vacations. Her advice includes: Use your vacation budget Make a two-year plan and start the tours earlier Don’t cram Go off the campus tour itinerary Consider the journey whatever the destination. …
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Foodie Alert: Lonely Planet’s New Food Imprint
Lonely Planet has launched a new imprint, Lonely Planet Food. This leading travel publisher will now be producing food-related books under the Lonely Planet Food umbrella. “Under the banner of Lonely Planet Food, we’ll showcase our knowledge and passion for genuine local cuisine,” said Lonely Planet’s Associate Publisher, Robin Barton. “Food and drink is a huge…
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Travel Tips: Planning a Happier Trip with Friends
Traveling with your closest friends may seem ideal but, as travel expert Melissa Biggs Bradley notes, it could result in disaster if not planned correctly. Ms. Bradley provides a series of tips on planning a happy vacation with friends: Establish Expectations First, Have an Itinerary, Build in Some Space, Figure out Money Matters First, and Be Aware of Parenting…
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Fun Fall Travel Reading
It’s the end of summer, but luckily our weather is still nice enough to lounge outside with a good travel book: I’ve come across some interesting reads: Epic Bike Rides of the World: Lonely Planet’s new hardcover book show cases 200 of what this travel publisher says are the best places to ride a bicycle around…
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8 Travel Safety Tips
Airefarewatchdog.com has listed 8 travel safety tips not to ignore while traveling: Register with the State Department Leave an Itinerary at Home Make a Copy of Your Passport Don’t Have Your Phone Out Buckle Up / Choose Your Transportation Wisely Learn the Local 911 equivalent Keep Your Seatbelt on While Flying Check State Department Warnings…
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Pet Friendly Hotel Chains
Travel + Leisure lists the following hotel chains as pet friendly: Hilton Hotels W Hotels Hotel Indigo Kimpton Hotels Loewes Hotels Mandarin Oriental Hotels Ritz-Carlton Hotels Click HERE to read the whole article, and let us know if you have any tips or comments.
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 