Category: Stories
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Tips to Get that Elusive Seat From Your Airline Miles
Check out Susan Stellin’s interesting article on how to successfully use your airline miles to better score a seat. Ms. Stellin notes that some surveys show that it’s actually easier to earn a seat than in previous years. Why? Because a poor economy reduces the amount of cash bookings. Because of this, there are apparently…
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Foodie Delight in Aruba
I’ve mentioned before that I had been invited last month on a press trip to Aruba, a beautiful Dutch Island in the southern Caribbean Sea. After getting settled in, I met up with Diamond PR rep. Lisa Schwartz, the Aruba Marriott’s manager, Keirsin Tjon Pian Gi, and the other invited journalists to attend a lovely…
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Vacation Nude in France
Located 30 miles from Toronto, Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park, has partnered with a member travel agent to offer a group trip to what they say is one of the birthplaces of naturism in France: the CHM Montalivet. The trip will give naturists in North America a chance to experience European naturism as well as…
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Great Travel Gifts of 2012
Travel + Leisure lists what they consider to be the best travel gadgets of 2012. Included are a Samsung pocket camera, Polk Audio Headphones, and a Logitech cover for the iPad. Click here to read the whole story. I received a couple of interesting finds: Travelo Refillable Perfume Rollerball: The rollerball lets you take a…
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Foodie Alert: 10 Hidden World Foodie Highlights
Check out Johanna Ashby’s interesting article on deliciously off-beat traditional specialties around the world. Click here to read the whole story..
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Getting My Travel Groove Back in Aruba
Months ago, I wrote about my back injury and how it prevented me from writing about what would have been some wonderful travel experiences including a trip to Kenya at the Tribe Hotel and a series of safaris organized by Anastasia’s Africa. Even worse, I missed an opportunity to meet Neil Armstrong before he died.…
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Travel Health: Cold and Flu Tips
So many of us will be traveling during this holiday season. But nothing can mess up a trip more than experiencing a cold, or worse, the flu. Here are some tips from Dr. Dan Hussar, a pharmacist and editorial director of Pharmacy Times: Suck On Lozenges & Spray Away The Pain — If your sore…
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Bequeathing Unused Airline Miles
When the unfortunate time comes that a loved one dies, many of us wonder what we might be receiving as a bequest. That gravy boat that Aunt Milly used at all of her holiday celebrations. Or the pretty pin that Grandma wore at your wedding. But what about unused airline miles? This may seem almost…
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Erlowest: Wonderful Romantic Getaway on Lake George, New York
It was my birthday last month, and Robert and I wanted to celebrate this occasion someplace special, but relatively close to our home in New York’s Capitol District region. So I was very happy when we were invited to stay at the Inn at Erlowest. This castle-like former mansion of local legend Charley Woods is…
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Travel Health: Allergy Translation Cards
Traveling abroad over the holidays can be fun, but for someone with allergies or dietary restrictions, it can be dangerous. Many countries’ traditional holiday fare contains a variety of prevalent food allergens: France’s traditional Christmas foods ban consist heavily of shellfish, cheese, and bread. Spain, similarly, can contain tons of shellfish and cheese. China, Japan,…
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Travel Gal Kim Swidler 