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For US Men, London's Calling - Washington Post

August 15, 2008 - Posted in Articles, Car Rental, Deals, Shows

But if the United States is able to defeat Argentina on Friday and eventually claim a gold medal two days later, this might not be a one-time wonder. It won't have to be a magical moment in history that needs to be wrapped up and stored in a time capsule or immortalized with a commemorative stamp.
It could possibly be duplicated. With the exception of
,
, the core players on the 2008 Olympic team are all younger than 25 and could all be in London Read the rest of this entry »

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Jenny needs new digs in a jiffy - Dallas Morning News

August 8, 2008 - Posted in Deals, Mexico packages, Shows, Travel News

06:08 PM CDT on Friday, August 22, 2008
Re: "Jenny to stay put after all – Elephant not going to Mexico or Tennessee; protesters not happy," Thursday news story.
I respect all animal rights deeply. That is why I absolutely love the idea of Jenny staying put in the Dallas Zoo. I thoroughly believe that it is the right thing to do for her. The decision respects the relationship Jenny has with her longtime handlers. Read the rest of this entry »

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A Happy Air Travel Tale (For Real) - TIME

July 25, 2008 - Posted in Agency, Car Rental, Deals, Discover Travel, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Mexico packages, Shows, Tickets

Every great while there comes a tale that completely defies belief, like
the frozen remains of Bigfoot packed in a cooler in Georgia. This is one
such story (except this one is true). It's about one man's happy experience while
.
Wait, whoa, hang on. This is no hoax. It happened to me. See, I had a flight with a connection in Dallas–Ft. Worth (DFW) and ... no, no, really, don't click the back
button!
Let's start at the beginning. Read the rest of this entry »

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Virgin Vacations Offers United Kingdom and Europe Winter Travel Deals - PR Web (press release)

July 20, 2008 - Posted in Deals, Destinations, Hotels, Information, Shows, Vacation packages, Vacations

Virgin Vacations offers extensive winter vacation deals to the UK and Europe with 6 Night London packages from $749 per person.
Norwalk, CT (
) August 21, 2008 -- Now is the time to keep an eye out for "shoulder season" and off-season travel steals. To that end, Virgin Vacations is offering amazing
to the UK, France, Czech Republic, Italy and many cities in Europe. As fuel costs continue to skyrocket these international six-night vacations Read the rest of this entry »

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The Attitude Hotels Brand Moves Out Into the World! - Boarding.no

June 21, 2008 - Posted in Car Rental, Deals, Hotels, Vacation packages, Vacations

Now Attitude Hotels has taken it to the next level, moving beyond Europe to add properties farther afield, starting with six new establishments in the United States, Costa Rica, and Thailand. And the website is now available in German as well.
Here is a rundown of the newest stars in the Attitude heavens.
Tortuga del Sol, Palm Springs (from 179 USD nightly). South of Los Angeles in Southern California's gay-popular desert playground, you'll love Read the rest of this entry »

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UTEP Juarez travel advisory - El Paso Times

June 2, 2008 - Posted in Articles, Car Rental, Deals, Expedia Travel, Information, Mexico packages, Reviews, Shows, Travel News, Travel business, Videos

The University of Texas at El Paso has enjoyed a long and multi-faceted set of relationships with institutions and individuals in Mexico, particularly in Ciudad JuГЎrez and the State of Chihuahua. It has been enormously satisfying to see these relationships grow successfully in both breadth and depth during the past several years, as they have involved an increasing number of UTEP students, faculty and staff in a widening range of collaborative Read the rest of this entry »

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Labor Day hotel deals in Las Vegas - Los Angeles Times

April 16, 2008 - Posted in Cheap travel, Deals, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Hotels, Las Vegas vacations, Shows

With all this talk of an economic downturn, and Vegas properties either suspending construction (Echelon) or filing for bankruptcy protection (Lake Las Vegas), a traveler would expect hotel prices to drop and great deals to be found. I had a look at a few travel booking sites to see what hotel rates are over the Labor Day weekend (all prices are pre-tax unless otherwise noted).
| You can shop for rooms across the pricing gamut on this do-it-all Read the rest of this entry »

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Tourism officials report mixed results in island's summer season - Hilton Head Island Packet

April 16, 2008 - Posted in Articles, Car Rental, Deals, Destinations, Discover Travel, Expedia Travel, Hotels, Reservations, Shows, Travel business, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

in the Lowcountry and the Coastal Empire.

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Local tourism industry officials are reporting mixed results for this year's family vacation season, which is
drawing to a close.
The month of July was strong in terms of the number of visitors spending the night on Hilton Head Island. But some property and hotel managers said it took some pretty heavy discounting to get tourists here.
Ken Nason, director of sales and marketing at the Read the rest of this entry »

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Expedia Half-Off Hotel Sale and Europe Vacation Packages - SmarterTravel.com

March 15, 2008 - Posted in Articles, Car Rental, Cheap travel, City Guides, Deals, Destinations, Discover Travel, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Guides, Hotels, Information, Las Vegas vacations, Reviews, Shows, Travel News, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

The Deal Detective is now sleuthing out bargains every week. Look for a new case each Thursday in SmarterTravel.com's Deal Alert newsletter.
As I mentioned in last week's column, I'm now exposing and dissecting "good" deals along with solving your travel conundrums. This week, I've chosen to shine my magnifying glass on
. The discount is available at more than 125 participating hotels for stays of four or more nights. Plus, you'll receive a
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ShermansTravel.com Announces the Best Back-to-School Travel Deals … - MarketWatch

March 14, 2008 - Posted in Deals, Destinations, Travel News

ShermansTravel Media is a leading travel media company that publishes
ShermansTravel.com and Sherman's Travel magazine. Founded by James Sherman in
2002, ShermansTravel.com is now the web's most trusted source for
editor-screened travel deals and destination advice. Sherman's Top 25, a free
weekly e-newsletter, has surpassed four million subscribers. The company also
has syndication partnerships with leading web sites including MSNBC.com,
MSN.com, Read the rest of this entry »

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Top five bargain destinations for fall - USA Today

January 28, 2008 - Posted in Cheap travel, Deals, Destinations, Discover Travel, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Hotels, Las Vegas vacations, Mexico packages, Travel News, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

I've monitored trends, industry news, and sale patterns to point you in the direction of places that offer the best bargains for the coming season. Below you'll find examples of deals presently available for fall trips. Like all offers, these are sure to expire; however, a little research on your part can yield similar results when you're ready to book.
If you're looking for a vacation that feels far away but is still affordable and easy to get Read the rest of this entry »

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