Archive for April, 2009

Packwhiz Streamlines Packing for Your Trip

Lifehacker’s Adam Pash just posted this article:

Always have the sneaking suspicion you’ve forgotten something when you’re ready to head out the door on a trip? Web-based packing list generator Packwhiz aims to ensure that never happens again. …

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Bookmarks for April 5th 2009 through April 27th 2009

These are my links for April 5th 2009 through April 27th 2009: H1N1 Swine Flu Map – Google Heat Map – H1N1 Swine flu in 2009. Pink markers are suspect. Purple markers are confirmed. Deaths lack a dot in marker. Yellow markers are negative. Swine flu: Travel update – The U.S. has not yet issued [...]

Top 10 Money-Saving Guides for Common Purchases

Lifehacker’s Kevin Purdy just posted this article:

The marketplace is an expensive place to get confused. Get more for your money when you buy laptops, air travel, eyeglasses, or other purchases with our roundup of thrifty buyers’ guides for common purchases. …

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Google Maps Shows Local Webcams

Lifehacker’s Kevin Purdy just posted this article:

Google Maps picks up a layer from webcams.travel, giving you embedded views of public webcams anywhere you want to go. …

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Save on Orlando Hotels, Attractions, More With Free Magicard

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : Orlando visitors can save on attractions, dining, accommodations, transportation, and shopping with the Orlando CVB’s free discount card.

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Save on Orlando Hotels, Attractions, More With Free Magicard

Smarter Travel has posted some info about orlando cvb: Orlando visitors can save on attractions, dining, accommodations, transportation, and shopping with the Orlando CVB’s free discount card.

Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.

Track Cheap Flight Fares to Facebook Friends

Lifehacker’s Kevin Purdy just posted this article:

Trying to lure an old friend, or maybe a new flame, over to your neck of the woods for the weekend? The Flights to Friends Facebook application watches the cheap ticket sites and lets you know which of your friends you can visit on the cheap in the near future, or see what it costs them to visit you. You can, of course, tell them about the fare, and they’ll probably be prompted to install this app, but it’s convenient for those who like to travel on the fly. Thanks, Steve!

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The Avoidable Fees You’re Still Paying For

Lifehacker’s Kevin Purdy just posted this article:

The Associated Press gets a bit, well, blog-like in an article detailing 20 recurring fees that seem like unavoidable annoyances, but can be worked around with planning and a strong dose of Won’t Stand For It. …

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