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Travel News for January 22nd 2010 through January 24th 2010

webmonkey — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:17:38 +0000

Bringing you what’s new in travel for January 22nd 2010 through January 24th 2010:

Smart Deal of the Week: Two Choices for a One-Week Walkabout in Australia – Carrie Havranek posted this over on Frommer’s : This week’s Smart Deal takes you down under, with two ways to save: a package from $1,299 for a week or select airfare priced from $399 each way. Whatever you choose, the deal will have you walking about for a week.
Top 10 Mobile Apps for Travelers – Smarter Travel has posted some info about hitting the road: Whether you’re taking to the skies or hitting the road, these apps will make your trip easier. Plus, tell us about your favorite apps!Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.
Five Ways to Get Comfortable in a Tiny Airplane Seat – Smarter Travel has posted some info about coach seats: OK, we admit it. Coach seats are downright uncomfortable. But with these tips and products, you can make your next flight a little more bearable.Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.

Travel News for January 22nd 2010 through January 24th 2010

Travel News for January 9th 2010 through January 10th 2010

webmonkey — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:00:39 +0000

Bringing you what’s new in travel for January 9th 2010 through January 10th 2010:

Telluride Appeals to Both Skiers and Non-Skiers – Smarter Travel has posted some info about telluride colorado: Whether you’re up at dawn to hit the slopes or can’t stand the thought of carving through the snow, the mountain village of Telluride, Colorado, has something to offer.Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.
Smart Deal of the Week: Madrid and Rome from $818 – Carrie Havranek posted this over on Frommer’s : We’ve often featured the independent, customizable trips from European Destinations, and this week’s smart deal again demonstrates why we’re so fond of them.
Music City, USA – I found this article over on Road Warrior: When it comes to fun music cities, perhaps no U.S. destinations is more notorious than Nashville, Tennessee, known to much of the world as Music City, USA. Nashville gained this moniker in 1925 with the opening of the Grand Ole…Read the rest at www.roadwarriortips.com

Travel News for January 9th 2010 through January 10th 2010

Frommer’s Smart Deal of the Week: Ecuador in 2010 from $1,299

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Carrie Havranek posted this over on Frommer's : Friendly Planet is offering a trip to Ecuador for eight days from $1,299, based on departures from Miami. The price is valid for trips booked by November 13, and represents a savings of up to $800 per couple.

Frommer’s Smart Deal of the Week: Ecuador in 2010 from $1,299

Smart Deal of the Week: Rome Duets from $999 in the Off Season

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Carrie Havranek posted this over on Frommer's : Central Holidays has made it easier to double your European pleasure by pairing four nights in Rome with the same amount of time in London, Paris, Nice, or Athens.

Smart Deal of the Week: Rome Duets from $999 in the Off Season

Where Does the Dollar Do Best? Global Price Index for October 2009

admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Carrie Havranek posted this over on Frommer's : Adding up the costs for your next trip? Here's what you can expect to pay for a beer in Suriname, a movie in Reno, a hotel in Chiang Mai, and more travel essentials in eight destinations around the world.

Where Does the Dollar Do Best? Global Price Index for October 2009

Scary Sleeping at Haunted Houses: Where to Lay Your Head, Tempt the Spirits

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Carrie Havranek posted this over on Frommer's : If you've ever stayed at a bed and breakfast, you may have thought you heard something go bump in the night. Here are a handful of places that aren't afraid to argue that "bump" ma be something more interesting.

Scary Sleeping at Haunted Houses: Where to Lay Your Head, Tempt the Spirits

Frommer’s Smart Deal of the Week: Barcelona at its Best From $599

admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Carrie Havranek posted this over on Frommer's : Go-Today is known for its rock-bottom prices on independent trips, and excels on those to Europe. This fall, it's offering big discounts on trips there, like this one to for six nights in Barcelona.

Frommer’s Smart Deal of the Week: Barcelona at its Best From $599