Magic on a NCL Cruise: Morning in Kusadasi, Turkey
The spot was heavily wooded with many trees, and they rustled quietly in the gentle breeze. The mist that hung in the air gave the surrounding hills an ethereal beauty.
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Christmas in July? Gaylord Hotels Holiday Packages Now on Sale
It’s still swimming pool season, but for all you early bird planners, imagine millions of twinkly Christmas lights, ice slides, Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunts, snow tubing, ice skating, visits with Santa, character breakfasts, and a Gingerbread Decorating Corner.
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How to Shop Gap Right From Your Virgin Hotel Room
You’ve just arrived at your hotel and have a presentation to give the next morning at a client’s office. Tapping away on your computer, you suddenly realize you forgot to pack the power shirt you meant to wear.
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What to do With Nonrefundable Hotel Reservations You Can’t Use
Don’t go into too much detail and wail about how the next door neighbor’s dogs are driving you nuts, you’re thinking of installing an electric fence, and you don’t know how you’ll afford Christmas gifts this year for your in-laws.
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Take a Load Off At Airport Security Checkpoints
Springhill Suites by Marriott launched their Comfort Zone at Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth’s Terminal E18 checkpoint last year, and got enthusiastic feedback from travelers as well as the “Gold” award at Event Marketer Magazine’s Ex Awards ceremony for innovation.
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SPG Hot Escapes Great Picks for July 15, 2015
Happy Wednesday! The SPG Hot Escapes weekly list came out this morning. Here’s the full list,…
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Where Did 50 Cent Spend All His Money?
Bankruptcy protection will most likely halt the lawsuit, but with 50 Cent’s assets and debts somewhere between $10 and $50 million you kind of wonder where all that money went. Cue the jokes about him not having 50 cents…
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Magic on a Cruise: Day in Piraeus, Athens Greece
We followed the directions diligently, and eased the small car through tight spaces that seemed meant for one vehicle at a time only. Finally GoogleMaps announced proudly, “you have reached your destination” as we came to a dead end. But…where was the Temple of Poseidon built in 440 BC?
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Magic in Japan: Day Trip to Miyajima
Traipsing down the path I came to a halt as one nimble deer followed by another leapt across my path and folded themselves up delicately to take a nap in the sunshine. I quietly snuck out my camera and was busy snapping away before I saw another deer out of the corner of my eye…and another.
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Hot! Tickets On Sale For Frequent Traveler University Advanced Orange County
A Frequent Traveler University event is an opportunity to learn more about “this great hobby of traveling”. The truth is that just like with every skill or hobby, the more knowledge you have the better you get. A Frequent Traveler University is a crash course where you get a ton of information that it would take you quite long time to learn otherwise.
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Marriott eBreaks for July 16 – July 19, 2015 at 20% Off
Good morning and happy Monday! Marriott’s weekly eBreaks are out, and there are a good number…
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Magic in Japan: Hotel Review – Sheraton Hiroshima
She didn’t have an answer but kept repeating that we were in a Club level King room and that the Suites were unavailable. I asked if they were all occupied and she said no, but wasn’t able to provide a satisfactory answer as to why I couldn’t stay in one unless paying for that specific room type.
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Magic in Japan: Getting to Hiroshima
What a treat! It was what is officially known as Japanese government exclusive aircraft, or more commonly known as Japanese Air Force One used by the Emperor and Prime Minister. I have to admit I was more than a little in awe of it.
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Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Dubai
I stared out the tinted window as caramel colored dunes were replaced by tall buildings, and it wasn’t long before the car slowed as it turned to pull up the long driveway to the Park Hyatt Dubai.
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How to Stay 1 Night at a Hyatt and get a Free Virgin America Flight
When doing a search the list of available properties returned is often not comprehensive and leaves out many hotels. Pricing can be higher than on competing hotel booking sites too. However, this promotion can be particularly rewarding.
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Magic in Japan: Park Hyatt Tokyo Revisited
After Kyoto I couldn’t resist sneaking in a night at the famed Park Hyatt Tokyo before heading to Hiroshima. I’ve stayed there many times before as I figure many readers have, but it is a favorite of mine. The outstanding staff, suite and breakfast all blend together for a fantastic stay. To me it is one of the top aspirational chain properties in the world that is absolutely worth the stay, if even for one visit or night.
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Westin Offers Free Parking Up to 14 Days at Airport Hotels
Finding a place to leave your car near the airport when going on a trip can…
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Room Service Review: Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
After a quick nap that turned into a longer slumber, I called down to order some Tempura and Udon noodles for dinner. There was no separate button on the phone for room service, so I just called the operator who transferred me. Unfortunately, the Ritz-Carlton Kyoto’s highly-rated Mizun restaurant had closed at 9:30pm and it was 9:45. Drat, I had just missed it.
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Magic on NCL Jade Cruise: Day in Olympia Greece
Seeing that we had a confirmed reservation it made sense to us that he would have held the regular car for us and given the huge, expensive van to a walk-in without a reservation but would the agent see it that way?
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SPG Hot Escapes Great Picks for July 8, 2015
Happy Wednesday! The SPG Hot Escapes weekly list came out this morning. Here’s the full list,…
