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Re: London- multiple questions
Thank you for all of the information. I am finally ready to finalize some things since we leave at the end of this month! We have decided not to do Liverpool...seems like we should come back and do that someday. I am thinking the Megabus option may be the way to go to Salisbury and catch the shuttle to Stonehenge from there. That way we can see the cathedral while we are there. Do you know if it is a short walk to the cathedral or will we need to take a taxi from the Megabus stop? Do you...
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Re: Finding Reiner #2: Chasing Ghosts
Merci encore une fois, Vivie. Je suis sur le point de partir. Thanks for reading. I'm about to depart. Hope you'll follow along.
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Re: Replacing iPhone Abroad
UPDATE ON REPLACING AN iPHONE 5 IN EUROPE: Cologne's Apple store didn't have a US iPhone 5 in stock and the technician offered to order one for us. However, the phone would not arrive for a week, and we would be in London by then. So we made an Apple store genius bar appointment at London's Stratford City-Westfield location near the Olympic Park. WARNING: we made this appointment a week in advance, which is standard for Genius Bar schedules in Europe. (For laptop appointments, the wait is...
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$118 Round Trip- NYC to Charleston,SC
December is really turning out to be a great time to buy tickets for spring. Below is one example of Jet Blues current sales. $118 round trip- NYC to Charleston. A lot of dates available . Buy while this sale is on . DEPART WED,...
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Not just DC: Govt wants more concession from AA/USAir
Reuters reports the Department of Justice wants a broad range of promises and concessions in any deal to withdraw its objections to the merger of American and USAir. Read more HERE
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AA/USAir: Justice Dept. May be More Open to Deal
Remarks by Atty Gen. Eric Holder, quoted in the NY Times Monday may indicate the AA/USAir merger might be moving toward a deal that would allow the merger and avert the anti-trust trial set for Nov. 25th. Read it HERE
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$399.00 RT Per Person -New York to Milan
This is a good sale on Emirates ,a high rated airline. You must buy two tickets for this price. I saw this-Feb 8 to Feb 16 $399.00 per person total when you buy two tickets. Read More:...
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Cold in Canada? Good Fares to Hawaii
Here is a good deal from Calgary to Honolulu round trip on United.Feb4- Feb11 494.91 Canadian dollars( $ 413.32 US Dollars )If you check the round trip price from Denver- where the connection is- it's a lot higher. There are other...
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Svartisdal, Norway, Part 2
Bob Cranwell continues his tale of visits to the Svartisdal region in Norway, and some of the potential perils of hiking around this beautiful piece of geography.
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British airline offers upgrades for being nice
Customer service reps at Monarch are empowered to give 10 upgrades a week each to the nicest callers.
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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey #5: Istanbul to Tbilisi
Wilbur takes us on another memorable train journey, this one starting in Istanbul, then on to Ankara, Erzurum, Batumi (bu bus), Yerevan and ending in Tbilisi
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The Best Thing to Order is What They’ve Got
Bob Cranwell shares an adventure into the Ethiopian highlands -- his was the first group of tourists to arrive after the rainy season and they found nothing was stocked or ready for them. What to do? Let Bob explain.
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Dubai Tour Package with Atlantis
Dubai is filled with great attractions for a visitor to explore. Nisha shares some of them with you (sponsored content)
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Cruise to Nowhere update: The reason why
Last week, we reported HERE that Cruises to Nowhere are being dropped because of new U.S. regulations, and that the reasons were not fully clear. But now we know. Under U.S. laws, designed to promote both the domestic shipbuilding industry and...
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Airline Price Gouging, Collusion, Undisclosed Fees
Is our federal government finally taking some action in favor of consumers where airline pricing and fees are concerned? According to Consumer Reports, the Department of Transportation has launched an investigation of 5 airlines over price...
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Buy Now!Huge Sale on United! $150 round trip NYC-LA
Airfarewatchdog posted about this sale on Twitter .Ive seen fares as low as $149.20 for certain dates. These tickets are round trip from NY to LA. Here is an example. Don't wait ,buy now ...
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UPDATE: Justice Dept. sues over Delta/United Newark swap
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued in U.S. District Court in New Jersey to block Delta and United from swapping their slots at Newark and JFK airports, saying that it is important to preserve competition at Newark. United already controls...
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Croatia -- Among the best Vacation Locations for that Trendy!
A high profile or perhaps a famous individual putting on a specific type of clothing or even add-ons in addition to carrying out a particular gown signal gets style. Each kids like to end up being trendy as well as therefore adhere to the actual pattern arranged through a common celebrity. Nicely, who nothing like becoming when compared with a good acting professional or even celebrity when it comes to their own excellent outfitting feeling? This particular demonstrates which becoming trendy...
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February 26, 2018: Textile Souk, Dubai
DrFumblefinger visits the textile souk in Dubai. Housed in a covered and restored market area, it is a colorful place if you like to buy cloth and related materials.
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Wagah Border Crossing, India (Where Gumbo was #267)
Gumbo was visiting the India-Pakistan border crossing at Wagah. A popular flag-lowering ceremony takes place just before sunset every day.
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The Best Thing to Order is What They’ve Got
Bob Cranwell shares an adventure into the Ethiopian highlands -- his was the first group of tourists to arrive after the rainy season and they found nothing was stocked or ready for them. What to do? Let Bob explain.
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Price War Continues in Air Travel to Scandinavia
Thanks to Norwegian Air Shuttle's great prices to Scandinavia, other airlines such as United,Delta,KLM and Air France are still offering bargains up to compete. Fares from Newark to Oslo are still as low as $409 round trip total and can be bought...
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Spring Break in Italy/$617rt
This is a good sale because it's on one of the World's best airlines, Emirates.NYC-MILAN $617 TOTAL RT. It's also a non stop flight ! Become a Member of Travel Gumbo . Find out about deals like this one right...
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Still Seats at this Price ! Philadelphia-Dallas $94 RT
This sale from Philadelphia to Dallas is not a typo,but hurry to find your dates. Philadelphia-Dallas rt non stop $94 taxes and fees included SEATS STILL AVAILABLE SEE UPDATE BELOW Become a Member of Travel Gumbo...
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Luray Caverns, Virginia
George G visits a busy, and impressive, Luray Caverns and adds info on other attractions in the area.
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Singapore: Arrested for not flying
A man who bought a flight ticket so he could walk his wife to the gate falls afoul of Singapore's strict security laws.
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A Visit to Ireland: Part 4) the Ring of Kerry; exploring the Ivernaugh Peninsula
The Ring of Kerry is a loop drive that circles the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry. It's just 110 miles (176 km) long but is not a fast drive as it's narrow and winding. And there's lots of beautiful scenery and historic...
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$260.50 US Cross-Country Fares
Southwest has some great cross-country fares from Los Angeles to New York. Here's one example for $260.50 total Roundtrip. Book direct through Southwest. Check for the latest in baggage fees. Hurry for your selection of travel...
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Alaska Airlines Starts Cyber Monday Sale on Sunday
Cyber Monday has turned into one of the best days of the year for airline bargains.This year Alaska Air started their Cyber Monday sale on Sunday. Buy now for best selection. ...
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market, Boston
Samantha shares her visit to historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts.
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9 Royal Couples and Their Favorite Honeymoon Destinations
Where do members of the British Royal Family like to travel on their honeymoon? Swara Segal shares some of the destinations and details (sponsored content)
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Re: Government Opens Up The Azores To Airline Competition
Forgot to mention that SATA airlines has some great sales to the Azores from Boston. When I checked they had a $326.85 rt price in February. https://www.sata.pt/en/content/home-page Selected round trip price Depart: Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - 22:15 Return: Sunday, February 8, 2015 - 15:00 $326.85 (Per passenger including taxes)
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July 14, 2020: A Wedding in Banff
DrFumblefinger comes across a wedding ceremony on a lovely summer day in Banff.
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August 25, 2020: Torre del Oro, Seville
DrFumblefinger shares the story of the Torre del Oro, a popular landmark tower on Seville's riverfront.
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Qantas flights: from 'nowhere' to 'mystery'
Qantas breaks the boredom by selling passengers tickets for a one-day roundtrip adventure—but only spilling the destination once on board.
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Jelly Belly Factory Tour – Fairfield, CA
Samantha takes us on a unique tour: the factory where the iconic jelly beans are made. She recommends a weekday visit when the factory is working.
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Dutch start for Tour de France?
Two Dutch cities have started the wheel rolling for another shot at hosting the start of France's famous bike race.
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Touring the Greek Islands
Barry shares some great tips and favorite spots to see when visiting the Greek islands.
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South Carolina’s Rare Plant and Animal Species
Marilyn Jones reminds us that there is so much to see out-of-doors, and South Carolina has more than its share.
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Cape Town Bounces Back
Barry Barford is drawn to the natural beauty of Cape Town and impressed by its resilience.
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7 Things To Check Before Purchasing Car Rental Insurance
Some important information to consider when purchasing insurance for a car rental.
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The Falkland Islands
With a rich maritime history, abundant wildlife and immensely hospitable locals, this slice of Britain in the South Atlantic has a lot going for it.
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Schuylkill County: Stepping Back in Time
Stephanie spends a busy day filled with interesting sights and activities during a visit to the Pottsville area, not far from her home.
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Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Barry Barford heads to the stunningly beautiful wine country in Australia's Hunter Valley.
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Majorca, cruise lines agree on limits
The Spanish island comes to an agreement with the cruise lines to limit the number and size of arriving ships.
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Airport, Airline labor shortages scramble plans
Airport delays and staff shortages may make the heavy summer travel period chaotic in Europe and the U.S.
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Changing of the Guard, Buckingham Palace
One of the more popular tourist attractions in London is to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. British tradition at its finest.
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Rafting Hell's Canyon, Idaho. 1) Getting there
DrFumblefinger makes his way to Hell's Canyon for a fun whitewater rafting experience trip on the Snake River. This is the first installment of a three part series.
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London to Berlin by sleeper train? Maybe!
Another new European sleeper train route opens a possibility for overnight rail from London to Berlin