Tagged With "Season's Greetings"
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Re: Do you Like these Hotel Tipping Tips ?
Garry, I have to disagree with you there...having worked in situations like that. It's certainly true that there are often too many tables to serve (if the owner can get by with three waiters instead of four or five, that's money in his pocket). And it's true that too many tables means poor service, even when you want to do better: You just can't, and that often means lower tips as well. Remember: if the party coming in the door is not on your station, you're not serving them. And if they...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 22, 2013: Moab before the storm
Running as fast as they dare out on the old rutted highway from Cisco and heading fast for Moab, a warm hotel and dry clothes after a long day’s hard ride, two snorting Harley Davidson motorcycles cross onto the i91 and head towards the edge of...
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Airport updates: Welcome to Pittsburgh; Boston not so much
Pittsburgh and Boston try new airport ideas: one to welcome more non-flying visitors, the other to charge a toll for dropping off passengers.
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New airport kiosks know where they're needed
Star Wars, meet the airport. Sita Labs intelligent kiosks can not only check you in and take your bags—they know where to go to greet you.
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So, what’s it worth ?
Bob Cranwell shares a discussion and thoughts on the value of things using a memorable experience in Yemen.
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Mr. Carson invites you to London...
Jim Carter, known to millions as Mr. Carson, the stiff and formal, but warm-hearted, butler of Downton Abbey, has taken on a new job as a spokesman for VisitLondon's "Autumn's Season of Culture" digital campaign. London doesn't like to boast,...
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Spain's 'ghost airport' finally haunted by tourists
Arch of hoses greet first flight into Castellon Photo: Laura Cornejo / Twitter Spain's infamous "if you build it they (won't necessarily) come" airport at Castellon finally got it first passengers yesterday,...
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11 days, all inclusive: $120,000. Includes John Legend
And mind you, that price is for sharing a room. There's an $11,000 single supplement! So, what do you get for a vacation that costs more than double the median household income in the U.S.? You get John Legend as your host (and entertainer), a...
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Exploring the Baltic Coast. 2) Riga, Latvia
Riga was our second destination in the Baltic; we spent a week in Riga in mid-June, arriving the week of the Janus festival celebrations. It was a fantastic week to be in Riga; there were pop-up art and cultural exhibits, concerts and Latvians...
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Miscou Island Lighthouse, New Brunswick, Canada (Where Gumbo Was, #134)
Gumbo was at The Miscou Island Lighthouse, and believe it or not, no one solved the puzzle this week. The lighthouse was built in 1856 and is a designated a National Historic Site in Canada. They gives tours in the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 17, 2015: Mdina Gates, Malta
The medieval city of Mdina , the ancient capital of Malta, stands proudly on top of a hill in central Malta. Known to be first fortified by the Phoenicians around 700 BC, this walled city has withstood centuries of invasions, battles and...
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10 fun things to do in Goa that you might have missed
Think of Goa and you think of unlimited fun. The smallest state in India is titled as the most fun destination in the country. Blessed with a myriad of options for excitement, every holiday in Goa is memorable, no matter the number of times you have visited. From frolicking in blue waters to basking in the golden shores, from the secrets of the waters to excitements of the tropical land, Goa excites, surprises and tempts you each time. For your next holiday in Goa, we have the checklist of...
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"American Treasure Tour"—Extensive Collection of Americana
Love Americana? Then Stephanie Kalina-Metzger has the perfect tour for you, featuring some of the most unusual and rare vintage items you'll ever see.
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Comrade Bob in the Steps of Tamerlaine
Comrade Bob (did you know it means 'bean' in Russian?) Cranwell recalls a visit to Uzbekistan back in the waning days of the Soviet empire.
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Brazil won't finish building airports on time
With the World Cup only 2 months away, it seems Sao Paulo won't complete renovations to its airports in time to greet the hundreds of thousands of fans that will be arriving soon. Too soon to know all the fallout of this... More on that...
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Can sweet and spicy sounds pep up airline food? BA thinks so...
British Airways is trying a new tack to make you like your airline meal better. Building on the work of a British researcher who tested what sounds might change people's perception of foods (He calls it Sonic Seasoning), the airline is tailoring...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 3rd, 2014: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta is on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. It's a busy working city with heavy traffic and hotels squeezed in next to the beach. It's surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains and Vallarta Bay. The "Malecon" (Boardwalk) is the...
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Record ice melts and temperatures worry Greenland
Danish scientists are worried: Greenland's seasonal ice melt is happening sooner and more is melting, along with record high temperatures.
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5 Top Destinations for Rainy Season in India
If there is any season that brings in romance and happiness in the air, then rainy season is one of them. If you love to holiday in this season, then India is a place to be. Lot of people from abroad, travel to India between June and August every year. This is because India is known and famous for the rainy season. Imagine, mountains in the view, your cottage well located with hot coffee in hand and rain outside – isn’t it a worthwhile view to watch? If you do not mind getting a little wet...
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island, Fl
Travel Rob shares his visit to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida
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Travel tips for Mexico City
Pol Gomà Deàs shares many useful tips and suggestions for visitors to Mexico City
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6 Things To Learn When Moving Abroad
Lara Smith offers some helpful suggestions in planning a smoother move to a home in a new country.
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An Indulgent Food Journey across Istanbul
The Grey Traveller visits Istanbul in time for New Years Eve, and for a daily round of delicious food and recommended restaurants.
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Visit the 18th Century in Colonial Williamsburg, VA
Restored buildings and costumed townspeople give you the opportunity to feel as if you have stepped back into the 18th century in Williamsburg.
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Indian Culture: Traditions and Customs of India
An incredible country offering magical travel experiences to travelers from all over the world, India is unique. It is the same for its customs and traditions. India's rich cultural heritage is famous around the world and has fascinated many poets, writers and other personalities. The writer-traveler Mark Twain told us: " India is the cradle of humanity, the birthplace of the word, the mother of history, the grandmother of legends and the great-great -mother traditions. The country has a...
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Left Hand Drive Vs Right Hand Drive Countries
Ever wonder why the difference exists? Samantha did, and she did the research to find some surprising history.
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Re: Season's Greetings from your friends at TravelGumbo!
Some really fun and inspirational photo's DrF. May I wish you and all the TravelGumbo contributors and readers a peaceful and happy New Year. And to all the Gumbo's behind the scenes who put so much effort into keeping us all amused and educated during the year. Greetings from Liverpool, England. - Garry
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Re: Record ice melts and temperatures worry Greenland
How it's changed in a thousand years - since the first Vikings settled there. They wrote letters back to Denmark calling it a "Green Land" with pastures and crops and cows. And as the Ice melts at the North Pole - the South Pole records ice levels as being "Higher than ever recorded". Such is Mother Nature. Always changing her mind.
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Bell Park and Mr. Spock, Vulcan
DrFumblefinger visits a bust of Mr Spock, a magnet to Star Trek fans from around the globe.
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A Million Lights of Delight in Bernville, Pennsylvania
Stephanie visits a wonderful family-friendly holiday attraction in Pennsylvania
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A Historical Walking Tour of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Stephanie visits some of the historic landmarks in her Pennsylvania hometown.
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Merry Christmas from Knott's Berry Farm
One of the things Samantha misses about Southern California is the annual Christmas season events at Knotts Berry Farm. Here, she shares memories...
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo? (#421)
A friendly, if furry, face to greet you here, and beautiful flowers for a calming effect. If you can figure out where they are, you can join Gumbo there!
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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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Sylvan Trails; Finding our Ways through Woodlands
Bob Cranwell, the Amateur Emigrant, shares pleasant memories of times spent in forests with trees.
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Holidays, East Texas Style
Marilyn visits a Texas town that takes its holidays seriously, and with a lot of lights
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Auroville Marathon
For the second year running (pun fully intended!) the Auroville Marathon stands canceled thanks to the ongoing Covid pandemic. In February 2020, I came here fresh faced after a previous 21km half marathon and 5 km baby baby run in the preceding years, hoping to see if the 10km would be my sweet spot as far as marathons go. Indeed it turned out to be my running mantra… Cutting through the ancient forest in which this amazing ‘international’ township is nestled, the trail runs at a leisurely...
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Six Places to Check Out if You Are Visiting Baltimore
Monica shares some of the highlights of a visit to Baltimore (sponsored content)
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Relaxing in Pennsylvania's Amish Countryside
Stephanie escapes the Covid world for a great vacation in Lancaster County, the Amish region of Pennsylvania.
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Universal plans two new parks
Universal is planning to invite kids and families to Texas and horror fans to Las Vegas
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Giant rubber duckies return to Hong Kong
After ten years, Hong Kong's rubber duck is back—and now it has a mate
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Foellinger-Freiman Conservatory, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Marilyn enjoys a visit to yet another impressive public garden
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Are Paris airports ready for Olympics?
Next summer's Olympic games may be a real test for Paris airports
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Colours of Lunenburg
Judy continues her tour of the Canadian Maritimes and is taken with the striking buildings of Lunenburg.
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A Home that Offers History Lessons
Marilyn visits the home of a family with deep roots and multi-generational connections to American history
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Finding the Old Frontier in Wichita
Marilyn Jones visits Cowtown, a living history museum with dozens of period buildings and thousands of antiques on exhibit
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The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Emmitsburg, Maryland
Stephanie finally stops and visits a site she had passed by many times before—dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes