Archive for July, 2006
Saturday, July 22nd, 2006
I remember visiting Colonial Williamsburg quite well as a child. I learned a lot about American history, and I remember being very impressed to actually visit a place that was such a part of my nation's history. I doubt much has changed for people who travel there now. ...
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Saturday, July 22nd, 2006
If you want to see the Piano Man live in concert, The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas is the place to be.
Tonight Sir Elton John opens his "Red Piano" tour.
The Red Piano takes the audience inside Elton John's world. LaChapelle creates a dreamscape dripping with ...
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Friday, July 21st, 2006
It's not too early to start thinking about a cruise in 2007. In fact, it's a great time if you're thinking of taking Holland American Line, because right now their Early Advantage plan allows you to book your cruise and save big.
Guests who book select 2007 Holland America ...
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Friday, July 21st, 2006
Here are a few pictures from our visit to the Bahamas.
This photo was taken in downtown Nassau. The couple in the horse and carriage appeared to be having an excellent tour of the city
This was also taken in Downtown Nassau, a businesslady tends her shop outdoors.
This ...
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Thursday, July 20th, 2006
I think everyone likes ghost stories. And if you get a chance to travel to Montego Bay, Jamaica, you stand a great chance of having an encounter with one. I know I did. No, I don't mean I saw a ghastly dramatic figure, but I sure did ...
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Thursday, July 20th, 2006
If you really want to feel like you're a Roman God (or Goddess, as the case may be) you'll definitely be pleased with a room in the Augustus Tower at Caesar's Palace.
The Augustus tower is a relatively new addition to this hotel and casino. It was opened in August ...
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Wednesday, July 19th, 2006
Happiness is just a flight away and with Spirit Airs "Happy Sale" you can fly for a whole lot cheaper.
This time sensitive promotion ends at 11:59 PM on July 22, 2006 and is your chance to book flights for as low as $39.00.
Here are some sample fares from ...
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Wednesday, July 19th, 2006
Today Marriott International announced that all of their guest hotels in the United States and Canada are going to be 100% smoke free beginning in September.
This change affects all hotel brands managed by Marriot including The Ritz-Carlton, Courtyard, Marriot, JW Marriot, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield Inn, TownePlace ...
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Tuesday, July 18th, 2006
Celebrity Cruises has ordered another Solstice class ship to help meet demand for their expanding fleet. The Solstice is an impressive ship:
Each of the three ships will be 2,850-guest vessels measuring 1,033 feet in length and 121 feet in width, with larger standard staterooms, a higher percentage of balconies ...
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Monday, July 17th, 2006
Crystal World Cruises is taking new approach on their cruise ships by offering educational classes that transfer as college credits.
It's a world tour that lasts 109 days with departure from Miami, Florida and stops in 45 ports of call in 27 countries on 5 continents. This global ...
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