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Archive: February 2013
feb 27

Is Las Vegas Safe?

Recent high-profile crimes belie Las Vegas's falling crime rate. Will bad publicity affect your travel plans?
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0 by Robert Firpo-Cappiello Art + Culture, Food + Drink, Gaming, Las Vegas, Girlfriend Getaways
feb 22

Meet America's Coolest Small Town!

This year's contest wasn't even close, with one town earning nearly a quarter of the votes.
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0 by Robert Firpo-Cappiello Food + Drink, Historical Travel, Museums, Shopping, Spiritual Travel, Temples and Churches, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Coolest Small Towns
feb 15
Aer Lingus Plane

4 Airfare Sales To Book Now

Planning a spring getaway? Here are four airfare sales that will help your budget go further.
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0 by Kaeli Conforti Africa, India, Europe, Ireland, Hawaii, Airlines
feb 14

Disney Adds New Cruises for 2014

Starting next year you can take new cruises in the Mediterranean, Alaska, and the southern Caribbean along with Mickey and the gang.
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0 by Robert Firpo-Cappiello Cruises, Disney, Caribbean, Grenada, San Juan, Venice, Cruises, Family Travel
feb 13

Study Finds Airline Fees Changed More Than 50 Times Last Year

This info will come as no surprise to anyone who has flown recently.
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0 by Danielle Contray Airlines
feb 12
The London Skyline

Who Wants To Win A Free Trip To London?

Win one of six five-night trips to London now thru March 25th with a little help from Rufus the Corgi.
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0 by Kaeli Conforti London, Trip Ideas
feb 12

Take a Richard III Day Trip in the U.K.

The discovery of Richard III's remains made headlines worldwide. Here's how to see U.K. sites that bring the king to life.
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0 by Robert Firpo-Cappiello Historical Travel, Literary Travel, Temples and Churches, Leicester, London
feb 11

Delta and Starwood Combine Forces

Starting March 1, loyal customers to both the airline and hotel group will get double the perks.
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0 by Danielle Contray Airlines, Hotels, Loyalty Programs
feb 08
The Bowery House, New York City

7 Hotel Deals for Presidents' Day (and Valentine's Day) Weekend

From New York City to San Francisco, these seven hotel deals can help you save on a trip over Presidents' Day weekend.
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0 by Kaeli Conforti Romance, California, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Maryland, New York City, Virginia, Wisconsin, Trip Ideas, Family Travel, Girlfriend Getaways, Women's Travel
feb 06
Courtesy Room 77

Meet the Kayak of Hotel Sites

Booking site Room 77 searches thousands of websites in seconds to find you the right room at the right price.
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0 by Kaeli Conforti Helpful Websites, Hotels, Technology
feb 06

Paris's Iconic Cathedral Will Chime New Bells for Palm Sunday

In honor of Notre Dame's 850th anniversary, the iconic Paris Cathedral will have nine immense bronze bells installed in time for Palm Sunday.
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0 by Robert Firpo-Cappiello Historical Travel, Literary Travel, Spiritual Travel, Temples and Churches, Paris