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Archive: March 2013
mar 31
Giant Chess Board at the Doubletree San Juan

4 Hotels That Offer Special Perks

From free international calls to nifty personal touches when you're far from home, these four hotels are pulling out all the stops to keep their guests happy.
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0 by Kaeli Conforti Hotels
mar 27
Seats on a plane

Should Airlines Charge Passengers According to Their Weight?

A new idea by Dr. Bharat P. Bhatta would mean additional fees for overweight passengers and discounts for those who weigh less.
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0 by Kaeli Conforti Airlines, Health and Hygiene, Safety and Security
mar 24

The Best Ballpark Food in America

From hot dogs to hoagies, BBQ to garlic fries, baseball food has gone way upscale. Here, the finest menu options out there.
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0 by Robert Firpo-Cappiello Art + Culture, Food + Drink, Historical Travel, Literary Travel, Pop Culture and Travel, Professional Sports, San Francisco, Boston, Kansas City, New York, Philadelphia, Family Travel, Food + Drink
mar 20
June Jacobs Spa Collection

How Important Are Toiletries When You Choose A Hotel?

Would a certain brand of shampoos or soaps be enough to ensure your loyalty to a specific hotel?
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0 by Kaeli Conforti Hotels
mar 17

Egypt Tourism Rose in 2012

Is Egypt back on your must-see list? The nation's tourism industry is recovering from the revolt of 2011.
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0 by Robert Firpo-Cappiello Art + Culture, Art + Culture, Historical Travel, Nature Appreciation, Rivers and Lakes, Egypt, El Giza, Cairo, Luxor, River Cruises, Trip Ideas
mar 15
Squaw Valley Family Ski Resort

5 Great Ski Resorts For Families

Looking to take the family on a ski trip this winter? We've got five family-friendly ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada that will keep the kids—and you—happy.
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0 by Kaeli Conforti Resorts, Skiing, Québec, California, Avon, Massachusetts, Vermont, Family Travel
mar 13
Cherry blossoms in Washington D.C.

Mark Your Calendar: The National Cherry Blossom Festival

Planning a trip to Washington D.C. for this year's Cherry Blossom Festival? Here's what you need to know.
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0 by Kaeli Conforti Festivals, Nature Appreciation, Romance, Wildlife Appreciation, Washington, D.C., Technology
mar 07
Swiss army knife

TSA To Allow Small Knives Back On Planes

Starting April 25th, passengers will be able to take small knives on planes for the first time since September 11, 2001.
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0 by Kaeli Conforti Airlines, Airport Check-in, Packing, Safety and Security
mar 06
Titanic simulation

Would You Sail on Titanic II?

If an Australian billionaire gets his way, you'll soon have a chance to sail on an exact replica of the Titanic.
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0 by Kaeli Conforti Cruises, Historical Travel, Pop Culture and Travel, Cruises, Trip Ideas
mar 01

Save 20 Percent on Rail Europe This Month!

Through April 1, Rail Europe is offering 20 percent off some of its most popular lines!
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0 by Robert Firpo-Cappiello Train Travel, Europe, Paris, London, How-Tos, Before the Trip