The Fairmont In Washington DC Goes Green For The Inauguration
Who says you can’t get hotel deals these days. If you are willing to pay $40,000.00 during inauguration you will be able to stay at a hotel that is ecofriendly presidential suite at The Fairmont Washington DC.
What you get is a four-night stay in its 2 bedroom Lexus Hybrid Living Suite, the use of a Lexus LS 600 Hybrid, organic spa treatments with massages, manicures, and makeup. The suite was completed last May and the decor is black and white and the only colors are the paintings on the wall. The suite also has a kitchen, siting area, dining room and ecofriendly throughout.
Airfarewatchdog.com: Top Tips For Flying With Kids
Airfarewatchdog.comhas asked its travelers on tips of how to keep kids happy on long flights. Below are the top 15 that Airfarewatchdog.com has posted.
1. Have a discussion on expected behavior prior to the trip, as well as a little refresher before boarding.
2. A bag stuffed with essential treats. In our case, that would be Teddy Grahams.
3. Pack plenty of books, stickers, paper, crayons, magazines, and anything else that can be read, or incorporated into an easy mess-free craft project. Remember, obviously, no scissors.
4. Fresh out of craft ideas? Here’s an easy one! Bring a fine point Sharpie marker and allow your children to - just this once - add moustaches to all the faces in the in-flight magazine. Or blackened teeth. Or both! Hey, go wild (quietly, and to yourself)!
Disney Cruise Line Sets Sail for Russia, Northern Europe and Mediterranean in 2010
In response to guest demand, Disney Cruise Line will reposition one of its ships, Disney Magic, to Europe for an unprecedented five-month season of Northern European and Mediterranean cruises in 2010.
With a wide variety of European itineraries in 2010, families have the ability to explore exotic and unexpected destinations with the safety and comfort of traveling with Disney Cruise Line, the leader in family cruising.
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Bernardus Lodge California
Nestled among the oaks and vineyards of scenic Carmel Valley, savor the gracious intimacy of a resort with epicurean flair. Feather beds, cozy fireplaces and oversized bathtubs for two. Vintage wine and cheese welcome. A “wine grotto” mini bar. The spa’s meditation garden, warming room and soaking pool. And dining at Marinus, voted one of the Zagat’s top restaurants in the Bay Area.
Rates starting at $415.00 a night.
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Tripadvisor has announced the 2008 top 10 best for families in the U.S. TripAdvisor??s hotel awards represent the unbiased opinions of millions of real travelers. The winners were determined by a combination of the highest traveler ratings and the TripAdvisor opularity Index, a measurement of overall traveler satisfaction.
TOP 10 BEST FOR FAMILIES ?? U.S.
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Get Ready For The XCOR Aerospace Suborbital Vehicle
For those pressed for time and want to go far here is something exciting to look forward to. A small California aerospace company today unveiled a new suborbital spaceship that will provide affordable front-seat rides to the edge of space for those who can afford it.
The company, XCOR Aerospace, of Mojave, CA, announced that its two-seat Lynx suborbital spaceship will carry people or payloads to where they will experience weightlessness and see the stars above and the Earth and its atmosphere below. This will launch XCOR into the emerging space tourism market, estimated at over a half-billion dollars estimated flight time only 30 minutes.
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JetBlue Airways Corp on Tuesday announced they will be charging more for legroom trying to boost their non core revenue by 60 percent.
“What we want … is the ability to upsell, Chief Executive David Barger said. Speaking at an investment conference in New York, Barger said “demand is solid across the JetBlue network,” and he assured analysts the carrier is “in the middle of a momentum story,” in spite of industry wide worries of a slumping economy and sharply rising fuel prices.” Read more
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Da’Ville steps forward with ‘Yesterday’
Da’Ville continues to make strides with his music video Yesterday. It has held the number one position for two consecutive weeks, on the Hit List Video Countdown Chart on CVM and the feedback it has been receiving is very encouraging.
The single is also riding high on the Jamaica Music Countdown Top 20 Reggae Singles Chart at number seven. Da’Ville’s soca single Turn Me On, co-produced by Trinidad’s top producer $hel $hoc, is getting a lot of rotation on the airwaves both locally and overseas. It is also a favourite for female soca enthusiasts.
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If you don’t ski like myself and avoid going to ski resorts, these days ski resorts will cater not only to skiers but to everyone. If your friend likes to ski and you don’t, most resorts have first-rate spas, art galleries, shops and restaurants that will keep everyone entertained.
Top 10 Ski Vacations for Non-Skiers.
1. Bad Gastein, Austria
2. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
3. Mont Tremblant, Canada
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Tipping For Travelers
When traveling overseas, I always have a problem as to how much to tip. Molly Feltner, from SmarterTravel.com says, “The rules vary by country and sometimes even by city. To avoid overpaying or insulting a service provider on your next trip, it’s worthwhile to do a little research before you go and pay attention to your bills and your money when traveling”.
Here are some tips:
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