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The Gypsy’s Guide: Kilronan Castle

olaf95 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:46:59 +0100

a review of Kilronan Castle, a hotel in Ireland
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National Park Service and The Access Fund Agree to Work Together

Mark Wolinski — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:21:06 +0100

It took six years, but the National Park Service and the Access Fund, an organization that represents the interests of an estimated 1.6 million climbers, have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together. On its face the 6-page document seems fairly straightforward in spelling out the responsibilities of both the NPS and the Access Fund over the life of the 5-year-agreement. In short, the two agree to work together to provide climbing opportunities in the National Park System.
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Frontier Airlines marks 15th anniversary

Mark Wolinski — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:20:50 +0100

Fifteen years ago, Frontier Airlines launched its first flight from Denver.
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Lake Tahoe expects an explosion of wildflowers

Mark Wolinski — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:20:28 +0100

Botanists hope several weeks of unusually cool, wet spring weather will make for a banner wildflower season in the Sierra Nevada.
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France special: Live high on the hog in the Languedoc

Mark Wolinski — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:20:09 +0100

It’s a new holiday village but the architecture is traditional, as are the activities. Ian Belcher tries winemaking, trout tickling – and a spot of boar hunting
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Great French weekends … Pas de Calais

Mark Wolinski — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:19:34 +0100

A new service in this underrated region offers local ‘greeters’ to show visitors the best places to eat, drink and soak up the sights. Liz Boulter tries it out
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The summit of my cycling achievement

Mark Wolinski — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:18:59 +0100

The Tour de France starts this weekend, but its climax will come on an infamous peak that has become a rite of passage for cyclists. Tom Robbins saddles up
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Highs and lows of treehouse life in France

Mark Wolinski — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:18:28 +0100

Fairytale cabins above the forest floor are enchanting – as long as you don’t expect mod cons. Ben Tarring and family take a bough
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Beach huts for sale

Mark Wolinski — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:18:00 +0100

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside … and what better way than in your very own beach hut. Huma Qureshi picks out some for sale – just keep your bucket and spade handy
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Week 6: Mike’s big British bike adventure

Mark Wolinski — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:17:15 +0100

This week Mike Carter discovers the benefits of disturbing sea birds in remote Northumberland
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European Vacations – Planning a Budget European Vacation

Mark Wolinski — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:16:16 +0100

European vacations were once the near-exclusive domain of wealthy travelers. But those intent on budget travel have found ways to make such trips affordable. They glean money saving tips from those who have gone before them, and add their own discoveries to the list as they plan a budget European vacation.
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Tourists pay price as states jack up taxes to balance budgets

Mark Wolinski — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:15:57 +0100

Taxes on travel are soaring as states and cities target the wallets of tourists and business travelers for new revenue.
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Budget Tips for a Trip to Vancouver

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:02:11 +0100

Seeing Vancouver on a budget can be difficult. As with any large city, there are plenty of ways to spend your money here while getting little value in return. Take a look at some money saving tips for Vancouver. Get a National Geographic Map of Vancouver.
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Miami airport may add slots to lure of surf and sun

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:01:17 +0100

Times are tough for airports, forcing them to consider unconventional revenue sources.
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Be my guide: Las Vegas dance clubs dont stray from pop

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:59:32 +0100

Ive covered many types of music in my two-week, reader-driven road trip across the country. There was soul in New York,rock in Washington, D.C.,blues in Chicago,folk-country in Nashville,jazz in New Orleans, weird dance rock in Austin, Texas,and weird circus music in Albuquerque.One genre I have avoided like a pounding jackhammer to the chest is techno. I managed to dodge the hyper dance scene in El Paso, Texas, but in the Las Vegas Strip area, theres nowhere to run.
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Weekly Travel News Roundup

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:29:16 +0100

So you say you’ve been too busy to keep up with all of our travel news? No problem. Here’s a roundup of what’s been on PeterGreenberg.com in the last week, to get you up to speed.
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Where to Go Now? Look for Places Desperate to See You

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:28:36 +0100

Remember a few months ago when consumer travel journalists like I am suggested you give Europe a good look this summer because the US dollar had grown in value against the Euro?
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Upgrade to Intl Biz Class on NW & Delta for One Mile Each Way – Travel News

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:28:03 +0100

Normally, members of Northwest and Delta Air Line’s frequent flyer programs can upgrade to business class on international flights by cashing in at least 20,000 miles each way when purchasing a full-fare coach ticket.
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Photo of the Day (7.5.09)

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:27:14 +0100

Today’s photo comes to us from Flickr user andreakw, who captured these brightly colored beach shacks during her visit to Melbourne, Australia. The bold paint schemes and quirky color choices immediately caught my eye. You can almost picture yourself sitting there, staring at these shacks, rows of beachgoers thronging about and laughing in the rolling surf behind you.
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Costa Rica tops list of ‘happiest’ nations

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:26:42 +0100

Forget Disneyland! Costa Rica is the happiest place in the world, according to an independent research group in Britain with the goal of building a new economy, “centered on people and the environment.”
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Daily Travel Photo – Sabah, Malaysia – July 5, 2009

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:26:13 +0100

Market near Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Stay at Hotel Jules in paris, grab free museum access

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:25:44 +0100

Even with cheap flights and hotel rates, Paris can be an expensive place. But, you have to go at least once … preferably as often as possible. So, I was pretty psyched to see the new deal from the Hotel Jules, a pretty stylish place in the 9th Arrondissement. Through the end of the year, the hotel is offering two nights, daily breakfast (continental or in-room) and a two-day pass for two people that gets you access to the city’s major museums.
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Drinking in Utah no longer for members only

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:25:00 +0100

Four decades after making it difficult to get a drink, Utah realizes that buying liquor involves spending, too. Last week, the state decided to allow liquor to be sold to anyone with a valid form of ID. For the past 40 years, getting a drink has involved becoming a member of a private club – which required an application and a fee.
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Catalina Island: Mingle with singles on Sierra Club weekender

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:24:22 +0100

Enjoy Catalina Island in the company of environmentally minded singles with “Fun in the Sun 2009,” put on by the 20s & 30s Singles Section of Sierra Club’s Angeles Chapter. The fall weekend, at Camp Emerald Bay in the island’s northern end, promises a fun itinerary that includes snorkeling, hiking, swimming, volleyball and even a little limbo.
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What I like about RVing : Carrying On Colorado

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:22:43 +0100

As hard and as much work as it’s been, there are definitely things we’ve come to like about this thing we’ve come to call home throughout each long, hot, fun day of hiking and touring the national parks of the West. The main one is that most of the time you have all of your stuff with you.
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Update: Presidio Main Post Won’t Be CAMP site

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:21:34 +0100

Frustrated by fierce opposition, the Fishers have abandoned their plans to build a contemporary art museum at the Presidio’s Main Post. Alternative sites will now be considered.
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Petunias, pique and Roman temperament: Look out below

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:20:23 +0100

The first thing I did when I moved into an apartment in the Monti district of Rome last spring was to put in window boxes. My landlady installed the holders, and I chose the plants: pink and red petunias, plus a little basil for cooking. Later I stuck in an avocado seed just to see if it would grow. It’s hard to believe how happy it made me to watch the little guys bloom. Of course, I had to water profusely, because plants need it in the hot summer sun of Rome.
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Tour de France Stage 2 – Monaco to Brignoles

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:19:33 +0100

For stage two, the Tour de France cyclists leave Monaco and race towards Brignoles. Here is the official Tour de France blurb on Brignoles
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Tour de France begins in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:18:48 +0100

Tour de France 2009 begins in a destination perfectly befitting of the tour’s rich history: Monaco. Here is the official Tour de France blurb on Monte Carlo, capital of the principality of Monaco
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Internet, Free Wi-Fi in Venice for Residents

Mark Wolinski — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:34:24 +0100

The second official July 3 with online games and activities along the Canal Grande, the offer of free wi-fi connection to the Internet to the citizens of Venice. The project was announced today by the deputy mayor, Michele Vianello, and represents the beginning of a series of further steps for the development of ‘digital citizenship and to make Venice an engine for development of innovation based on collaboration in the Network Residents can access the wireless network using the user name
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