Archive for January, 2008
Don't Miss Dramatic New Normandy Visitor's Center
The next time you’re headed to England or France, make it a point to set aside a day to visit the new Normandy American Military Cemetery Visitor’s Center. There is no charge to visit this $30 million dollar Visitor’s Center which opened in June 2007. The impressive grounds and exhibits include artifacts, films, photographs and [...]
More Countries Go Smoke-Free!
So this fellow won’t be sitting next to you in the Bistro any longer – what a relief! The new year has brought big changes to bars and restaurants in France as a complete smoking ban went into effect for all public places. The French, trying to ease the ‘blow’, introduced the smoking ban in [...]
Switzerland Tourism Guides
It’s no accident that Swiss Air is rated among the world’s favorite airlines year after year. It epitomizes everything that is appealing about Switzerland; bold and vibrant, sparkling clean, organized and timely, friendly and welcoming. Visiting Switzerland is a delight – folks are multilingual and friendly, cities are lively and seem full of youthful exuberance, [...]
Virtual Travel Alarm Clock Service
Here’s a great site/service that can follow you from home, to work, and even on vacation. I don’t know about you, but I never fully trust a wake up call at a hotel – I end up tossing and turning all night wondering if I’ll wake up in time for whatever. And I hesitate to [...]
Six Unique Undersea Hotels
If you’ve ever dreamed of residing under the sea among the brilliantly colored sea life, your opportunity is at hand. We’ve found wonderful underwater hotels that offer the exhilarating experience of sleeping among the fish. In the best of circumstances a lodging is a destination in and of itself. This is absolutely true of these [...]
Portugal Tourism Guides
When I think of Portugal I envision tiled courtyards, deep red wines, ceramics dancing with color and intricate design, smiling faces, bustling city centers, and bucolic countrysides. It’s the best that Europe has to offer presented at a slightly slower pace. You’ll love visiting one of the oldest and most charming countries in Europe. Begin [...]
Australia Flights For Less
Get four flights in Australia for the price of one! When I first visited Australia in the 90′s, I bounced around the country with an Aussie Air Pass that saved me a veritable fortune in airfare. Although the pass disappeared from the marketplace for quite a few years, IT’S BACK, and is making this a [...]
Quardruple Your SkyMiles
Here’s a great promotion from Delta Airlines and Hilton Hotels to begin the New Year. Anyone staying at a Hilton Hotel in Africa, Australia, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Nordic, United Kingdom and Ireland through the end of February can quadruple the number of Delta SkyMiles earned. When you book your reservation, you must quote promotion [...]
