Archive for September, 2009
The Grandeur Of The Russian Court Comes To Amsterdam
The Hermitage museum has reopened in Amsterdam featuring an extravagant exhibit entitled “At The Russian Court”. The elegant, newly restored, 17th century building hosts a dazzling display of over 1,800 treasurers from St. Petersburg including Faberge jewels, ornate thrones, lavish gowns and cultural riches of the Tsarist court. Don’t miss this opportunity for a glimpse [...]
America's #1 Bike Tour Company Introduces Walking Tours
Long considered the premier bike touring company based in the USA, Vermont Bike Tours has recently announced the addition of top quality walking tours. VBT has been named one of the top three adventure tour companies on Earth for the past three years by the National Geographic Society, and has been offering quality tours for [...]
Tuesday Is Sale Day At Hotels.com
For the very best deals, log onto Hotels.com just after the calendar turns to Tuesday. The fine folks at Hotels.com add hundreds of new promotional packages into the system set to activate at 12:01 am each Tuesday. The sale prices stay on the site for just 24 hours, so the early birds (or is that [...]
New England Fall Foliage Trains – Scenic Views Without The Traffic
New England is blessed with some of the most spectacular fall foliage displays in the world. The diverse variety of hardwood forests climbing dramatic mountainsides and reflected in shimmering lakes guarantee scenic overload. This year skip the traffic jams on the highways and view the foliage on board one of New England’s scenic train tours. [...]
Dublin 'On The Cheap' Gets Easy!
If you’re heading over to the Emerald Isle, don’t go unless you’ve spent some time exploring VisitDublin.com. The site is loaded with tons of ways to save money and guarantee a fabulous visit. The site is a prime example of a tourist bureau doing things right. Let’s get our priorities straight right away and begin [...]
Club Med Jumps On The Discount Bandwagon – $799 pp for 7 Nights!
Club Med, long known for providing it’s guests with 24 hours of fun, and the first resorts to offer all inclusive vacation pricing, is making a big splash this fall with its “7 day Weekend” promotion. Stay 7 nights for the price of 3 – that’s $799 per person all-inclusive, whether you’re traveling as a [...]
50% Off Top Restaurants in Europe
TopTable.com takes top honors for finding great restaurants in Europe, but more importantly this is where you’ll find tons of special promotions and many 50% off dining offers. In addition to current discounts, you can search your favorite city by Most Booked, Top Rated or Best For (an occassion). Once you’ve found your perfect choice [...]
$99 Coast to Coast Flights On Virgin America – Wow
If you haven’t had the great pleasure of flying Virgin America yet (best inflight amenities in the industry), there’s no better time to start planning a trip. Virgin America has announced a fantastic sale for tickets purchased by October 6, 2009. Prices for travel between east coast cities (New York, Boston, DC, Ft. Lauderdale) and [...]
It's Harvest Time – Visit A Nearby Vineyard and Do The Stomp!
What could be more sensuous and hilarious than participating in the age old tradition of crushing grapes in your bare feet – doing the squishy grape stomp? Lucy loved it, and so may you. It’s time to let your gypsy soul dance at one of the wonderful Wine Harvest Festivals across the country in September [...]
Don't Pay A Baggage Fee Because Of A Faulty Scale
When was the last time the baggage scale at the airport was calibrated for accuracy? – They can be off by a pound or two and no one notices. If your luggage weight is ‘just over’ the allowed limit, challenge the calibration and get a second opinion (by weighing your bag on a second scale) [...]
