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by Jacob Fury

If you haven’t been to any Annapolis hotels you have been missing out on one of the greatest destinations on the East coast. In the heart of Maryland, this is a city that is literally drenched with Southern history blended with naval tradition. Add some trendy new shopping and eating experiences to the list and you have the special hot spot for singles and couples of any age.

If you want to get your hands on the absolute best tasting chili that you will ever have the honor to slurp out of a Styrofoam cup, make sure your visit hits during the first two weeks in October. The first Thursday through Sunday of the month Annapolis hosts the annual powerboat show. The second Thursday through Sunday of October finds the parade of sailboats all ready to go when you are. To find the chili you have to go over to the entrance closest to Fawcett’s.

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by Josh Barnett

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area in California is a small town called Mendocino. It is thought to be a great place to vacation despite its size, since it is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. The town is also thought of as the perfect getaway spot and artist colony. That is because of the many small shops, restaurants and the like in its downtown area.

While in Mendocino, you can enjoy yourself during the day by exploring the downtown area or even taking a walk in the wide wildflower fields that lead to the Headland overlooking the ocean. Once you are done with your day, you can relax and unwind in the a nice Mendocino hotels at night.

by Graham McKenzie

Most UK Flights end in London. If you are planning to fly from nearly any point in the U. K. Your destination often is London. The part of the city you need to visit may determine the airport where you should land. This can save both time and money.

Try to avoid the mistake of only considering the cheapest flight to London. Your final destination should determine which airport you choose. The whole point of a flight is to save time, so you will not want to fly into the wrong airport and then have to spend more time and money on the train. From some of the airports, the fare can quickly eat up the savings you gained by purchasing a cheap flight.

by Owen Jones

It was seven-ish and I was sitting in a nice-enough room overlooking the front doorway to the pub above which I had just moved in. The pub was the Pig and Whistle on Soi 7 in Pattaya. Across the way was a large hole, which they were hoping to construct a hotel in and next door to that, just opposite me, was a tiny bar with one lady sitting on a stool outside it. Not that there was a wall there, it was open on two sides. The Soi was nice and quiet, I thought. I also thought that I might go and sit in that little bar and talk to that lady, if my friend was late, because I would surely see him arrive from two metres away, the width of the Soi.

2009
21
Dec

Finding the Fun in San Diego

by Josh Krundle

San Diego is one of many popular tourist destinations, partly due to the fact that the weather tends to be mild most of the year, making it easy to enjoy the outdoors. It makes a great destination for those who live in the north and want to get away from the winter weather.

Unlike cities in many areas of the country, San Diego doesn’t have to deal with a lot of extreme weather conditions. The weather tends to be pleasant and stay similar throughout the year. You don’t need to worry about hurricanes, tornadoes, or even lots of rain and humidity.

One popular destination for both locals and tourists alike is the beach. There are beaches that are great for surfing, as well as beaches that are nice for sunbathing and spending time with the family.

by Adriana Noton

The hotel industry including airport hotels is broken down into three separate categories: extended stay, limited service and full service. While the exact hotel facilities a guest can expect are going to change from property to property, there are some core items that should be present at each level. Here is a quick overview of what can be expected at each level.

An extended stay property is lodging that is long term. These are very popular among people that are relocating to a new area and permanent accommodations are not ready or have not been found yet. Room rates are generally very low, but so are the amenities that are offered. Some properties are a bit more welcoming than others, but most will offer little more than a room.

by Adriana Noton

The environmental trend is stealing headlines all over the world. People are finally realizing the damage that is being done to the environment and are starting to change the way things are done at home and the business world. The travel industry is no different and a positive environmental trend is sweeping through the hotel industry as a whole including airport hotels.

Not so long ago using renewable energy and having a recycling program were not profitable things to do. Because of this Corporate America was not willing to jump in with both feet. While there were some companies that did this anyway (and they should be applauded), others were waiting to see where the environmental trend would lead before they started to make changes.

2009
19
Dec

The Island of South Georgia

by Mandy Lacaze

The island of South Georgia, an inhospitable frozen wasteland of glaciers, snow-capped mountains and freezing winds, lies in the southern Atlantic Ocean east of Tierra del Fuego.

This remote Antarctic island is part of the British territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The British claim to sovereignty of South Georgia dates from 1775 when Captain Cook landed here and dismissed the island as not worth discovering. Argentina also claimed the island in 1027, an unresolved dispute which contributed to the 1982 Falklands war when Argentine forces briefly occupied South Georgia.

In 1916 Ernest Shackleton became stranded on Elephant Island to the south-west, while on his Imperial Straits Antarctic Expedition, Shackleton and a small group of men left the rest of the party to summon help and ended up, after an arduous journey, at King Haakon Bay on the south coast of South Georgia.

by Naves Segel

A wedding celebration is a momentous and special occasion. It needs to be set apart from the ordinariness of your every day life. Rather than celebrating it in a conventional location you see constantly, why not spend this wonderful day in an extraordinarily romantic and unforgettable setting through wedding cruises?

Wedding cruises are the right choice for couples who want to have the most memorable wedding experience to last their lifetime. Cruises will allow you to visit the most beautiful locations that you have been yearning for, all that while enjoying comfort and luxury along the way. The couples can just sit back and enjoy the moment together without a worry in the world, just pure bliss and nothing else.

by Emma Sarmigal

If you already picked out a vacation destination but don’t know how you can afford it, you are in luck. These proven money saving tips will for sure help you have fun and not spend a fortune.

Being in the center of a happening place might save you a few minutes of commute, but it is hardly the most economical. If you are looking for a way to save, then find a hotel off the beaten path.

Sometimes, a local is going to score a deal that a foreigner will never be able to. Find a friend who can speak the language if you are planning to travel overseas and reap the rewards of savings.

Unlike popular belief, hostels actually offer single rooms as well. Just ask and you shall receive. You do have to pay a little extra but it’s still much cheaper than a hotel.

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