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Romance survey [infographic]
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Cruise industry sets new safety drill policy
USATODAY.com Feed9 Feb 2012 | 12:15 pmA trio of groups representing passenger lines around the world jointly announced the change. -
U.S. State Department warning maps out unsafe areas of Mexico
Travel - latimes.com9 Feb 2012 | 12:18 pmThe U.S. State Department issued a new state-by-state warning for travelers to Mexico that details the more violent areas of the country but also points out popular places such as Cabo San Lucas and Mexico City where travel advisories aren't in effect. -
TSA lost my hat — how do I get it back?
elliott.org8 Feb 2012 | 9:00 pmBill Marcolongo lost his hat when he was flying from Philadelphia to Anchorage last year. Or, more to the point, he thinks the TSA lost it. -
Cruise industry sets new safety drill policy
The Cruise Log - USATODAY.com9 Feb 2012 | 12:15 pmA trio of groups representing passenger lines around the world jointly announced the change.
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Holy Kaw!
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Romance survey [infographic]
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Do aliens go invisible by 'going green'?
9 Feb 2012 | 11:24 amAs we discover more and more planets around other stars, the Fermi Paradox is becoming, well, more paradoxical. The Fermi Paradox simply asks the question "where are they?" Our Milky Way galaxy is so big and so old -- and we are estimated to be accompanied by at least 100 billion planets -- that aliens should have visited us by now. Instead, when we peruse the heavens, we are faced with the Great Silence, which is one of the biggest challenges to modern astronomy. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Mysterious sounds reported around the world
9 Feb 2012 | 11:23 amPeople around the world have reported hearing strange sounds from the skies over the past month. Sometimes they describe it as a hum or low rumble; other times it’s a whine, thump, or even a melody. Often the sounds have been recorded and posted online, fueling rumors and conspiracy theories. One blogger wrote, "either the world is ending, aliens are landing or everyone is getting hoaxed. Or, possibly, there’s an actual scientific explanation for the mass amount of YouTube videos capturing bizarre sounds that are being heard around the globe. Are we witnessing the beginning of a… -
Costa Concordia: an ecological time bomb
9 Feb 2012 | 11:21 amAs workers begin to extract the half-million gallons of fuel in the shipwrecked cruise liner, locals are worried that their pristine waters are in danger. Reporting by Rossella Lorenzi. Written and produced by Rossella Lorenzi and Martin Berman. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Inside Syria's capitol: nervously normal
9 Feb 2012 | 11:18 amAs the violence in Syria continues to escalate, Syrian citizens are arming themselves to resist their oppressive regime. For days, Homs, the third-largest city in Syria, has endured shelling, tanks and attacks by heavy weaponry. Syrian protestors react with more violence against forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, resulting in all-out war zones in some residential neighborhoods. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Cruise industry sets new safety drill policy
9 Feb 2012 | 12:15 pmA trio of groups representing passenger lines around the world jointly announced the change. -
Great American Bites: Epic fried chicken at Willie Mae's in New Orleans
9 Feb 2012 | 10:10 amIf it is not the best fried chicken you will ever taste, it will be close. -
Carnival Cruises expands New York capacity
9 Feb 2012 | 9:53 amThe line will have a bigger ship, the Carnival Splendor, in the city starting in March 2013. -
Wyndham to revamp Howard Johnson hotel chain
9 Feb 2012 | 8:51 amWyndham's hotel CEO tells Hotel Check-In that they're going to start laying plans to revamp the Howard Johnson budget chain this year. -
Frontier Airlines adds five new cities
9 Feb 2012 | 7:31 amFrontier Airlines is adding service to five new destinations, the airline announced this morning.
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Travel - latimes.com
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U.S. State Department warning maps out unsafe areas of Mexico
9 Feb 2012 | 12:18 pmThe U.S. State Department issued a new state-by-state warning for travelers to Mexico that details the more violent areas of the country but also points out popular places such as Cabo San Lucas and Mexico City where travel advisories aren't in effect. -
Beaches with a real heartbeat
9 Feb 2012 | 6:15 amA romantic beach is one of those can’t-miss Valentine’s Day standbys — the more pristine the better. And no one knows pristine like Heal the Bay, which has released this guide to the West Coast’s most romantic sand. All have received an “A” for water quality. -
A cruise with an NFL theme? Yup, Shula and Csonka are on board
9 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amFor football fans, it's a cruise dream come true: NFL greats including former coaches Don Shula and Dick Vermeil, past Super Bowl MVP Larry Csonka and NFL referee Jim Tunney will set sail in May on a Crystal Cruises journey from New York to Dover, England. -
Galveston Pleasure Pier brings thrill rides back to Texas coast
9 Feb 2012 | 5:45 amA disaster-prone Texas tourist destination that for more than a century has been an on-again, off-again home to oceanfront amusements will once again lure thrill-seekers with roller coasters, midway games and carnival confections. -
Thursday Travel Ticker: New findings on blood clots
9 Feb 2012 | 5:00 amA new blood clot study finds that flying economy class is not any riskier than first class , as sometimes thought, but sitting by the window seems to play a role, because it makes people less likely to leave their seats. Still, even on long flights (four hours or more) the risk for most people is extremely low, an American College of Chest Physicians' committee reported. For details, go to http://www.chestjournal.org . . . . Salt Lake City retail shopping scene undergoes a major upgrade March 22 with the opening of City Creek Center , a shopping and dining destination downtown. With a total…
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TSA lost my hat — how do I get it back?
8 Feb 2012 | 9:00 pmBill Marcolongo lost his hat when he was flying from Philadelphia to Anchorage last year. Or, more to the point, he thinks the TSA lost it. -
The Insider: Should I take a cruise?
8 Feb 2012 | 12:53 pmThe world of travel used to be divided into two groups: People who cruised -- and people who didn't. -
I have a seat but I don’t have a seat assignment
7 Feb 2012 | 9:00 pmIf you have a seat on a plane, shouldn't you also have a seat assignment? -
Did United Airlines do enough for mystery meat victim?
6 Feb 2012 | 10:00 pmSomething happened to Steve Mukherjee on his recent flight from Accra, Ghana, to Washington -- something that even to this day makes him "sick to my stomach." -
Don’t fall for these scams!
6 Feb 2012 | 9:00 pmI‘m often asked about the worst “gotchas” out there, and given that I wrote the book on the subject, I ought to know. But as I discover in this week’s Mint.com personal finance column, the answer is constantly changing. You’ll want to read it to find out what scams to...
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The Cruise Log - USATODAY.com
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Cruise industry sets new safety drill policy
9 Feb 2012 | 12:15 pmA trio of groups representing passenger lines around the world jointly announced the change. -
Carnival Cruises expands New York capacity
9 Feb 2012 | 9:53 amThe line will have a bigger ship, the Carnival Splendor, in the city starting in March 2013. -
Three Cunard ships to unite for celebration
9 Feb 2012 | 8:42 amThe Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria will come together in June in the U.K. -
Don Shula to headline 'NFL legends' cruise
9 Feb 2012 | 4:35 amDon Shula and Larry Csonka are among the football notables taking part in the Crystal sailing. -
CEO: Disney Cruise Line bookings down, too
8 Feb 2012 | 7:28 amThe company is the latest cruise ship operator to note a drop following the Costa accident.
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The Elite Travel Gal
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Luxury Hotels I LOVED in 2011
22 Jan 2012 | 7:47 amSome hotels just do everything right. Or nearly everything. And, as we roll into another busy year of booking luxury travel for some of the coolest people on the planet, I've been reflecting on those properties I personally visited in 2011 that top my list of winners. These are the hotels that have earned a spot on my "top of mind" list, for various reasons ranging from impeccable service to ultra-cool design to impressive renovations to tiny details that wow every time.There are of course, SO many phenomenal hotels we love, and will add to future lists as we revisit them this year or in the… -
An Optimistic Take on 2012
6 Jan 2012 | 3:08 pmWhile I don't agree with the title "Travel Agents Set to Bounce Back in 2012" of this article written by Adam Leposa, it's always refreshing to read anything that validates what it is we at Elite Travel International do for our clients! I've long believed that even our most tech-savvy and sophisticated clients fully understand and appreciate my expertise and continue to witness how our extensive worldwide connections benefit them as they jetset around the globe. An excerpt of the article is below in case you missed the link on my Facebook page or Twitter feed. According to Adam Leposa of… -
Acqualina Resort and Spa: Miami Nice!
27 Nov 2011 | 4:09 pmWhen a 12-year old kid says "I want to live in this hotel" as he is leaving, you know it has to be a special place. Such was the case with my nephew, who joined me for a post-Thanksgiving weekend on the beach at Acqualina Resort and Spa in Sunny Isles (near Miami), FL. He's not the only one who feels this way! I too, found myself thinking I could easily live here in our huge one-bedroom oceanview suite with its incredible beach views, gourmet kitchen (perfect for preparing Sunday brunch en suite), a bathroom the size of many hotel rooms, and a staff that simply couldn't be nicer. From Rodrigo… -
Virtuoso Travel Mart = My Fashion Week
16 Sep 2011 | 10:27 amA few weeks ago, I returned from the annual Virtuoso Travel Mart in Las Vegas where I had the chance to meet with hundreds of top luxury hotels and travel companies....in person, one on one....and hear about the latest, greatest openings, renovations, excusive promotions and unique opportunities for our jet-setting clients. In essence, Virtuoso Travel Mart to someone like me who eats, breathes, sleeps luxury travel is akin to New York Fashion Week for the fashionistas. It's the ultimate "Travel Buyer's Market" and an incredible way for me to find out what's hot and happening in the luxury… -
Summer in the Mountains
8 Aug 2011 | 6:56 pmIn between booking incredible summer and fall vacations for our clients, I made an executive decision to take a much-needed, long weekend break to a hot new property I've been dying to see before it even opened. A huge fan of its sisters at the beach in Laguna and close by in Beverly Hills, I had no doubt that I'd fall in love at first sight with Montage Deer Valley. My hunch was 1000 percent correct, the newest Montage resort did NOT disappoint. With its wonderful setting just minutes from downtown Park City, Utah and slopeside in Deer Valley amidst a backdrop of seemingly endless mountains,…
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Isabelle's Travel Guide Blog
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Favorite Blogger of the week
31 Jan 2012 | 2:44 amEvery week I'll have a Favorite Blogger on my website with his or her own travel story. -
Angkor temples in Cambodia
26 Jan 2012 | 4:17 amPart 2: I traveled to Southeast Asia mainly to visit the Angkor temples in Cambodia. They had been haunting my dreams for the better part of 2011... -
Visiting Angkor Wat and more
24 Jan 2012 | 2:34 amI traveled to Southeast Asia mainly for the reason of visiting Angkor Wat and the other temples. While Angkor Wat is beyond impressive, there are approximately one thousand temples at Angkor. -
Interview with a Hotel Concierge
9 Jan 2012 | 4:20 amI always wondered what weird requests hotel concierges get. So when I got the opportunity to interview a hotel concierge, I took it. Read on if you want to know too. -
Featured Destination Jordan
14 Dec 2011 | 11:21 pmJordan has so much to offer and to give travelers a chance to learn more about it, I`m putting the destination Jordan in the spotlight.
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Cruise Buzz ... and more
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Hinerava Tahitian Pearls on Paul Gauguin
1 Feb 2012 | 8:48 amPaul Gauguin Cruise: Hinerava Tahitian Pearls Cruise guests sailing onboard the m/s Paul Gauguin can purchase Hinerava Tahitian Pearl designs from Kelly Hinerava Bailey. Sailing on Paul Gauguin Cruises offers cruise guests five-star service, comfort and luxury while sailing in Tahiti and French Polynesia. Although the scenery takes center-stage, visitors on Paul Gauguin have a lot to look forward to. One facet of the Paul Gauguin cruise experience is total immersion in the the local culture, which includes lessons abou the Tahitian Pearl. For those cruise guests that have a love for… -
Princess Cruises Sapphire Princess Drydock Update
30 Jan 2012 | 7:16 amPrincess Cruises Sapphire Princess Drydock Sapphire Princess is undergoing quite an extensive makeover from January 9 to February 4, 2012. in Victoria, BC. Sapphire Princess in her winter home in Los Angeles. Photo by Carrie Finley-Bajak. There are many improvements and enhancements underway on Sapphire Princess. Cruise guests can look forward to signature Princess Cruises upgrades like Movies Under the Stars and a complete makeover of the Sapphire’s atrium, which is getting transformed into the Piazza (my favorite place in the ship), featuring the International Café, Vines… -
Travel Talk on Twitter Reflections | #TTOT Turns One
23 Jan 2012 | 4:13 pmHappy Anniversary Travel Talk on Twitter Reflections | Travel Talk on Twitter Celebrates One Year Anniversary feliz Aniversario >> Til hamingju með annivesary >> Maligayang anibersaryo >> Joyeux anniversaire No matter what language you use to say “happy anniversary” to my Travel Talk on Twitter friends, it all means the same: Congratulations for a great year. Our little BIG chat turns one. It is amazing to see the math behind this community. Check out a hashtag report about #TTOT on any given Tuesday, you will be amazed at the level of interaction and… -
What I have learned from Costa Concordia and Cruise Ship Safety
21 Jan 2012 | 10:17 amKnow the code – Cruise Ship Safety and Me. What I have learned from Costa Concordia A week has passed since the Costa Concordia tragedy. And just when I thought that the news had peaked, one more body has been found by divers searching the Costa Concordia shipwreck. The death toll is now 12. Safety First With every news report, email, query, tweet, post, status update or comment I encounter brings me right back to square-one asking myself, “what would I do?” I cruise a lot. In fact when I am not on a ship, I am writing about cruising, pitching a new cruise related story,… -
Exotic Cruise Destinations | Asia
20 Jan 2012 | 10:48 amExotic Asia – Cruise Destination Review What is an exotic cruise destination? Exotic describes someone or something that is foreign or unusual. So that means that an exotic cruise offers an itinerary that is unique (not offered week after week). For a non-cruiser that could mean just about anywhere. But for the experienced cruise traveler what means a destination that is off the beatern-path. Fruit sellers - Taling Chan Floating Market Thailand - photo by avlxyz Choose a Southeast Asisan cruise itinerary to discover the floating market of the Taling Chan district of Bangkok,…
