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Puppy Deaths On Plane Are Unacceptable

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Puppy Deaths On Plane Are Unacceptable

The death of seven puppies this week on an American Airline flight from Tulsa to Chicago broke the hearts of pet owners everywhere, and once again raised the issue of pet owner and airline responsibilities.

Tripatini previously published a post of mine on the dangers of transporting pets, especially short-muzzle dogs like bulldogs, but the death of seven out of the 14 puppies being transported is a clarion call for action and policy changes.

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Social media continues to be the hot topic, and while many peoplehave jumped on the bandwagon, there are still those looking to learn more, especially when it comesto utilizing these new tools to grow their business. This year, THETRADESHOW (Orlando Sept. 12-14)has lined up a full array of seminars, covering everything from YouTube marketing to the basics of blogging.

“The growth of social media and evolution of technology provides new opportunities for travel agenciesto connect with their custom
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Today, the lines between professional and personal, paid and earned are increasingly difficult to determine, thanks to the advent of social media. And for travel
bloggers and PR and marketing professionals the line gets even fuzzier. While
both groups may at heart have similar goals, their methods are very different,
which often leads to misunderstandings and worse. The Practical Nomad’s Edward Hasbrouck
will bring his insight and personal experience as a bold"">leading travel blogger, travel agent

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New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

I love Sauvignon Blanc in all its forms, but I especially enjoy the New Zealand style. So when marketing rep Catherine Seda recently sent me a sample of the Mt Beautiful 2009 Sauvignon Blanc to try, I quickly ripped open the mailer and threw the wine in the wine refir to chill it down a bit.

I know Sauvignon Blanc works well with many appetizers, including cheese and vegetable trays. Its crisp, herb, citrus and mineral-nuanced flavors are usually perfect with light salads or meals that have green

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FeelAtHome Tours & Safari Ltd -Zanzibar


A Zanzibar’s lasting mystical based tour operator, FeelAtHome Tours has been designing unique excursion of all Kinds to Zanzibar and special packages to the Spice Island to Zanzibar and Safaris. Whether you are looking for a beach or a Swimming pool, and visit historical monument we can help.

We cater for the fit and special interest groups. Our clients are guaranteed high standards of Services and all our packages have been carefully planned. We boast ourse

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You may not want to try this recipe at home... From the creator's of the world's first cross-continental bike tour - Tour d'Afrique http://www.tourdafrique.com/

Tour d'Afrique Sheeparoni

By Chef Miles 'Machette' MacDonald

Ingredients and Procedure

Slaughter 5 sheep

Separate meat from bones, organs, etc...

Fry meat in a very large skillet with loads of onions/garlic/Berbere spice ((Ethiopian Pepper Mix), and thyme

When meat begins to brown, toss into a very large pot, add Dijon mustard (about 5 jars, on

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FAA Downgrades Mexico’s Airline Safety Rating

The Associated Press announced Tuesday that Mexicana de Aviacion, known to millions of sun seeking, Mexico-bound travelers as “Mexicana” filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and Mexico after pilots and flight attendants rejected a pay cut and layoffs.

Just days before, reports AOL Travel, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) downgraded Mexico’s aviation safety rating citing concerns that safety oversight was not up to interna
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Northern Lights Come to New England

According to the local news the Northeast could get a fantastic show of Northen lights tonight or tomorrow night.

For those of us who are in the city, our views may be obstructed due to light pollution. However, out in the open air and mountains of places such as The Mountain View Grand the lights are sure to be breathtaking.

Therefore we are welcoming photos of the Northern lights to post on our Facebook page and give us city dwellers a view of this historical event!

Feel free to post on our wal
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THETRAVELBLOGGERSSHOW

I'm pretty excited for THETRAVELBLOGGERSHOW in Orlando this September! There are more than 70 bloggers and travel agents registered and with speakers like Chris Elliott, Kim Mance, Janice Waugh, Beth Whitman, Matt Kepnes and Jeanine Barone, there is going to be so much to learn!

Join us! Register here today and make sure you get all the updates about VIP events just for the blogger attendees on Sept.11 -- Maybe Harry Potter and Cirque Du Soliel!
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@bostonlogan: Way To Go With Twitter

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@bostonlogan: Way To Go With Twitter

It’s unlikely the Boston Red Sox will make first place this year, but the city’s airport has.

Complex, maddening to navigate, and a traffic nightmare, Boston’s Logan International Airport can at least brag that it has more followers (4000) on Twitter than any other major airport in the country, and is second only to much smaller Richmond International (Virginia) with 6000

And that’s good news considering the social networking team that runs the s
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Coconut Shrimp from Grenada, The Spice Isle

by Tripatini staff

caribbean shrimp, maca bana, aquarium, grenadaHere's why Grenada, aka the Spice Island, is the Caribbean isle of your dreams: Locals offer visitors a warm welcome, food is sourced locally instead of being crated in from other continents, and lovely beaches are dotted with little hideaways rather than highrise hotels. One of the nicest small resorts is Maca Bana, a boutique hotel with seven romantic villas on a hill overlooking the beach and sea. And it's not just a great place to stay: It's a wonderful place to eat.

Maca Ba
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August 2010 events in the Netherlands

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This post was originally published on Clogs and Tulips: An American in Holland

or augustus in Dutch, is the month that falls after juli (July) and before september (September). As you'll notice, the Dutch don't capitalize the months of the year. This also holds true for the days of the week (maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, vrijdag, zaterdag, and zondag).

Here is a list of what's going on in the Netherlands in augustus 2010!

What's on in the Month of August?

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Rhinebeck, the 324-year-old New York State town where Chelsea Clinton staged the overhyped "wedding of the millennium" July 31, is certainly a gentrified charmer these days, with its bistros and Victorian architecture. But apart from being the area where I grew up (in pleasant and not-quite-so-twee Red Hook, part of Rhinebeck till 1812), the rest of the gently rolling Hudson Valley in which it's centrally located is also a trove unto itself, historic enough that I think of it as "America's Loire
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North Carolina Zip Lines

We just experienced our first zip line adventure at ZipQuest slightly north of Fayetteville and it was fantastic. What an energizing workout for all ages.Do check it out if you re in the area. Mary comes in for a landing!
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With extensive development and industrialization of nations across the world, the idea of coming across a Natural Paradise can seem like a yearning for the past - but some destinations, such as the Monteverde Costa Rica, have managed to hold on to their natural beauty, making them a favored choice for travelers seeking a real natural holiday experience.


Monteverde Cloud Forest has long been a destination chosen by the thousands, the initiatives by the government to boost tourism; it is now attrac

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Visit Rhinebeck, NY historic mansions, restaurants and antique shops after the Chelsea Clinton wedding

It will take a while for Rhinebeck, New York, to return to normal, now that it’s been in the world spotlight for the wedding of Chelsea Clinton to Mark Mezvinsky. But Rhinebeck has been around since the 1600s, and it will survive, and will return to being a charming, tranquil place that welcomes visitors. Rhinebeck’s location less than two hours from New York City makes it a popular weekend geta

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HuffPost Travel Gets Flack From Travel Writers

HuffPost Travel, the newly launched travel vertical of the Huffington Post, recently ran into a blitz of criticism from professional travel writers.

In a wide-ranging interview with HuffPost Travel editor, Kate Auletta, writer Chris Gray Faust, of travel blog, Chris Around the World , asked Auletta a series of questions near and dear to the hearts of travel bloggers and journalists everywhere: Are you accepting submissions from travel b
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Adventure travel has to be the most invigorating form of travel out there, combining the thrills of physical exercise and adrenaline rushes with the beauty of local scenery and the immersion in the destination. We all know of Australia as an adventure destination with the many possibilities to stimulate those rushes of adrenaline such as bungee jumping or skydiving, or Chile for its white water rafting and trekking possibilities, but what do we know about West Africa as an adventure destination?
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