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Carbon Offsets: More Hype Than Help

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Travel honchos in the travel and tourism industry are running a bit scared.

With all the hand-wringing about climate change/global warming, the execs wondered if they are about to become the next Exxon Valdez of travel, villains in the making: major contributors to global pollution.

Will the government, they worried, come out with a slogan: “Save the Planet. Travel Less?“

Actually air travel pumps far less carbon dioxide into the world’s atmosphere than automobiles. But carbons

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European Artwork in London

9008585280?profile=originalWhen travelling throughout Europe, one of the most enjoyable things is viewing the amazing architecture and artwork collections found in almost every major city.

Due in part to its free admission but more so due to its over 2,300 paintings on display, The National Gallery in London, England, is one of the most popular museums in all of Europe offering works from famous artists such as Renoir and Monet.

When visiting The National Gallery, it may seem almost overwhelming to think about possibly view
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Jack London and Me

9008581285?profile=originalAs I trotted behind my guide along the trails that Jack London once rode, I imagined myself as one of the many friends he led on horseback rides through his 1,400-acre Beauty Ranch in the early 1900s. We galloped through stands of eucalyptus, madrona, and towering redwood trees that shaded fern-filled glens just as Jack described them in his novel The Valley of the Moon. Delighted with each new vista I, too, felt “vitalized, organic” as I overlooked vineyards in their tidy rows stretching to the

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Art Hotels in Paris

It is more and more difficult to find nice hotels in Paris. Of course you have plenty of hotels but some are not well managed with unpleasant receptionists, some are well located but not as clean they should be and some others are too much expensive .

 

I sent one of my friend, Laeticia, to the hotel Art Hotel Congres, located 44 rue Gauthey (17th district). She called me one day and said to me, would you be nice to help me; I need a room from tonight for my husband, my son (2 years old) and pleas

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Wildlife Holidays in India

India is globally famous for its exotic flora and fauna. To add more beauty to these rich abundance, wildlife parks and sanctuaries are the added attractions. These exotic beauties of the flora and fauna takes adventure seekers and wildlife buffs into the world of animals, some of are endangered species of birds and animals. Tourists can enjoy the wildlife safari in these exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries to spot varied wild species, endangered animals and colorful species of birds. Enjoying

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How to Save Money on Ski Vacations

Serenity Vacations is pleased to bring you this article about how to find the very best deals on ski vacations this year. Skiing is one of the world’s most popular winter sports andvacation travel options abound. As anyone knows why has been on a skivacation, they can be some of the most expensive vacations around.

However, with a little planning a ski vacation does not have to break your bank account. There is actually an abundance of affordable ski vacation deals available if you take the time

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New Year in the sunny Cape Verde

The latest surveys reveal that the most popular tourist destinations for thisyear's NY celebration are African countries and islands. More than 20 % of alltourists travelling out of their home countries to spend the NY holidays preferAfrica instead of last year’s tendency to visit Italy, France or UK. Sure, theEuropean oldest cultural centers remain the favorite holidays destination,however they seem to get quite a strong competitor in Africa due to the constantlyand rapid developing infrastruct

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Social Media More Influential Than Travel Professionals

It’s not exactly a big surprise, but ReadWriteWeb a popular technology blog, “officially” reported that social media was gaining serious ground in the race with travel experts as an “influencer” in the traveler’s planning process and decisions.

The article gained credibility when it was Retweeted by the big public relations news service, PR Newshound.

The perception that “peer recommendations have overtaken the knowledge of tra
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Places to visit India and tour ideas

 

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There are wondrous tours available in India that will take people to visit some historic and allow them to do things that they may never havedone before. One of the most common travel tours is a visit to the Golden Triangle Tour. Travel India and visit the Golden Triangle, which would allow visitors the chance to see exotic and beautiful places to visit in Indiasuch as New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Excursion trips will take peopleto Fatehpur Sikri and American Fort. While touring India, all trav

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Single Travellers Can Enjoy This Holiday Season

With most of the individuals overburdened with the work pressures as well as their personal lives. A growing number of adults choose to remain single. This of course does not mean that the single people do not have desire to enjoy a social life or have fun. And one thing on every single’s mind this holiday season is taking up a solo travel.

Solo travelling for women can be very exciting. Thanks to the wide range of tours available with the travel companies in the market. Singletons can use a solo

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Empire Steakhouse Sizzles

9008584257?profile=originalPerhaps you assume that steakhouses in NYC or any city for that matter are a dime a dozen and not the least bit unique. Perhaps for a vast majority, you would be right but Empire Steakhouse next to Rockefeller Center is owned and operated by a family who have raised cattle, helped prepare, and served choice cuts since they were children. Growing up in a centuries-old stone farmhouse in Montenegro, owner Jack Sinanaj along with his brother and cousins stood side-by-side with their father and uncl
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Experience McMinnville, voted one of top 10 small wine country destinations in the U.S. This spot  offers inexpensive vacation rentals (www.bakerstreetinn.com), bed and breakfasts and luxury spa inns within minutes of over 200 wineries, plus gourmet restaurants, equestrian winery tours and the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. Come see what you have been missing!
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How Not To Travel Like An "Ugly American"

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How Not To Travel Like An "Ugly American"

 

It's part of travel's enduring mythology: The American tourist, unable to manage even a few sentences in any language other than English, and oblivious to the culture and traditions of other countries.



The unflattering image of the "Ugly American" is a bit unfair, perhaps, but the "USA Number 1!" attitude persists among many American travelers.

So Dean Foster, self-styled master of global etiquette and cross-cultural trainer to the world,

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Explore, Entertain and Embrace Cairo

And, the story always begin in Cairo, which is one of the most fascinating places in the world. Our EgyptTourSpecialists made a list of attractions which might make your vacation much more special;Shopping in Khan el-KhaliliCairo is, by its very essence, the ultimate shopping city. Throughout its history, it played the role of waypoint in the trade between Africa, the Middle East, Europe and even the Far East. Fabrics and spices from Far East would be exchanged for silk from Italy, incense and g
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See, Shop & Eat In Istanbul

Istanbul, Byzantium or Constantinople. However, you name the city, it’s the only city in the world reaching across two continents, and it’s the only place where the West meets the East. A fascinating history has bequeathed the city a vivid inheritance of Byzantine ruins, splendid palaces, ancient mosques and churches, exotic bazaars or if you are looking for modern city with trendy bars and restaurants, Western boutiques and elegant suburbs, it’s also Istanbul.

Lets begin to our list with must se
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Tips to Find Best Golf Packages

Golf packages are a popular vacation deal for both golfers and non-golfers. The reason for this is because many non-golferseither ride along with the golfer or visit the spa. Golf coursesusually have very picturesque holes and for non-golfers who enjoy beingoutdoors and taking in nature, riding along is a treat. Many golfresorts have an attached spa so for the non-golfers who do not enjoy thegolf course may visit the spa and be pampered.

Golf packages can be found online through many different co

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Enchanting Chez Wadi Inn, in Búzios, Brazil

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By Roy Heale

            

           Every now and then during my travels I am fortunate enough to stay in remarkable accommodations that have their own unique and memorable features. Such was the case when I walked though the front door of Chez Wadi Pousada in Buzios, Brazil. The aura of peace and tranquility was instantly apparent, but perhaps more importantly I immediately felt right at home. Located just about 100 meters from the Manguinhos Beach, Chez Wadi is the perfe

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Winter Sun Holidays From UK Rise

UK tour operators have announced a huge surge in Winter sun bookings in the last fortnight, as many UK holiday makers escape the extreme weather conditions being faced by all parts of the country. In fact, many tour operators have experienced a 20% higher bookings increase than previous Winters.

Traditional two week holidays are declining in popularity however, with 10 day breaks proving much more popular. Many holiday makers are citing that a week’s get away doesn’t seem long enough, especially

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