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guardian.co.uk | Submitted by Mark W
Yesterday Agnès Poirier wrote about how the Parisian Greeter scheme failed to live up to its promises. However, all hope is not lost. Around the world, greeter programmes are still going strong. These days, my first point of call for local contact tends to be travel-networking sites, but I have also had successful experiences with greeters.
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blogs.nationalgeographic.com | Submitted by Mark W
Discover the Nativity in over 600 churches in Rome. Try Cafe della Pace for a peaceful setting with Christmas lights and decorations and newspapers in all languages. Shop along Via Condotti, the best known shopping street in the city.
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guardian.co.uk | Submitted by Mark W
Visitors to Tokyo will soon have to remove the early-morning auction at the Tsukiji fish market from their itinerary after complaints that their presence could be bad for business at the busiest time of the year. The Tokyo metropolitan government said today that tourists would be banned from Tsukiji's hugely popular tuna auctions for a month from December 15th.
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washingtonpost.com | Submitted by Mark W
The tourists chatting in multiple languages in the piazzas, bars and shops of Rome belie a more somber mood at the ancient city's hotels. Luigi Rinaldi, concierge of the Hotel de la Minerve next to the Pantheon, said American tourists have disappeared, although demand among German, Spanish and Russian tourists is solid.
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divinecaroline.com | Submitted by Mark W
There are so many travel guides out there today that attempt to cover everything from budget hostels to five-star dining and everything in between. The result is often a thinly spread mass of information that omits important details and insider advice, leaving readers feeling overwhelmed and under-informed.
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frommers.com | Submitted by Mark W
You're engaged. Congratulations. The best part, other than the wedding day itself and your new life together, is the opportunity to start your marriage off with a special trip -- the honeymoon, which can extend the bliss of the big day for a little bit longer. But how do you decide what you want to do, where you want to go? After spending so much time (and money) planning a wedding, you may be tapped out of ideas and inspiration. We offer 10 ideas for your consideration.
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europealacarte.co.uk | Submitted by Mark W
I've talked before about cruising to south-west German towns like Bad Wimpfen before, but the winter season offers something even more impressive, I think - the Altdeutscher Weihnachtsmarkt or Old German Christmas Markets.
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tripso.com | Submitted by Mark W
Many travel companies and tour operators are struggling to come up with creative marketing strategies in a tough economy. Trust Walt Disney World to come up with one of the more original, and clever, ideas.
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guardian.co.uk | Submitted by Mark W
The festive booze cruise doesn't have to stop at the Calais hypermarket. Stephen Clarke heads on into Champagne to seek out bargains straight from the cellars
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online.wsj.com | Submitted by Mark W
As you head off on your Thanksgiving travels this week and prepare to pay airline baggage fees, you may wonder what it actually costs the airline to fly your 40-pound suitcase. Based on our own estimate derived from consultations with industry executives and other sources, the cost to carry checked luggage comes to roughly $15 a bag.
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frommers.com | Submitted by Mark W
Don't let a bit of cold weather keep you indoors this winter. From Florida to Alaska, and Minnesota to Colorado, you'll find a diverse and interesting range of festivals to experience this frosty season.
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usatoday.com | Submitted by Mark W
This week, we debut our new Q&A series with newsmakers from the travel industry. We begin with David Kong, CEO of Best Western, the world's largest hotel chain. The Phoenix-based association has more than 2,400 properties in North America and over 4,000 worldwide.
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guardian.co.uk | Submitted by Mark W
Farooq frowned from behind his polished reception desk and whipped up his waistcoat to reveal a belly hanging over a tightly fastened leather belt. "Now we've got the crisis," he said, his laughter echoing loudly around the sepulchral lounge, "I'm wearing it two notches further in. "
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travelblogs.com | Submitted by Mark W
What's the best way to pack for a year on the road? Okay, so it's a trick question. Unless you're off to tag penguins at a base in Antarctica, there's simply no need - or even a good reason - to pack for a year.
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frommers.com | Submitted by Mark W
Before the days of the Internet, it was difficult to be published. One of the arcane rules was a version of Catch 22: You have to be published in order to get published. Since there were relatively few publishers, it was a hard nut to crack. With the advent of almost universal publishing opportunities, it's much easier now: You simply publish yourself.
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guardian.co.uk | Submitted by Mark W
Treat the whole family to a festive adventure at one of these magical attractions across Great Britain
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abcnews.go.com | Submitted by Mark W
In a nondescript, two-story building in the shadow of the Oklahoma City airport, hundreds of students are learning how to do one of the most stressful jobs around -- that of an air traffic controller.
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guardian.co.uk | Submitted by Mark W
Many of Venice's streets are submerged today, following the worst flooding for over 20 years. Tanya Gold describes the scene
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europestring.com | Submitted by r2travels
Great tips for any destination
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chicagotribune.com | Submitted by markevans
According to comScore, travel sites saw less traffic in October due to the rough economic landscape. My sense is the Web will continue to resonate with people looking for information before they spend their travel dollars.
