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Archive for May 2006

May 31st, 2006

Packing Your Shoes

Here’s a tip about one of my favorite subjects —- shoes!
Shoe Lover reminds us not to take new shoes with us when we travel: 
Breaking in a new pair of shoes while trying to keep up with your tour guide while climbing hills in search of historic vistas, simply does not work.
Good advice that keeps us […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

May 31st, 2006

The Italian Lakes

Today I have a post written by my friend, Geoff Collins.  In addition to being a big fan of travel, food, and wine, Geoff is an avid Formula One fan and blogger.
 

The Italian Lakes have always been a popular destination in Europe.
Located in northern Italy, the climate is mild rather than scorching, and any time of […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

May 30th, 2006

Talking Travel at the Flyaway Cafe: At Interview with Kim Banks from Blogfabulous

This week’s interview is with Kim Banks, a writer by education, and a marketing professional by trade.  Kim, her husband, and dog Trotter (seen with Kim in photo at right) live in Emerson, New Jersey.  She is quick to point out that she doesn’t know anyone from The Sopranos, although many of the location shots were taken near […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

May 29th, 2006

Laptop on a Tray Table

As I sit here on a plane, scrunched up in my seat, trying to get a good angle to use my laptop, I ask myself how people do this on an every day basis.
In order to use my tray table for my laptop, it winds up practically in my lap, and I need my arms […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

May 29th, 2006

Memorial Day

 
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died while in service to their country.  It is a small way to honor those who gave their lives that we may live in freedom and prosperity.
 
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By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

May 28th, 2006

Top 10 NYC Movie Locations

For a long time, the only thing I knew about New York City was what I saw in the movies.  Now that I’ve visited many times, it was fun to take a look at MSN Travel’s list of the Top Ten New York movie locations.
Can you name movies that featured scenes from these recognizable NYC […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

May 27th, 2006

Airline Seat Selection

Since I frequently travel on a standby basis, I don’t always have much choice in my seat selection.  I’m usually just happy to be on the flight, and the best seat on the plane is the one I’m sitting in.
Most frequently travelers, however, have definite seat preferences, and it’s not just the choice of window […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

May 26th, 2006

Memorial Day Weekend Launches the Summer Travel Season

Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer season, which runs through Labor Day in September.  
It is the first three-day weekend of the supposedly nice weather season, luring crowds to beaches, parks and tourist destinations.  Airlines are expecting record number of travelers.  The roads are expected to be crowded with travelers, despite the high […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

May 26th, 2006

Tips for the Forgetful Traveler

At some point it’s bound to happen: 
As you are rushing around to check out of your hotel room, you leave your iPod behind.  Or, while you’re reaching into your briefcase, it tips over and you don’t notice that you cell phone has spilled out.  Or, you reach for your credit card and can’t find it, then […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

May 25th, 2006

Free Wi-Fi in Central Park

Now that the weather is getting warmer with each passing day, I hate to pass up an opportunity to miss out on the sun and warmth that is summer.  And, it’s far more pleasant to catch up on email, write for this blog, and read the blogs of my friends and the travel industry, when […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

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