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As a general rule of thumb, upscale hotels and resorts assess extra charges for things like telephone calls, internet access, gym or health club fees, etc. Generally accepted reasoning within the industry, although not necessarily admitted in public, is that guests staying at these hotels are in an income bracket where they will not […]
Here’s a Guest Post from Jon Rochetti who writes The DC Traveler and recently visited Costa Rica.
Nestled in the rainforest of Costa Rica, a few hours from the capital, San Jose, The Lost Iguana Resort offers spectacular views of Arenal Volcano in a lush and tropical setting.
The beautiful 100-acre property, in La Fortuna, Costa […]
I’m still traveling, and wanted to share another photo from the road. This one is of the ruins at Pompeii. It was a warm day, and I spent hours wandering the ruins and marveling at this ancient civilization. There’ll be more about this fascinating place in a later post.
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A Matchbook Monday from a little closer to my home, this week, with the Emerald Queen Casino.
The Emerald Queen is operated by the Puyallup Indian Tribe, and is one of the largest in the state. When the Emerald Queen originally opened in 1997 it was on an authentic paddlewheel riverboat (called the Emerald Queen) […]
Today I have another guest post, from a fellow Seattle-ite and intrepid traveler, Chris Guillebeau.
Chris presents unconventional ideas for Life, Work, and Travel at The Art of Nonconformity. The site also documents his journey to every country in the world over the next five years
I was in Sarajevo last year for July 4th, a national […]
Today I’m headed down to the Amalfi Coast, where I’ll be staying for a week. I plan to spend some time wandering the streets and hills of Sorrento and Positano, going over to Capri, and checking out the ruins of Pompeii.
Let’s hope Mt. Vesuvius won’t be erupting while I’m there –
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Today’s question comes from Chris in Tucson, Arizona.
Q. Why is the Flight Attendant safety manual I’ve seen them carrying so big?
A. The Flight Attendant Manual (FAM) is our “bible” containing information regarding the various aircraft we work on, the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s), company policies, first aid information, service guidelines and policies, emergency procedures, […]
I spent a day in Florence getting just a taste of the Renaissance Art of the region. This photo is of the Duomo, one of many must-see attractions in the city. (I’ll have lots more details about various parts of my trip to Italy over the next several months, so be sure to keep […]
Today I have a guest post from blogging pal Susan Johnston.
With the decline of the US dollar vs. international currencies, now is the perfect time to explore domestic destinations rather than flying overseas.
Spring is the ideal season to visit Boston, because the weather is warming up and many of Boston’s most popular attractions are […]
If you are one of those people who always save the best for last — the best piece of candy, dessert, or your favorite section of the paper — you may want to re-think that.
I was having this discussion with a fellow blogger, and we both agreed. If there is something that you are […]
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