Archive for the ‘Wellness’ Category

Carseat-and-Stroller-in-One for Traveling Tots

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

A boon for parents traveling with young children, this versatile seat converts quickly and easily from a secure car/plane seat (forward- or rear-facing) into a sturdy, maneuverable stroller, complete with adjustable-height handle and a …

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POLL RESULTS: You’re Still Traveling!

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

I’m still traveling - 43; I’m traveling , but staying closer to home - 11; I’m not traveling specifically because of the price of air travel - 17% …

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Last day of vacation….back to work

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

The final day of vacation . It was a little chillier and incredibly windy so the waves were huge. We always make a bonfire on the last night and make s’mores. Conall and Mairen had spent the week perfecting the firepit (a little OCD huh? …

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New San Francisco Travel Guide Out

Friday, July 4th, 2008

The Globetrotter San Francisco Travel Guide from New Holland is the perfect practical guide for visiting the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf.

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The perfect car seat for traveling parents

Friday, July 4th, 2008

While it wouldn’t really replace a proper stroller altogether, it’sa nice little option for traveling , and let’s face it - the happier a traveling child is, the happier everyone around you is too. You can get one for $249. …

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Last Minute Family Vacation Ideas

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Feeling the urge to escape? Plan a last minute family vacation with these ideas for a spontaneous getaway with the kids. Here are last minute family vacation tips.

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Upcoming holiday traveling, what you can expect

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

It’s a busy time on the roadways this week as Hoosiers travel for the Fourth of July Holiday.

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Afraid to pack on the pounds during vacation?

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

… small enough to fit in your carry-on bag, so you can see just how much damage that strawberry pie and potato salad is doing. Or not. I know I wouldn’t. But how many of you will be keeping a close eye on your diets during vacation ? …

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Traveling With Your Dog

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

More and more people are traveling with their dogs and/or want to travel with their dogs. They are part of the family and the family wants to include them in their vacation plans, leaving them in a kennel is just not an option for some …

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Eco-tourism's green brings in the greenbacks

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Travel brochures will try to tempt people with pictures of tourists scuba diving in the bejewelled coral reefs of the Caribbean but they wont reveal the environmental cost of your trip.

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Carnival Freedom Caribbean Cruises

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Carnival Freedom, the 2974 passenger ship owned by Carnival Cruise Lines is bumping up its Caribbean cruises. The ship, which operates out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will now operate year round, rather than on a seasonal basis. …

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A Money Saving Vacation During These High Times of High Energy Prices

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

It does, however, describe what many Americans are trying to plan this summer: a vacation that isn’t too expensive, and that doesn’t require a huge amount of driving. Last year, my brother, his wife, and my then fiancee went to Mount …

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Wildfires Devastate California's Tourism Economy

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Every summer thousands of tourists travel to this rugged stretch of California coast whose soaring mountain cliffs and sweeping ocean views have inspired writers from Henry Miller to Jack Kerouac. But many of the rustic inns, …

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I've heard that joke before, several times.

Friday, June 27th, 2008

So I would count myself as someone who is familiar with it. It’s a little rhetorical trick that gets tossed around a bit when you discuss rhetoric, logic, paradox, etc…all day long. But even I wouldn’t have made the connection between …

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Backpacking in India (India)

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

We are a fullservice travel agency in New Delhi specializing in organizing backpacking tours of India. Backpacking in India Backpacking in India Backpacking in India We organize a variety of adventure tours such as easy to strenuous …

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A Diet-Friendly Vacation

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Here’s how to make sure you don’t take a vacation from a healthy diet:. Stock up on portable basics (like apples, sandwich ingredients, etc.) when you arrive and pack your bag with healthy eats in the morning, so you don’t get stuck …

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Eco travel: Living Green in Mexico

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Sun shimmering across the tile floor, the doors open as we are greeted by warmth, blue sky and smiling people wanting us to take their mode of transportation. We are in beautiful Mexico! Walking around we talk with different folks to …

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Siena 5th among most visited European destinations

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

Siena ranks fifth in TripAdvisor’s classification of Top 25 European Destinations . Numbers show that during the high season, the average room occupation rates for Siena hotels are 68.5 …

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Whatever the truth of the matter

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

I will now get to hear the song on the TSN feeds we get on NHL Center Ice down here in the States; we hardly ever picked up a CBC broadcast. And it is beyond awesome that I can visit BlogHer and see quotes from Kukla’s Korner. :} …

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D River Wayside's a Great Vacation

Friday, June 20th, 2008

The D River Wayside is one of the most visited locations in Oregon “Because I can park right at the edge of the beach”, according to one traveler.

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vacation destinations

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Greetings, Well I live in the vacation state: Florida ! The Florida panahandle has been discovered but its still a great place for families. The Gulf of Mexico (its not the ocean) is a great place for swimming (but please still use …


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INAUGURAL ACTS EXHIBITION OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON SUNDAY …

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

WASHINGTON, DC, June 18, 2008 – Delegates and the general public are invited to attend the ACTS Exhibition on June 22 from four to seven pm as part of the inaugural Annual Caribbean Tourism Summit (ACTS) in Washington, DC. …

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Including, in the comments

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

little posts from the one-man-show himself. http://nielsenhayden.com/makinglight/archives/010354.html. http://backpackingdad.blogspot.com.


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You MUST read this

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Teresa Nielsen Hayden over at Making Light has a very long, awesome entry on the “Media Bloggers Association” and the shenanigans the AP is pulling. In short, MBA is a one-man operation run by an egomaniac and for the AP to negotiate …


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The truth in this case might be easier to discover than it seems

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Because the specific, factual claim that Her Bad Mother makes in her post is that the AMA is supporting or supportive of legislation that has a particular goal: ensuring safe delivery of babies by acknowledging that hospitals (or care …

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Casablanca Morocco Offers Modern Hip Adventure

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Since the famous movie that took it’s name, Casablanca the city and Morocco have attracted people from all over the world who were influenced by the intrigue of the movie and who savor travel adventure .

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Medical Tourism Becomes Mainstream

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

In these countries governments are putting in serious support for the industry by facilitating visas, allowing medical tourism resorts to raise funds through the stock markets and encouraging major investments in new resorts. …

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How about

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

“I’ll be the dude wondering if he is lost at BlogHer”. http://backpackingdad.blogspot.com.

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I have to win, since I'm 99, like Gretzky

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

My wife had a Kindle at home for a couple of days, but it’s gone now. Come on over, Sony Reader. http://backpackingdad.blogspot.com.

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Top Ten Things to Do in Denver

Monday, June 16th, 2008

The 2008 Democratic National Convention is in Denver August 25-28. Once Barack Obama has been confirmed as their presidential candidate, what else can delegates do?


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