Kocadere village (Gallipoli Peninsula) Turkey hotel
Excerpt: I don't think this hotel in Kocadere village is one of the world's most expensive, but it must be fairly unique since it's in a Turkish village that has only 15 homes. Apparently the village's claim to fame is being...
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Tracked: July 3, 2007 1:21 PM
Traveling to the world's tallest buildings - where do you go?
Excerpt: It's difficult to keep track of the world’s tallest building – the title seems to change almost every year as various cities compete with each other to claim the title – a sort of unofficial status symbol. I still have...
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Tracked: July 26, 2007 2:52 PM
New “Superferry” makes its debut in Hawaii
Excerpt: A new way of traveling by sea between the Hawaiian Islands became possible on August 26th, offering an alternative to air travel and the long delays that US air travelers have seen this summer. The company, Hawaii Superferry introduced its...
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Tracked: August 31, 2007 11:01 AM
Different types of vacations: luxury in Bhutan, Moscow
Excerpt: I thought this article had a funny line: "Beautiful and unspoiled locales aren't just for backpackers anymore." The article is about travel spots like Bhutan, which has "succeeded in marketing itself as an exclusive destination for highly selective tra...
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Tracked: December 6, 2007 12:48 PM
Beatles themed hotel opens in Liverpool, UK
Excerpt: After many years of effort, a Beatles themed hotel has just opened in Liverpool, the birthplace of course, of the Fab Four. The hotel is rather aptly named “A Hard Day’s Night” and features Beatle motifs and music playing constantly...
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Tracked: February 12, 2008 12:17 PM
London is so Expensive!
Excerpt: Its common knowledge that London is one of the most expensive cities in the world, although apparently not as expensive as Moscow. London also has some of the most expensive hotel rooms in the world, and as I found out...
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Tracked: March 1, 2008 8:16 AM
New York’s Plaza Hotel reopens
Excerpt: One of the most famous hotels in the world recently reopened after a $400 million renovation scheme. New York’s Plaza Hotel occupies an enviable position at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, in the heart of Manhattan....
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Tracked: March 15, 2008 12:02 PM
You too can travel like Bond – James Bond!
Excerpt: This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ian Fleming – creator of the most famous secret agent of all time, James Bond. There are several Bond happenings this year – a new Bond book called Devil May...
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Tracked: June 12, 2008 11:23 PM
Budget Hotels becoming more popular
Excerpt: Not surprisingly, given the state of the economy, so-called budget hotels are becoming more and more popular in the US. The biggest budget hotel and motel chains – Microtel, Motel 6, Super 8 and Econolodge – all report an increase...
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Tracked: January 24, 2009 12:40 PM