News and Tips #18 - Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

In this issue:
-The London Eye in numbers
-The Only 3 Pieces of Travel Exercise Equipment You Need | Nomad Wallet
-Top ten street shopping places in India
-A guide to the wine side of Paris - A Luxury Travel Blog
-15 Things You Learn About Yourself When You Travel Alone
-Top 25 Cities for Spring Break
-10 Facts Every Road-Trip Traveler Should Know | Traveldudes.org
-Sheraton Macao Teaches Kids How to Run a Five-Star Hotel | TravelPulse
-6 Google Flight Tricks That Are Better Than Any Travel Agent

-Which Countries Won't Let You In Without Health Insurance - Mapping Megan

The London Eye in numbers

Fascinating statistics about the London Eye to mark its 15th birthday. Can you guess which supermodel has been on it 25 times?
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The Only 3 Pieces of Travel Exercise Equipment You Need | Nomad Wallet

I've sporadically had gym memberships in the past. I like getting my money's worth, so having paid for the membership was actually a good motivator for me to exercise.

But because I move a lot, it becomes too much work to always look for a new gym every time. Beyond the hassles of having to check out numerous gyms before choosing one each time, it was also a pain to tailor my membership to my typically short stay - I always end up paying more than the long-term members.
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Top ten street shopping places in India

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A guide to the wine side of Paris - A Luxury Travel Blog

French wine is unquestionably some of the best and most refined in the world. With so much variety and classics on offer, it can be somewhat overwhelming when confronted with a mouth-watering selection of France's finest. With so many opportunities and outlets on offer, Paris is the perfect spot for wine experts and novices alike to indulge in this most valuable of France's jewels.
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15 Things You Learn About Yourself When You Travel Alone


Although you may get lost more than once, traveling alone is a great way to find yourself. There will be new experiences around every corner, not all will be fun, but I guarantee every little thing that happens will be that much more meaningful. Once the dust settles after your trip you will be clearer and hopefully walk away with a new found sense of empowerment.
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Top 25 Cities for Spring Break

Gas up the car, book that plane ticket and start trying on bathing suits - it's time for spring break!

Yahoo Travel recently conducted a survey asking our readers where they planned to go over spring break. Last week, we shared those survey results with you, but now we're taking it a step further. Based on the types of trips selected by our readers, the Yahoo Travel editors have hand-picked our favorite destinations to ensure...
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10 Facts Every Road-Trip Traveler Should Know | Traveldudes.org

If you've taken a road trip before, you most likely have a go-to playlist, can practically use your GPS with your eyes closed and consider I-95 an old friend.

However, just because you've see the states by car and have nearly a lifetime of stories to tell from your adventures doesn't mean that you know all the facts that come with a road trip. Between point A and point B, there are many travel details and ...
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Sheraton Macao Teaches Kids How to Run a Five-Star Hotel | TravelPulse

For those youngsters interested in how hotels operate, Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central has introduced a new initiative called Junior Hotelier that brings kids face-to-face with the hotel's front desk, culinary and housekeeping teams.
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6 Google Flights Tricks That Are Better Than Any Travel Agent

Chances are you're familiar with Google Flights. The flight search engine does everything you assume it would, like locate flights based on your ideal outbound time, inbound time and number of stops. After all it's the same technology that powers both KAYAK and Orbitz.
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Which Countries Won't Let You in Without Health Insurance - Mapping Megan

When an emergency happens and you are in a foreign land what do you do? Do you speak the local language? Do you know which medical facilities are qualified to meet your medical needs, or even save your life? Do you have the financial means to satisfy the local providers?
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News and Tips #10 - Monday, February 23, 2015

Monday, February 23, 2015

In this issue:
-Siesta Beach Named Best Beach in The United States By TripAdvisor - HuffingtonPost
-Haiti is Open for Business - Gone - Medium
-Nine Places That Are Surprisingly Cheap This Year - SmarterTravel.com
-Cruisers' choice: Best cruise ships of 2015 - CNN.com
-10 Pre Car Checks Before Your Road Trip - Travel.Food.Film
-Packing Light: 15 Tips From Travel Experts - Almost Landing

Siesta Beach Named Best Beach in The United States by TripAdvisor - HuffingtonPost

Sure Hawaii and the Caribbean have beautiful, swoon-worthy beaches, but if you're looking to escape the cold -- your #1 beach destination is within the continental United States.  TripAdvisor's annual ranking for the '25 Best Beaches in the US' just came out, and Siesta Beach, Florida claimed the top spot.
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Haiti is Open for Business - Gone - Medium

Hispaniola, the land mass that Haiti shares with its neighbour to the East, the Dominican Republic, is the second largest island in the Caribbean after Cuba. It's less that four hours by air from New York, yet worlds away in terms of its culture and history.

Arriving from chilly Manhattan in November, the view from the air is at once breathtaking and serene, a picture postcard of tropical delights.
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Nine Places That Are Surprisingly Cheap This Year - SmarterTravel.com

Call it the year of the bucket list. A strong dollar in destinations around the world is making this an amazing time to go farther and do more for much, much less in 2015. Find great value around the globe-from usually pricey destinations like Japan and France to even better details in affordable spots like Mexico and Eastern Europe-and make 2015 a year to remember.
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Cruisers' choice: Best cruise ships of 2015 - CNN.com

While Disneyland has long been known as the 'happiest place on Earth,' Disney's cruise ships sound like they're also cheerful spots to vacation.

At least that's what the 2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards, announced Monday, are indicating. Disney Cruise Line dominated this year's awards, winning in 12 categories.

Disney Cruise Line won the coveted "best overall" cruise line award for the third year...
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10 Pre Car Checks Before Your Road Trip - Travel.Food.Film

So you've planned your road trip. You know where you're heading and you've stocked the car with enough food to last you for a year, but sometimes it's easy to get that excited about your holiday that you forget whether the car is up for driving long distances.  So, before you take off on that wild adventure, you should do a few pre car checks to make sure your car is in good condition and running smoothly, thus helping you get to your final destination safely...
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Packing Light: 15 Tips From Travel Experts - Almost Landing

I didn't always pack light. My first trip overseas I bought the biggest bag I thought I could manage and I packed everything I thought I would need, who knew Thailand had shampoo? Truth is, I was scared. I had no idea what to expect or what I could find. So, I pack everything, just in case. And those three little words "just in case", are enough to make you upsize your bag and unzip the expandable section.
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